Sermons about On The Offensive

Elitist Christianity Series

Contributed by Dean Johnson on Feb 6, 2004

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The early church was planted in the Greek culture, and immediately the culture began to attempt to influence it. Gnostics applied Greek categories of thought to the Christian message,emphasizing higher spiritual knowledge, making it "elitist." But Chris

I John Sermon Series ELITIST CHRISTIANITY Introduction and I John 1:1-4 Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 1-11-04 INTRODUCTION What is now called “The Church” was not yet 50 years old when a rather disturbing and even dangerous teaching began to creep in among Christians. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bait The Hook Well! Swing The Bat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2003

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We look at how easy it is to swing the bat at other people, then we look at 9 essemtial components of God’s love.

BAIT THE HOOK WELL! SWING THE BAT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13 : 8 LOVE NEVER FAILS! BAIT THE HOOK WELL --- SWING THE BAT? Galatians 5:15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. The Bible’s wisdom amazes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sheol & Hades

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

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Heaven or Hell which will it be.

SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23-31

Denomination: Christian Church

What Foundation?

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 15, 2003

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What can we do about folks who are shooting arrows at the foundations of our faith?

What Foundation? Psalm 11:1-7 Pastor Tom Doubt Four Mile Creek Baptist Church June 15, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. An old favorite hymn, How Firm A Foundation, has a 4th verse that goes like this: “The soul that hath leaned on Jesus for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes; That soul, through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

God Most High Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 10, 2003

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2nd in series. In Genesis 14 we read a tale of two kings - each one was the regent of a different city - Bera, was the King of Sodom and Melchizadek, was the King of Salem.

El Elyon – God Most High A tale of Two Kings In Genesis 14 we read a tale of two kings - each one was the regent of a different city - Bera, was the King of Sodom and Melchizadek, was the King of Salem. When you read this story you will see Sodom’s decadence compared to Salem’s decency. Bera’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-21, Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can God Forgive Me When I Keep On Sinning? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 6, 2001

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Because Jesus continues to forgive us we will be victorious in our ongoing battle against the sin that lives within each one of us.

Perhaps it’s not so difficult to consider that God is willing to forgive us the first time we sin. Especially if we learn from those mistakes and vow never to commit that same sin again. But what about after we have repented, after we have promised never to repeat that disgrace (that kind of lie, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Need For Rituals Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

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A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You Hit The Wall

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001

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In the Christian life we will face challenges but we can never give up

What to do When you Hit the Wall Philippians 2:25-30 August 19, 2001 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I was a part of the cross country team. A cross country meet would consist of a 3.1 mile or 5 kilometer race. As you crossed the finish line you would be given your time and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Paying Taxes

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 17, 2002

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“Jesus said to them ‘Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s” Matt. 22:4-5.

Theme: Paying taxes Text: Is. 45:1-6; 1 Thess. 4:1-5; Matt. 22:15-21 In the last three weeks we have looked at the parable of the Two Sons, the parable of the Tenants, and the parable of the Wedding Feast. In all these parables Jesus Christ kept referring to the lack of integrity in Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon #1 - Focus On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

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An introduction to the book of Philippians, discussion of where you CAN’T find joy, and a look into the first chapter to find Paul’s secret of joy.

Series: Put the Joy Back In Your Life _______________________________ SERIES THEME: Everyone wants to be HAPPY! Everyone wants to enjoy life -- but how can we find this happiness? How can we find this joy? Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

Participate In Christian Cloning Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 22, 2001

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Part 4 of 4 in series that gives the marks of a healthy Christian.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If......You Participate In Christian Cloning. 4 of 4 FBC Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 In Le Lavandou, France it is a grave offense to ......die. A The Riviera town’s only cemetary is full and ecologist (people who study the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Died & Made You Judge?"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2001

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#7 in series through James

“Who died and made you Judge?” James 4:11-17 We are back in James again as we move toward the close of the book. And once again we find James discussing with the church an issue that has erupted in the Jerusalem Church. There had risen this issue of people within the church seeking to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Really, I Know What I'm Doing . . .oops! Sorry! Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002

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A sermon on learning from our mistakes using Cain’s "mistake" with his sacrifice as a bad example.

“Really, I know what I am doing . . . Oops, Sorry!” Growing through our Mistakes. Introduction: Learning from our mistakes: 1. Coors put its slogan, "Turn it loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer from diarrhea". 2. Clairol introduced the "Mist Stick", a curling iron, into German ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004

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This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005

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How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

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