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Jesus, According To Paul Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011

This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's understanding of the person of Jesus Christ

INTRODUCTION * Paul’s life before Christ and after Christ - from persecuting the church to planting churches - from arresting Christians physically to arresting unbelievers spiritually - from hindering the work of Christ to hindering the work of Satan - from being openly opposed to Christ to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Everybody Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2012

The Church, as the Council Fathers say, is both one and diverse. Our citizenship is not here.

Monday of 31st Week in Course 5 Nov 2012 Lumen Gentium If ever there were a set of Scriptures suited to the eve of the most contentious, vicious political contest in my lifetime, these are they. The one place where we must be one in mind and heart is in the family, and I mean the family of God. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 3) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith Walk Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2012

Paul challenges his readers to "walk by faith. What does Paul mean when he uses this phrase. How does walking by faith affect our daily lives.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 "Faith Walk" INTRODUCTION This past week I posted on Desert Streams' Facebook page the question, "What does it mean to you to walk by faith?" I didn't get any responses, but I hope that I at least started people thinking about this perspective of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Around The Cross And At The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2015

Now is the time to proclaim the resurrection, to the ends of the earth.

AROUND THE CROSS AND AT THE TOMB. Mark 15:40-47; Mark 16:1-8. There was a touching scene in Bethany, at the house of Simon the Leper, when an un-named woman broke open an alabaster box of precious ointment, and poured it over Jesus’ head. The living Lord Jesus recognised this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-47, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing War Wounds

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 7, 2013

Are you part of the healing or do you hinder it?

Seeing all these things about Veterans Day on Facebook reminded me of an incident with my Mom. I spent a couple of years living across the creek from the only Black family in town. Loman and I fished the creek together and ate at each others homes so Mom was not a racist. Thus it was funny when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Snows Of Spring

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

The imperative to praise the LORD: the command to commend.

THE LAST SNOWS OF SPRING. Psalm 147:12-20. There are two different Hebrew words which are both translated “Praise” in Psalm 147:12. The second is the more familiar verb for ‘to praise’ which is echoed within the ‘Hallelujah’ (‘Praise the LORD’) of Psalm 147:1 and Psalm 147:20. The first verb ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold His Hands!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2015

Trying to maneuver through the labyrinth of this confused world on your own can be a nightmare; trusting and holding His Hands would be the best thing to do!

Hold His Hands! Psalms 145:16 “You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Kodaikanal is my home town, while traversing the narrow lanes of Kodaikanal, a lovely hilly town, there would be sumptuous berries in the bushes on either side of the road; as a kid when I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go Off The Basket.

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 22, 2015

There comes a time in our life when we got to take decisions that might not be comfortable or comprehensible but we need to know the will of God and move on.

Let go off the basket……. Exodus 2:2”…..she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank.” Observe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween, An Aroma Of Fear Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 12, 2015

It is that time of the year when writers create horror stories and performers act out scenes that may unsettle people enough to want to check their doors, windows, closets and even take a look under the bed.

An Aroma of Fear God's Sovereignty In Horror Productions It is that time of the year when writers create horror stories and performers act out scenes that may unsettle people enough to want to check their doors, windows, closets and even take a look under the bed, perhaps even more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Shall A Man Rob God?"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

Malachi Chapter 3 is the MOST Misinterpreted Chapter in the Bible...here is why?

"America has thousands of churches! There are some in Cathedrals,Small Chapels, Storefronts, Private Homes and Warehouses. Some of these churches are denominational and some are not, some are traditional and some are very unique, and finally some are growing andunfortunately MANY are DYING! There ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 26, 2010

Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

The tests or methodologies of epistemology are just the first step into the realm of Apologetics. These, in turn are applied to the assorted worldviews. The first worldview examined will be Deism. As with Christianity, Deism believes that God created the universe and set it up to operate in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Threshold Of A New Year

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

We don’t have to be afraid of the future when we have Jesus leading us.

On the Threshold of a New Year December 30, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We don’t have to be afraid of the future when we have Jesus leading us. Focus Passage: Numbers 14:1-10 Supplemental Passage: Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unfaithful!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 5, 2014

Do not justify your sinful life and disobedience, simply accept your mistakes and change your life.

Unfaithful! Nehemiah 1:8”Remember, I pray, the word that You commanded Your servant Moses, saying, 'If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations…..” I read these words somewhere: “I can’t promise you forever, but I can promise you today”: these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life & Death

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Life & Death

Numbers 23 v 1 - 12 Life & Death 1. Balaam's Danger He was A Tempted Man Num. 22:7 And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak. What shall it profit a man? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness