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Apologetics

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016

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A Study in Christian Apologetics

Apologetics? An Outline What is Christian apologetics? First what it is not! It is not the art of learning how to apologize for your faith! It is not arguing over how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. The English word, “apologetics,” comes from the Greek word, apologia, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024

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Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-24, Acts 4:12, Acts 1:14-15, Acts 2:1, Jude 1:3, Ephesians 6:10-13, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:3-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rust Proofing The Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

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Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

August 17& 18, 2002 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Rust Proofing the Fellowship The devil has many tactics. He may seek to destroy the truth by patronizing Christianity and Christians. He may try to do so by popularity -- by diverting the attention of Christians away from why they are sent into the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mark #4: Uncommon Unity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2001

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This sermons underscores the necessity, nature, and nurture of unity within the body of Christ.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #4: Uncommon Unity July 15, 2001 Intro: A. [Misunderstood Children’s Sermon, Citation: Marilyn McCoy, Chester, Vermont. Christian Reader, "Kids of the Kingdom."] Each Sunday our minister presents a "children’s sermon" to all the young children. Recently a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death By Despair

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2020

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Christians are to preach Christ's peace and the hope He brings to a hopeless, despairing world.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004

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Whenever a change takes place in a church there is often a stir among some of the members. And unfortunately, when the change is good, there is more contention. That tells a great deal about the character of the church.

The contention concerning the centurion. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 02/25/04 You remember I said a great change came into the early church when the Gentiles got saved. This change produced contention in the early church and Peter was right in the middle of it. “When the apostle’s and brethren that were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 24, 2016

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A study of the book of Job 9: 1 – 35

Job 9: 1 – 35 What Are You Doing? 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Truly I know it is so, but how can a man be righteous before God? 3 If one wished to contend with Him, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. 4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Persevere Even If It Gets Hard

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2020

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Believers are encouraged to not lose heart and give up, even in the face of trials and difficulties. To continue in the faith we should continue doing good toward others, continue in prayer, and continue in the word.

I take as our subject today, the call in Scripture to persevere—to steadfastly continue in the faith no matter what happens.. Some of you have walked with the Lord for many years. You have fought some battles. You have not done it perfectly, but you have continued to follow the Lord. You have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:1-16, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Luke 18:1-8, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 13:43, Acts 2:43, Acts 14:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Shield And The Sword

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003

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The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Antioch

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2002

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The prayer of Antioch got God’s attention in a big way, but we’re not told what they prayed. What can this unique prayer teach us?

OPEN: A 5-yr-old said grace at family dinner one night. "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes." When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having chicken. He smiled and said, "I thought I’d see if He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Issues Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

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The things in life that will matter eternally.

21, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Issues of Life Introduction: Proverbs 4:20-23 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, and health to all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Choices Determine Our Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003

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Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual gr

Choices Determine Our Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008

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1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 19, 2004

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Prayer is one of the seven marks of discipleship our elders have identified for our church. But in our prayer life, we often struggle over the issue of unanswered prayer.

I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and passionately. But when the family’s pastor came to the hospital room, one of the daughters whispered to him, "I just can’t seem to get ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defining Church And Christian Part 1

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2013

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Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.

We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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