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Resurrection: What Does It Mean

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 1, 2013

A strong message about the never ending love and grace of God

The Resurrection What does It Mean? 1 Peter 1:3-5 Easter, the resurrection, is a BIG deal The resurrection is the most important, most amazing, most powerful, most life altering, most life giving event in the history of mankind. Then why is it that on the day that we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Does Our Message Matter?

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Jun 29, 2010

An insightful look at the importance the resurrection of Christ means in our daily lives from 1 Corinthians 15. Presented to a chapel audience at Tennessee Temple University.

I. The Message (v. 1-9) A. Christ’s death B. Christ’s burial C. Christ’s resurrection D. Christ’s appearances II. The Meaning (vv.10-13) A. God’s grace (vv. 10-11) B. Our future resurrection (vv. 12-13) III. The Implication: Without the resurrection, our faith is in vain (vv. 14-19) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Does It All

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2010

When we live for Christ, talk Christ and believe Christ results will follow.

The Good News Does it All Text: Acts 14:8-10 And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Missing And Does It Matter?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 11, 2011

People matter to God!

Title: Who’s Missing and Does It Matter? Text: Luke 15:1-10 Thesis: People matter to God Introduction Just south of here there is a $3.25 million project to do some renovating of Berkley Park. In order to do those projects it was necessary to drain Berkeley Lake and it was the draining ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Does With Pain Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

In this message the "stages" of experiencing pain are examined, with the goal of God using our pain to point others to him

INTRODUCTION * God’s sovereignty: he is in control of all; clearest demonstration of God’s sovereignty is making good come out of bad * How God demonstrated this in Scripture: - Joseph’s life (innocence - sold into servitude - rises in power in Egypt - incident with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Religious?

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 14, 2011

Religion as mankind's search for meaning in life and its ultimate expression in God's revelation of Himself in Jesus

‘WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE RELIGIOUS?’ The best way to learn is to ask questions. The dictionary tells us that it’s having reverence or belief in some being known as ‘God’. To go further, we have to ask more questions. And that’s what I want to do this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Does Anyone Really Care?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 12, 2010

Do we really care enough about the lost to do something about it?

I. The Packed Service - vs. 1-2 A. The Stir B. The Sermon II. The Paralyzed Sinner - vs. 3 A. His Doubts - I will go, but I am not sure this Jesus can help me B. His Discouragement - 1 Corinthians 15:19 III. The Persistent Servants - vs. 3-6 A. Their Determination B. Their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

Contributed by Grace Church Modesto on Aug 28, 2010

We examine the three aspects of true faith (knowledge, assent and trust), before seeing the distinctive features of a saving faith.

"What Does It Mean to Believe?" (Acts 16:31) I. Introduction. A. Orientation. 1. We talk a lot about faith in connection with salvation, and no wonder: Paul tells us it's something we must have in order to be saved, as we see from our passage. But what does it mean to believe? a. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does Anyone Know When? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Does Anyone Know When? Matthew 24:32-51 -Today is the last message in our sermon series on the second coming. -We have looked at 1. Why Christ must return, 2. The doctrine of the soon return of Christ, 3. birth pangs, 4. The tribulation, 5. Signs in the Sky This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

What Does It Mean To Be Saved?

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Dec 1, 2011

I remember when I was taking the bus to work. A young lady walked up to me and asked me if I was saved. Saved from what? Not from people accosting me at the bus station asking me if I was saved! I did assure that God had saved me but what does the word sa

Introduction What does it mean to be saved? I remember when I was living downtown and I was taking the bus to work. A young lady walked up to me and asked me if I was saved. Saved from what? Not from people accosting me at the bus station on the way to work asking me if I was saved! In reality I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Church Attendance Matter?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2011

A sermon that encourages church attendance

"Does Church Attendance Matter?" Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I. It matters because submission to God's Word matters -- "Not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Bible Teach On The Rapture?

Contributed by Pastor Michael Salman on Jul 26, 2011

There is so many teachings on the Rapture. So many people believe it and so many teachers and preachers preach it but what does the bible say about a rapture?

Does the bible teach that there is a Rapture? There are churches and so many that teach on this doctrine called the Rapture. The purpose of the doctrrie of the Rapture is based on the premise that God will not allow His beleivers to enter a time of tribulation and judgement on the earth. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Does God Need Me?

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 2, 2011

Looking at our relationship with God, does God need us or does He want us? and what about our need for God?

Does God Need Me? Isaiah 40:28 Does God need us? That is a question many have asked over the years. It deals with our imperfect emotions; we have a desire to be needed. In many ways it defines us, especially us men. We need to feel that we have a purpose, our purpose has to translate to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Baptist

Immutability - God Does Not Change Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2011

Our goal as believers is to know God; not to merely gain information about Him; however, we want to know the "one true God" as He is, as He has revealed Himself, not as we imagine or presume Him to be.

Dakota Community Church August 14, 2011 Immutability Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Mennonite

What Does God Hate?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 13, 2011

Raising godly children today is more difficult than ever. We need God's help at every turn. This lesson looks at two passages that point us to some practical wisdom for accomplishing this. My focus is on dads, but moms could use this as well.

What does God Hate? Text: Proverbs 6:16-19 16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ