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Was A Son Of Thunder, Now The Apostle Of Love. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

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The gospel of John is the only gospel of the four that does not give a list of the twelve apostles.

#7~Apostle John: -- Was a son of thunder, now the Apostle of LOVE. ~ 1-18-14 ~ John is the brother of James, often referred to as "James the great", I suppose it was to keep from getting the two apostles named "James" confused, the other James was, "James the less", possibly because he was small ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas: Man Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 24, 2021

based on 1 rating

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10th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Barnabas' great, heroic attribute of encouragement.

INTRODUCTION The late Bishop Fulton Sheen once entered a greasy-spoon restaurant for breakfast, and when the waitress, groggy and disinterested, took his order, he replied, “Bring me some ham and eggs and a few kind words.” When she returned 15 minutes later, she set the food before him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

Faith, The Birth Of John The Baptist. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 7, 2023

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Luke's eye witness account of John the Baptist's birth is a wonderful account, Isaiah 40 fore told and now made real.

The words that follow from Isaiah 40 are a kind of celebration of faith in that Isaiah was proclaiming a time of comfort for the people of Israel. Isaiah forecast a messenger who would make a way for the Messiah. Isaiah 40:1-5 & 9-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 1:1-80, Matthew 3:3, Luke 1:19-28, Mark 1:1-9, Isaiah 40:9-11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Tender Warriors

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

based on 388 ratings

| 27,804 views

In this message we will see the awesome design God has for men. Forget about what the media says here is God’s kind of man.

"GOD’S KIND OF MEN; TENDER WARRIORS..." {Top 10 lists...} I. OKAY LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEM; "THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN" Do you remember years ago watching the movie The Incredible Shrinking Man? In the movie the main character is a man who because of an exposure to a chemical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-28, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding For The Future

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 7,623 views

Since the terrorism of Sept. 11th, we need to rebuild for the future of America and the church.

REBUILDING FOR THE FUTURE INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor said to his patient, “I have some good news and some bad news. Which do you want first?” Patient: “Give me the bad news first.” Doctor: “We amputated the wrong leg.” Patient: “What’s the good news?” Doctor: “Your other leg won’t need to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Review Of “why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 21, 2015

based on 1 rating

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A Review Of “Why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Without a doubt, Bertrand Russell stands as one of the most formidable minds of the modern era. Through his efforts with Alfred North Whitehead in “Principia Mathematica”, Russell further elaborated the relationship between mathematics and deductive logic. Russell's endeavors, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Times Like These

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 23, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 7,592 views

Terrorists, Economy, AIDS, Global Warming, War...what do you do in times like these...

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor August 22, 2004 37Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: United Methodist

People At The Cross Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

based on 109 ratings

| 17,413 views

There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Woman Caught In Adultery: And Us, Her Friends Series

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 11, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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We all know the woman caught in adultery, or someone like her. That’s fine, until we realise that we too stand in her place.

Introduction [Start to read the story, stop after the scene is set and the woman has been brought before Jesus.] [I put a picture of a woman on the overhead projector, and I refer to it extensively throughout.] Let’s have a look at this woman [OHP]. What do we know about her? Very little! There ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Tearing Down The Walls

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 27, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 10,763 views

overcoming through Christ

Intro: a new pastor decided to teach the young boys class to see where they were at Biblically. He asked them, who tore down the walls of Jericho? Not one of them knew. So he called a board meeting about the situation that no boys knew who tore down the walls of Jericho. One board member spoke up ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In The Multiplication

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 8, 2017

based on 1 rating

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Finding hope in Jesus Christ through the compassion of others, along with a God who deals in multiplying our gifts.

Jesus just hears that his cousin John the Baptist is dead and it seems the news hits him pretty hard and He wants to get away and be by himself. So he and his disciples get on a boat to go to a secluded place. Verse 14 tells us “When he went ashore he saw a large crowd and felt compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three In One, Body, Blood And Spirit

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 11, 2016

| 6,473 views

Think of it everywhere Jesus walked that day He would have seen the blood being applied to homes in Jerusalem. A constant reminder of what was to come for Him but He kept walking toward it and even celebrated it with His disciples. Communion Passover

Three in One, Body, Blood and Spirit World Communion Sunday Lamentations 3:19-24 Today we celebrate Holy Communion with Christians around the world. The tradition was begun in 1933 by Rev. Hugh Thomson Kerr who ministered in the Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Source: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Already Judged

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 6,985 views

Because our sins were nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ feeling the full weight of God’s wrath as He hung on Calvary there are three great truths that assure the believer that he or she does not have to fear coming before God in judgment seeing that

JOHN 5:24 "VERILY, VERILY, I SAY UNTO YOU, HE THAT HEARS MY WORD, AND BELIEVES ON HIM THAT SENT ME, HAS EVERLASTING LIFE, AND SHALL NOT COME INTO CONDEMNATION; BUT IS PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE." Because our sins were nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ feeling the full weight of God’s wrath ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Pedigree

Contributed by Dale Rose on Apr 10, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 2,841 views

Jesus answers the question about the greatest commandment, then asks the question, "What is the Christ’s lineage?"

Love and Pedigree Matt 22:34-46 One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 2,965 views

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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