Sermons on Reciprocal Knowledge:

Da Vinci Code: A Faith Of Our Design Or God's? - Part One Of Series Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

This is the first part of six part series on "Decoding The Da Vinci Code" that deals with the errors of Dan Brown’s book and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – pt. 1 “A Faith of Our Design Or God’s?” Picture of book Exerpt from “Breaking The Da Vinci Code” By Collin Hansen | posted 11/07/2003/CCN online “Perhaps you’ve heard of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. This fictional thriller has captured the coveted number one sales ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Faith Really Works Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 11, 2010

What is real faith? James talks about 3 types of faith. 2 are false and one is true.

Real Faith Really Works James 2:14-26 The faith that is dead (v. 14-17) Intellectual only The faith of the demons (v. 18-19) Intellectual and emotional The faith that is dynamic (v. 20-22, 24, 26) Intellectual, emotional, and willful Examples Abraham (v.23) Rahab (v. 25) Slide Well, it ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fail Proof Way To Have A Great Life

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

Is there a fail proof way to have a great life? According to God's Word there is!

The Fail Proof Way To Have A Great Life II Peter 1:5-15 If I were to ask you this morning…how many of you would say you had a good life? How about a GREAT life? How many then? Do we even know the definition of having a great life… If we don’t then how can we know if we have it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Deepening Depravity Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 2, 2008

This sermon looks at the DEEPENING DEPRAVITY found in the human heart and in the world, and asks do we have any excuse? How will God react?

“Rom 18 – 32. “The heart of the problem” Nothing keeps a person away from Christ more than the unwillingness to see their need and to admit to it: As Jesus put it, “Its not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.” By this statement he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Need To Know Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

This is the last message from 1 John summarizing the letter. It looks at the things that John says we need to know. The word appears 38 times in just 100 verses.

“Need to Know” 1John Introduction Today we will finish our study of John’s letter. I contemplated any number of ways to summarize John’s letter. I thought about going back over his specific statements regarding the purpose of his writing. John was very specific about his ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Having A Correct Attitude About

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 13, 2011

The concept of the Fear of the LORD is found all throughout scripture. In the Old Testament there are at least 150+ verses that encourage those who are willing to listen how important this attitude is in our relationship with God.

HAVING A CORRECT ATTITUDE ABOUT THE FEAR OF THE LORD. DEUTERONOMY 10: 12-22. 1. A BIBLICAL APPRAOCH IS THE CORRECT WAY. A. There are times when Fear can be very beneficial. B. There are also times when Fear can also be very harmful. Definition: The fear of God is an awesome respect or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Alone Choose Who Gets To Heaven? - Thoughts On Predestination In A Quantum Universe

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 31, 2020

Christians get into endless debates about free will, predestination, losing your salvation vs once-saved-always-saved, getting lost in the complexity of it all.

Quite often, discussions about theological issues boil down to one side pulling out their list of Scriptures proving their doctrine and the other side pulling out their list of Scriptures to prove their contrary doctrine, and most often, it is whoever has the most extensive list that wins. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-11, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2, John 15:16, Romans 8:28, John 15:19, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Peter 1:23, John 3:3-7, John 10:29, Hebrews 11:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 8, 2020

Part 3 of this series focuses on IF as it pertains to our heart and the beliefs that resides within it.

IF – Part 3 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; John 11:21-26; Romans 10:8-10 This is part three of my series on “IF”. As I have shared previously, “IF”, as defined in the dictionary, is “a conjunction used to indicate the circumstances that would have to exist in order for an event to happen.” When this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18, Romans 10:8-10, John 11:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Habits Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Time-lapse photography will allow you to see physical growth over a span of years. But there are no photographs that can show you your spiritual growth.

For the next few minutes and the next few Sundays, I want to speak to you about forming some great spiritual habits. Today’s Scripture Passage “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Happy New Year - A Year For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Some people think God’s grace should cause you to relax your morals. Instead, the Bible says we should increase our effort … we should turn up our intensity because of God’s grace.

In just a few weeks the calendar will turn to 2020 – can you believe that? Can you believe we are about to see 2020? Our nation will elect or reelect a president next year. 2019 has been a big year for the stock market and for technology. Already the news channels are telling us about famous people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2023

Spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

EVERYONE Growing 2 Peter 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2023 Dr. Charles Stanley graduated to glory this week at the age of 90. He served as pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for 51 years, authored over 60 books. His sermons have aired daily on the internet, television, and radio for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Finds The Truth About Jesus Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

There are three kinds of people with different kinds of reactions regarding the birth of Jesus and which also show that not all people are wise.

Wise Men Finds the Truth about Jesus Christ Matthew 2:1-12 (Christmas Series) Matthew 2.1-12 (RSV) reads as follows: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introducing Renewed Sight Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

This is an overview into "Seeing the Unseen Christ"

I love the story about the kindergartner who was drawing a picture of a reindeer. One antler was purple the other orange. Its fur was green and blue and yellow. The teacher was a little concerned and told him, “You know most people don’t see reindeers like that.” The little boy’s response was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Each One, Teach One Series

Contributed by Robert Parker on Sep 27, 2001

In your seasons of life God will counsel us, as well as make us counselors for the world. God will use His children for great purposes if we listen to him whisper to our Hearts.

On this annual men’s day it is not be accident or chance that the Lord would the ministry to preach the word of God to the men who are sitting here to day… It is not by accident that you are present in the house of God… It is not by chance that the pushing and pulling that your spirit has felt in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:2-7, Proverbs 19:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Finding The Living Among The Dead.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 13, 2005

God is the God of the Living and not the God of the Dead. Speaking of Christ return and reign on this earth is sometimes difficult to get thru to people.

Finding The Living Among The Dead. God is the God of the Living and not the God of the Dead. Speaking of Christ return and reign on this earth is sometimes difficult to get thru to people. Many want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-60

Denomination: Pentecostal