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Evangelism Is Not A Dirty Word

Contributed by David Washburn on Apr 29, 2002

Evangelism is not a dirty word, and we’ve got to reclaim it from those who distort it.

“Evangelism” What comes to mind when you hear that word? Some of you grew up in the time of tent revivals. For a week, folk would gather from miles around underneath large tents to share a good meal, sing Gospel hymns, and listen to a fiery preacher bring the message that we all need Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church Of Sardis Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on May 17, 2002

How does the Church in Sardis compare to our Church. 5th in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church of Sardis In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus, the Church in Smyrna the Church in Pergamum and the Church in Thyatira. Today we will look at the Church in Sardis and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Surface Spirituality

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 3, 2002

Help for the hurting heart.

True spirituality is discussed a lot but seldom experienced in today’s world. Jesus faced the same problem. So the Lord used parables, stories of familiar things, to point out how unfamiliar people truly were with spirituality. Here in His famous story of the farmer scattering seed Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Tom Evans on Mar 28, 2001

Greatness in the kingdom of heaven is recognized by simple acts of kindness.

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. He finished his star-studded career with a stellar performance. Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. The ball was passed to Jordan. Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Adventist

Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 28, 2001

You cannot love God and hate your neighbour

Theme: Do you love me? Text: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41; Rev. 5:11-14; Jn. 21:1-19 Read John 21:15-17 “After breakfast Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others?’ ‘Yes,’ Peter replied, ‘you know I am your friend.’ ‘Then feed my lambs,’ Jesus told him. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 2, 2001

Facing the real, faith challenging situations of life, how can we proceed in the face of doubt? Watch, as Jesus works with Thomas. Consider how we can respond to doubt in our lives.

Made New - In The Midst Of Reality Bible Reading: John 20: 19-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO GUARANTEED TRUST Some years ago there was a financial ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only One Savior

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001

The Deity Of Christ.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: MT. 27:45, 51-54 TOPIC: Calvary THEME: The Deity Of Christ ONLY ONE SAVIOR INTRODUCTION: 1. On a skull shaped hill, outside a city ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can't See The Forest For The Tree

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002

A tree in the garden did in Adam and Eve and allowed sin to gain it’s hold on us. But it was another tree, the one Jesus was nailed to, that rescued us from death.

Can’t See the Forest for the Tree I’m here to tell you, Adam and Eve had it made. They lived in a perfect world created by the hand of God. They had unlimited access to God and full enjoyment with only one stipulation. Adam and Eve could eat the fruit of any of the trees in the garden, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Divine Mystery

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. This morning's text marks the end of the second major section of Paul's epistle to the church at Rome. With heart-felt passion and solid scriptural cross-referencing the apostle has set forth the desparate spiritual plight of his own people, the Jews. a. They were e __ __ __ __ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

"One Of A Kind" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

Mothers are unique and gifted in various ways in order to shape their children according to God’s ways.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Mother’s Day May 12, 2002 illustrated sermon “One of a Kind” Ephesians 1:15-23 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 INTRODUCTION: Mother’s Day on the second Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Job- My Redeemer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Job’s hope in the resurrection to come

JOB: MY REDEEMER JOB 19 VERSES 23-29 When the Berlin wall came down and when communism fell one of the amazing things that happened was that people had access to the files that the secret police had kept on them. For many people it made uncomfortable reading. People whom they trusted had betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004

We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.

“Restoring the Joy” A Study of the Book of Philippians Lesson # 10 “Maintaining Joy in the Midst of Disagreement” Phil 4:1-4 “In the late l800s there were just two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Puts First Things First

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 6, 2002

The miracle of feeding the 5,000 underlines God’s grace as he provides for all our needs.

Prioritize. That’s what we’re all instructed to do in this busy world. As we make our lifestyles more convenient, the more demands we place on ourselves, and we find our lives become more frantic. So, we are called to prioritize – to convert our activities into a sort of Top 10 list -- picking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Did Jesus Really Die And Rise Again?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2004

The empty cross and risen Lord is the paramount doctrine upon which the believer rests his or her eternal destiny. I Corinthians 15:14 states that if Christ did not die and rise, then our preaching and faith is completely worthless.

DID JESUS REALLY DIE AND RISE AGAIN? I CORINTHIANS 15:1-9 Key Verses: 3-4 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When I Act... Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 28, 2003

When in the fire, when in the desert- what do WE need to do to leave God free to act and deliver us?

“When I act….” Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. WBC 30/3/03 am There was group of women in a Bible study group studying the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist