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  • The Kingdom Of Christ

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,129 views

    There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). Is this belief true that was believed then and today?

    There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). The disciples asked Jesus in Acts 1:6, "Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" The disciples are showing in ...read more

  • Do You Really Believe?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006
    based on 140 ratings
     | 123,771 views

    A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

    Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

  • Quantum Physics, Mysteries, And Secret Revelations

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    The study of Quantum Physics can complement a person's belief in God, but it will not necessarily lead to belief in God - A message about using biblical Discernment

    There has never been a time where biblical discernment is needed more when studying new findings in science. One of those subjects is the world of Quantum Physics, which is truly astounding, yet does not offer any mystical or spiritual benefits, nor does it connect or unify a person with the ...read more

  • I’ve Prayed...now What??

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,886 views

    we should be in a continual state of prayer and communication with God! Our prayer life is our umbilical cord and life support system, that makes our measure of faith God has given to us, radioactive for every circumstance we encounter!

    I’ve Prayed, now what? Illus. by sermon central Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten years earlier, surgery for an aneurysm is the brain had left him paralyzed on his left side. But on a misty July morning in 1981, he stood with 1,200 ...read more

  • The Thief Called Unbelief

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    Recognize unbelief as the thief it really is.

    “The Thief Called Unbelief” 2 Kings 6:24-7:2 INTRO: 1.This was among the darkest hours in the history of the kingdom of Israel - times had never been worse in it’s capital city of Samaria. a.Ben Hadad, king of Aram had besieged Samaria and had stopped all supplies from ...read more

  • Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,189 views

    Faith is the essential character trait God wants to work into your life, for it connects you to God in ways that change you from the inside into a different person.

    SE112402 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 4. Faith In CS Lewis’s book, Mere Christianity, a classic work on Christian basics, he spells out the fact that when the Bible mentions faith it talks about it on two levels. BELIEF What faith means in the first sense is what most people who are not ...read more

  • Walking On The Water

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 11,781 views

    This story is related in each of the Gospels. But in Matthew’s account we are given a much broader view of this miracle. This passage of scripture teaches us 5 lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ.

    WALKING ON THE WATER Date: Place: Text: Matthew 14:25-33 Introduction This story is related in each of the Gospels. But in Matthew’s account we are given a much broader view of this miracle. This passage of scripture teaches us 5 lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ. I. HE IS A COMFORTING LORD. ...read more

  • Only Believe

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,442 views

    Fear is an impediment to faith. This message looks at the example of Jairus that allowed his faith to overcome his fears.

    Only Believe Mark 5:36 Sunday, April 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mark 5:21-43 Talking points to the story • Mark has grouped together 4 miracles from 4:35-5:43 • He is giving us a glimpse of the reason behind the frenzy of people pressed around Jesus. It wasn’t a calm scene. No, the people ...read more

  • What We Believe, Does It Matter?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,062 views

    Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case.

    ACTS 17: 10-34 WHAT WE BELIEVE, DOES IT MATTER? Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case. Here in Acts 17: we find that Paul had been preaching ‘Jesus” in ...read more

  • Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009
     | 3,362 views

    Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

    Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

  • Your Turning Point

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    Everyone life needs a turning point. Abraham found his when he chose to believe the promise of God. He just believed and was counted as set-right-with-God.

    Your Turning Point I want to share a very simple yet very powerful message for your life tonight. It does not matter where you find yourself in life. It does not matter where you have been or what you have done in life. It does not matter what mistakes that you have made in the past. It does ...read more

  • Identity: Live Like You Mean It Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    After having learned who we are in christ in the first three chapters now we know right belief. Paul begins the last three chapters of Ephesians with right behavior. It begins with unity and leads to maturity.

    Intro: Bruce Howell tells of “I Can’t Change Jesus” Bill Irwin, a man who is blind, has a talking computer he uses to study the Bible. He’s had a few chuckles over some of the pronunciations. "For a long time," Bill says, "the computer pronounced Holy Bible as ’holly bibble’ until I figured out ...read more

  • Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

    Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

  • Poolside Views Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,193 views

    Does God still perform miracles? Of course He does. But what why does He? Is it to cause people to believe in Him? The sad fact is that most people who witness the miracles of God still refuse to believe—just like the people in today’s passage.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ This morning, we come to a new section in the Gospel of John. We have noticed before that John didn’t set out to record every single miracle of Jesus. As a matter of fact, in the last verse of the book, he wrote, “And there are also many other things which ...read more

  • Placebo Faith

    Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    People are impressionable and the world takes advantage of that, trying to mold our minds and conform our thoughts to align with theirs.

    A young teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. There is, ...read more