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The Da Vinci Code: Women And Christianity Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 10, 2006

A look into the role of women in Christianity and some answers to questions raised by The Da Vinci Code.

Decoding the Past “Women and Christianity” May 14, 2006 Introduction: Happy Mothers Day! I am so glad that you chose to spend the morning in worship with us today. Today we want to look at the topic of “Women and Christianity.” As we discussed last week, the book and movie “The DaVinci Code” has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say He Is

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 12, 2005

Do you just use words to describe Jesus? A real life lived for and to Him?

Matthew 16:15&16 Who do you say I AM? Start with a sermon spice video, that’s my King. Follow up with- A Friend to the friendless Help for the helpless Hope for the hopeless Shelter in the time of storm Light to those in darkness Forgiveness to the unforgiven Love to the unloved Security to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Stand Up!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 1, 2006

It’s time to make a stand for Jesus!

2 Thessalonians 2:1Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,2That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.3Let no man deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Messiah-King Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus Christ is not only the Messiah King of Israel, He is the Savior of the all who believe and the source of the believer’s righteousness before God.

The Wise Messiah-King (Jeremiah 23:5-6) 1. This past year was quite a year for Kokomo. Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama visited our town. Crowds gathered to see them. Some were supporters, others were undecided, and others wanted to see such famous people. 2. Although these visits brought ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call For New Missional Initiatives -- Acts 11: 19-26

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 7, 2011

Do you long to be able to share your faith with others but have great difficulty doing so? It might surprise you that even Apostles such as Peter, James and John had some difficulties with cross-cultural communication. What is the way forward for a Chu

A CALL FOR NEW MISSIONAL INITIATIVES -- Acts 11: 19-26 INTRO Yesterday -- the first Saturday in August -- is reckoned to be the happiest day of the year. To be even more specific: 7pm is the happiest moment of the happiest day of the year. The statistics are based on a study of more than 9,000 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 5, 2014

We enter spiritual warfare trained and ready, and confident in our equipment and our Commander.

For this sermon series, if you hear something that stirs you, don’t say “Amen” but “Hooah!” Our world is “enemy-occupied territory” (C.S. Lewis). The Christian life is not a playground but a battleground! There is much opposition raging against people of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Congregational

What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of A Hardened Heart

Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jul 6, 2016

This sermon is directed at the largest source of hardened hearts, not the outside world, but inside the church walls.

I) Introduction: What I am about to say may shock you - but I believe it with all my heart: The hardest hearts in this world are not among the ungodly, but among God's people! When we think of hardhearted people, most of us think of avid atheists such as Madalyn Murray O'Hair ; the woman who was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Act 2:17-18

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014

“That I will pour forth of My Spirit on all mankind; and your son and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall dream dreams, even on my bond slaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth my Spirit and they shall prophesy.”

INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

Scripture: John 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Church Persecution

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014

It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 13: A Son Is Born! Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 14, 2014

The long awaited bundle of joy finally arrives

The Life of Abraham, Part 13: A Son is Born! Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction In the last lesson, we saw a serious breach of faith in Abraham. He had failed to trust in Yahweh to protect him among the inhabitants of Gerar and rather trusted in his own wisdom. Had not the LORD intervened as his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believing Heart

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013

Unbelief is no small issue, you can be a Christian and still land up in hell because you failed to have belief in your Savior Jesus Christ and live your life in accordance to the standards given by the Lord.

Trust that transcends human reasoning…. To feel that He is real and here! Mark 8:17"……Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart still hardened?” There are the rare few who would look for a good spiritual feed (good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work Of Minister

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 29, 2008

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) fo

WORK OF MINISTER It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) for in the ministry. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:4-5

How To Recognize Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008

James says that a faith that will take you to heaven will always have certain characteristics.

Vs 18. James is not teaching salvation by works. We can’t “see” salvation; we can only see the results of salvation. HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAVING FAITH JAMES 2: 14-26 1. Illus. of funeral • It was the first time it happened to me, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last time. • As a young pastor, I had ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Truths To Learn From Esther

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008

Esther was faced with a decision that required her to pray, review God’s timing, act with courage and live by faith. These are traits we must evidence too when making decisions

Esther became Queen to King Xerxes in 479BC. This was around 25 years after Ezra took a group of pilgrims back to Israel. In chapter one Queen Vashti refuses to obey the King and is removed from power. In chapter two the King holds a beauty pageant to select the next queen. READ 2:17, 18 As we ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist