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  • The Distant Disciple - Nicodemus

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
     | 5,417 views

    Though it is difficult for us to relinquish control of our lives to this one who lived long ago (Jesus), it was even more difficult to do so when He walked on this earth. That was especially true for a prominent ruler of the Jews by the name of Nicodemus.

    Introduction • Read John 3:12-16; 7:45-53; 19:38-42 • To you, I hope, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, your Savior and your Lord. It is so wonderful that we live on this side of the cross and resurrection. Though it is difficult to relinquish control of our lives to this one who ...read more

  • The Five-Fold Witness To Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    John gives a detailed explaination in this passage the five witnesses to Jesus Christ!

    “THE FIVE-FOLD WITNESS TO CHRIST” John 5:30-47 1. Witness of the PRECURSOR (vv. 32-35) – John the Baptist – Forerunner Matthew 3:11-12; John 1:6-8, 26-27, 29, 36 2. Witness of the PRODUCT (v. 36) – Works Matthew 7:16-20; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10 3. Witness of the ...read more

  • I Shall Not Want

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    In this sermon, we examine a very familiar yet very important passage.

    Text: Psalm 23 ETS: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ESS: God is all I need. OSS: God’s people will depend on Him. PQ: Why is God all I need? UW: Characteristics Title: I Shall Not Want Introduction: I. The main point of Psalm 23 A. Illustrations 1. Little girl ...read more

  • "Selected, Saved, Sealed"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,060 views

    An exposition, with full text and passage outline, on Ephesians 1:3-14.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. Believers have been SELECTED (predestined) from all eternity (vv. 3-6). A. We have been chosen: 1. Before the foundation of the world. 2. In Christ. 3. In love. 4. According to the good ...read more

  • Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

    Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

  • The Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

    “THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

  • What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,679 views

    This passage explores some of the key implications of buying into "man’s wisdom."

    - v. 18a - note that this is an area of danger. What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds? 1. What we’re called to do: Let go of the wisdom the world applauds. - v. 18b. - What that wisdom looks like: - having lots of possessions is the key to happiness; - if ...read more

  • The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

    INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

  • Loving God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,232 views

    Look at some thoughts and passages about what loving God is.

    Loving God Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City, Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Psalms 116:1 – 19 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death ...read more

  • Whereby Shall I Know This?

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,366 views

    This passage illustrates how dangerous it can be to doubt God’s promises.

    WHEREBY SHALL I KNOW THIS? Luke 1:18 INTRO. Isn’t it amazing that there are events in past history that we accept without question as having happened in a most marvelous way but should the same thing happen to us we would be inclined to doubt! Zach. Is an old man and his wife has been barren ...read more

  • "Christ, The Perfect Mediator And Sacrifice For Sin"

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    This is one of those great passages of Scripture that has bottomless resevoir of meaning!

    Christ, the Perfect Mediator and Sacrifice for Sins Hebrews 9: 23-28 1. This is one of those scriptures that has a bottomless reservoir of meaning 2. It presents Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for Sin 3. The one thing man must face up to is this: a. He and his world are sinful and ...read more

  • Break It Up Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,331 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, this passage deals with dealing with conflict and promoting unity.

    Break It Up Phil. 4:1-3 Illus. (SC.com) Abe Lemmons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for years. Asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him…, he replied, "Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the look on his face ...read more

  • To Everything There Is A Season Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    This sermon looks at four seasons in the life of the early Church revealed in the passage.

    A Season for… 1. Showing - v. 27-28 - Agabus being a prophet was literally speaking God’s word for the Church. Today we have His perfect revelation that reveals everything necessary for life and Godliness from the beginning to the end of time. There is no longer a need for this type of ...read more

  • We Have A Living Hope! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,441 views

    The apostle Peter in this passage will speak of the great hope of all believer’s.

    We have a Living Hope! 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction To a church that is being severely persecuted for being a follower of Jesus Christ, not only do they need to know that they are held secure by God in there day to day lives no matter how bad life gets, but they also need to know that there is ...read more

  • God’s Kind Of Mother

    Contributed by John White on May 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,403 views

    Characteristics of a Godly mother found in the Bible’s classic passage on motherhood.

    God’s Kind Of Mother Proverbs 31:10-31 We all know just how important mothers really are. Our very existence tells us mother are absolutely necessary. Any progress we may have made toward growing up physically or otherwise is usually a testimony to the faithfulness of our mothers. Most of us could ...read more

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