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Article #4 - The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

Fourth in a series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the how the Wesleyan Quadrilateral helps us to interpret Scripture.

Today, we come to look at the Article of Faith regarding Holy Scripture. Scripture has been important throughout human history, as it is the story which reveals God and His interactions with His creation. Scripture tells us of God’s Story, showing us His plan and His will. While it is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

A Very Jewish Messiah

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006

In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#4 -- Servanthood Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

We are each called to serve one another out of the love for the Lord, not the praise of people.

Introduction Have this ever happened to you: You went what you thought was out of your way to do something for someone and your efforts went completely unnoticed? They simply took what you’ve done for granted. Have you ever done a good deed and not been thanked or recognized? Worse, have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Doubters Welcome

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 13, 2006

Three questions to ask in times of doubt.

Luke 7:18-35 Doubters Welcome Woodlawn Baptist Church November 12, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:18-35. If you were here last Sunday night you should remember me saying that for the last year or so, perhaps even the last couple of years, I have questioned many things about our faith and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Rotting Harvest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus has compassion on the lost. The field are white, but if we fail to do nothing, the harvest may rot.

The Rotting Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 Her husband, the love of her life and father of her children had just died. It was a heart attack in the middle of the night. Filled with shock and grief, she struggled to make sense of the events of the past 24 hours. He was so young. He seemed so strong. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Holiness

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 8 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Sermon 12 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." This sermon:: (Sign # 13) The Constraint Test. Do I love God? (1 John 4:19) The love of God constrains me.

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 12: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VIII) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:16-21) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Defense Rests Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Vanity Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 24, 2010

In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from wisdom.

Scripture Dr. David A. Hubbard, former president and professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, told the following story in his commentary on the book of Ecclesiastes: I hated to dampen their sparkling spirits, but I had to help them face reality. Year after year I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2010

Monologue, as if the speaker were James, illustrating points by incidents in the life of Jesus. Truth comes with compassion, it does its own convicting, and must be backed with a life of integrity.

One of the peculiarities of the letter of James is that it has so very little direct reference to the life of Jesus. If it was written, as has traditionally been believed, by the James who was the brother of our Lord and who became prominent in the Jerusalem church, then it does seem odd that he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Love

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jul 31, 2010

The essentially positive nature of biblical law is seen in Jesus’ dealing with the rich young ruler: "What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Jesus met him on his own ground, saying, “Don’t do this and don’t do that... But if you are

The Conflict of the Ages series of books begin and end with the words “God is love.” That is the central issue in the great controversy. That is the issue that needs to be demonstrated to the universe. That is the core of God’s character. That is the core of all upright character. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Assurance Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the first message in the "Survivor" series. In order to survive, the very first thing is that you must know that you know that you have been saved.

Survivor Series #1 – THE ASSURANCE OF SALVATION Today, we begin a brand-new series of messages, entitled – SURVIVOR This is taking a spinoff of the famous TV series where a bunch of people get thrown on some deserted island and have the learn how to survive in the wild with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guarding It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 3, 2010

Three prayers essential to guarding it so that you never lose it.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get it and Keep it) “GUARDING IT: How to Keep It Once You Have It” SELECTED SCRIPTURE OPEN This morning, we finish up our series: IT: Finding ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Dave's Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010

A personal/contemporary look at the church at Pergamum to help us see if we're guilty of slipping away from our walk with Christ.

My message today is a little different from my usual format. I’d like to explain our passage today by was a story between 2 men. (Turn there). This story is not in outline form, so you’ll need to follow closely in your notes. Prayer Dave was your average sort of guy. He grew up in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Servants Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2010

In order to be effective servants helping the church be all that God called it to be, we must be genuine servants. That is to say, we must be serious, sincere, sober and straightforward in our service for Christ.

Just a few years ago, Larknews.com carried the following fictional piece of satire on its website. In the form of a news release, it reported: Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to “participate in the life of the church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Humpty Dumpty Revisited Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Becoming a loving channel of God’s grace.

Humpty Dumpty Revisited (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: We all remember the story of Humpty Dumpty that goes like this… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. But did you know that there’s more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God