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True Knowledge Is A Gift From God Series

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006

A study of 2 Peter 1:2-4

Lesson V II. The Nature of True Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2-21) Introduction: 1. A definition of “Nature” is Character a. Thus we can say the “Character” of true knowledge b. Synonyms for “Character” is “Quality, Makeup, Personality.” 1. Thus we can say the Quality or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

God Love 'em

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

Sanctity of Life Sunday-- A focus on several groups God loves today, inc. the unborn. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

“God Love ‘em” Jeremiah 1:5 One of the most memorable moments in my life was when my wife returned home from an ultrasound and said, “there’s 2 of them…it’s twins!” And thru the next dozen or more ultrasounds we watched them grow, move, and fight! And as we’d look at them on the ultrasound ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Not In Polite Company! Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Jan 21, 2006

A sermon in a series on 2 Corinthians, on principles of giving.

Not in Polite Company! – 2 Corinthians 9 There are some things you just don’t talk about in our culture. At least not in polite company. Picture yourself at a party or in a gathering of folks who you don’t know well. What kinds of things do folks chat about? You can talk about the weather, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tacking Against The Wind Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 23, 2006

4th in series calling for commitment and stewardship. This message incorporates the five love languages of Gary Chapman and our relationship with God and one another.

Voyage to Eternity Tacking Against the Wind New Years Day we looked at the church as the vessel that God designed and created to move us from the rock we live on to a better place. Paul Kissling shared about TCMI’s ministry two weeks ago and we shared in a memorable experience at the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Types Of Statements In The Bible. Part I Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPES OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE PART I I. STATEMENTS OF HISTORICAL TRUTH WHICH TAKEN OUT OF THEIR CONTEXT MAY EXPRESS THEOLOGICAL LIES (Gen 3:4 NIV) "You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. (Mat 4:8 NIV) Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Provides Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 8, 2006

Epiphany 5(C) - The Holy Spirit provides freedom: freedom through Christ and freedom to serve Christ.

THE HOLY SPIRIT PROVIDES FREEDOM February 5, 2006 - Epiphany 5 - ROMANS 8:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today, if you looked inside the bulletin, saw the theme and listened to our text, we are going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unknown Quality Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2006

Believe it or not, love is hard for the world to define. Even psychology and psychiatry have difficulty explaining it. But God doesn’t. Why is that so?

OPEN: A visiting Revivalist was impressed by an older couple in the church where he was holding Revival. The wife seemed to be half-turned toward her husband holding both his hands in hers. Every time he looked toward them he was impressed by the fact they were holding hands. After the service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The second piece of our spiritual armor is the Breastplate of Righteousness.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 3 In our previous studies in this series, we have seen that we are engaged in a spiritual war. All of the forces of evil are arrayed against us to prevent us from doing the divine will of Jesus Christ our Lord and reaching our Heavenly Home. We have learned that Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The supreme weapon we have to successfully fight in our spiritual battles is the Sword of the Spirit - the Word of God.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 6 Today, we consider the sixth installment of this series on the Christian Warfare. I trust that we have firmly engrained within our hearts and minds that we are truly engaged in a war. This war is between the Lord’s army and that of Satan We are constantly on the front ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Is Over – Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Only the living can change how they will be remembered. If your life were to end today will you be happy with the way people remember you? What are you doing to insure that you leave a legacy that will carry on long

WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: In January 2003 the Ohio State Buckeyes played for the National Championship. In his pre-game speech head coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. Tressel asked his players a very powerful question: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What We Will Be"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 9, 2006

In the words of C.S. Lewis, we are in the process of what we will be eternally; "immortal horrors, or everlasting splendors"

1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Mind Control 7 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 11, 2006

A mature Believer must have the hard steel of discernment and perseverance blended together with the soft steel of humility. True humility is not a groveling, self-despising spirit. It is a right estimate of ourselves, as God sees us.

Proper perspective brings assurance and confidence. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Baptism

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 13, 2006

Biblical look at the importance of Baptism.

Baptism Before the time of Christ the Jews were granted favor through the Old Covenant of circumcision but now Gentile and Jew alike are saved through baptism, the promise of the New Covenant. It is through baptism that we are given the grace to do good things onto others, to preach to others, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Widow At Zarephath

Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 21, 2006

This is a story of a mothers love, love that grovels in the dust for her child, love that gives away the last meal in faith, love that meets with God and finds his deliverance

Mothers Today is Mothers day, hope you remembered, as do the card companies they need your revenue – There is no special reference to a mothers day in the bible so why today? That’s a bit cynical but that’s the way the of world views today, profit, good chance to squeeze a few pounds out of them on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational