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  • In Or Out? Nt Canonization Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,204 views

    Message about the Origin of the New Testament specifically regarding the process of canonization

    Text: 2 Timothy 3:16, Title: In or Out? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Read selections from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas B. Background to passage: do a little review from the Greek To Me message, explain “canon,” and conclude that although canonization was complete by 405 AD ...read more

  • Four Who Were Lost Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    In these stories we see four ways of getting lost, four consequences of being lost, and a fourfold quest for the lost.

    The Four Who Were Lost Luke 15 Intro One of my most cherished chapters in the Bible is Luke 15. I like the way it begins: “They dear near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.” Much is said about Christ in those words. They mean that those who failed realized that in Christ ...read more

  • A Change For Mother's Day

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,074 views

    A Word that can be given at anytime for all.

    A Change for Mother’s Day Text: Deuteronomy 5:15-16 Susannah was the last of 25 children born to Dr. Samuel Annesley. Samuel was a ordained Presbyterian minister. Susannah, along with her siblings were brought up in a home where prayer, Bible reading and spiritual instruction was the ...read more

  • Are You Really In Love?

    Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    Do you really love the Lord? Here’s how you will know.

    ARE YOU REALLY IN LOVE? Deuteronomy 6:5 Introduction: Illustration: SEEING THROUGH ANOTHER’S EYES A sign in a pet store indicated there were puppies for sale. John Jones walked into that pet store and as he produced fifty cents, he said to the manager, “I’d like to buy one of the ...read more

  • Conviction

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

    Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

  • Candles & Pitchers!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,176 views

    For way too long we have bought in on the misconception that bigger is the only way to win the battles as a Church.

    Scripture: Judges 7:1 – Title: “Candles & Pitchers” THE PROBLEM! · God’s people were under persecution of an enemy as a result of “Idol Worship! (Again!) · Israel couldn’t be satisfied with ONLY One God, they wanted to worship other gods ALSO! / “Idol Worship” was a CONSTANT problem! / ...read more

  • Leaving The Revival Behind

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,918 views

    Philip is led by the Holy Spirit to leave hundreds of new believers behind to minister to just one man.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David M. Wilson Pastor David’s email: abimilech@ca.rr.com November 1, 2009 Leaving the Revival Behind Text: Acts 8:26-40 Background: As the persecution of the church intensified ...read more

  • Economic Stimulus—jesus Style Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2009
     | 3,787 views

    Answering God’s call to be the only way is can be difficult but rewarding

    Electronic Arts has beat another company as Midway Games filed for chapter 11 this past Thursday. Midway’s big game was Mortal Combat but they also took a stab at sports games. Blitz the League I, a 2009 football game, aired an interesting television ad in which a computer-generated Lawrence ...read more

  • Christmas Eve Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,608 views

    The genealogy of Matthew has much to teach us about Christ and our understanding of God

    Christmas Eve Service 2006 Matthew 1 verses 1-17 How many Christmas Eve services have you attended in your lifetime? Is there anything new for you to hear this evening concerning the birth of Jesus Christ? I wondered that when I sat down to prepare this address. What can I bring that is fresh ...read more

  • Dutiful Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,234 views

    This message reminds us of basic Christian duties, like being in subjection to governmental powers...

    1 Peter 2:13-17 Dutiful Christians Introduction: Do you like to go to masquerade parties? Let me tell you about a party that occurred a long time ago. On December 16, 1773 Samuel Adams was speaking and in his closing comments, he gave a prearranged verbal signal. He said, "This meeting ...read more

  • The God We Worship - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2006
     | 4,000 views

    The concept of the Trinity and the names of God.

    The God We Worship - Introduction Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: The concept of theology is one we often avoid because it sounds scholarly. Yet, it is a subject touching each of our lives. The word simply means "knowledge of God." We all have a theology. Some are carefully thought out. Others are ...read more

  • Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,820 views

    We are called to WAR, we are called to defend our Faith. How will we fight?

    Defending God’s Honor Being a Defender of the Faith Intro: Welcome Back Kotter scene. We always take exception when someone we love is insulted, even if it is done in ignorance. Paul is in Athens, he was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up. Everyone heard of Athens, it would be the Las ...read more

  • The Sin That Entangles Us All

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    The greatest sin that Christians face today and have been facing since the days of Moses, is Unbelief. We have limited ourselves to the power and grace of God.

    The Sin that Entangles Us So Easily Hebrews 12:1 Introduction Most of us have what we call “an entangling sin.” By an entangling sin we refer to some personal weakness or shortcoming. Usually we justify or explain our reason for tolerating this sin to the extent that our conscience does not ...read more

  • Christmas Funeral: Emmanuel

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 26,768 views

    Funeral message for 39-year-old who died of a brain tumor. Sermon based on Jesus’ name Emmanuel, showing that God is with us this season and during the loss.

    Matthew 1:23 – Christmas Funeral: Emmanuel I was told of an elderly lady who slipped on the steps after leaving church one day, and died soon after with a broken hip. Many people came to the family to offer their sympathies. Some were saying to the sorrowing husband, "God must have had a plan ...read more

  • A Message From A Dead Church

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,793 views

    A message atfer preaching at a church in St Louis during the SBC. This was once a thriving, soul winning church.

    A MESSAGE FROM A DEAD CHURCH Date: June 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction Over a month ago I was asked to preach in a church in the St. Louis area while we were there for the Southern Baptist Convention. I spoke with a man from the church several ...read more