Sermons on Hanging Gardens Of Babylon:

Creating A Masterpiece: Part Three Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Jesus gives us a full color view of the afterlife.

Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 3 Luke 16:19-31 Over the last three weeks, we have stood and listened as the Master story teller weaved the words of this parable into a complex painting that covers the subtle and not so subtle events of life. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Your Death-Day Is Better Than Your Birthday Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2005

As Christians and seekers, our faith and future stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus.

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. - Ecclesiastes 7:1 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 20, 2005

When Jesus talks about us denying ourselves, taking up a cross & following Him – what does He mean? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stock Taking

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jul 3, 2005

Jesus’ request for us to do stock taking - the reason, the reaction, the resources, the result

Matthew 15:29-39 Stocktaking If you have been in business of any kind, I am sure you will have had to be involved in stock taking. I am told that even with modern bar-coding sometimes a manual stock take is required. You sometimes need to know just what you have got. I can venture a fairly safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Birth Of Samuel Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

Samuel is chosen by God to lead his people

Great births of the Bible – Samuel Compare Luke 2:52 and 1 Samuel 2:26 Main point: the sovereignty of God in working out his plans of creation Covering the life of Samuel in 25 minutes is a major challenge: effectively one chapter per minute. I don’t think I could read that fast, so instead ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Trust - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2005

There is a temptation to protect ourselves against vicious people by stooping to their level. But there are serious reasons why we shouldn’t do that. Do you know what they are?

OPEN: Little Johnny was walking down the beach, and he spied a matronly woman sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand. He walked up to her and asked, "Are you a Christian?" "Yes." she replied. "Do you read your Bible every day?" She nodded her head, "Yes." "Do you pray often?" Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Necessary Things - Life Change Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2005

Salvation...Cause and Effect...The chicken and the egg. This is about how we are saved and how we should live as a result of being saved. Link included to formatted text, Powerpoint, and handout.

These Necessary Things Acts 15:28 In our last message from ch. 15 it was settled once and for all by Christ’s disciples in council: salvation is by grace alone, thru faith alone, in Christ alone…plus nothing, minus nothing…and good works have no part in our receiving of salvation. v. 11 Only 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Steal, But Not A Bargain Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 22, 2005

The 8th commandment forces us to look at our attitude towards possessions and our accountabilty to God

“IT’S A STEAL, BUT NOT A BARGAIN! “ (Exodus 20:15) We visited the Norman Rockwell Museum in Philadelphia and nostalgia gripped us as we remembered those great covers on The Saturday Evening Post. One of my favorites pictured an encounter in a butcher shop. A woman shopper and a butcher faced each ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 28, 2005

This final message in the Ten Commandment series looks at Jesus’ response to a question about the greatest commandment. He concludes with one word: love.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:35-40 We have explored the liberating limits of the Ten Commandments through several chapters. Now we must conclude by looking at the New Testament passage where Jesus responds to a scholar’s question, “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 22:34-40

The Apprentice - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 7, 2004

Based loosely on the book "The Travelers Gift"

The Apprentice May 30, 2004 AM 2 cor 4:8-9 [s1] Let me quickly review our previous 6 secrets of the apprenticeship; [s2] 1) the buck stops here Stop playing the blame game -- you control your life You are where you are right now because of choices you have made, And your reactions to situations ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Rough Knees Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 18, 2004

Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Encouragement to seek God in prayer especially when circumstances weigh you down

Rough Knees 13Are any among you suffering? They should keep on praying about it. And those who have reason to be thankful should continually sing praises to the Lord. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Day Called Good: A Place Of Atonement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This ten day period leads up to the Day of Atonement, or what the Jewish people today call Yom Kippur.

(I am thankful to Rob Bell of Mars Hill Community Church for many of the ideas presented in this message) Please turn with me to Leviticus. It is the third book in the Bible. I know many of you were probably reading Leviticus just this morning. Let’s go to chapter 16. When you think of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Logic & Illogic Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 12, 2004

When it comes to understanding God, logic is important - but when we use human standards of logic we can miss God completely. Find out what illogical ideas people have about God. This study also explains ways to tell why you believe what you believe.

Find more Bible studies and audio at www.LivingWatersWeb.com Introduction Logic is a great thing. No, I’m not Vulcan, but I like to think logically when I can. In fact, God supports logic when He says: “Come now let us reason together, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting A New Body Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2004

We spend many hours and much effort to make our present bodies better. While there’s nothing wrong with it, we should also be preparing to get our new bodies - ones that won’t decay or atrophy.

For more Bible studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com It’s too bad our bodies break down. I remember when I was much younger I could go and go and go and never get tired. Then when I became a parent, my kids could go all day and night and never stop and I was just dragging by the end of the day. I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Peace Be With You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2004

Jesus resurrection gives us peace in the midst of threats and violence.

April 18, 2004 John 20:19-31 When you’re having a bad day, people love to encourage us with these little sayings like, “hang in there, it’ll be ok.” As you leave, people will say, “have a good one.” Whereas these trite expressions are spoken with good intentions, what good do they do? I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran