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Faith

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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As Tillich said, to have faith in Jesus is to be "ultimately concerned" about Jesus.

Faith Romans 4:1-5 04/10/05 2392 words 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2003

based on 144 ratings

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Preached at a rescue mission; everyone needs a fresh start when we mess up on life-building. It’s not enough to feel guilty, not enough to blame others, not even enough to get new skills. We need the help of the Master Carpenter.

I don’t know anybody who doesn’t need, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you are trying to do, you just need, sometimes a fresh start, a new beginning. Trying to fix things the way they are won’t work; you need sometimes to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lighthouse

Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2004

based on 80 ratings

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The church is the "Keeper of the Flame". We must never allow the light of the gospel to grown dim or to go out.

The Lighthouse by Pastor Jim May Isaiah 9:2 "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." Years ago there was a song written by Ronnie Hinson that went something like this: There’s a lighthouse ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas

Contributed by James May on Dec 15, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,795 views

Lucifer is no fairy tale but he is like that old Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book. He keeps stealing the meaning of Christmas from everyone he can.

The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas by Pastor Jim May There has been somewhat of a ruckus among the rich residents of California’s Silicon Valley lately. Six years ago, Alan Aerts and his wife spent $150,000 to create an amazing display of Christmas lights at their mansion in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving As An Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2003

based on 88 ratings

| 64,249 views

What are we declaring when we give our weekly offering to God. Powerful insights are given by Solomon to his son. (A couple of families changed their giving practices as a result of this sermon)

OPEN: In 21ST Century Christian Magazine a mother told this story: Our 3 year old daughter was in the habit of giving half of her 2 quarter allowance to God each week. One Sunday we were out of town, so the next Sunday, we gave her an extra quarter to teach her about “making up” our giving when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundations Of Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 29, 2002

based on 83 ratings

| 8,009 views

God uses the faithfulness of a woman to begin his work of bringing to fulfilment the promise to make Israel into a great nation.

Well, the story of the birth of Samuel has everything in it doesn’t it? It’d make a decent plot for a soap opera. There’s domestic strife. Elkanah lived at a time when it was common for a man to have 2 wives, and all the problems you might imagine arising in such a scenario happened. One wife, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 10,457 views

Paul desired to know nothing of the Corinthians but Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The most important question we can ask is what will you do with the message of the gospel? Nothing else matters unless this question is answered correctly.

SIMPLICITY OF THE GOSPEL By Pastor Jim May 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, "And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

| 4,882 views

And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heaven Pt-2 Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Who will go to Heaven and just how will they get there?

Understanding Heaven Part 2 (All verses unless noted are from CEV) In our last section we looked at why we should want to go to Heaven and the 3 types of Heaven(Sky, Stars, Divine Heaven). In this section we will look at who will be going there and how we will get there. Who will be going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Azusa Street - Part #3 Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,666 views

In this last message on Azusa street, I explain the workings of the Holy Spirit...and what we must do to receive and be a part of this powerful expression of His presence within our midst.

Lessons From Azusa Street – Part 3 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 As most of you are probably aware, we have been in the middle of a series of messages rediscovering and learning from the great outpouring of the Holy Spirit that took place in Los Angeles, CA back in 1906. Now, this wasn’t the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Finish Line

Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 9,491 views

The time of our departure is at hand. Will we cross the Finish Line alone, or will we bring others with us?

THE FINISH LINE Sunday, November 05, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 4:1-8, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characteristics Of A Missional Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 13, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 7,599 views

The early church described in Acts 2 is a model for churches today. It was a Missional Church.

Characterists of a Missional Church Acts 2:41-47 What has been your experience in attending church? Has your experience been pleasant and exciting or boring and frustrating? My first memory of church was the small church located across the street from our house in Gypsum, Kansas. On Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

His Commission, Our Mission

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 3,553 views

Jesus is coming again, but first the gospel must be preached to all the earth.

His Commission is Our mission Matthew 24:14 As a young believer on the campus of West Chester State, I remember how excited I was at the news that Jesus Christ was coming again. Even though I had been in church my whole life, I can honestly say that it never occurred to me that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Holiness

Part 3 Of 5: How Can I Get Along With People At Church? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

| 4,710 views

The reason why church people must get along is so that when we proclaim the gospel to the lost, they will see sincerity and love and will hear the message, and new believers will hear the teaching of the Scripture and will be strengthened in their faith.

Series: Questions about the Church Part 3 of 5: How Can I Get Along with People at Church? 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 Introduction We’re still in our series of “Questions About the Church.” We started with the question, “What Exactly Is the Church?,” then, last week we asked “Why Do People in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Life Like Habakkuk (Sermon From 12-27-09) Series

Contributed by Willie Hoffmann on Jun 22, 2010

| 8,280 views

life of Habakkuk

Have you ever asked yourself the question; Why doesn’t God seem fair? It’s a fair question, I mean we hear things on the news like a drunk driver kills a family of four coming home from a Christmas eve service. Or how a woman can jump from bed to bed and have abortion after abortion ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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