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Four Myths About The Church

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

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I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Four Myths about the Church” Math16: 18 The church is THE vehicle that God uses to push back the darkness and change our world. I think we need a reminder, today, that there was a group of men and women who have gone before us, here at EBC, who boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Knowledge Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

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How does one come to faith in Christ. And just what is saving faith?

Saving Knowledge I John 2:1-6 Introduction Last week, we talked about our relationship we have in Jesus Christ in terms of light and darkness. Our fellowship with the Father requires us to be pure light without any dark spot. And we all too well know that this makes any fellowship with the Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is He, And What Is He To You? Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Sep 7, 2020

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One weakness of Lectionary preaching is actually not a weakness of the lectionary, but of the preaching: When we forget that the passage for today is not an isolated piece of text...

Who is He, and What is He to You? Rev. Delwyn Campbell / General / Joining Christ on His Mission / Matthew 16:13–20 My Favorite Illustrations A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus In Vacation Bible School, A teacher asked a little boy who had little church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

In Jesus Name

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2022

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What did Jesus mean when He told the disciples, "You ask anything in My name and I will do it?" While this promise is not to be applied to any request we make to the Lord it is the key to working effectively in His kingdom!

In Jesus Name John 14:12-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to be a disciple and while entering Jerusalem hear the leader of your group called “The Way” predict His own death was about to occur! They who had “left everything ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Center Of Life Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021

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Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:18, Exodus 4:22, Romans 8:20-24, Hebrews 1:3, 1 John 3:2, John 3:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2002

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A consideration of five reasons that we should want to pursue forgiveness.

We begin this morning with the knowledge that Jesus has commanded us to forgive. We add to that our general belief that forgiveness is a good thing. But, then, when we get into the actual situation where our heart has been stomped on and our emotions have been ripped to shreds, we need a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 23, 2005

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I believe there is a pathway to the power of God. I believe God will use this message to help you find that pathway and the power.

“THE PATHWAY TO POWER” Gal 2:20 There is nothing that attracts the attention of the Lord like emptiness There is a natural law that nothing remains empty, it must be filled, It will be filled. That introduces 3 very important points #1 Emptiness is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life And Death Of A King Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Instead of ruling from a throne, Christ the King reigns from the cross. In doing so he invites our allegance with the power of his love.

Luke 23:33-43 “The Life and Death of a King” INTRODUCTION For the most part, we have a very jaded view of kings and royalty. They have, in a way, outlived their usefulness. We now use them for entertainment purposes. We read about their less-than-kingly exploits in the tabloids, and they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Waiting For ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

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Many of us are waiting on God for something. What are you waiting on from God? What are you doing while we wait? Have we done all we can do? Are trusting God with what we cannot do?

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? Luke 2:25 Many of us are waiting on God for something. What are you waiting on from God? What are you doing while we wait? Have we done all we can do? Are trusting God with what we cannot do? 1- Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Privileges Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

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So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privil

The Privileges of the Good News So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privileges (7) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 3, 2007

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As he presides over Jesus’ trial, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer. Let’s see what is truth and what is not truth.

As he presides over the trial of Jesus Christ, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer, and many people have gone to extreme measures to find it. The question is, “What is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: United Methodist

That's Just Your Opinion

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 15, 2006

based on 23 ratings

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This is just the oponion of one dying thief.

THAT’S JUST YOUR OPINION LUKE 23:33-49 A. I use to listen to a radio talk show hose in L.A. that was super nasty. People would say to him, "That’s just your opinion" and he would always respond, "That’s true, but it is the only one I am qualified to give". B. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Baptist

Being In Right Standings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2008

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Man, Flesh and Grace! Grace welcomes mankind to come forward and rest in the arms of Jesus Christ. Verse upon verse from the book of Romans.

Being In Right Standings Text: Romans 3:19-31 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Im The One To Blame

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

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We should do more looking out than looking in to see the truly valuable things of God in the lost people all around us. Break the alabaster box of your heart and pour out the love of God that is in you over them.

I’m the One to Blame When people examine the Easter story they often find many people to blame for Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial and crucifixion. In fact you could say it is a cast of thousands. Oddly enough while reading this familiar passage I was struck at how easily those who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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