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Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,242 views

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Master Is Come And He Calleth For Thee!

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 4, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 6,623 views

When the Holy Spirit comes to save the soul, a person must accept or reject the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC “ THE MASTER COMES AND HE CALLETH FOR THEE “ JOHN 10:27-30 READ OPENING SCRIPTURE AND THEN OPEN IN PRAYER 1. PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN LIFE AFTER DEATH A. EARLIEST MAN BURIED THEIR DEAD WITH WEAPONS AT HAND B. INDIANS IN ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lab Rats, Light, And Hope

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 11,703 views

This sermon compares the man who walks in darkness with the man who walks in the light.

Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mom, I Love You

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on May 5, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 4,681 views

This is a message that looks at three great men of the Bible and attributes part of their greatness to the love, submission, and Faith in God that their mothers show.

I. Introduction A. As I was growing up there was a lot of turmoil in my family and my mother and I were not very close. We got along ok, but never really got to know one another. I left home when I was 13 and my mom moved back to Tennessee so that she could be closer to here family after she ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Realizing Something Is Missing

Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 14, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 5,912 views

This sermon help one realize that if they feel something is missing in their life, they need to be born again.

Realizing Something is Missing John 3:1-7 There ia a way out. The first we hear about the new birth in scripture is recorded in John chapter three. This is a conversion between Jesus and a Jewish leader named Nicodemus. We have photographed in this chapter the conversation of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Peace

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 5,269 views

Asks the questions Are We Preparing for Christmas?, and How?

Prepare For Peace December 8, 2002 Isaiah 40:1-11 "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Spending Time With God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 24,662 views

Stresses the importance of making a commitment to a daily time with God in prayer and Bible study

Spending Time With God Luke 5:16 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to set aside daily time with God. President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

John - The Apostle Of Love Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Sep 6, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 11,172 views

The Apostle John’s emphasis concerning love.

The 12 Apostles Week 5 – John Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "The Apostle of Love" Illustration: William Gladstone Prime Minister of Britain, stood before the House of Commons one day and began to tell a touching story about their Princess... Alice. You see Alice had a daughter that was extremely ill ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Message To Us Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 5,114 views

Without the divine intervention of God in the death of Christ, and His resurrection, man would be destitute spiritually, and following Christ would be little more than a glorified Boy Scout Troop. So here in these verses, Paul seeks to explain what it is

GOD’S MESSAGE TO US 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRODUCTION: As we have previously discussed, the Apostle Paul is concerned about one thing and one thing only – the gospel of Christ portrayed out in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This pervasive biblical truth is central to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Total Trust

Contributed by J. David Mccarty on Apr 7, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 5,978 views

Full text, transparency, and student notes, all in one. This sermon is about letting go of trying to be good and allowing God to take control.

Total Trust Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Ill. Keith swimming…enjoying every moment, not aware of any danger, not a hint of fear. I. Finding God I John 1:3 that which ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fostering Meaningful Friendships

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 3,986 views

How can we be sure that our lives are filled with deep and meaningful relationships that grow over a lifetime?

24 July, 2005 Dakota Community Church Fostering Meaningful Friendships Introduction: Proverbs 27: 9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. In one of the Barna Reports by Christian pollster George Barna I read that one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sealed Of Israel Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 7,521 views

Part 18 in a Wednesday evening study on the book of Revelation

WEEK 18 “The Sealed Of Israel” Date: October 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 7:1-4 As we closed last week with the end of chapter 6, we studied the opening of the 6th seal of the Book of Judgment by the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. We will see in this 7th chapter the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006

based on 104 ratings

| 34,897 views

has the mantle been passed to you?

Intro: one of the highlights of the Fine Arts besides our young people advancing to Nationals, was the spotlight performances. The vocal group from Cathedral was amazing, the percussion group was wonderful, and the young lady who won the short sermon was powerful. I came home and checked my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Was Then, This Is Now

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

based on 7 ratings

| 9,944 views

This sermon is to encourage listeners not to let life's "detours, delays discouragements" distract them from God's sovereign work in their lives.

INTRO - Have you ever wondered - Why bad things happen to good people - When I am asked that question - I must respond with: „X God is sovereign „X His ways are higher than ours „X When you can't trace / trust - If we're not careful we will let ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 4: Jesus Rejected Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 28, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,517 views

Part 4: Jesus, in the beginning of His ministry, rejected by His family and the Priests in His hometown.

The Great Commission Part 4 – Jesus and His hometown Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Resisted the Devils attempt to stop His ministry † Chose 12 Apostles from among the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Bible Church

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