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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    Message number 3, dealing with the claims about Mary and her alleged marriage to Jesus.

    Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3) Various Scriptures June 4, 2006 Introduction Have you ever had a situation where you found out you had a reputation for something that was totally against your character and history? A rumor gets started, and the next thing you know you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Loving Truth And Ignoring Fiction Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,555 views

    Many questiions have come up sense the book and the movie "The Da Vinci Code" came out. This message deals with the reliability of the Scriptures.

    Our key text today is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Title: Loving Truth and Ignoring Fiction Theme: The Reliability of the Scriptures Listen as I read 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Wolf avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Isn't The Bible Just Another Book? Series

    Contributed by David Wolf on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,274 views

    2nd in a Da Vinci Code series; this message explores the historical reliability of the Bible with a goal to increase people’s trust in the Bible as God’s Word.

    Looking at DVC movie opened blurs line b/t fact & fiction conspiracy theory Bible born from conspiracy is it trustworthy? we preach on weekly basis, urge you to live life by it “The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven. . . . The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God…it has evolved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Prayer, Treasures And Worry

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 171 ratings
     | 12,905 views

    Jesus got to the heart of the matter in regard to prayer, treasures and worry.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Dr. Clarence Bass, professor at Bethel Theological Seminary, early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. The remarks about his preaching were complimentary. That is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Place Of Popular Media In The Life Of The Christian (Da Vinci Code - 4)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,399 views

    Last in this series on The Da Vinci Code. Doesn’t deal with the book itself, per se, but rather the issue of secular input into our lives.

    The Place of Popular Media in the Life of a Christian (The Da Vinci Code – Part 4) Various Scriptures June 11, 2006 Introduction This is the fourth and last message on my series on The Da Vinci Code. And to be very honest, I’m not going to be talking about the content of the book at all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Bible Is Holy Truth Inspired By God: The Davinci Code 1

    Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,307 views

    Dan Brown brings into question the Holiness of Scripture. There is no question the Bible is Holy and inspired by God.

    The Bible is Holy Truth inspired by God: The DaVinci Code <Click>2 Timothy 3:16 Henry Edward Cardinal Manning who lived from 1808-1892 began his ministry in the Anglican Church, but after his conversion to Rome, he became Archbishop of Westminster, and a popular writer. During a period of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    On The Ropes With The Mediator

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    With arms outstretched at the center of the divine-human tug-o-war, one Mediator reconciles two opposing parties – God and man – yesterday and today.

    I. OBJECT ILLUSTRATION Bring two short 3’ ropes with hooks one end of each. Ask for a volunteer and instruct the volunteer that their task is simple – to join the two ropes together by the end hooks. Begin to count to three, but stop short – saying that you forgot that you needed two other ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Great Conspiracy

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    This is a sermon for the Day of Pentecost urging Christians to join together in heart and mind by faith in Christ to transform the world.

    A Great Conspiracy Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost Sunday-Year B June 4, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” -Acts of the Apostles 2:2 In the past few ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Good News For The Worry Wart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,556 views

    Jesus tells us not to worry, but to trust God.

    Good News For the Worry Wart Text: Matt. 6:25-34 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 6:25-34 2. Illustration: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller Massena, one of Napoleon’s generals, suddenly appeared with 18,000 soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Parry avatar

    Which Gospel

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,797 views

    This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

    “Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    The Church Of Sardis Series

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    an in depth look into Christs teachings to the 7 churches of revelation

    The church at Sardis Review of the first 4 churches to this point. 1.Ephesus-get back to the way you were at first. 2. Smyrna- you are going to suffer tribulations, but trust me, I’ll be there 3. Pergamos-Get away from the false doctrines, and get into the word of God. 4. Thyatira-I want you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Between You And Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    The story of the shepherd and the sheep can be applied to us today - - and it will be an exact fit! This message gives similarities and warnings.

    * I recently received an email from a person being called into the missions field, but was told they could not serve Jesus because they had been divorced. IF YOU ARE THAT PERSON - - PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: pastor@sermonlist.com, and include your email address so I can email you back! (The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    0802 Trinity Ii: So What Do We Have To Do? Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,951 views

    Is God’s eternal feast a potluck, a BYOB, or completely "on the house"?

    Sermon: So What DO We Have To Do? Text: Luke 14:16-24 (Parable of the Great Supper) Occasion: Trinity II Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, June 25, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The End Times - Signs Or Salvation Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 107 ratings
     | 25,825 views

    Jesus gives His disciples some signs to look for in the end times - but not so they would focus on the signs, but so that they wouldn’t panic and would do the Master’s will instead

    Today we’re going to study the end times. No, I’m not going to set a date for Jesus’ return. No, I’m not going to answer all questions about the Tribulation or the Rapture. But what we are going to see is what Jesus tells us to think about the last days. And it might actually surprise you. 1 As ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    The Good Shepherd lays down his life only to take it up that the sheep might live - in light of Psalm 23.

    I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 VERSES 11-21 What is your image of Shepherds? Do they have a beard? Wear woolly jumpers and have a shepherd’s crook in their hands? Maybe one man and his dog is the only time you have ever seen a shepherd. We all have this stereotypical idea of what a shepherd is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican