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Jesus Christ - So Much Authority!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 30, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 15,640 views

Jesus Christ and his Word - the ultimate authority on all things, as described by Moses.

JESUS CHRIST: SO MUCH AUTHORITY! This past week President Bush delivered his State of the Union address. There was much fanfare, much anticipation. It was televised all over the world. It was interrupted over 70 times by applause. With much authority the president spoke, covering such topics ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 15, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 5,427 views

Jesus teaches us that the way of Christ and the Christian is the way of the cross

Impending war in Iraq; an uncertain economic future; terrorism, a serial killer at large in Baton Rouge -- many things weigh heavily on our minds. At times, we wrestle with doubt and worry, fear and concerns. Our Lord wants us to struggle with our thoughts and concerns today. In the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

I'd Avoid Being Half Baked

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,215 views

A sermon adapted from Clovis Chappell out of his book, "If I Were Young". Focuses on Jesus as a role model and how to avoid being unbalanced.

Hosea 7:8 I’D Avoid Being Half-Baked Adapted from “If I Were Young” by Clovis Chappell Introduction: Waiting for God was a British sitcom that ran from 1990 to 1994. You can see it on PBS from time to time. "Waiting for God" takes place in a British Retirement home. This program brings to light ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Troubled Waters – Hope For Sinners

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 27, 2003

based on 178 ratings

| 31,095 views

I am astonished by this place. Bethesda pool was a kind of hospital packed with people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! Bethesda - reflecting, refracting and diffracting everything and everybody arou

I am astonished as I visit this place - Bethesda Pool. It’s like an hospital packed with sick people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! The Bible states here the popular belief. An angel encouraging competition? The fastest, the strongest ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 23, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 4,479 views

There’s no conflict between faith and works in the Bible- nor in James. Genuine faith will lead to works. (slight evangelistic edge to sermon)

Faith that works. James 2:14-26. WBC 26/10/03am INTRODUCTION: Blondin (Jean Francoise Gravolet) B. 1824. was one of the greatest tightrope walkers of all time, and there are many legends told of feats he performed. One of the most often told stories of Blondin is of his crossing over the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

On Purpose

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 13,858 views

The Church has a specific purpose. But what is it? Our Purpose is to...

ON PURPOSE—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 An elderly woman went into the doctor’s office. When the doctor asked why she was there, she replied, "I’d like to have some birth-control pills." Taken back, the doctor thought for a minute & then said, "Excuse me, Mrs. Smith, but you’re 72 years old. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living Larger Than Life Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

based on 174 ratings

| 13,341 views

Ask God to expand your ministry, influence and witness.

1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. Are you living larger than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Great Things

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 9, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 3,712 views

Abram’s calling - how does it relate to our calling as Kingdom Servants?

Ready For Great Things Bible Reading: Genesis 12: 1-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "Abram, it’s time. You must go." And he went. That’s the gist of Genesis 12 - the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Energizing The Soul Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,146 views

This message encourage people to develop spiritual disciplines and plug into the power of God’s active presence.

Energizing Your Soul Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net In 1989, Energizer Batteries debuted a pink bunny playing a drum and wearing shades and blue sandals as their advertising icon. Ever since then, he has been catching people’s attention beating his drum across our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-21, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 9,425 views

This sermon cofronts the issue of Depression in our churches and compares Elijah to many of our people.

For many years the church across the world has not dealt with some issues very well. One of those issues is depression. I have heard it said and maybe you, too, that Depression: - Is demon possession - God’s punishment for sin - Caused by a lack of faith - God’s face turned against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Unified Walk Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

based on 23 ratings

| 5,491 views

Part 4 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with unity (with God and man) as evidence of the walk of faith.

INTRODUCTION: We will continue our sermon series on “The Walk of Faith” this morning with the fourth part. We have discovered that a true walk of faith is a new walk, an honest walk, and a loving walk. Today, we will examine the idea that the walk of Faith is a Unified walk. America is talking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Colossians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Ice Cream Cone?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 19, 2001

based on 259 ratings

| 14,776 views

Too often we get so wrapped up in the "busyness" of life that we fail to take the time to listen to the Word of the Lord and seek His face.

Where’s Your Ice Cream Cone? You’ve probably all heard that commercial that has a line in it that goes something like, “It’s 10:00 o’clock, do you know where your kids are?” Well, I’m here today to ask you, “Do you know where your ice cream cone is?” If you are involved in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Based On Creation Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 4,294 views

God cares, deeply, for His Creation. Christians should, too. A New Creation is the goal of salvation - not escape from it.

The Big Picture - Based On Creation Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 1 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If I wanted to get under your skin, If I wanted to see blood pressure rise in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Servant Evangelism

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Feb 13, 2005

based on 110 ratings

| 12,443 views

Message on Servant Evangelism. Are we doing this thing right?

Showing God’s Love In a Practical Way. WHO are we trying to REACH The Apostle Paul challenged Christians to relate to all people for the sake of spreading the gospel. The heart of Paul’s message was that Christians learn to understand each individual so that we might share our faith with them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Lazybones? Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 21, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 6,377 views

There is a big difference between taking a Sabbath and being lazy. Lazyness separates us from our own potential, from the love of others, and from the grace of God.

Are You a Lazybones? Proverbs 6:6-11 February 20, 2005 Twenty three years ago, I was one of seventeen men and women who stood before the Annual Conference and was ordained into the United Methodist ministry. We had all written thousands of words explaining our personal histories, our theology, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

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