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Are We Community Focused

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 5, 2002

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In Acts 2:42-47 we see a community of believers, have we maintained that spirit of belief in today’s society?

Community Acts 2:42-47 "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does Your Christianity Taste?

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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In a culture that questions the very foundation of our belief in Christ, we are still called to be the "salt of the earth" to the culture in which we live.

How Does Your Christianity Taste? Marc Naugler Children’s sermon: Mr. Hershey of Hershey Chocolate Corporation never wanted to advertise his chocolates because he wanted people to come back for his wares because they liked his chocolate for its taste, not it’s looks. Myth - “I am not as good at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23-24, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of Jesus' Sheep

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

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We as believer in christ are called to a specific way of life becuase of our belief. A fiath s more than a Intellectual thing.

Characteristics of Jesus’ sheep John 10:22-30 says: John 10:22 - 30 (NIV) 22Then came the Feast of Dedication£ at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you ...read more

Scripture: John 10:20-30, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Back To The Basics: United Methodist Practices Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Ninth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do United Methodists practice?"

[This sermon was the last in a series on the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The first seven were about the beliefs that all Christians share in common. Because it was preached in a United Methodist Church, we included this sermon about the practices of United Methodists. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

The House Of Prayer

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 23, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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We may be the most orthodox in belief; we may be the most inspirational in our music, but with out prayer we have no power.

The House of Prayer Introduction: Jim Cymballa, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, told his small congregation that “if they called upon the Lord, He had promised in His word to answer, to bring the unsaved to Himself, and to pour out His Spirit among them. If they did not call upon the Lord, He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Is All Shook Up

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

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It is not always by what I say, but it is always by the way I live that shows who I have my faith & belief in.

A Faith That is All Shook Up Acts 4:29-31 NLT And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” After this prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Musings Of A Seed Picker 4 (Aka: Hellfire And Brimstone) Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 28, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 2,721 views

Exposition of Acts 17:29-34, regarding the conclusion of Paul’s Mars Hill sermon regarding repentance, belief, and judgment

Text: Acts 17:29-34, Title: Seed Picker 4 (AKA: Hellfire and Brimstone), Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, AM Opening illustration: The whole thing gets to be a terrible riddle for most of us. My working idea of God is that there’s something very significant, beyond my capacity to measure, that existed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Satan Say About Christmas?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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If Satan can get us to doubt our beliefs about our Savior’s birth, he’s been effective.

What Would Satan Say About Christmas? Dec. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Last week we looked at what Santa, Sinter Klaas, would say about how we celebrate Christmas. 1 Focus (Xmas vs. Christmas) 2 Faith (Jesus vs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Doorway To The Unseen Series

Contributed by Dale Kesterson on Dec 5, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Based on themes found in C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this message examines the nature of faith and our belief in the unseen.

I’ve got to tell you all that I am incredibly excited about this week. For one thing, my first male progeny will likely be born this Friday. But there is another event that has really divided my anticipation. Now many of you know that I have what you might call a mild appreciation for C. S. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Traditions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

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Those passing on traditions, "handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next."

INTRODUCTION 1. Those passing on traditions, handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next. 2. Those receiving traditions, an inherited pattern or thought or action. 3. The Bible teaches that traditions are both good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ocean In A Hole - Comprehending The Trinity Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 4, 2006

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Dave explains our denominational stance on the Trinity, delves into the four key aspects of that belief, and expounds on scriptures that make the case for it.

The Ocean In A Hole: Comprehending the Trinity God in Five Weeks, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 1, 2006 St. Augustine once was walking along the shore of the ocean, greatly perplexed about the doctrine of the Trinity. As he meditated, he observed a little boy with a sea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Free Methodist

How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 19, 2011

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In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

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Truth matters. Truth in belief and truth in behaviour. It matters what we believe about Jesus. It matters how we live

John is a passionate writer. Maybe he realises that he’s coming to the end of his life and he doesn’t have much time left to get his message across. Maybe he looks around at the church and realises that the inexorable drift from the gospel to religion is impacting on those he’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

It’s A Mystery But It Is Truth, The Three, Father, Son And Spirit Are One! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2016

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Belief in the Trinity is FOUNDATIONAL to our faith. The truth of the Trinity is REVEALED by PROGRESSIVE REVELATION in the Bible. We BELIEVE in the truth of the Trinity by FAITH.

Today is “Trinity Sunday”, it is a day when many churches celebrate the Holy Trinity of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. St Augustine of Hippo (that’s a great name isn’t it?). St Augustine spent nearly thirty years of his life writing a fifteen volume work called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Badly Do You Want To Get Better? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 31, 2017

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If you want to get better, you must recognize your blindness, respond with belief, react with boldness and receive your blessing.

How Badly Do You Want to Get Better? Mark 10:46-52 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2017 There was a guy in my previous church who would close his eyes at the start of every sermon and keep them closed until the end. When I first noticed him doing this, I became unsettled and insecure. No matter what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

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