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"Our Helper In The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 17, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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How the coming of the Holy Spirit related to the world, the Christian and the Christ

John 16:5-15 5 “But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 “But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Orthodox

"Faith And Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 9,653 views

It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Divorce & Remarriage

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 25, 2007

based on 45 ratings

| 18,057 views

Everyone agrees that divorce is one of the worst tragedies plaguing families today. Sadly, many pastors and church leaders have sometimes made things worst. What does the Bible really teach about this difficult issue?

Divorce & Remarriage by Scott R. Bayles Church of Christ Everyone agrees that divorce is one of the worst tragedies plaguing American families today. Some studies are now showing that for the first time in American history, single parent families now out number families with two parents living in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Did He Really Say That? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 24, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 8,009 views

This is the introduction to a series on the I Ams from the book of John. Here we look at why we should believe Jesus' accounts of himself

Did He Really Say That? Man on the Street video about Jesus. So who do you think Jesus was? And more importantly: who do you think Jesus is today? You obviously think something about Jesus you are sitting in church on Sunday Morning. So who is Jesus for you? Usually Jesus gets good reviews, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Response To The Word Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

| 2,988 views

How do you respond to the Word of Jesus? Is following Jesus an obedience-optional exercise for you? If it is, you stand to lose a great blessing--the freedom that only being a true follower of Jesus can provide.

Last week I asked you a critical question: What must a person believe, in particular about Christ, to be sure of going to heaven The answer, of course, is that person must believe He is God, very God of very God, the God-Man. This morning I’m going to ask you another compelling question: What ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith That Makes Us One

Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 24, 2025

| 424 views

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately wondered, “Do I belong here?”

A lot of people today walk into churches wondering: “Would I be welcome here?” “If they knew my past… my struggles… my doubts… would I still belong?” Sadly, sometimes the Church has made it harder than it should be to answer confidently, “Yes, you belong.” This isn’t a new problem. In Acts 15, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

4 Things Everyone Should Know About Hell Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

based on 278 ratings

| 82,236 views

A teaching message on Luke 16:16-31

Luke Series #73 July 21, 2002 Title: 4 Things Everyone Should Know About Hell Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Set off a smoke alarm using test button. The sound you just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receive Grace To Possess Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,439 views

Proclaiming Christ without possessing Christ is nothing more than putting on appearances.

Receive Grace: To Possess Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Every October a scramble takes place in our country to come up with a good costume. Over the years I’ve seen people dressed up like famous men and women such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and even Doc Holliday. Presidents are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready Or Not, Here We Go: The Human Genome Project

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 13, 2000

based on 75 ratings

| 4,421 views

Examination of the spiritual implications of the charting of the human genome.

You may or may not have realized it, but last Monday’s (6/26/00) news carried the story that is a very likely candidate for the story of the decade. The New York Times headline proclaimed: “Scientists Complete Rough Draft of Human Genome” The entire human genome has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Counseling The Needy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 7,675 views

Allow the Spirit to guide you as you meditate on Scripture and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth in your counseling ministries. He wants to use you to instruct, exhort, encourage and admonish one another for mutual edification. The

? You may or may not have realized it, but last Monday’s (6/26/00) news carried the story that is a very likely candidate for the story of the decade. The New York Times headline proclaimed: “Scientists Complete Rough Draft of Human Genome” The entire human genome has been sequenced; the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 7, 2003

based on 280 ratings

| 141,191 views

Jesus taught his disciples three valuable lessons necessary for achieving "greatness" in the eyes of God.

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 20:20-34 January 5, 2002 If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, that word is “greatest.” In fact, take two people, any people, and you can always stir trouble by using this simple word. For example, ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-34, Matthew 20:20

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Promise Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 28, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 9,633 views

This is the third in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

CHANGING THE CLIMATE Possessing the Promise I believe that the greatest challenge facing the 21st Century Christian is the amount of knowledge that is so readily available. And because of that knowledge, we can very easily get drawn in to a ‘Seven Steps to………’ mentality. That all we need to do is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Future Plans Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

based on 28 ratings

| 13,802 views

What we can learn from Paul’s future plans as he lays them out in Romans is what the nature of our focus should be. Our three-fold focus should involve our mission to save the loss, our devoted fellowship with each other, and prayer, which is a reflection

Introduction: Have you every noticed how things get so hectic as we approach the holiday season? You can’t even go to the store to get something simple like a gallon of milk without fighting the crowds. Yet, when we finally do arrive at the holidays, everything slows down. There is a peaceful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Ministered - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 29, 2005

based on 66 ratings

| 11,791 views

What’s the key to having a successful church? There are large "successful" churches that haven’t learned what Jesus’ formula was. Do you know what Jesus’ formula was?

OPEN: In a California city, a woman rushed into a store, glanced around and took a number. Then she heard the clerk call out “87,” and she looked down and saw her own number was 8. She was understandably puzzled, because there were only 3 other people in the store. So she went to the counter and, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Science And Healing And Stem Cells Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 3,471 views

As Christians with a strong history and theology of healing, we should be equally excited and encouraging of Stem Cell research. It is new (since 1998), it is incredibly promising, and it is motivated by compassion and a desire to alleviate suffering. S

Science and Healing: Series – In the World But Not Of It April 24, 2005 Intro: Christopher Reeve. Nancy Reagan. Michael J. Fox. Just a few high-profile individuals who have been extremely vocal in their advocacy for aggressive health research into new treatments for disease through stem cell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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