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Who Is The Real Jesus And What Did He Mean? Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Understanding our historical faith

There are Two Extremes in the consideration of who Jesus is... One extreme in this debate is a radical skepticism. Ever since the publication of the writings of H. S. Reimarus in 1778, the belief of the church that Jesus was and is the Christ, the divine Son of God, born of a virgin, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Of Integrity

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 20, 2012

Integrity is the mark of true character. The best men needing redemption and mercy; or the outward walk before men, and the secret walk with God. As a man whose feet are firmly fixed upon even ground is apprehensive of no fall, so the pious worshippers of

Opening illustration: He was a politician noted for his integrity. Although this description might be viewed by some as a contradiction in terms, it certainly was used often and correctly to describe US Congressman Paul Henry. After the three-term member of the House of Representatives lost a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Goes Around Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 26, 2012

The evaporation cycle in nature reminds us of the way God sends blessings to us (as rain) and how our blessings/praises are to rise to him.

1. Importance of Rain – DEEPLY ROOTED Parnell Bailey visited an orange grove where an irrigation pump had broken down. The season was unusually dry and some of the trees were beginning to die for lack of water. The man giving the tour then took Bailey to his own orchard where irrigation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012

Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012

AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING GREEKS, AND N

MAKING LEMONADE FROM LEMONS ACTS 11:19-30 INTRODUCTION: AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Youth: Follow Your Dream, Be All You Can Be.

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jan 11, 2013

Youth Sermon to be all you can be, Follow your dreams.

INTRO: Recently I was asked to do a Youth service on a Wed night at our Church. Since I am 74 years old, it was a little intimidating But the end results: 20 youth responded to the Altar Call for salvation. Our Text for this service: POWER POINT 2 EPH 3:20 "Now to him who is able to do exceeding ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amos: Enduring Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2013

God's warning is an act of grace, an act of love and a gift of hope. His desire is not to condemn but to save.

[Read Amos 7:7-17] Amos saw a vision – God standing by a wall that has been built true and straight. • He was also holding a plumb line in His hand, to confirm that the wall has been build true and straight. • If the wall is true, the plumb line will prove it. If it is not, then ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Masquerade

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

Satan is our adversary and masquerades as an angel of light. Beware of his schemes!

Sermon Lanier Christian Church October 28, 2012 David Simpson "The Masquerade” 2 Corinthians 11:14 “…for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” – 2 Cor. 11:14 Paul said it so well, when talking about false teachers in the early ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Be Blessed Part Iv: Confession Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 28, 2013

Confession is essential for happiness, peace of mind and to defeat sin in our lives!

How to Be Blessed Part Four Our theme of obtaining God’s blessing continues this morning as we continue to remind ourselves that the Bible is a book about getting blessed. . For the purposes of our study, our personal definition of being blessed is threefold: 1) To be especially happy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cry Babies

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013

God is looking for cry babies... to weep over sin

God's Cry Babies Ezekiel 9 In the previous chapter Ezekiel is given a vision of "the abomination" of the house of Israel. ... worship of idols in the Temple of God. Ezekiel is then instructed to proclaim against the people of Judah God's intention to destroy the city, the temple, the nation ... ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Always Wanting To Be A ‘big Shot’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 45 – 47

Luke 20: 45 – 47 Always Wanting To Be A ‘Big Shot’ 45 Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Temptation Of Jesus - Part 1

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 4, 2013

Our temptations do not compromise our relationship with the Lord, but brings to the surface God's amazing grace for us in times of need.

Luke 3:22; Luke 4:1; Luke 4:14 “I can resist anything but temptation,” so boasted Oscar Wilde, Irish dramatist, novelist & poet (1854 - 1900). The story of Oscar Wilde reveals the tragedy of this kind of attitude. Our whole life is bordered by temptations of one sort or another. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Majesty

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 16, 2008

Part 2 of this Christmas series

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 2 - The Majesty Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE. Me: One of the things I find this time of year is that not only does the time go faster between Thanksgiving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatest Life Of All

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 22, 2008

Ever since the announcement of the angel to the shepherds announced that Jesus was good news of great joy, we have been singing about the “Joy” that Jesus brings.

The Greatest Life of All -A Life of Joy- Luke 2:9-14 The angel of the Lord gave a reassuring word to the shepherds: “Don’t be afraid! I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David.” Luke 2:10-11 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist