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Experiencing The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

based on 104 ratings

| 3,249 views

The offense of the Cross, not the violence or lame charges of anti-Semitism, is what has riled up critics of Gibson’s movie.

Experiencing the Passion of the Christ Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing Mel Gibson’s movie has given us all is an opportunity to talk about our faith in Christ. We all like discussing movies we’ve seen, and with the publicity surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Slimey Pits Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 8,622 views

Like Jeremiah, we end up in some slimey pits in our lives, but God wants to use these for our growth.

Slimy Pits Purpose Driven Life #25 Cornwall February 7, 2004 Jeremiah was a prophet to the ancient people of Judah. What is a prophet, you might ask? He was someone who got messages from God and took them to people. Jeremiah got messages from God and did his job and took them to the people that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13, Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 3,567 views

When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

• Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Sex, Lies And Videotape., Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 28, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 2,263 views

3 part series to open up the actions of sex in society for descusion and the results of unrightiousness in America.For mature audiences.

Sex ,Lies and Videotape. Part 1. Looking at the state of the world and the Biblical response. Intended for mature audience. 1.Sex. The Bible tells us about the union between a man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"It It Time To Mount The Mountain!:

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 30, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,258 views

The children wanted "more." Joshua saw right past their complaint. There is a difference between getting a hand out and a hand up!

Introduction: The children from the tribe of Ephraim had a complaint. They brought their concern to Joshua. They said, "We need more room. Our inheritance is not enough. We are a great people (numerically) and need a larger portion than the other tribes of Israel!" Joshua saw right past their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of False Prophets

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 3,278 views

with 9/11 more and more kooks and false teaching are coming up - how can we be sure who is right on

THE PROBLEM OF FALSE PROPHETS Text: 1 John 4:1-21 Original Letter circling the Internet: The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year. 119 is the area code to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Quench Your Thirst

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 21, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 10,806 views

In a society where everyone makes up their own religion, Jesus offers the only religion that can quench a thirsty soul.

QUENCH YOUR THIRST John 4:4-26 This morning, I want to introduce to you, two people – not made up, but real, live people whom I have met in the past year. First, there’s Phil. Phil works in Michigan City, and when he found out that I was a pastor, he wanted to talk religion. Phil used to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Time For What's Important

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002

based on 134 ratings

| 15,991 views

This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

A Promise You Can Stand On

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 3, 2002

based on 199 ratings

| 15,723 views

God promised that if we learn to endure our sufferings, we will end up at hope and we won’t be disappointed.

A Promise You Can Stand On Have you ever read the Peanut’s cartoon where Charlie Brown is telling his problems to Schroeder? To comfort Charlie Brown Schroeder says, "Don’t be discouraged, Charlie Brown. These early defeats help to build character for later on in life." Charlie ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sell Out Or Sold Out

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 19,961 views

This sermon deals with our commitment level to follow Jesus Christ. How much are we willing to give up for Him?

Sell Out, Or Sold Out 7/28/2002 Genesis 26:1-11 Luke 14:25-33 Matthew 13:44-47 If somebody asked you, on a scale of one to 10, with one being very low and 10 being the highest rating you could have, “how sold out to Jesus are you”, what number would you give yourself? Now if the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-48, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformation And Renewal Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 13, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 13,838 views

God calls us to give up all we have in response to his mercy and graceshown to us in Jesus Christ

What is your life worth? I don’t mean what would you give to save your life. I guess most of us would say you can’t put a value on human life and especially on my life. But if you were in a position where you had to put a value on your life how would you do it. For example, what do you think would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Resignation Or Restoration?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 8,354 views

Everybody feels like giving up sometimes. It’’s a very important time to consider your options carefully.

When You Feel Life Giving Up (1 Kings 19:1-18) Elijah’s predicament. 1.) Everyone has felt like giving up at some time or the other. 2.) Even giving up the spiritual battle when it waxes hot, frustrations build, and energies ebb. 3.) We must face the question, “What do I do when I feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Biography Of A Fool

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002

based on 42 ratings

| 6,985 views

When your bio is summed up in one sentence what will it be? Sauls was, "I have played the fool".

BIOGRAPHY OF A FOOL 1 Samuel 26:21 Rev. R. B. Hughes 01/04/01 1Sam. 26:21 “…. behold, I have played the fool ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bislett Effect

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,453 views

Christianity is not made up of lone individuals going their own way; rather, Jesus connects us all into one fellowship.

Bislett Effect April 24, 2005 1 Peter 2:4-10 2441 words 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray Again

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 15, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 16,686 views

Elijah discovers that sometimes it is easier to stop the rain than to open up the heavens. That is why we must Pray Again! ! !

I Kings 18:41_46 -- “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.” “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,” “And said to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

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