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Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 21, 2006

Separating fact from fiction is not easy but it is necessary when it comes to the DaVinci Code.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: Separating Fact from Fiction 1 John 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill 4/23/06 My mom is an avid reader and a member of a book club. A couple years ago she read the DaVinci Code by Dan Brown and was deeply disturbed. She asked me some questions and I couldn’t answer them because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking More About Heaven Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 27, 2005

This series, entitled Heaven Is Our Home, is intended to help you think more about Heaven, order your personal life with Heaven in mind, and stir up a heart for evangelism.

9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:9-10 21For to me, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Barren Temple Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Christ’s cursing of the fig tree and "cleansing" of the temple caution us about living our lives by mere appearances and trusting in anything other than Jesus.

Appearances can be deceiving. I was reminded of this several years ago when I was waiting in line at a McDonalds with two of my sons. A guy came into McDonalds who looked really suspicious. He had long hair, tattoos everywhere, several body piercings, and he just looked scary. This guy seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees: Good Fruit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 2, 2008

Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.

Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Other

"Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008

Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

“Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul, Elymas, And Paul Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 13, 2011

Should the glad tidings be denied? Should the Doctrine which God has given by express Revelation be held up to scorn? Woe to the men who dare provoke God!

Paul, Elymus, and Paul. Shell Point Baptist Church Sept 4 2011 “Then the proconsul, saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching of the Lord.” Acts 13:12. We continue our journey in Acts w/Paul’s first missionary trip. CYPRUS was by no means a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

This Little Light; Is It Really Mine?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Living as Children of Light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21. Ill: • Rory Bremner & Aliastair McGowan are famouse impersonators. • As you look at then you see the person they are imitating. • It may be a famous politician or sports star or a well known celebrity. • Both Rory Bremner & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Extreme Makeover: Mind Edition

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 12, 2010

In the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty Pennington holding the bul

EXTREME MAKEOVER: MIND EDITION INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen the show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? They take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Message The Lawyer Missed" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 4, 2010

But to the one who does not work but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly (Rom 4:5), He says that you can rejoice that your name is recorded in heaven, and by faith you have chosen the good part that can never be taken away.

(Part 2 of 2 in a study of the Parable of the Good Samaritan) “And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Orthodox

A Portrait Of Love Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 7, 2010

Part 6 and last in series Love Without Limits, Dave fleshes out the characteristics of love found in “the love chapter,” 1 Cor. 13.

A Portrait of Love Love Without Limits, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 6, 2010 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Ideal Walk Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2009

5 Reasons the Christian life is compared to a walk. Then Paul gives a candid illustration of sex, purity, and holiness. Other topics include the walks of love, honesty, hope, and much more. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Ideal Walk I Thessalonians 4:1-8   Get all 4 parts w/ PowerPoint here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealWalk.html   So far it has been personal- The Ideal Church [ch. 1], The Ideal Servant [ch. 2], The Ideal Discipleship [ch. 3].   Now it gets very practical.   v. 1 “beseech” = beg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Stream

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

Dave looks at the baptism of Jesus as a formative time for him, and shows how we must have a similar experience of coming to know who we are to God.

Standing In the Stream Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 19, 2010 Matthew 3:1-17 (MSG) 1 While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called "the Baptizer," was preaching in the desert country of Judea. 2 His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Greatest Book In The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2011

I'm glad I don't have to choose, but if I were shipwrecked on an island and had to pick one book of the Bible, I believe I'd take Romans. Link inc. to formatted text audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Greatest Book in the Bible Romans 1:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatestBook.html It's all great...but if I had to choose the greatest, well...we'll get to that. If in your life the bottom is falling out, you'd better examine the foundation. You need a foundation. We need a sure word, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012

Faith isn't something that is meant to be added to our lives, rather it is meant to shape every area of our lives. There are many things that will threaten to crowd out your faith. But when we try to live with one foot in the world and one foot in God's

How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? - Matthew 6:22-23 - March 18, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #22 How many of you have seen the movie, “Forrest Gump.” If you have, you’ll remember that the main character is played by actor Tom Hanks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: *other

"Jesus Exhorts To Right Thinking"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2009

Sin turned our thinking around backward. Jesus has to turn that around before we can understand anything.

“Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered this fate? 3 “I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Orthodox