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The Defining Moment

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 15, 2024

Jesus: The Defining Moment From Boy to Man  When did Jesus realize that he was different than other children? Did he always know that he was the Son of God? Did he speak even as a baby… did he just have the knowledge?

Jesus: The Defining Moment From Boy to Man ? When did Jesus realize that he was different than other children? Did he always know that he was the Son of God? Did he speak even as a baby… did he just have the knowledge? ? We know that baby Jesus was consecrated to God after his birth….But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-51

Defining Stories Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 30, 2009

What is needed in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Intro: In the collective mind of all people and cultures, there are a group of defining stories. These are the potent, lasting, almost universally known tales within a culture that give it the very identity that is shared and understood. Sometimes these stories inspire, create harmony and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Defined Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

This message describes what & who makes up the church.

1 Peter 2:9-10 The Church Defined Introduction: Many times you define something by giving a description of the thing. You can describe something by what it is and by what it is not and so forth… Note how text breaks down: “But ye (plural) are…that ye should…. (The church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 13, 2007

Some thoughts about praising God as found in Psalm 150

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 11, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) PRAISE DEFINED Text: Psalm 150:1-6 INTRODUCTION Recently I preached upon Grace Defined and Peace Defined and now I want to talk about Praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Christianity

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Nov 6, 2013

Christianity is Receiving Christ, Representing Christ, and Responding to Christ by working for Him. So many today think if their good out weighs their bad, than they are a good Christian. So look and lets see what a real Christian is.

DEFINING CHRISTIANITY I John 5:10-13 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Defined

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008

Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Moments

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Oct 27, 2001

Nothing quite defines our lives as the day of our salvation.

Joshua 24:14-15 Text: Defining Moments We all know today that life is more than a moment. Life is made up of many experiences. Your life is a myriad of ups and downs, victories and defeats, good times and bad. But there are those snapshots that forever capture and imprint upon our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Defined PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

To emphasize the importance of the church as a place of faith, hope, love, and work, and to encourage believers to model their lives after the Thessalonians, who demonstrated their faith and love through their actions and endurance.

Good morning, Church family! Isn't it a blessing to gather here today as one body in Christ, in this place of faith, hope, love, and work? Listen to these words from the wise A.W. Tozer: "A church in the land without the Spirit is rather a curse than a blessing. If you have not the Spirit of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Topics: Faith, Work

The Defining Moment

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 27, 2021

There will be moments in our lives when our choice will determine the direction of our lives. That was the situation for the people of Jerusalem on the day when Jesus entered the city on a donkey.

INTRODUCTION All of us are making choices all the time. Most of the choices are completely inconsequential. But sometimes the choices are really important. A long time ago I taught some lessons on business ethics. I read various books on business ethics and based my lessons on them. One book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Defined PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Explore the joy of church participation, personal spiritual growth within the church, and the sense of belonging it provides.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome! As we gather here in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Henry Ward Beecher who once said, "The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones." How true these words ring today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Topics: Identity, Transformation

A Defining Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

John's whole life and purpose were about witnessing to the light of Christ arriving in the world. What is it that we have in common with John the Baptizer?

A DEFINING MISSION Text: John 1:6 - 8, 19 - 28 How many times have you driven the interstate to arrive on the back end of a “message vehicle” that bears the warning “Wide Load”? That vehicle is announcing the motion of a vehicle that comes after it containing cargo that is usually ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Defining The Gospel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 23, 2008

We know the word gospel means good news. Is the good news that Jesus made some sort of down payment for the salvation of sinners, or did He pay it all? That’s the very question that had to be answered in the first century church of Antioch, and that’s t

The word “gospel” means good news. We know the heart of the gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, but what exactly is the good news about that? Is it that Jesus did what He did as sort of a down payment, and then we have to keep up the installments of our salvation by doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Defined

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on May 29, 2006

Praise is an individual choice and is the natural outgrowth of a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. Praise is an event, a process and the way of life everlasting.

Praise is an individual choice and is the natural outgrowth of a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord. Praise is an event, a process and the way of life everlasting. Laughter is related to temporal happiness but praise is related to eternal joy. Laughter makes our heart glad but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:9

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Moments Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 5, 2004

Starter message for a series through Romans which, in storytelling form, introduces us to the Apostle Paul

As we look back over the centuries, there are few cities that stand out above the rest as outstanding; worthy of being remembered throughout the generations. Some of these cities, like Athens Greece, are remembered for their greatness in influencing the world as a whole. Some, like Paris ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Prayer Defined

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him.

PRAYER DEFINED Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him. I. PRAYER IS BOWING THE SOUL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist