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Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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Jesus springs on the scene with no pedigree, no history, and only a strange man to vouch for him. And yet people were instantly drawn to Him - why?

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Mark 1:1-45 Pastor Tom Fuller Mark is Peter’s gospel. We get that from a quote written just after the turn of the century. The early church historian Eusebius quotes from Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Grand Theme Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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What a difference the resurrected Christ means

"From Darkness to Light" Matt 28:1-8 1 Cor 15:1-8 I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss in the entertainment world when Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Credible Christianity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 18, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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We need to be credible as Christians if we’re to fulfill our reason for being here - to share the gospel with those we meet. We’ll do this by showing the sorts of Characteristics that Jesus describes in the sermon on the mount and by the way we live toget

There’s no doubt that Christianity and the Church are currently experiencing our greatest crisis of credibility since the middle ages. We have people in various parts of the world killing each other on the grounds of their particular version of Christianity. We have the churches split into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus’ death and resurrection represents a D-Day for Christians, even if V-Day is still a little while off.

“Overcoming the World” John 16: 16 – 33 Introduction: D-Day and V-Day 1. How many people here recognize this date: June 6, 1944? On June 6, 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty armada crossed a narrow strip of sea from England to Normandy, France, and cracked the Nazi grip on western ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Welcomes All People Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Part of a series on what the church is called t be.

“The Church You’ve Always Longed For: Welcomes all People” TEXT: Leviticus 19: 32-34 Throughout September, October and most of November, we will be talking about the church that God longs for. Last week I asked you to think about this phrase, “I like church, but....” Have ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

1st Things 1st: Jesus Is God's Son Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 23, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Christians claim that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God... but what does that really mean?

Have you ever come out with the right answer by mistake? I mean, you had no idea it was right… no way you could tell somebody how you got the answer… no explanation… maybe it was just a guess, but it turned out to be right nonetheless? You’re as surprised as anyone? That is sort of where Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Men, Two Prayers: Ingredients Of Effective Prayer. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer is effected by attitude and life experiences.

TWO MEN, TWO PRAYERS: INGREDIENTS IN SUCCESSFUL PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a three part series. Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Dead-End Shortcuts Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

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In our text today we see a family that took a shortcut, and it led to a dead-end - literally. Looking at their story, we discover how we can keep from taking shortcuts that lead to dead-ends.

AVOIDING DEAD-END SHORTCUTS Ruth 1:1-5 INTRO: Shortcuts that don’t turn out so well: The shortcut to Lake Success Some shortcuts aren’t just inconvenient, they are deadly. Shortcuts that lead to dead-ends: Jim Madsen on Yosemite’s El Capitan in 1968. A veteran and skilled climber, he rappelled ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Strange Way To Save The World

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

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In contrast to what we would do, God didn’t send a superhero to save the world, he sent His Son, the humble, gentle, loving Christ.

A Strange Way to Save the World Scripture: I Corinthians 1:27-31 Theme: God’s ways are not our ways. He chose to save the world in a way that would bring glory to himself and not to us. Seed: Song “A Strange Way to Save the World” Purpose: To help people understand that God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Inaugural Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005

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We need to repent because: 1. We have a problem. 2. Something better has come. 3. The Kingdom is here.

One of my favorite cartoon strips is “Frank and Earnest.” Frank is in the courtroom standing before the judge who says to him, “It’s ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty.’ You can’t plead ‘I gotta be me.’” The cartoon is humorous because it touches a reality in our culture which places the need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Story Can Become Your Story

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 19, 2007

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Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story.

Paul’s Story Can Become Your Story -Journey to the Cross and Beyond- Acts 9:1-6 Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story. There are some words that when you hear them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Creation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 2, 2007

based on 39 ratings

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By looking at creation—what God created and how He created it—we can see that He created in order to point us to a relationship with Him.

1. The order of God’s creation (and God said… and it was so) 2. The goodness of God’s creation (it was good, 1:31) 3. The crown of God’s creation (1:26-28) 4. The purpose of God’s creation (1:29-30) How many of you like mysteries? You know, the ones where you have to examine the clues to find ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-31

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Clean Out That Garage Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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A Father’s Day sermon, but one that applies to all beleivers!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 15, 2007 Date Preached: June 17, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: Let’s Clean out that garage! Sermon Text: Psalm 4:1-8 Introduction: Can anyone here guess the fastest growing business ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reverse The Curse Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Nov 1, 2007

based on 68 ratings

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God’s Glory is Connected to Your Giving

It is terrible and tragic to have access to your blessing yet you are blocked by your curse. For it is true that countless individuals who call themselves Christians live a seemingly picture perfect existence that appears to be marked by blessings, joys, serendipities, pleasures, and grace gifts; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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