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The Da Vinci Code: Busting Da Vinci

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006

Comparison of the Gnostic and Canonical Gospels demonstrate that we CAN trust the bible as we have it

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au MYTHBUSTING THE DA VINCI CODE MAY 21st 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts It is easy to make a claim in a single sentence… and if that claim is what people already do, or WANT TO ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

Fly High – Acts part 1 On The Lighter Side of Life: Funny Cartoons Thesis: The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily. Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with people who are filled with the Holy Spirit and devoted to following and serving the Lord Jesus.

Acts – part 2 “Fly High (cont.)” On the lighter side of life: On Fire! During a recent city wide church meeting, a secretary rushed in shouting, "The building is on fire!" The Methodists gathered in the corner and prayed. The Baptists cried, "Where is the water?" The Quakers quietly praised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This is the first of seven “I AM” statements Jesus spoke in the Gospel of John. Jesus was teaching that He is whatever we need Him to be.

I am the Bread of Life Text: John 6:31-71 (KJV) 31Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 32Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-71

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Philippians Part 5 – "4 Keys To Staying On Track” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005

We need to stay on track with the Lord by choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, by learning contentment in life and by giving like God gives.

Philippians part 5 – Chapter 4 “4 KEYS TO STAYING ON TRACK” On The lighter side of life: Burglar and an Elderly Woman An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beautiful Letdown

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

In our text today – Peter as he continues to talk to believers (who were undergoing some serious; trails, hardships, suffering and letdowns…) Is going to try to get them to see these letdowns from a different perspective. (Living God’s Way - 8)

The Beautiful Letdown Living God’s Way – part 8 1 Peter 4:12-19 One day – a tough, strong fisherman leaned up against a wall, grabbed a pen, a piece of paper and guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote the words that we as a church 2,000 years later have been studying – for 8 weeks now FRIENDS – the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tie On The Apron

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 1, 2003

There is no way around it. We have been called to be servants, and the Lord has exemplified what that means. Let’s tie on our aprons!

July 13, 2003 "Tie On the Apron" 1 Peter 5:5-14 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We all have principles that we live by, certain things we believe to be true. You can tell what a person believes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Great Dinosaur Debate Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The existence of dinosaurs has been used to discredit the Biblical account of Creation.

The Great Dinosaur Debate #5 Hot Potatoes the Church Won’t Touch There is a aura of mystery surrounding the dinosaurs. Where did they come from? Did they evolve? Did they really live millions of years ago? What happened to them? Are there any living today? Has any human being ever seen a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Necessity For Godly Fathers-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2011

The prophet Malachi disclosed the importance of godly fathers to every aspect of mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. What makes them so vital? Godly Fathers are vital for...

The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS—I—Malachi 3:13—4:6 Attention/Need: Our society lives under the mistaken belief that there is no realistic need for fathers & that a home is just fine without them. Generally, en themselves have reached a point where they believe that they are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity For Godly Fathers-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2011

The prophet Malachi disclosed the importance of godly fathers to every aspect of mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. What them so vital? Godly Fathers are vital for...

The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS—II—Malachi 3:13—4:6 Attention /Need: Our society lives under the mistaken belief that there is no realistic need for fathers & that a home is just fine without them. Generally, men themselves have reached a point where they believe, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way For God’s Visitation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011

1 of 2. John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s visitation received adequate preparation. How has God’s visitation received adequate preparation? For God’s visitation We must lose the...

PREPARING The WAY For GOD’s VISITATION-I—Luke 3:1-10 Need: Do you feel as if you don’t experience God’s power? You see Him work in others but not in or thru you? John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 13, 2012

The freedom we have received in Christ imposes responsibility to serve one another.

“You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ But if you bite and devour one another, watch out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Against The Tide: Pushing Back Against The Moral Climate

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 18, 2012

Christians are called to be holy. However, we are not always certain what it means to be holy or how to achieve that status.

1 PETER 1:13-25 AGAINST THE TIDE (PUSHING BACK AGAINST THE MORAL CLIMATE) “Preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil In Pew Number Seven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012

Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

At the end of the day, recovery begins with a public declaration of dependence on God.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html If you haven’t been here, we’re in a series called Recovery Road. Essentially, we’re taking a pause in our normal sermons and messages to talk about what’s on everybody’s mind in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational