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Free Indeed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 20 of the Romans Series dealing with our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church October 28, 2001 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Free Slaves” Review In our study of John’s gospel I compared his writing to a marvelous musical or symphony of vital truths with the first chapter serving as an overture introducing the numerous themes developed throughout the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Method Of A Historian Series

Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007

This sermon serves as introduction to Luke-Acts. It is an expository treatment of Luke 1.1-4 and addresses the reliability of the gospel.

The Method of a Historian Luke 1.1-4 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) In the Alamo hangs a portrait of a man who had not even been born when the battle of the Alamo was fought. This inscription is posted under the portrait: "James Butler BonhamCno portrait of him exists. This portrait is of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

The example of Abraham and Sarah’s faith.

Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Hebrews 11:8 – 19 INTRODUCTION “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for” (Heb. 11:1 – 2). As we continue in our walk through the portrait gallery of Faith’s Hall of Fame we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Too Good To Be True

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 18, 2021

Many of the most attractive offers are just too good to be true.

We are bombarded by advertisements, commercials and infomercials. They come by way of mail, newspapers, text messages, email, radio and television. We’ve all heard some pretty fantastic claims made for everything from capsules for memory enhancement, to weight loss drinks, to antiwrinkle cream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With False Teachers-New Testament

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Outline of II Peter 2 and the book of Jude

Dealing with False Teaching-New Testament & Now I. The False Teachers Doctrine (New Testament) A. The Saducees [Gospels; Acts] (Denial of the Resurrection) B. The Pharisees [Gospels; Acts] (Denial of the Truth vs. Tradition) C. The Judaizers [Acts 15; Galatians] (Denial of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dead Men Walking

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 24, 2023

We are either dead in sin or dead to sin, walking walking in the ways of Satan or in the ways of Christ

DEAD MEN WALKING INTRODUCTION A. In Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul describes the old man or the old self as a dead man walking. B. We shall examine two portraits of the old man and then show why, even at his best, the old man is lost. I. A PORTRAIT OF THE OLD MAN AT HIS WORST A. We live in a world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11, Romans 7:24, Ephesians 2:1-3, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Or Lose

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001

A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

“Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creating A Masterpiece: Part One Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Jesus painted a masterpiece of words with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus as we see two contrasting lives.

Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 1 Luke 16:19-31 Jesus was a master story teller. Throughout his ministry, Jesus used the parable to illustrate the intimate details of the kingdom of God. With each parable Jesus told, he painted vivid pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Snapshots In An Autumn Album

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2009

Contrasting Koheleth and Paul in the later season of their lives: one blames the young, the other gathers them; one mourns broken things, the other invests in ideas; one is anxious, the other trusts God for every need.

This past weekend, as a part of our brief getaway, my wife and I spent two nights in an old farmhouse. The farmhouse dated from 1704 and was partly furnished with antiques. Now my wife loves antiques; I guess that’s why she puts up with me. So we took the tour of the house, especially the parlor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Social Revolutionary Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A look at Jesus cleansing of the temple as a social revolutionary act, calling us to be social revolutionaries also.

Jesus the Social Revolutionary – Portraits of Christ series Matt. 21:12-17 – Steve Simala Grant, Mar. 16/17 Intro: As I was doing some research for this week’s sermon on Jesus cleansing the temple, I kept coming across sermons with titles like “spring cleaning.” Here is one person’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying With Our Culture Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007

Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fourfold Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Matthew-John.

Why are there four Gospels? They all say the same thing don’t they? All four of the Gospel writers paint a detailed portrait of Jesus, but each writes from a unique perspective. It could be said that if we put all four of the Gospels together, we would have a more complete picture of Jesus. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are Jesus' Genealogies In Matthew And Luke Different?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 21, 2023

From https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-different This post is adapted from the Four Portraits, One Jesus: Jesus’ Birth, Childhood, and Early Ministry, a free online course taught by Dr. Mark Strauss. My notes will be added later.

The birth narratives in both Matthew and Luke help answer the question, “Who is Jesus and where did he come from?” One of the ways each book does this is by recounting Jesus’ genealogy. The problem is: the genealogies are different. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

For All The Saints

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 6, 2023

A sermon for All Saints Sunday, Year A

November 5, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 For All the Saints Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All Saints’ Sunday. There’s something very moving about this ceremony we observe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Humble Submission Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 4, 2007

To truly be Christ-like, we must learn and practice humble submission. The boy Jesus shows us what humble submission looks like

Series Introduction: Some pictures are compelling. Just seeing them draws you into a story that you don’t yet know but want to. Some pictures compel you to feel certain emotions or move you to behave in certain ways. A compelling picture tells the whole story without the use of words. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-53

Denomination: Wesleyan