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Halloween - Understanding It's Origins And Practices

Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007

The festivities on Halloween were once the Christian’s way of laughing at death and evil, something we can do in certain hope of Christ’s victory over the powers of darkness. The opportunity for the Christian Church lies in how we treat the holiday “Hallo

“Understanding the History and Practice of Halloween” Text: II Corinthians 6:11-18; Ephesians 5:3-16 Introduction: Since the eighth century Christians have celebrated All Saints’ Day on November 1 to celebrate the known and unknown Christian Saints. Saints are not just those whom the Church has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

With An Unsaved Spouse Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2007

In 1 Peter 3:1-7 we can see The Wife’s Responsibility of being A) Submissive, B) Faithful and C) Modest

Lina Joy, 43, lost the court battle to change her religion from Islam to Christianity on Wednesday when the Malaysian Federal Court ruled she should seek permission to officially change her religion from Islam to Christianity at Islamic Shariah courts. Joy had been engaged in a legal battle for six ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

Title: Proclaiming Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 5, 2007

Christians in America are called by God’s Word to live in such a way that proclaims freedom, freedom from the bondage of the flesh, the lures of the world and from the lies of the devil.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Peter 2:16 Title: Proclaiming Freedom in Christ Theme: Living Responsibly Before Christ and Men Listen as I read 1 Peter 2:16, “Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. The King James Bible translates 1 Peter 2: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshipping In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007

SO THEREFORE,MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS,BY THE MERCIES OF GOD,THAT YOU PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE,HOLY,ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD,WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE.AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD,BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND,T

WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH John 4:19-24 At this very moment, there are people all over the world in hot pursuit of the ultimate experience. People who will do anything in order to feel truly fulfilled, truly exhilarated, truly satisfied, truly alive; who will try anything in order to chase ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God To Work For Us Series

Contributed by Jose Maldonado on Dec 6, 2006

Trusting God to work on our behalf

“Trusting god to work for us” Pastor Jose F. Maldonado Hillburn Drive Grace Baptist Church Nov. 19, 2006 “And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Challenge Of The Cross

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

A message that our spiritually dull generation does not want to hear. Sacrifice is one of the demands of Jesus Christ.

The Greatest Challenge of the Cross Matthew 16:24-25 KJV Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [25] For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Success In Riches

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners.

Two sides to the financial coin Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners. Therefore, your motives should be right. If you feel that you got off track, humble yourself before God or make a covenant with Him. One woman ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Works Won't Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 24, 2008

Paul stresses the foolishness of trying to get into heaven by our own efforts

WHY WORKS WON”T WORK Romans 4:1-15 Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees: Good Fruit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 2, 2008

Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.

Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Other

Dead End???

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 5, 2008

A Sermon that will teach us How To Pass On Our Own Red Sea.

Dead End??? How To Pass On Our Own Red Sea Exodus 14:10-12 Magandang umaga sa ating lahat, buksan natin ang ating mga Biblia sa Exodus 14:10-12. Ang talatatang ating mababasa ay tungkol sa mga Israelita sa kanilang paglaya sa mga Egispcio. Well just for the benefit of our visitors at para sa ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Attributes Of God: What Is God Like?

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

Learn about what the bible says about the attributes of God and how Jesus shares all of them.

At Jubilee we have been doing a series of talks this autumn, each one lasting about an hour, during which we attempt to instruct the hearer to a greater extent than is possible in our Sunday morning sermons. Audio is available at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007

1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Other

Understaning Miracles. Part 2a Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

Gives principles concerning understanding miracles with many Biblical references.

AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE MIRACULOUS IN THE BIBLE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM THESE PRINCIPLES WITH BIBLICAL SUPPORT MIRACLES PART 2A Principle #3. There were many ages in the Bible when there were no professional Prophets or AMiracle-workers.@ (Judg 6:13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

Good Grief -- Part 4 On the lighter side of life: Funny pictures from aha.com Testimony: Trevor Jorgenson Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. Summary of the series – What have we learned? Good Grief pt ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Changing Letter Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Aug 5, 2007

Romans #1

A Life Changing Letter Introduction to Romans Today, we’re going to begin a study on what I consider to be one of the greatest letters ever written. Today, we begin a study of the book of Romans. It’s hard to overestimate the influence of this letter. It is probably the most powerful document ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational