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  • Is The Bible Reliable? Week 1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,253 views

    Using the DaVinci Code as a platform to prove the historical reliability of the Bible and as God’s Word to us.

    Almost right from the get go of this letter to the Galatians, Paul is astounded that the Christians in this region had so quickly fallen for some false teachings which were spread in their region, a counterfeit Christianity, something other than the what Paul had preached to them. Even in Paul’s ...read more

  • Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,886 views

    Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

  • Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,058 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

  • Abortion: Where From Here?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    On the 33rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, this sermon points to the stark certainty of eventual judgment and also to specific actions which Christians may take in view of this.

    Psalms 11 & 130, Leviticus 18:21-30, 1 John 3:1-3, Matt. 18:1-7, 10-14 Abortion: Where from here? Today is the 33rd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision known as Roe verses Wade, the decision that declared that our national constitution contained within it an entitlement for any woman in our ...read more

  • A Good Plan Gone Awry

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,714 views

    Sermon examines Genesis 6:1-4 and the impact of not carrying out the plan of God and the consequences of such sin.

    INTRODUCTION “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) I remember several years ago as I started and ran my own business for awhile, the plan God laid out for me. It was clear in my mind from the very beginning. I was to work it part-time ...read more

  • When Christians Disagree - Part One Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,935 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
     | 16,333 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

  • As Good As It Gets Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    Moses, Pt. 12 of 15

    AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUM 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths and ...read more

  • Pontius Pilate And The Passion

    Contributed by William Yates on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,947 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

  • Short Cuts

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    We can resist temptation by refusing to take short cuts

    I am told that one of the hottest shows on Television these days is called "Temptation Island." It is a ’reality’ show like "Survivor". Four unmarried couples, who are in long-term relationships, are taken to a Caribbean island for two weeks to test and explore the strength of their commitment. ...read more

  • Seedy Christians

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,164 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
     | 6,112 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

  • Assessment For Restoration

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,938 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

  • Creation Or Accident Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 5, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 12,391 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

  • Core Values -- Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Power & Presence of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:16-18 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each ...read more