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The Unexpected Jesus - Intro Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is an introductory lesson for this series designed for Bible Class use.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS - INTRO Luke 4:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Maybe some of you have heard of Norm Evans. He was an all-pro lineman for the Miami Dolphins. Several years ago he wrote a book titled On God’s Squad, in which he discusses his faith, his conversion and his view of football as a result. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Spiritually Progressing Or Regressing?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal.

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To return to an earlier state of development, maturity or understanding. Why People Spiritually Regress - Some people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Purpose

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight.

Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight. I said that perhaps we would although I thought it would take another couple of nights to finish. I had the lesson for tonight prepared a couple of weeks ago. If I taught that lesson, we'd get pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

The Christian must focus her attention on Christ.

Focus John 6:16-21 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, [17] and after getting into a boat, they started to cross the sea to Capernaum. And it had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. [18] And the sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Favoritism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

We have become comfortable with it, even in church, but the roots of this sinful attitude and behavior are deep in our hearts. We need to dig it up!

Passage: James 2:1-13 Intro: When a behavior or attitude becomes the norm in a society, it becomes very easy as Christians to embrace it as our own. 1. and this is especially true when the socially acceptable attitude is one that we believe ourselves. 2. there are certain things that just ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith That Doesn't Save Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Don’t be misguided on where you will spend eternity. Only true faith, will set you free.

Intro One of the most fearful realities in all of scriptures is that some who think they are saved will be eternally lost. They think they are on the narrow path that leads to heaven, but in reality they are on the broad path of religion that leads to destruction. Once day they will hear the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Nativity Scene

Contributed by Billy Kryger on May 21, 2007

Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the manger, have three regal figures standing there: the Magi, (they’re normally called wisemen). While that makes for a beautiful picture, it is Scrip

INTRODUCTION: * My wife likes nativity scenes. She has several. * Many churches display nativity scenes—some are live. * Hollywood has even gotten into the act—“The Nativity Story” * Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Is Not As It Seems

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 17, 2006

Much like an optical illusion things are not always as they appear to be. They are supposed to bring happiness, but people go chasing them and are still left wanting, what if there was more...

How many of you know what an optical illusion is? You are looking at a photo or picture, but everything is not as it seems. Let’s take a look at a few examples (power point). Sometimes we cannot rely on our senses and perception. You may have many things going through your head about your life and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Contending Against Apostasy

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006

To show that we must not allow apostasy to thrive in the church, but rather combat it in the power of God.

-Scripture has quite a bit of sport allusion to it -The next two Sunday nights we will be taking a look at the book of Jude -It is one of the shortest books of the Bible (only 1 chapter) -But it packs a great deal of truth in a limited number of verses -It is in our passage tonight that we see a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Five Fools To Watch Out For

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Mar 15, 2005

What kind of person should Christ-based people need to be on guard for? Dr. Whitt comes on hard in this thought from Word.

Title: The Five Fools to Watch Out For Contributor: Dr. Derrick Whitt Jehovah is no longer pulling any punches when describing certain types of individuals His people should avoid; and the biggest group God cannot tolerate is fools. Unlike a simple person (a person who is need of moral guidance, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trading Silver Spoons For Sandals Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

A look at the characteristics of Moses faith that include him in the "Faith" chapter.

TRADING SILVER SPOONS FOR SANDALS Big Faith Series-Part 5 Hebrews 11:23-28 Sunday, August 13, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

He's Still Able

Contributed by Roger Carson, Jr. on Jan 28, 2004

With the troubles of this world we must remember, He’s Still Able.

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,” Introduction: Tonight we want to look at 25 simple words that should give some assurance that He’s still able. If you don’t believe me count ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

When God Fails Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 3 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor ----------------- It was difficult for Harry Truman to fill President Roosevelt’s shoes. America craved change, and that November election night in 1948 everyone went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Going Too Far

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Baptist