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When Christians Disgree

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 31, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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There are lessons to help avoid the dangers of disagreement.

WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41, Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001

based on 47 ratings

| 4,220 views

Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nuts Power To Change Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 17, 2002

based on 114 ratings

| 13,625 views

This is a sermon for Pentecost which deals with if God calls us to do a task, God will equip us with the power of the Holy Spirit To do it.

N.U.T.S. Power To Change 5/19/2002 Pentecost Joel 2:28-32 Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 4:31-32 Our Church’s theme this year is Never Underestimate The Spirit. We are committed to being NUTS for Christ. We owe our desire to be called NUTS to Leonard Sweets who emphasized, Jesus never called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faces And Reflections

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 7,930 views

Our textual script, verses 8-15, sketches the outline of THREE FACES that REFLECT THREE DIFFERING IMAGES. Perhaps if we hush our hearts and focus our lens, we just might perceive our face and reflection mirrored in one of these three sketches drawn by the

During what has been called the “Sizzling Sixties,” Dinah Ross and the Supremes recorded a cut entitled “Reflections.” That song was about faces and the memories those faces reflected. Looking out her rain-soaked window, she sees reflections of how things used to be. She sees the face of a distant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality In The Light Of The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

based on 161 ratings

| 18,194 views

Truthful and Tactful look at this sin, and the sinners which God loves involved in it. Link included to formatted text and Powerpoint.

What does the Bible say about Homosexuality? (Questions Series) [Hundreds of free formatted text sermons, complete with Powerpoint Presentations, are at our website...link is at bottom of this sermon.] God loves all people, including homosexuals. And thus, like Christ, Christians (forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Man Fully Alive"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 7, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 9,308 views

"The glory of God is man fully alive" St Ireneaus

“…I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly.” “The glory of God is man fully alive.” - Saint Irenaeus I had gone off to a quiet place to relax for a little while and read. I was sitting in the shade, a view of the mountains in front of me. It was not quite mid-morning ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Value Of Life

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 22, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 15,466 views

A pro-life sermon on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, 2004.

THE VALUE OF LIFE Genesis 1:26-31 Two of the persistent questions we repeatedly ask are: "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" God addresses both of those early in the scriptures. In Genesis 1:26 we read, "Then God said, ’Let Us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule. . . .’" God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 5,767 views

What is the truth? Is there a truth? Who knows the truth?

Biggies. Those are big questions asked to Christian leader Ravi Zacharias at the University of Michigan. “Biggies” has been our series for the last few weeks. Two weeks ago, Designer genes. Did God really create the universe? The case for a Creator. Last week, Rolling stone. Did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The "Red-Line" Church Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 31, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 5,291 views

The fifth in a series of sermons through the book of James. The focus of this message is on the sin of partiality and favoritism. Especially ways in which it takes place in the church today.

(This message contains a significant intro that is a personal life experience. Should be personalized to an example from the speakers life of prejudice/favoritsim/partiality being shown.) We have been working our way through the book of James. Chapter one is behind us and as you will see over ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 4,400 views

Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Resuscitating Your Faith Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 7, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,948 views

This is the sixth in a series walking through the book of James, and exploring ways to make our faith practical in daily life. This week explores true faith combining knowledge and emotions with action.

(This message was introduced with a clip from the movie "Signs", featuring Mel Gibson. During the movie, there is an evening conversation between the character played by Gibson and his brother. It takes place on a coach, with the children sleeping beside them, and is a powerful reflection on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Characteristics Of An Evangelistic Life Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 7,019 views

Using Paul’s example in Acts 17, a practical description of principles for us to get Christ’s message to people

Trinity Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Characteristics of an Evangelistic Life Acts 17:15-34 Most of you spend time with normal people. I often don’t. I have to spend time with people like pastors! I was sitting innocently with a group of Heartland pastors in Omaha a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanks Offering

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 13,834 views

Christians are the temple that God cares about today... The Lord has given Christians their Spiritual gifts, talents and all the resources they need to be a temple of worship that expresses to all who see their lives that they are children of God sold out

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Chronicles 29:16 Title: A Thanks Offering Theme: What Do Christians have to Be Thankful For? Introduction: Our opening text today is something that every born-again Christian should take to heart. (Thru the Bible) Everything Christians have is given to them from God, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Expansion Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 8,181 views

Christ begins to send the disciples out to build His Kingdom on Earth.

The Expansion of the Kingdom Matthew Chapter 10 Sunday, July 9th, 2006 I was at Family Camp at Delta Lake early this week. One of the things I love about Delta is the faithfulness of those who go there. There are many people who arrange their entire schedules around camp and wouldn’t miss it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 27, 2006

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Salvation comes by faith alone in Christ alone!

I. The Plight of Man (1-3) A. You were Dead B. You were Deceived (2a) C. You were Disobedient (2b) D. You were Depraved E. You were Doomed (3c) II. The Plan of God (4-9) A. "But God" Resurrected us (5) B. "But God" Reconciled us C. "But God" Reveals His riches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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