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Christianity 101

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009

Without Christ there is no Christianity!

Text: I John 1:1-4 Title: The Essence of Christianity Big Idea: Without Jesus Christ, there would be no Christianity; it is Christ, or nothing! Bridgeway Church Preached on: January 4, 2008 “A number of years ago, in preparation for a discussion period on a Christian radio program, an interviewer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference The Truth Makes

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009

When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

Illustration Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: • Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance That Resulted In Judah's Revival

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 12, 2009

Revival always begins with recognizing one’s neediness. Repentance of sin must then follow, along with resolute commitment to God and His righteousness. Such was the case during the reign of King Asa.

Repentance That Resulted In Judah’s Revival Text: 2 Chron.15: 1, 2, 8-15 Intro: In the text under consideration today, we have the wonderful story of man named Asa, who was the king of Judah. Though Asa loved God, he found himself the leader of a nation that was spiritually perverse, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Trumpets Fade Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

I want to draw your attention to one common theme that punctuates each of these references. That common theme is the mention of the "trumpet". We are told in clear language that the Rapture will be a time that will be heralded with the sound of trumpets.

A Biblical View of the End Times WHEN TRUMPETS FADE 1 Cor. 15:51-57; 1 Thess. 4:13-17 Intro: These verses give us a little insight into a future event known as "The Rapture". While the word “Rapture” itself does not appear in the Bible, the event is real nonetheless. We get the word "Rapture" from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Total Nor Final (The Future Of Israel)

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 14, 2009

God has neither totally nor finally given up on Israel.

Have you ever given up on a person? You even felt that the person is beyond your reach… even beyond the reach of God. Well, when we look at the nation Israel, we tend to think that way. In view of the ongoing and, it seems, never-ending conflict there, it appears to us that God gave up on Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Not Progressing Is Regressing

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 20

NOT PROGRESSING IS REGRESSING (PHIL. 3:12-14) Time and tide waits for no man. Can you imagine using the typewriter to type your paper today? How about typing a dissertation over a hundred pages thick? Times were we had to use “white out” in liquid or paper form, embarrassingly leaving blotches ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Our Strength Is Gone

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 25, 2009

What do you do when your strength is gone, and you lose your hope, joy, peace and victory? God’s Word gives us four keys to restoring our strength and victory.

WHEN OUR STRENGTH IS GONE YOGI BERRA QUOTES: (Yogi was a catcher for the New York Yankees) • I really didn’t say everything I said. • You should always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise they won’t come to yours. • Never answer an anonymous letter. • If you come to a fork in the road, take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Denomination: *other

There Is Not A Vessel More

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009

A Message on how God does the amazing with our little.

THERE IS NOT A VESSEL MORE 2 KINGS 4:1-7 Text: 2 Kings 4:6 2 Kings 4:6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed. Introduction: 1. PROBLEM WITH THE OWED A. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

Faith and endurance go together. Faith is not faith without endurance. Let’s stop bragging about our faith, and let’s live out a faith that will endure any situation that we may face.

“ENDURING FAITH” Hebrews 11:30-40 January 25, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Revelation #13 - Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 13, 2008

God wants us to set our sights on the reality of Heaven, and to let Heaven fill our thoughts. This study of Revelation chapters 21-22 gives us a glimpse of Heaven.

SESSION #13: REVELATION #21 – A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN: A DESCRIPTION OF THE SECOND COMING: “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring ...read more

Denomination: *other

Children In The Kingdom Of God: Lessons From The Life Of Samuel

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 17, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD DRAWING LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. PROPHET

CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD: LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL ******************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Place Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

The message is intended to help us gain a thankful heart and express it to God in everyplace we might find ourselves.

THE PLACE OF THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonians 5:18 INTRODUCTION: A. Thanksgiving Day is a distinctive holiday. It doesn’t commemorate a battle or anyone’s birthday or anniversary. It is simply a day set aside to express our nation’s thanks to our nation’s God. 1. In 1789, George Washington made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Kernels Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2008

Our country cannot continue to exist prosperously financed, abundantly favored and religiously free if we fail to be grateful to our God, thankful for His blessings and respectful to His leadership!

A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008

It is time to trade in our childish view of Jesus, meek and mild, for the adult vision of Jesus the conquering King.

Introduction: The last book of the Bible, called the Revelation of Jesus Christ, is a beautiful and dangerous book. It always has been. It still is. The original author was Jesus’ closest earthly friend and perhaps one of his cousins. His name was John and the visions recorded in this book are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Have You Unwarpped His Gift?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 8, 2008

From the time God created heaven and earth He had a plan. His plan included a “Gift.” After the creation of humankind 4,250 years passed before the “Gift” was given.

‘Have Your Unwrapped His Gift?” John 1:1,14 From the time God created heaven and earth He had a plan. His plan included a “Gift.” After the creation of humankind 4,250 years passed before the “Gift” was given. The promise of the gift was stated in Genesis 3:15 after Adam and Eve yielded to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist