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Real Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Was the Lord teaching salvation by works here? No, rather He is teaching us what true and genuine Christianity is. He is teaching us how we ought to live our faith out if we are truly His followers.

Real Christianity Matt.25: 31-46 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com What is Christianity? It is a religion of love –love to God expressed in loving and serving people. Serving people out of their needs is the hallmark and the essence of the ministry of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Real? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon is from week 1 of The God Questions Campaign. Using a Pepsi can, hula hoop, and banana, it answers the question, "Is God Real?"

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Deal

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 9, 2009

Today many religions claim to be authentic belief systems, SO which is right. Recently we have witnessed the influence of Christianity being eroded from our society. In the name of tolerance, Christians told to yield to other beliefs. At the heart of t

Intro: Christianity faces a major dilemma. We face a grave threats. This is by no means new The apostle Paul (one who new Jesus) experienced a similiar attack from one of the churches he helped start Church in Galatia (49 A.D.) modern Turkey). Paul himself was accused by Jewish Christians of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition"

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition" Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Beauty Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2010

Real beauty comes from within. Wives are called to be beautful inside. This is their calling as a Royal Priest for Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that the world really puts a lot of emphasis on? • Beauty! We see all kinds of products that will claim to make you thin. Other products claim to make your skin look young, others that will make you 10-20 years younger. • People spend BILLIONS on plastic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Real Power" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010

We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Real Life” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 13, 2010

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus describes two very different men, who took two very different approaches to connecting with God, which resulted in two very different outcomes.

Today we begin a new series on rejecting religion for something real. The “something real” is the way of Christ (Christianity), which is not a religion, but a relationship with the living God. Too many non-believers wrongly think of Christianity as “just another religion,” and, sadly, many of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Real Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2009

We have REAL hope in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Death is a time we do not like to face. • We have many people here today that have lost loved ones to death. When death comes, it seems like our hopes and dreams for the future are crushed. Some have lost loved ones at an early age, some after many, many years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Christian

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Feb 1, 2009

This may come as a surprise to you but most people really don’t know what it is to be a “Christian”.

Most of all Mike loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart, and it was with great passion he shared his faith and hope with others. Mike went on to be with the Lord January 23rd 2009 and now rests in the arms of his loving Savior and Lord. Knowing Mike as I do he would not want us to be only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are Ghosts Real?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2014

The topic of "ghosts" has been around as long as there have been human beings. “Ghost Stories” have been a mainstay on Halloween nights. Are they real?

ARE GHOSTS REAL? Eccles. 12:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR My key text is a verse by King Solomon. 1. A Sunday School teacher asked her class of small boys how Solomon happened to be so wise. One little boy said, "That’s because he had so many wives to advise him." 2. A little girl said, "King ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Question

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 6, 2022

In this message we examine questions asked in doubt, asked in faith, and more important, questions that were not asked at all. Is it ok to question God? What is your question behind the question?

The Real Question Scripture: Luke 1:5-38; Hebrews 11:1-19; Genesis 15:4-6 At the close of my message last week I told you that when we choose to walk with God we make the decision to come into agreement with Him versus asking Him to come into agreement with us. With that decision we no longer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38, Hebrews 11:1-19, Genesis 15:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ideal And The Real Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The real ideal is to always have two people married who are Christians. But the fact is, all through history you have to deal with the mixed marriage of the Christian and non-Christian.

Mary was branded as a backslider when she divorced her husband of 20 years. Her church asked her to resign from all her roles, and the outrage pastor demanded-how could you? Mary endured the pain of criticism as long as she could, and then she moved away. The pastor of her new church questioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Real Church Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020

The mark of the church is reality. What is said and done is a true reflection of what they are inwardly.

President Harry Truman enjoyed telling the story about a man who was hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that he was knocked unconscious for an extended period. His family was convinced that he was dead. The funeral home was called, and the undertaker picked him up at the hospital. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Real Thankfulness

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 18, 2018

Outline of how Hannah showed her thankfulness to God for Samuel

Real Thankfulness 1 Sam 1:19-28 & 2 Sam 18-21 I. Thanksgiving should be personal. 1:22 A Sunday School teacher asked her class what they were thankful for. A little girl said "I’m thankful for my bedroom. My younger brothers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-28, 1 Samuel 2:18-21

Denomination: Baptist