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What About Jesus?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 30, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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Some responses are shared to questions people might have about Jesus.

What do we do when you see a police car? Some say "Slow down," some say "Break!" "Scream." Just even when we’re at a stoplight and a police car pulls up behind us how many of us get nervous? You’re already thinking, "What did I do?... Did they see me run that stop sign last week? I’m making ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-10, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

He Exists!

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 28, 2002

based on 115 ratings

| 11,416 views

This sermon is based on my outline "Is there really a God?" which presents 8 arguments for God’s existence.

Throughout the centuries mankind has always had some innate sense that there is a divine being. Today, scientists, philosophers and other academics discuss, debate and ponder over his existence. Is there really a God? Today we are going to look at the evidence that God does in fact exist. 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

What To Do When Storms Blow In - James 1:2-18 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

based on 106 ratings

| 25,322 views

James gives us practical insight into what to do when the storms of life blow through our lives. Attitude makes a difference in the storm so make sure it is joyful, Ask for directions through the storm, Accept His direction and don’t doubt His insight. Th

What do you do when the storms of life blow through your life? Thesis: James gives us practical insight into what to do when the storms of life blow through our lives. Attitude makes a difference in the storm so make sure it is joyful, Ask for directions through the storm, Accept His direction and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship 101

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 4, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 3,702 views

how to worship

Worship 101 John 4:21-24 In Vancouver today, there is something stirring… the Queen’s visit. Excitement about it. On the news when the Queen arrived in Iqaluit, Nunavut, she was driven around in an SUV. Because of the height of the SUV, it was difficult for her to get off the vehicle. But the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Tuning Out And Tearing Down"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 12, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 5,383 views

The prophet Habakkuk cries out to God with questions about why God is doing nothing as His people spiral down into destruction.

Tuning Out and Tearing Down Habakkuk 1:1-4 Levi grew up in the Holy City of Jerusalem. His father was a merchant who peddled his wares on the city street while his mother took care of Levi, his two brothers, and three sisters. Levi’s mother was a woman of prayer and she insisted that her family go ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Eugene Hor on Feb 18, 2002

based on 227 ratings

| 65,101 views

God judges Jonah’s disobedience, but in his grace he also saves Jonah.

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide Jonah 1 Introduction ’Hello, this is Andrew Leung - I am unable to take your call right now, but please leave your name, number and a short message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. (beep)’ A standard message that most of you have on your answering ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

(Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 11, 2002

based on 276 ratings

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Explains that holiness is more than righteous actions, but is being specially set apart as the Temple of God and for the purpose of sharing the Good News. Also shows that the means of attaining holiness is the empowerment of the Holy Spirit of God.

“Holiness” As someone who has grown up Pentecostal, I am very familiar with the term “holiness.” I’ve heard sermons on holiness from before the time I could even say the word. And I hear all kinds of people quoting “Be holy as I am holy” After all, several times God did say that to his people. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:36, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Making A Difference For God”--Practical Steps For The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Understanding that God’s ways are higher than our ways will help us to apply God’s practical formula for traveling the Jabez territory--and to know when God has shown up in our lives.

(Powerpoint slides and audience outline available) Today I continue with part 5 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Today I want to stimulate your thinking about how to make a difference for God, what are some practical steps for the Jabez territory. Much of this message today was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

How To Experience The Meaning Of Holy Week--A Palm Sunday Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002

based on 270 ratings

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A Palm Sunday message to prepare people for the Holy Week.

THE MEANING OF HOLY WEEK About 2000 years ago an event occurred in the Middle East that changed the world permanently. We’ll never be the same again. In fact, we date our calendars by this event. Every time you write a date, you’re using the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the focal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:59-68

Denomination: Methodist

First John Chapter Two Part 1

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

based on 54 ratings

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Bible Study

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN -CHAPTER 2 I JOHN 2:1 - A FRIEND OF THE ACCUSED "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" John uses the family term "my little children" to warn us that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

based on 154 ratings

| 15,171 views

When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Defeating Sin - The Reason For Jesus"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 5,673 views

In this message we will see that the reason Jesus came was to defeat sin"

"Defeating Sin, the reason for Jesus" With God, You Will Overcome Part Six 1 Corinthians 5:20,21 ’Twas the day after Christmas and all through the town The ones who weren’t Christians were feeling let down The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney anymore, And boxes and wrapping covered the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nobleman Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 27, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 6,674 views

The Makings of a Worshipper

John 4:46-54 The Nobleman Encountering Christ in the Book of John #5 Introduction Today we come to the fifth individual that we’re going to be considering in our Encounters with Christ series. I want you to recall that last week as we considered the Samaritan woman, we discovered that worship has ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Our First Response Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 5,646 views

What do we do when we have a problem? The Scripture is clear, and yet it is our our natural first response. The Bible tells us that our first response should be to pray. Why?

In the film, The Perfect Storm, a true story about an ocean going fishing boat that went off the coast of Massachusetts, way out into a storm. They didn’t go out into a storm but a storm developed in the ocean there, the North Atlantic. And they were trying to get back through the storm. And if ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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