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Is Truth Relative Or Absolute? Is Jesus?

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon explores the confession of Jesus made by the crowds with that of Peter’s confession, and seeks to explain the important differences therein.

Our text for consideration this morning is the gospel lesson from the 9th chapter of Luke which was read. In it, we hear Peter’s confession of Jesus; that Jesus is the Christ or Messiah, the Son of the living God. Well, I’d like to take a walk through the narrative again highlighting a few things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--A Fairy Tale For Adults, Pt. 4

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 2,383 views

Evolution Series--all sermons on website w/ Downloadable Powerpoints.

Devilution: Erosion of Mankind, PT. 4 Conclusion of “Fairy Tale for Adults” II Cor. 5:17 3 Reasons to reject evolution: Logical/Moral/Spiritual 3 bridges no evolutionist can cross: Origin of life/fixity of species/2nd law of thermodynamics Last time we dealt w/ the logical/moral ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Death Penalty

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 17, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 3,939 views

Sin being the ultimate crime that deserves death.

I. Crimes that deserve death A. is the death penalty biblical 1. Num 35:16-21 16 "’If a man strikes someone with an iron object so that he dies, he is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death. 17 Or if anyone has a stone in his hand that could kill, and he strikes someone so that he dies, he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Died... And No One Cared

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 13,478 views

As we travel that road we write across the pages of our lives the epitaphs that one day will summarize our character and the legacy by which we will be remembered. What impact will your life have?

HE DIED … NO ONE CARED 2 CHRONICLES 21:4-20 INTRODUCTION: Should the Lord tarry His return, every one of us will keep an appointment with death. From the very moment we are born we begin traveling the road to that appointed time. As we travel that road we write across the pages of our lives the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Psalmist's Picture Of God

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 6,306 views

Life is not always wonderful; but we have the greatest reason to rejoice: our God is the powerful God of history, the Personal and Active God, and the God of Creation.

Theme: The Psalmist’s Picture of God Text: Psalm 146:1-10 Intro. A. I’d like to thank God for His sufficient grace that sustained us amidst the increasing political and economic crisis that we are experiencing in our country(Philippines). I know we all feel these pressing circumstances. But thank ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,021 views

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 16, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 8,367 views

A look at why we should be thankful to God.

“REASONS TO GIVE THANKS” November 20, 2005 Intro: As you know, this coming week is Thanksgiving. It is a time when we gather with family, enjoy some great food and usually end up sleeping through a football game. Let me share with you some of the facts and figures behind this holiday. In 2005, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

On The Edge Of Tomorrow

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

based on 1 rating

| 3,582 views

Looking into the unknown is our position- it’s not comfortable but necessary.

On the Edge of Tomorrow Cornwall/Montreal August 27, 2005 The unseen is a powerful motivator to human lives, normally in a negative direction. The unseen is a powerful disincentive to most of us, to our lives and to our development. As we look back at human history, almost every advance of human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

295 – Unashamed Evangelism

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 6,314 views

What did the woman at the well have to say? How did she say it? What impact did she make?

Illustrate Humor: Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He tried to climb out but the walls were too slippery. Again and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 5,000 views

The life of Joseph shows God’s continual presence

Intro: One of the truths we learn very quickly in life is that things will not always go well. There are good days and bad days. God tells us he sends rain on the just and the unjust. Sometimes we question that. Did you ever know someone who seemed to have everything go their way? My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Foreshadows Jesus

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 9,668 views

The person and mission of Jesus the Messiah was foreshadowed centuries before in the person and mission of Joseph.

13th Sunday in Trinity Genesis 43:1-5, 11-16, 26-34, Hebrews 13:1-21 "Joseph Foreshadows Jesus" The parallels between Jesus and Joseph have been cataloged many, many times by innumerable Bible teachers over the centuries. Jesus, like Joseph, grew up in a home where "his brothers did not believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living Waters

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 8, 2001

based on 173 ratings

| 11,181 views

The woman at the well learned about living waters. When we are dry, we can receive living waters too.

Life can be pretty hard sometimes. When you’re in school or at work, it can be pretty hard to make it through the whole day. Then, you have to go home and do homework and work waiting for you at home. Sometimes, it seems like there’s never a moment’s rest. Or maybe our problem is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Graduation 2000: Regrets And Decisions

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

based on 84 ratings

| 16,548 views

John Greenleaf whittler, one of our most astute poets, wrote: “For of all the sad words of tongue or pen, / The saddest are these: ‘It might have been.’”

TEXT: Malachi 2:13 TITLE: REGRETS & DECISIONS (Graduation 2000) Barry Levinson, a famous Hollywood director, took a chance many of his colleagues passed up. They thought the script about an autistic middle-aged man and his younger brother was too much of a drag for sophisticated American ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Echoes From Eternity

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 4,267 views

More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 3,579 views

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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