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  • Bringing It Into Focus

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    The stories around John 3:10-21 show the purposes of the church with evangelism in the center.

    When I was a freshman in High School I was a sprinter and a hurdler, but at the end of that year they discovered that for a sprinter I was, slow. So they moved me to the 400 as a sophomore and at the end of the year the coaches realized I was still, slow. But my junior year they moved me to the ...read more

  • How To Get To God

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,676 views

    "How to Get to God" is a message on the sixth "I Am" statement of Jesus recorded in John 14:5-6. Jesus claims to be the only way to God. It is an exclusive, credible, logical, and generous claim.

    HOW TO GET TO GOD John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:5-6 The Gospel of John ...read more

  • The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 555,520 views

    Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

  • Characteristics Of A Fool Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
     | 5,067 views

    5th in a series of sermons on James dealing with the characteristics of a fool.

    “Characteristics of a Fool” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 Instruction #1 : Consider it all joy when encountering trials Insight: ...read more

  • God's Answer To Our Family Problems Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2021
     | 3,771 views

    1. Seek help from the Healer (vs. 1-2). 2. Turn away from the hardness in our hearts (vs. 3-8). 3. Let God set the standards for our homes (vs. 4-9). 4. Don't be overwhelmed by the obstacles (vs. 10). 5. Be ready to receive God's plan for your life (vs. 11-12).

    God's Answer to Our Family Problems The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 13, 2021) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through a verse-by-verse study of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and today's Scripture in Matthew 5 covers ...read more

  • Going With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,538 views

    We gather to grow, and we scatter to sow.

    Last weekend we focused on the beatitude of Jesus found in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” We were encouraged to lament our losses, to be sorrowful about our sins, to cry over the condition of Christians and non-Christians, and to weep for our world. While ...read more

  • Past, Presence And Future Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,045 views

    An exegetical paper on John 14, encouraging a balanced view of experience and evidence in evaluating one’s walk with Christ, especially as it regards the work of the Holy Spirit.

    “Past Presence and Future: Jesus’ Assurances in the Face of His Disciples’ Anxieties in John 14” Introduction In this passage the two most familiar verses (14:6 and 14:12) have often obscured the context, the flow and the purpose of Jesus’ address to His disciples’ concerns. The theological ...read more

  • Pontius Pilate And The Passion

    Contributed by William Yates on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,087 views

    Since the Passion has been released, critics have claimed that Mel Gibson presented too nice of a Pilate. So who was the real Pontius Pilate? This is what we examine in the text of this sermon.

    As you know, since the movie the Passion has come out there has been a storm of controversy. One of the points of controversy about the film is that Mel Gibson didn’t portray a Pontius Pilate that was malicious enough. So on pondering this, I decided to try to research who the real Pontius Pilate ...read more

  • Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    This sermon was written in preparation for the Easter message where Jesus Rises Again to bring new hope and eternal life and the hope of the Resurrection. It can be adapted as part of evangelistic message also.

    WITHOUT HOPE ON A SEA OF GRIEF By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a journey toward Calvary that began with Jesus standing on the hill weeping over Jerusalem. At that time we spoke about the preparations for the Passover meal that Jesus would enjoy with his disciples in the Upper Room in a ...read more

  • When Christians Disagree - Part One Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    Principles for dealing with doctrinal disagreements

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 15:1-35 TITLE: WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE – PART ONE” INTRODUCTION: A. Benjamin Franklin: “Many a long dispute may be thus abridged: ‘It is so; it is not so.’ ‘It is so; it is not so.’” ...read more

  • Men And Praise Series

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 16,502 views

    Analysis of James’ exhortation to Men to be praisers of God - not just standing by outside of the perimeter of praise.

    "MEN AND PRAISE" Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org James 5:13(b) Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. Perhaps one of the most raging controversies in the church ...read more

  • Assessment For Restoration

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    In order to continue with restoring the Lord’s people to his will, Ezra shows an important assessment one must consider.

    Assessment for Restoration Ezra 2 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 16, 2002 Introduction: I. Joe Wright is the minister of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

  • Seedy Christians

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    The Parable of the Sower - Who are you?

    SERMON: Seedy Christians Matt 13: 1-9, 18-23 July 14, 2002 I. Introduction A. People love to define themselves 1. look at magazines a) Teen magazines (1) Survey: Are you boy crazy? (2) Answer these 50 simple questions and you will know whether it is true love or not? b) Other (1) Test your ...read more

  • Weedy Seedy Christians

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    Getting the weeds out of our life

    Sermon: Weedy Seedy Christians Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July 21, 2002 I. Introduction A. A Story 1. A blonde was hard up for money, so she went walking around her neighborhood looking for odd jobs to do. She met a nice man who said he would give her work. All she had to do was paint his ...read more

  • Creation Or Accident Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 5, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 12,519 views

    Christianity answers three basic questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life?

    On March 5, the Ohio House of Representatives began hearings on two controversial bills which are attempting to allow students to be taught alternative views of biological origins. House Bill 481 would call for “origins science” classes to be “taught objectively and without religious, ...read more