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Retaliation Vs. Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

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Understanding the Lex Talionis (Law of Retaliation).

“Retaliation Vs. Grace” Matthew 5:38-42 As most of you know, I am very fond of the area of faith referred to as apologetics. Apologetics comes from the word “apologia” and it means to “give a defense” for a position or an action. The english word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,476 views

With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Dividing Peace

Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 5,391 views

The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching Of The King - Part8 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 15, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,363 views

Matthew 13 contains the prophetic parables of Jesus.

Preaching of the King –Part 8 Mathew 13:1-13 Matthew 13 contains the prophetic parables of Jesus. For almost fourteen centuries, as "Church-history" clearly shows, prophecy was neglected. Those known as the "Church fathers," with only one or two exceptions devoted their time debating doctrines and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Peace Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 6,187 views

Jesus’ presence brought assurance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their heart-breaking condition was transformed into a heart-burning experience.

Luke 24:13-35 The Peace of His Presence Jesus is alive and well. But this truth does not sink in well when we are depressed. Here we read of 2 disciples - v. 17 their faces downcast... naturally, after see their Master tortured and died on the cross, and now they heard news that his body was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 31, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 2,999 views

Today, many people go to great extents to avoid responsibility for their actions. When Jesus was crucified, a great injustice was done. Who Really Killed Jesus? This sermon looks at a list of likely suspects and shows how we have much in common with them.

Note: I preach from an expanded outline not a manuscript. Also, there is an outline for the congregation to follow along at the end of the sermon. Also I have a bibliography there. WHO REALLY KILLED JESUS? March 28, 2004 Jay Robison Matthew 27:20-26 Have you noticed amazing lengths we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:20-26, John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Tell It To The Church, Last

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 4, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,390 views

Many misunderstand and misapply Jesus’ instruction to his disciples, concerning how to handle a brother who sins against another Christian. This homily outlines the correct response.

Deut. 19: 15-20, 1 Tim. 5:17:24; Matthew 18:15-20 Tell it to the Church, Last Sometimes people criticize the Christian faith because of the complicated, confusing, or mysterious things it contains. A good answer to that critique is to admit that the Bible has confusing, complicated, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 26, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 3,474 views

Use several scriptures where the word amazed is used to describe peoples response to Jesus.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. As a kid, I always watched the magician’s hands. Occasionally, I cause them reaching in a pocket or flipping the platter over before the Audience could see the bowl was glued to the surface or the levitating lady was on a firm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-48

Denomination: Congregational

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 29, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 3,908 views

A sermon that encourages the Christian that our mind is to be used for God’s purposes and not our own.

What’s on your mind? A friend of Soviet Physicist and dissident Andrei Sakharov tells this story:- Some friends were holidaying with the Sakhorovs on the Black Sea. Once, they jokingly asked his wife, Elana, what Sakhorov thought about while wandering along the waterfront. She said “Here, in his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking Free In The Spirit

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 7, 2004

based on 66 ratings

| 8,440 views

Why does sin come back and revisit us? How can we be set free?

When we fail to recognize the bondage we are living in, we will never be able to break free in the Spirit and accomplish what we could through and for Jesus Christ. We are living in the times of bound generations. This is something I could talk about in late January after the rush of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 9,174 views

"Thou Shalt Not Kill" and how it applies to issues such as murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide and war.

INTRODUCTION Alexander M. Sanders, Jr. is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He spoke to the graduating class of the University of South Carolina in 1992. His daughter, Zoe was a member of that class. He told a story about when Zoe was 3 years old. Sanders came home to find a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ, The Only Mediator

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 5,549 views

There is nothing so satisfying, so comforting, so animating to the soul than a Spirit-wrought display of the truth about Jesus Christ as the only way to God.

“JESUS CHRIST OUR ONLY MEDIATOR” - #2 Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intro: If someone were to ask you to summarize the Bible in five words or less, - How would you answer them? - You might say that the Bible is about … God’s glory and man’s salvation—and that would be an excellent answer. But suppose you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not The Thief Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 17, 2003

based on 58 ratings

| 6,699 views

What do you do when life doesn’t make sense?

SERIES TITLE: The Life God Promised SERMON TITLE: God Is Not The Thief SERMON TEXT: John 10:10 John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I remember times in South Louisiana when the fog was so dense that I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 21, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 14,321 views

The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price.

Stories Jesus Told The Pearl of Great Price Aim: To present the church as the purchase of Christ, a gem in the sight of God. Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Introduction: We come now to the parable known as “the Pearl of Great Price.” Like most of the other parables this one too has been grossly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 8,903 views

This sermon cofronts the issue of Depression in our churches and compares Elijah to many of our people.

For many years the church across the world has not dealt with some issues very well. One of those issues is depression. I have heard it said and maybe you, too, that Depression: - Is demon possession - God’s punishment for sin - Caused by a lack of faith - God’s face turned against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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