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Jesus Christ: Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

This topical message examines the famous trilemma of C.S. Lewis and answers a very important question for our day.

Jesus Christ: Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord? Who do you say that I am? Mark 8:29 Have you ever met anybody who said things about themselves that made you scratch your head & say, Coo-coo?” I remember a boyhood friend of mine named Greg who told me he was a robot from another planet. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Forgives Sinners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This message looks at the shocking action of Jesus, in which he offers forgiveness for sins

INTRODUCTION * A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions series: things Jesus did while on earth that were shocking to those around him at that time - things he did/said went against what many thought - his claims and actions were so shocking they eventually led to his death * Those moments are still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Church’s Mandate Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010

The church’s primary function is to win souls

The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Came To Do The Will Of God The Father

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 20, 2010

A simple Christmas Sermon for the season listing 10 thoughts from the passage concering why Jesus Came at Christmas

JESUS CAME TO DO THE WILL OF GOD THE FATHER John 6:35-40 (NIV) 35 Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37 All that the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Shine

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2011

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany on providing salt and letting the light of Christ shine.

Matthew 5: 13 – 16 / Let It Shine Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would leave; but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Give Second Chances? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 30, 2013

A look at four reasons that God grants second chances.

WHY DOES GOD GIVE SECOND CHANCES? He is a God of justice and love. - Jonah 3:1. - There are other options than second chances: a. He could offer no second chance. - The first offense could be sufficient to end our chances. - He doesn’t want to do that, though, because He loves us and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Led Doing Good Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spirit Led Doing Good

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Spirit Led Doing Good Galatians 6:9-10 We are finishing our Galatians series, “Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel,” continuing chapter six today, looking 6:9-10. These verses encourage us to continue doing good, which I understand to mean ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need To Evangelize

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 21, 2018

Evangelism is for every believer. You have a role to play and I also have a role to play. Take Jesus out there and preach h Him to the world

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU NEED TO EVANGELIZE John 14:2-3King James Version (KJV) 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Intersection Of Faith And Doubt"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2016

We know from previous passages of scripture that Jesus had given them the authority to heal and they had been successful many times. But this time they seem to be in over their heads. They pray and nothing happens.

"The Intersection of Faith and Doubt" Mark 9:14-24 We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Destiny Of Your Church?

Contributed by Kelly Mitchell on Oct 7, 2012

Through Ezekiel the Prophet, God provides a certain destiny and purpose of the modern Christian church and most of us will probably be surprised to hear it.

In Alice in Wonderland, when Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads in different directions, she asks the Cheshire Cat, "Cheshire-Puss...would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to go to," said the Cat. "I don't much ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Talking About You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 29, 2021

Do you have to tell people how gifted and qualified you are or are they telling others about you?

Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. KJV I hate doing resumes and not good at interviews. Besides the fact that there are too many suggestions on how to write them there are things that I consider just part of the job and would ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:2, 1 Corinthians 7:17-22, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth – A Portrait Of Nothingness Of Self

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

When we read the words and actions of Ruth in the book of Ruth, we are reminded of a person who has nothingness of self. There is no self in all her words or deeds. Ruth did not view Naomi as in-laws but rather as her own parents.

When we read the words and actions of Ruth in the book of Ruth, we are reminded of a person who has nothingness of self. There is no self in all her words or deeds. Ruth did not view Naomi as in-laws but rather as her own parents. Ruth consistently showed Naomi respect and obedience. First ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14

Repentance Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Repent + Believe | John 3:1-21 Jesus + Nikodemus (1) Niko is a Pharisee (religious leader of the day.) (2) He is curious about Jesus. While a Pharisee, he is curious about Jesus (identity and agenda). (3) Meets him @ night (out of custom) and wants to protect his identity / position within the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again: The Necessity Of Regeneration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

To be born again means to experience a spiritual transformation, where the old sinful nature is replaced with a new nature in Christ.

BORN AGAIN: THE NECESSITY OF REGENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:3-7 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:23, Romans 8:9 INTRODUCTION The term "born again" is one of the most fundamental concepts in Christianity. In John 3:3-7, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Light Means Obedience

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Obedience to the Revealed Word of God Indicates One is Walking in the Light (:3-5) a.

1. Obedience to the Revealed Word of God Indicates One is Walking in the Light (:3-5) a. Disobedience indicates darkness regardless of the testimony b. Obedience indicates the light of love dwelling in the believer 2. Obedience to the Revealed Walk of God in Christ Indicates One is Walking in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible