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Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Lazybones? Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 21, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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There is a big difference between taking a Sabbath and being lazy. Lazyness separates us from our own potential, from the love of others, and from the grace of God.

Are You a Lazybones? Proverbs 6:6-11 February 20, 2005 Twenty three years ago, I was one of seventeen men and women who stood before the Annual Conference and was ordained into the United Methodist ministry. We had all written thousands of words explaining our personal histories, our theology, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Passions Of Christ - Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 10, 2005

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The 2nd Sermon in a series entitled, The Passions of Christ. I work on the "how" of making disciples using Christ as the example.

The Passions of Christ - Making Disciples Pastor Glenn Newton March 6, 2005 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Opposition From Without (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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THis is a study the waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts.

INTRODUCTION: History of Opposition without: There were about 10 waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts. Nero (54-68) Domitian (81-90) Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Decius (249-251) thousands died for refusing to sacrifice to the imperial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Water--A Relevant Element

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 2,788 views

How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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How to ID false teaching so we won’t lose focus in the last days

The Problem with Focusing on the Wrong Things Many are lost –focus on wrong things. Events of world shake them up, such as Sept.11. Christians, if the Bible is right, ought not be shaken up. Bible tells us to zero in… it ‘s the last hour… 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fast Tracks Of Faith - Bible Study

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

based on 78 ratings

| 5,930 views

This the is second message in a series on knowing and living God’s will. The focus on this message is building your life on th truth of God’s Word.

Intro: The Fast Tracks Recap ¡V the Staging of the Christian life is God¡¦s Word Trans: Seven Wonders of the World Quiz „« Pyramids at Giza „« Hanging Gardens of Babylon „« Colossus of Rhodes „« Pharos at Alexandria „« Statue of Zeus at Olympia „« Temple of Artemis at Ephesus „« Mausoleum at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality & The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001

based on 358 ratings

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This sermon deals with the basis for rejecting homosexuality as a lifestyle acceptable within the Scriptures.

Jesus is our model for the acceptance of other people. Jesus invited people from all walks of life to come follow him. He loved and he welcomed many. Yet Jesus’s words and demands offended a lot more than they attracted, because Jesus would not tolerate sin. He gave a stinging rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-23, Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Real Presence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 3,930 views

An exposition of the events of Pentecost. This sermon challenges believers to awaken to the high calling of Jesus to be used as an instrument of God for the salvation of the world while encouraging them that the Spirit of Christ is present to work in and through us to this purpose.

The Real Presence of Christ -or- A Humble Challenge to Save the World Part #2 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Halfway Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001

based on 154 ratings

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Luke interrupts his story of the missionary journeys to introduce the reader to a man named Apollos.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 32 “When Halfway is not Enough!” Acts 18:24-28 In our last study we saw that, “It is always too soon to Quit!” The apostle Paul found the task before him in Corinth almost overwhelming. The immorality of the city coupled with the fact that he was alone, left ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, Acts 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

As One Who Serves

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on May 7, 2001

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Leaders serve.

Sermon on Luke 22:14-27; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 6.5.01; 4th Easter. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor’s homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, please give us leaders who follow you. Amen." As One Who Serves A church without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Saved, Sanctified, And Sent Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17- Great for Baptism (Adapted from ideas on eSermons.com)

Sermon for 3/17/2002 Matthew 3:16 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: A. I have no been smooth with all of my baptisms. Water too cold, too hot, bugs, can get you down until you bubble, etc. B. One lady wanted to know what she would feel when she was baptized. Minister didn’t know how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Sing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 11,144 views

Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Messiah's Messengers And Our Mission"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 7,567 views

Christ encourages his disciples not to fear persecution.

Matthew 10:24-39 “The Messiah’s Messengers and Our Mission” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Believers are often persecuted. We are bypassed, shunned, withdrawn from, isolated, talked about, ridiculed, mocked, considered strange, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Apostolic Invasion Of Europe (A Sermon On Acts 16:9-15)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Philippi was a tough place to start a mission - wrong type of people, wrong area, wrong timing! But it seems that God doesn’t need straightforward circumstances in or...

We’re reading from the diary of St Paul, as given to us in the book of Acts - a section covering Paul’s second tour of duty in Asia Minor. In Acts Chapter 16, Paul begins what we might call the Apostolic invasion of Europe! In the diary entry that follows this one, Paul and his comrade Silas are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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