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Speaking The Legal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 3,539 views

How the officials accused Jesus of deserving to die for breaking the law - and how the law ended up stating that very thing - but a different law.

March 17, 2004 John 19:4-7 Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” 6 As soon as the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Shield Of Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 6,730 views

To make use of the shield of faith against the evil one’s fiery missiles, we must know what to have faith in, and Who to have faith in. (#21 in The Chrisian Victor series)

“…in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one.” There is significance to Paul’s usage of the phrase, ‘…in addition to all’. Looking at various translations will help to make it clearer. The NIV says “In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Orthodox

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,017 views

What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holiness Without Legalism

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 7,212 views

A message looking to help people live a life of holiness without falling into the trap of legalism.

Holiness Without Legalism 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1 May 4, 2003 Introduction Have you ever seen a proud legalist? I have. They wouldn’t necessarily call themselves a legalist, but they are. They live their lives around making sure everything is just right so they don’t mess up with God or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Deal With A Cranky Person (Even Your Self) Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2006

based on 55 ratings

| 11,422 views

An investigation into what made Moses angry and what we can learn from it.

Anger is a big problem in our culture. Things like "road rage" and "going postal" are only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface there are all sorts of volcanoes preparing to erupt in the lives of many. Leslie Charles, the author of "Why Is Everyone So Cranky?" lists the following ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2006

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Part 5 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

(Slide 1) Last week was the Super Bowl and those who love the color of black and gold are rejoicing because their beloved Steelers are the champions! The half-time show was tame, (at least by Rolling Stones standards,) and I never thought I would see 60-year-old men rumble up and down a stage as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Watch With Me For One Hour Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 19,406 views

This sermon examines the one hour of prayer that Jesus requested of his disciples - their failure and Jesus’ response.

March 8, 2006 Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Get Blessed Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 2, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 14,990 views

Jacob and Esau sought the blessings from Isaac. How did Jacob end up with the prize? This text discusses and contemplates the whole issue.

Jacob Sermon Series # 1 - The Obtaining of Blessings - Genesis 27 Donald Trump’s TV show called “the Apprentice” has become a hit in the ratings in the past two years. I have watched it about two or three times. It makes me glad I am not working within that type of an atmosphere. Talk about a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40, Genesis 28:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Illumination

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 10,543 views

The disciples didn’t recognize the miracle of the loaves and fishes as a miracle because they were still spiritually blind. How many times do we miss out on a blessing because we are in need of some Divine Illumination.

Divine Illumination By Pastor Jim May How often do we witness a miracle and don’t even see it as a miracle? How often does the Hand of God move in our lives and we don’t even see Him at work? How much do we miss because we not looking for it? God still moves in the lives of His people but how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Biggest Blessing Of All

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 30, 2005

based on 99 ratings

| 4,973 views

A sermon about the blessing of Christ - to go along with our Bethlehem Candle Service- 2nd week of Advent.

Every year in Mesa, Arizona, the Mormon Temple puts on their Christmas display. It is a fantastic sight to see! There must be millions of lights, and the sight of those displays is truly awesome. If you want to go see them, you will spend at least a half hour looking for a place to park, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 11,945 views

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Narnian Prophecies: Hope To Hold On Series

Contributed by Wesley Hilliard on Dec 12, 2005

based on 2 ratings

| 3,316 views

This message gives an introduction to my series on The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and looks at four characters’ responses to prophecy.

This message is the first of a series I plan to do on Narnia. It is short in order to provide time for communion which we celebrate on the first Sunday of the month. Our Worship Arts Pastor introduced the series on the first Sunday of Advent. He gave the background for The Lion, The Witch, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Weathering Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 15, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 14,506 views

Life preservers for the storms of life based on Christ’s miracle of walking on the water.

(NLT) When the people saw this miraculous sign, (the feeding of the 5,000) they exclaimed, "Surely he is the Prophet we have been expecting!" 15 Jesus saw that they were ready to take him by force and make him king, so he went higher into the hills alone. 16 That evening his disciples went down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

based on 196 ratings

| 52,859 views

First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:5

Denomination: *other

Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 6,728 views

Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

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