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The Politics Of Truth

Contributed by John Ross on Dec 5, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 4,392 views

Pilate’s question to Jesus is our question as well: What is truth?

“The Politics of Truth”, Based on: John 18:28-38a 11/23/03 (9:30 & 11:00) Undercurrents…today…Unseen, but very real…beneath surface… Today: Surface…Heritage Sunday/Spec Off…Under: first live web cast to 55 mil Am & Buckeyes Text: Surface…Jesus arrested; on trial before priests; handed over to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of Christ's Birth

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 8, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 10,716 views

Why was the time when Jesus was born the right time? Why did God choose the land of Palestine as the birth place of Jesus? Why was 5 BC the year Jesus was born and not some other year?

The Wonder of Christ’s Birth -In the Fullness of Time- Galatians 4:4 Luke 2:1-7 The story is told about a man who got tired of the Christmas hoopla. All the frantic haste and the crass commercialism disgusted him. So, he decided not to go along with the crowd. Among other things, he decided not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

"They Do Not Need To Go Away. You Give Them Something To Eat" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 21, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 8,352 views

Our little offerings/gifts become mighty tools when offered to Jesus in obedient service

¡§They do not need to go away. YOU give them something to eat¡¨ Mt 14:16 SCENE SETTING- INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT As you get to know your Bibles better you¡¦ll find there are all kinds of echoes of OT things¡K stories¡K in the NT - often with a sense of ¡¥fulfilment¡¦ This resonates with 2 OT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 23, 2002

based on 177 ratings

| 34,194 views

First sermon in series on encouragement for the home.

Once upon a time a rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Hold

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 5,717 views

Funeral sermon for Helen Hastings, long-time church financial secretary

In a throwaway world, it is good to have known someone whose life reminds us that there are some things worth keeping. In a society where last year’s fashions are pitched out and yesterday’s values are passé, it is important to have known someone who understood how to keep hold of the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002

based on 68 ratings

| 10,708 views

Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilled

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 4,455 views

As Christians, we need to seek fulfillment, contentment, and peace with God.

We have been told over and over......and in many different ways that we should be fulfilled and content in Christ. A. Too often, this fulfillment and contentment is not defined and directions to achieve this goal are lacking. My questions is this: Are we all content, fulfilled, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah, Vision And Action

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

based on 188 ratings

| 12,933 views

A look at Nehemiah and how he saw his dream fulfilled

IT WAS A CUSHY JOB. AND HE KNEW IT. IT WAS PROBABLY THE BEST JOB IN THE KINGDOM AND HE WAS WELL AWARE OF HOW LUCKY HE WAS TO HAVE IT. WORK WASN'T ALWAYS EASY TO FIND ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU WERE A FOREIGNER. MOST OF HIS FRIENDS WORKED AS LABOURERS, AND IN UNSKILLED POSITIONS. EVEN THOSE WHO HAD ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can I Count My Blessings?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 1, 2000

based on 305 ratings

| 21,562 views

Keeping my perspective when times get tough.

How Can I Count My Blessings? I Peter 4:12-19 So, how was your Thanksgiving this year? Consider Job. He has come to represent the epitome of suffering. His children were killed in an accident. He is financially ruined. He has been stricken with an incurable illness--and is in such constant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enough Hope In God To Sing Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 8, 2000

based on 90 ratings

| 5,812 views

A textual espository sermon calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them and challenging individuals to choose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope.

Topic: Hope Theme: Hope in God’s Care Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them. Response: Individuals will chose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope in God. INTRODUCTION: Karen was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's How You Play The Game That Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 5, 2001

based on 61 ratings

| 4,936 views

Sermon 1 of 3. This sermon is on Ministry and encourages people to get involved in Ministry based on Romans 12’s understanding of Mercy, Grace, and Faith.

Get in the Game It’s How You Play the Game That Matters Two Important facts about basketball Only the last five minutes count My wife, Donna, has a valid point in many games when the lead seems to seesaw back and forth between the teams. Then in the last five minutes the game intensifies and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Life Is Precious

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

based on 76 ratings

| 7,617 views

Sanctity of Life, abortions

INTRODUCTION: Illustr. ¡V Man¡¦s recollection of trainloads of Jews headed for Nazi concentration camps that passed by a German church every Sunday. Sound like us in the United States in 2001? Are we tempted to just ¡§sing a little louder¡¨? Notice it all began with ¡§the attitude that there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2001

based on 1,615 ratings

| 208,609 views

Three clear calls that every believer has to face.

A Call to Commitment Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What You Need To Do To Get God's Attention!

Contributed by Harold Blattenberger on Oct 20, 2001

based on 82 ratings

| 21,112 views

Most people miss what Jesus did immediately after he and Peter walked on water. He and his disciple went to Gennesaret and healed many people

Do what you need to do to get God’s attention! Mark 6:53-56 Today we are going to be looking at about the smallest passage of scripture I believe I have ever preached from. It is just 80 words and it is only 4 verses in length but what great truth it contains! The part of the chapter that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: *other

Getting Into God's Business

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

based on 88 ratings

| 12,856 views

If we are working for ourselves, then we are in a miserable business.

Getting into God’s Business (Ecc. 4:7-8) “Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Ecclesiastes 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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