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The First Christians Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 6,845 views

This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

based on 138 ratings

| 16,524 views

This looks at the Biblical doctrine of the Trinity from the testimonies of the church fathers and from the Old Testament.

Three Persons Historically, the greatest attack on the doctrine of the Trinity has been targeted at the person of Jesus Christ. Heresy has primarily centered around the question of ‘who Jesus is’. Therefore, up to this point I have focused on the identity and deity of Jesus Christ. If someone does ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-17, Zechariah 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 4, 2001

based on 180 ratings

| 24,622 views

An inductive look at frustration and what causes it leading to an exposition of the text and a call to surrender to God.

1. I’ve learned one thing in my attempts at gardening and landscaping. “You have to get all the roots out to get rid of the weeds.” If not they just keep coming back – over and over again. Weeds can be very frustrating because they keep me from having the flowerbeds I want. 2. Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who's The Loser Now?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 10,471 views

how Lazarus looked like a loser when the Rich Man lost it all in hell

October 14, 2001 Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Price Of A Good Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

based on 61 ratings

| 13,463 views

This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Was Jesus Really? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 30, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 6,138 views

An overview of contemporary study of the historical Jesus and a look at who Jesus believed himself to be.

Who was Jesus really? Not just who do Christians think Jesus was or who do I think Jesus was, but who did Jesus himself think he was? The question of the identity of Jesus is a question that continues to spark incredible interest among people. Last Monday night I went to Borders Books and Music in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 5,963 views

Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-9, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Are Just Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 9,488 views

When some people look to Christianity, they see potential profit and miss the blessing of Christ.

Some Things are Just Not for Sale Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:9-24 Lesson 20 I. How do you view Yourself? Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boosted that he was someone great, and all the people, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Captivity

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 41,859 views

This sermon looks at seven results of grace that result when God turns our captivity.

Turning Captivity Psalm 126:1-6 when the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:31-34, Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Three Men

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 4,238 views

We look at three New Testament men--two good examples; one, bad.

This third Epistle of John is a letter about three men. Their names are Gaius [GAY us], Diotrephes, and Demetrius. Two of the men stand in sharp contrast to the other one. Let’s look at these two first. I. GAIUS—the person to whom the epistle is addressed. A. Shown evidence in his life of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Set Your House In Order

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 5, 2003

based on 68 ratings

| 46,536 views

Changeing attitudes toward who you are in God.A Look into the heart of man and God.

Set your House in Order,for thou shall shurley die. A look into the Heart of man and God. The Bible tells us that mans wisdom is foolishness to God. That there is a way that seems right to man but in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Holding On To The Sword”

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 10, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 9,970 views

Stopping our study on the life of David to look at an unknown man and his great accomplishment.

“Holding On To the Sword” Date: November 9, 2003 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 2 Samuel 23:9-10 1 Chronicles 11:12-14 Introduction • One of the realities of life is war. History has many stories of nations at war; nation against nation; and even during the Civil War, we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10, 1 Chronicles 11:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2002

based on 61 ratings

| 9,926 views

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon looks at four uses of Scripture.

Sunday Evening November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Back To The Basics [#6] GOD’S WORD 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series “Back To The Basics” let us look at the instruction manual for Christians. 2. Our text list 4 functions of the Word of God and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Give Him? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2002

based on 20 ratings

| 5,264 views

We look at GIVING at Christmas time, and ponder what will be the most given gift this year?

WHAT SHALL I GIVE? (This is a two part series.) Why not invest and read it? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT. 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully 7. Every man according as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joash: Almost Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 17, 2002

based on 392 ratings

| 68,518 views

2d in series "Revival in the Land" Looks at the Roadblocks to Revival seen in the story of Joash

In June of 1995, after years of planning and research costing multiple billions of dollars, the space shuttle Discovery was scheduled to launch for the first of seven missions which would rendevous with the Russian Space station Mir, in preparation for the launch of the International space station ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-18, 2 Chronicles 24:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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