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The Holy Spirit's Community Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John & Revelation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 8, 2003

How to start reading Revelation and a picture of the glorified Christ

Revelations 1 September 7, 2003 Introduction to Revelations Series John & Revelation Why Revelation? Why now? – Verse 3, 17, Today begins a series in the book of Revelation – it is the last book of the Bible and is in many ways an exciting book and a frightening book all the same – it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

Being And Making Disciples

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Fin Está Cerca Series

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 16, 2005

Las maneras prácticas en que nos debe afectar la segunda venida de Cristo.

EL FIN ESTÁ CERCA 1 Tesalonicenses 4:13-5:11 o Una de las verdades más simples que ha sido fuente de inspiración para muchos cristianos de todas las épocas est´ña resumido en dos palabras: Cristo viene. o La segunda venida en gloria es uno de los temas más fascinantes, más estudiados, y en cuanto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Asks: Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 6, 2004

PENTECOST 14(A) - When Jesus asks, "Who do you say I am?" by grace the believer responds: Christ, the Son of the living God and Christ our solid, enduring Rock!

JESUS ASKS, WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Matthew 16:13-20 - September 5, 2004 - Pentecost 14 MATTHEW 16:13-20 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Abram's Commitment To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Abraham sets the example for you and me today. He shows us how to live out our lives in absolute faith in and total commitment to the Lord.

ABRAM’S COMMITMENT TO A LIFE OF FAITH Genesis 12:4-9 Intro: I remember as a young boy, that we moved around from place to place for awhile. I was born in Colorado, then we moved to the country Turkey, and then we moved to San Antonio.. In a sense, I was a pilgrim in my first four years of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Thomas And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 12, 2006

Part 5 - Thomas and the Holy Spirit

40 Days with the Lord Part 5 – Thomas and the Holy Spirit Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Let us review where we began a few weeks ago. It was Sunday evening, and Jesus had appeared to the disciples. They thought ...read more

Scripture: John 24:20-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Por Que Tuvo Que Morir Jesus?

Contributed by Leo Castro on Apr 16, 2008

Nadie ha influenciado al mundo de la manera que Jesús lo ha hecho. A través de la historia, la influencia que Jesús tuvo en la vida de la personas, no ha sido sobrepasada. Ningún otro líder ha inspirado tantos cambios positivos en la vida de sus seguidor

SEMANA SANTA 2008 ¿Por qué? 22 de marzo, 2008 Introducción Nadie ha influenciado al mundo de la manera que Jesús lo ha hecho. A través de la historia, la influencia que Jesús tuvo en la vida de la personas, no ha sido sobrepasada. Ningún otro líder ha inspirado tantos cambios positivos en la ...read more

Bart Y Zach Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

Los dos milagros que veremos hoy ocurrieron en el ultimo mes de la vida de Jesus. Lucas 18:36-19:10

Bart y Zach (Translated by Jesus Castillo II) Lucas 18:36 – 19:10 CHCC: Marzo 20, 2011 INTRODUCCION: Los dos milagros que veremos hoy ocurrieron en el ultimo mes de la vida de Jesus. Por varias semanas Jesus y sus discípulos iban lentamente hacia Jerusalem. En el camino Jesus claramente les ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Los Dos Siglos Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 31, 2012

Explicación del concepto bíblico de "este siglo" y el "siglo venidero"

Intro: Una persona me comentaba que cuando era niño en una ocasión escuchó a su abuelita decir en una conversación: “Se va a acabar el mundo”. Su mente infantil quedó impresionada con esa idea y comenzó a tomar previsiones para el fin del mundo. Tomó una caja de zapatos vacía y ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2013

In this lesson we examine the ministry of John the Baptist and look at what constitutes a faithful ministry.

Scripture The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the birth narratives of John the Baptist and his relative, Jesus Christ. Throughout these two chapters Luke has intentionally set John and Jesus side by side each other. As chapter 3 of Luke’s Gospel opens, Luke continued to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God's Favour Always Unfair?

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Nov 26, 2013

God's favour is always unfair. Accept it or not, like it or dislike it, God does things the way that He wants them to be done. He gives to someone who is different to your expectation and left aside the one that you might think deserves something from Him

Ruth 2:10, “At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me—a foreigner?” For those who want to know the story of Ruth: Naomi and her husband and her two sons were living in Bethlehem and from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2014

God¡¯s hand, if submitted to, will humble us so that God can do His great work in our life. God works in & on our life to transform us into Christ-likeness. This great work is of grace. God grants the grace necessary for spiritual growth to the humble

1 PETER 5: 5-7 [Renewing Hope Series] THE HAND OF GOD [John 13:1-17] The eminent apostle who was called to shepherd the sheep through feeding the sheep is here again about his calling. The preceding verses emphasized the ministry of the shepherd, now this elder shepherd who loved Jesus with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Key Of David

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Thank you Rev. Tony McCall for the Key of David.

The Key Of David Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Government. • Government is one of those things in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal