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Limiting Freedom With Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 12, 2005

In this sermon we notice a restatement of our freedom in Christ. Then, we shall notice some limitations on our freedom. Finally, we shall observe some guidelines for our balance.

Scripture The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had caused another Christian to stumble. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will We Be Blessed By God Or Be A Disappointment To God Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at who God blesses and why

Will we be blessed by God or be a disappointment to God? – Luke 6:17-26 Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/11/04 am "Most people who call themselves Christian would not follow Jesus if he returned today. His teachings were, after all, very radical - love your enemies, turn the other cheek, shelter the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

What accounts for the amazing success of The Da Vinci Code? There are no doubt many factors: (1) For one thing, it is a great story. While few would call The Da Vinci Code great literature, it is certainly great entertainment, a gripping suspense novel

Truth and Error in The Da Vinci Code Part 3 Christianity Answers The Code This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The popularity of The Da Vinci Code What accounts for the amazing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sex In The City - Or - Sex In The Scriptures Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

Hard Question #1 What about sex outside of marriage, homosexuality and masturbation?

INTRODUCTION A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: *other

Can You Trust God's Word? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 8, 2006

Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, purposely blurs the lines between history and fiction.

20Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 21For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 1But there were also false prophets among the people, just as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vindicating God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 29, 2008

2ND IN THE SERIES OF VINDICATING GOD, PAUL ADDRESSES THE ACCUSATION THAT GOD IS UNJUST IN CHOOSING OF INDIVIDUALS.

ROM 9: 14-18. VINDICATING GOD PART 2. RECAP: LAST TIME PAUL EXPOUNDED GODS SOVEREIGNTY IN HIS ELECTING LOVE OF INDIVIDUALS. THE JEWS WERE SELF ASSURED OF THEIR HERITAGE – YET IT WAS AN ASSURANCE WHICH WAS MISPLACED. THEY BELIEVED BECAUSE THEY WERE NATURAL DESCENDENTS OF ABRAHAM AND ISRAELITES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Doing The Walk Or The Talk?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 27, 2007

This sermon was preached at the time of celebrating the passing of 200 years since the abolition of human slavery and asks the question should Christians be involved in social Justice?

What does God require of us? Micah 6:8 • Two hundred years ago, on 25th March 1807, the British parliament voted in favour of a law that would have consequences all around the known world. This new law was the abolition of human slavery. This act of 1807 was one of the most humanitarian pieces ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 23, 2015

In the parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus tells about the inter-action of six characters to a wounded man. This sermon briefly analyzes each character.

Let’s begin today with a fun little quiz. I am going to name some neighbors from TV shows and you try to identify which show it was from. Some of these shows are really old so, unless you are my age, you may not know them. But all these shows are being shown in reruns. So let’s get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Foursquare

I Was A Stranger Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

5th in this series. Concept borrowed by work from Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Mt 25 and how the Church should practice it.

Intro: Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV) 31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #6 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

An expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Study Romans Lesson # 6 By Rev. James May Let us begin tonight by backing up just one verse into our last lesson. Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. We had spoken concerning the fact that God is ultimately Just and Holy, and that He alone is Sovereign in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining Your Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 17, 2014

The way we define ourselves in the moment reflects our awareness of God's activity in our lives.

20140817 10th Sunday after Pentecost A Title: Defining Your Moments (The moment should not define you… you define your moments.) Text: Genesis 45:1-15 The way we see ourselves in the moment defines our awareness of God’s activity in our lives. Introduction A humblebrag is false ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cause For Concern Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2010

In this sermon we learns some lessons about the way leaders and members are supposed to conduct themselves in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mother who had her 18 month-old son strapped in a child-carrying backpack on her back. 1. She was rushing to catch the bus and stumbled and fell down an entire flight of stairs (13 to be exact). 2. She was bruised, bleeding and had torn her clothes, but her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 27, 2010

considers what playing favorites means and how the church can fall into this today and what it means when we do.

Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 slide How many of you watched the Blackhawks win the Stanley cup? It was pretty amazing and those from Chicago were excited. Those from Philadelphia were not so excited to see the Blackhawks win. That is because the Blackhawks were not their favorite team. No ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 24, 2008

Christ always has been the provider of His people’s needs. He will always be. The question is will we see our true needs & look to Him to provide them. Jesus is the hope of the 2nd Exodus, which will lead to freedom from slavery to sin, self & satan.

JOHN 6: 1-15 JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND [Isaiah 55:1-4] The feeding of the five thousand is the one miracle along with the resurrection that is included in all four Gospels (Mt.14:13-21; Mk. 6:30-44; Lk. 9:10-17; Jn. 6:1-13). It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist