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What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

What Is Reality? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 20, 2014

We often rely on our senses and even our emotions to tell us what’s real. Paul, as he begins the letter to the Ephesians, tells of a reality more real than you have ever known, with advantages far greater than anything this age has to offer, all in Jesus.

If I asked you the question: “how do you know something is real?” you might say something like: “It’s real if I can experience it with my senses.” Our idea of the “realness” of something is tied to what our brains tell us based on the information gathered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

We all live for something. What do you live for?

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Just as Christ had no will of His own, but lived to fulfill the will of the Father we are to have no will or life of our own but to fulfill the will of Christ since we have His mind. Having His mind we should have His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Matter What Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 11, 2002

God’s people keep praying (no matter what).

NO MATTER WHAT Daniel 6:10 S: Prayer—Persistence Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE KEEP PRAYING (NO MATTER WHAT). ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Since the example of Daniel demonstrates a determination to pray no matter what the circumstances, we will find ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What’s It All About, Alfie?

Contributed by Rolly Estabillo on Dec 7, 2011

It’s not about us, it’s all about Him. (Sermon delivered during the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Fil-Am Community Church in Springfield, VA on Nov. 20, 2011)

VIDEO (What’s it all about, Alfie?) This song comes from the movie of the same title, “What’s it all about, Alfie?” It’s the story of a womanizer who thinks that life revolves around him. Until he gradually realizes the consequences of his actions. Now, I’m not recommending that you watch this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2005

This sermon looks at what sin is, why we sin and how to not sin.

The night air was as thick and as silent as velvet. When suddenly the stillness was broken by the soft flapping of leathery wings. Out of the gloom came anger, his already contorted features twisted as he saw the man. Anger’s cohorts were already there, perched on one shoulder was despondency ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is An Angel?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Description of an Angel.

A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. They carry out the will of God. The name aggelo means messenger. 2. They do not have a body, but can appear in a body. They are spirit (incorporeal beings). “He makes His angels spirits” (Heb. 1:7). “Are they not ministering spirits sent forth to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Church? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:9-10

Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Title: What’s a Church and What’s It Supposed to do? Date/Place: LSCC, 8/28/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Tell about the other night at Gary’s house where we were looking at the different antiques on the wall, and him giving us a guess or two on each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Mission?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2020

What is the church’s commission? What is the church’s mission? The study of the church’s mission is called missiology.

What is the church’s commission? What is the church’s mission? The study of the church’s mission is called missiology. The Witness and Light What is a witness? Where were the disciples to witness? but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Acts 13:47, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Month Of Prevailing Prayers

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer.

Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God's people realize. The good news is that prayer works. Whatever you are going through, whatever our nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2, Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Pray For Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Jesus’ model prayer teaches TO pray and WHAT TO pray for.

What to Pray For Matthew 6:9-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Is it right to ask from God when we pray? That’s real question for many people. On one hand some folk turn prayer into a Christmas wish list. They define prayer as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Waste!

Contributed by Robert Azinger on Dec 14, 2006

A sermon for Advent

Luke 21:25-36 Advent 2 2006 - "WHAT A WASTE!!" I. What a waste! II. What a Savior! 25“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

What Baptism Is Not

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on May 9, 2022

For all of baptism’s importance, there are some things that it isn’t and it doesn’t do. I want you to please study some of these with me.

Introduction. Paul wrote in Galatians 3:26-27, “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Baptism plays a beautiful role in God’s plan for redeeming man. It symbolizes, after one has become dead to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2017

part 1 of a new series looking at worship.

Worship is a Verb Romans 12:1 February 12, 2017 When I was in school, my favorite class was math. I loved math and wanted to major in math when I went to college. My most dreaded class was English. I couldn’t write well and I didn’t understand grammar. When Joshua and Zachary needed help in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Success?

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

There is really only one question by which we evaluate all of life, and all human activity: Is it pleasing to God?

Paul Aurandt in his book, Destiny tells of the life of Bartholomew Roberts, one of the great sea captains. He commanded 3 ships-The Fortune, The Good Fortune and the Royal Fortune. Back in his day the ships musicians were on call to provide music anytime of the day or night. But his musicians got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6