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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Speaking Truth In A Skeptical Age

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    Speaking the truth in love is the needed standard in a post-Christian/post-modern world.

    Speaking Truth to a Skeptical World 1 Peter 3:15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO If there were a patron saint of our age, a hero or symbol for the times, it might well be Pilate. The Roman politician did his best to find a way to not condemn Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus The Son Of God? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    The fundamental question we must ask when we read our Bibles or watch "The Passion" is this: Who is this guy Jesus? This sermon explores his claims and the evidence that he is who he said he is. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    #3: True or False: Jesus Is the Son of God? “I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM. . .” John 8:58 One of the fundamental questions we have to face when we read our Bibles, and when we watch the Passion, and when we decide whether it’s all true or false is this: IS JESUS REALLY THE SON OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Mad Cow Disease

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    Mad Cow Disease is an appropriate allegory for sin; it easily infects, it changes our attitude & behavior; but unlike the disease, sin can be cured at the foot of the cross.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church January 25, 2004 Amos 4:1-5 MAD COW DISEASE BACKGROUND: A. Have you ever notice how some folk think you do not belong? 1. Kathie was taking registrations for a seminary lecture series. A man called and wanted to register by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Then Is This Jesus? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,888 views

    The incident relayed to us in Luke 11:14-28 presses three relevant questions upon us. The first is, “Is Jesus The Son Of God As He Claims?” The second is, “How Do I Know That He Is Who He Says He Is?” And the third is, “What Must I Do In The Face Of This

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 30 “Who Then Is This Jesus!” Luke 11:14-26 Dr. John R. Hamby Several years ago (1972) Christian author Josh McDowell authored a book entitled “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” This book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,107 views

    John writes about truth more then any other Biblical writer but what is the truth he writes about?

    It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before Pontius Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    The values, priorities, and expectations of the kingdoms of this world are completely at odds with the values, priorities, and expectations of the Kingdom of God. Conflict is inevitable.

    During his last night with his disciples, before his arrest, Jesus concluded his teaching with these words: “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) In his Second Letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth Is Out There Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    This was based on the X-Files and is centered on Jesus being the Truth.

    John 14:6 It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life Source Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    “North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

    Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The God Delusion?

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,337 views

    Jesus is Lord, not a legend, a liar or a lunatic.

    Since Christmas is in the air, we will resume our series on “Our Best Life Now” next year, which is just a month from now. Second, I will have a different preaching approach this morning. Instead of a verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible which I usually do, I would present a topical defense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Right Idea About Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 3, 2008
     | 3,070 views

    Message about Jesus’ challenge to the Pharisees regarding the identity of the Messiah.

    Getting the Right Idea about Jesus Matthew 22:41-46 October 12, 2008 Me: One of the things I’ve noticed over the years, especially since giving my life to Christ in the fall of 1982, is that there are a lot of ideas about Jesus. Who He was, what He did, what He said, whether He should have died, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Truth, Time To Wake Up And Smell The Caffine. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,578 views

    A sermon looking at the call upon Christians to tell the truth, to live in the truth and to realise that God delights in the truth!

    We live in a society which is prone to exaggeration: think about this I found this in yesterdays Press, what kind of car is this? “The sportier, sleeker, you won’t want to stop. One look and you’ll be seduced by the curves and fine lines. With even more specification and features than you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,409 views

    If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist; If our greatest need had

    Immanuel - God with us Topic: Our Greatest Need is fulfilled because Jesus is with us If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,808 views

    What do the words I am the Bread of Life say to folk today?

    Jn 6:25-40: I am the bread of Life The key to understanding the whole of John 6 – the chapter of our Gospel reading revolves around one of Jesus’ famous “I am” statements – I am the Bread of life. Indeed, by choosing these words, I AM Jesus was pointing his hearers to something special about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Worker avatar

    Reflections On Hope In A World Of Hopelessness

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,033 views

    There are so many people in our world today who feel like giving up because they do not have hope. Hope is a core, basic need of all human beings.

    Scripture: Titus 2:11-13. This years week of prayer readings are on the theme ‘journey of hope’. As I have read through these readings over the past couple of weeks I have been impressed again and again with the value and need of hope. The message that comes through clearly from the various ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Kind Of People Christ Chooses To Use

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2007
     | 3,119 views

    Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world.

    20070211 Title: The Kind of People Christ Chooses to Use Text: Luke 5:1-11 Thesis: Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world. #1 in the Series: Bringing Christ to Your World… Introduction: I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational