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The Bible Is Authentic-Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

So, how do we know the Bible is authentic and not just a collection of opinions? There are two ways chiefly, and I would like you to consider them with me today:

One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly whispered back, "Yes He did." Looking down at her mother’s Bible again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006

Part 4 of the Series The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction. In this message Dr. Jones explores the reliability of Scripture as a defense to many of the claims made in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

Can Scripture Be Trusted Series - The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction Text: Luke 1:1-4 Leigh Tebing, Dan Brown’s fictional British Historian, had this to say about Holy Scripture: “’The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven.’ The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: Worship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

I've Got The Power

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2003

God gives various ministries out to specific individuals to match their talents, but one ministry that is given for all to do is to share the gospel of grace with the whole world.

April 27, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 9:1-6 Subject: Ministry Title: I’ve Got the Power in the Name of Jesus Do you know that you are called to be ministers of the gospel of Christ? If you claim Jesus Christ as your Savior you have a ministry to do. Not all of you know what that ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Life On Mars

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Intellect or

“There’s No Life On Mars” I. Introduction The idea that life can or even does exist on Mars has a long history. In 1877 the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen a planet wide system of channels. A fascination with this planet began and scientists from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wouldn't You Like To Know?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 22, 2008

A sermon on discerning God’s will

-I’d like to know! -I bet you would too. -I don’t know a person alive, on this earth who would not like to know. -You’d like to know what God’s will is, wouldn’t you? -We’d all like to know what God’s plan for our lives is -Why don’t we know what God’s will is? -I think Paul gives us the answer in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005

Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Silent Night, Holy Night Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2006

A sermon exploring the Biblical truth behind a favorite carol of Christmas.

The composing of this Christmas carol had its beginning with a Christmas eve service in 1818, in the village of Oberndorf in Austria. When it was discovered that the organ in St. Nicholas Church would not function and the music planned for the Christmas Eve service could not be used, Father Joseph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Mourning 'til Morning"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 9, 2013

An exposition of the 3 key ingredients to enduring difficult times.

The Rev'd Quintin Morrow Psalm 30:1-6, 11-12 I Kings 17:17-24 Luke 7:11-17 “Mourning ‘Til Morning” “Weeping may spend the night, But joy comes in the morning” Suffering trouble, turmoil, danger and disappointment come as part and parcel of being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Envy & Kindness Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Envy is unenviable. Kindness gives life joy.

A fellow Army chaplain asked me to sing at his chapel service in Schweinfurt, Germany. He was preaching on the 7 Deadly Sins. When I finished singing, he said, “I really envy Chaplain Leroe’s musical ability…oops! I just committed one of the deadly sins!” Envy Billy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon on references to the glory of God in the book of Romans (Seed thought and some material came from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/to-him-be-glory-forevermore; other material from Dr. Cottrell Romans)

HoHum: Lady Gaga wrote a song called “The Edge of Glory” and it was written after a visit with her grandparents when her grandfather was at the point of death. He was on the edge of glory. However, the song never discuss who or what glory is. J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Picture Perfect Church

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 29, 2012

Christians should love others, and the way we show it is through relationships. We cannot keep God’s love hemmed by the church’s four walls but must let it flow freely to all people.

Picture Perfect was a 1995 movie about two teenagers from neighboring families who joined their families in hopes of winning a soda company’s grand prize for the perfect family. What they didn’t know was the company CEO had to live with the family for a week before making a decision. The two teens ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Joy Awaits

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus prescription for joy for us is the sharingof our faith with others.

What Joy Awaits Sept 4, 2011 John 4:27-38 Intro: I have for you this morning a prescription for joy. Would any of you like to have more joy in your life? I suspect so, however I also suspect that many of you hear me say I have a prescription for joy and you are suspicious. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Judges 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 30, 2011

But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their fathers, following other gods and serving and worshiping them.

Dakota Community Church October 30, 2011 Judges – Week One Introduction & Historical Context Judges is named for the military and civic leaders who were raised up by GOD to deliver Israel from its oppressors in the roughly 350 (1380-1050 AD) year period between the death of Joshua and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:18-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Part 4 -- Prayer For The Overcast Days Of Life Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

What we have here in the 3rd chapter of Habakkuk is undeniably one of the great prayers of the Bible. Prayer should be a natural part of our Christian experience. Part of our walk with Christ should be a personal prayer life....Prayer is our responsibil

PRAYER FOR THE OVERCAST DAYS OF LIFE Habakkuk 3:1-2 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth. 2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy. Habakkuk 3:1-2 (MSG) A prayer of the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist