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As Others See Us

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 30, 2001

based on 186 ratings

| 32,382 views

John the Elder writes an appraisal of three church members: Gaius - who serves others, Diotrephes - who hinders others, and Demetrius - who attracts others.

AS OTHERS SEE US The third letter of John is one of the shortest in the New Testament but it has much to say to us. It’s a warm and honest pastoral letter. A straight from the shoulder message from a pastor to his people. Where encouragement and commendation are ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Wounded Warrior Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

based on 240 ratings

| 40,452 views

Jesus Christ

“The Wounded Warrior” Isaiah 53:3-5 (READ) When the Son of God came to earth, he surprised a lot of people. His life was marked by humility. He came as a baby, born in a manger. God’s son lying in a cattle stall. Royalty born in poverty. From the time he was born until the day he died, he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kindness Of The King

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 8, 2000

based on 117 ratings

| 9,233 views

Sermon on the Kindness of God from Titus 3:4

THE KINDNESS OF THE KING TITUS 3:4 One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" she ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Just Ordinary Men... But No Ordinary God!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 11,089 views

A sermon that encourages the listener to live a life empowered by our great God.

Just Ordinary Men... But no Ordinary God! Pastor Glenn Newton 10-16-05 AC 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14 But since they could see the man who had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 20, 2005

based on 69 ratings

| 11,813 views

Daniel gives us a great example of how to live in a secular world

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land January 16, 2005 Daniel 6 Dare to be a Daniel This is a great story, and a popular story. Even people who have never read the Bible know the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, at least by name, or by many songs that have been sung about it. We ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: *other

Walking On Water (Or Taking Other Steps Of Faith) Series

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 27, 2002

based on 110 ratings

| 16,293 views

Lessons we can learn about Walking by Faith from Peter’s experience of walking on the Water.

Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24But the boat was already „Ta long distance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saul - Relapse To Restoration

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001

based on 100 ratings

| 8,026 views

King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Peace And The Iraqi War!"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 22, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 3,843 views

Do you have peace as you view the current world situations? Talk of weapons of mass destruction, E-Bombs, the MOAB, cruise missiles, 24 hour news coverage of the war in Iraq...

Peace and the Iraqi War! Text: Jer. 50:21-46 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – March 23, 2003 Introduction – current events Modern day Iraq is the cradle of civilization – Adam & Eve. Gen 2:10-14 speaks of the Garden of Eden and four rivers that flowed from it. Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:21-46

Denomination: Bible Church

God Fulfill Prophecy About Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 18, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 6,015 views

EASTER 2(B) - April 7, 2002 - Even though mankind denies Jesus, God glorifies His Son for the single purpose that believers are forgiven.

OUR GOD FULFILLED PROPHECY ABOUT JESUS (Sermon of April 7, 2002) ACTS 3: 12-20 When Peter saw this, he said to them: ?Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Matters Most About God The Father Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 14, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,204 views

Third in series God in Five Weeks, Dave looks at characteristics of God the Father and his relationship to God the Son, closing with an invitation for people to come to know them both.

What Matters Most About God the Father God in Five Weeks Wildwind Community Church October 8, 2006 David Flowers Last week we defined “Trinity” and looked at the Biblical support for the idea of a Triune (3 in 1) God. Today I want to talk to you about the first person in the Trinity, God the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:26

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Ever Happened To Hell?

Contributed by Steve Klink on Aug 1, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,203 views

Heaven or Hell? (Yes Hell is real) The choice is ours.

WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO HELL? Text: I Thess. 5:9 “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I have been wanting to speak on this topic for many years. In fact, waaay back in the beginning of my ministry I created a sermon on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Ultimate Plan

Contributed by James May on Mar 5, 2006

based on 31 ratings

| 14,317 views

The Only True God speaks out for all men to hear. Come to Me! Assemble yourselves to Me! No other God can save but ME!

GOD’S ULTIMATE PLAN By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to read to you and expound upon one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible, found in Isaiah chapter 45. In this chapter we can sense the power, majesty, glory and love of God, expressed from his own lips, to those who are his own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

based on 50 ratings

| 23,232 views

Hebrews # 20. Because Moses ranks so highly among the Old Testament figures, to show that he lived by faith and not adherence to the Law was a powerful argument to convince the Jews that God’s way had always been the way of faith.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 20 “Moses: Man of Faith” Hebrews 11:23-29 To the Jews Moses is the most important figure in history. The book of Deuteronomy ends with Moses unparalleled epitaph ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Happy?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2006

based on 28 ratings

| 6,105 views

Happiness blockers: 1. A demanding spirit that insists life should be good and easy. 2. A lack of play. 3. Basing your happiness on circumstances rather than trust.

Singer and diva, Madonna, is one of the wealthiest people in show business and has openly flaunted her self-indulgent lifestyle. A couple of years ago she was asked in an interview if she was happy. Her response was: “I don’t even know anybody who is happy!” Not only was she not happy, but she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Flee From Secularism Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 30, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 4,554 views

Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian church to flee from idols is relevant to our temptations to secularism.

Flee from Secularism I Cor. 10:1-14 Most of you probably saw the story in the news last week about a man in Afghanistan who could be sentenced to death because he converted from Islam to Christianity. Under the religious laws of that nation, converting to Christianity is a crime. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

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