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Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004

based on 79 ratings

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This message seeks to give the Biblical answer to who killed Christ. It’s part of a series of messages related to Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ.

The cover of a recent Newsweek magazine asks the right question: “Who really killed Jesus?” This debate began about a year ago as Mel Gibson’s new film, The Passion of the Christ, hit the media’s radar screen. He immediately ran into a buzz saw of opposition from the liberal media and Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Lord? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words “Tr

Habakkuk Part 1-- How Long Lord? Thesis: When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part I: Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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If we want to make a difference in the natural realm of our living, we have to start with the spiritual first. “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power [not natural power, but divine power] to d

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Pt I: Fervent Prayer” Doing warfare in a world we cannot see… Most of you have a cel phone… How does a cellular phone know there was a call coming in? It receives a message from the presence of radio waves, which are transmitted through the air invisibly. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Determined

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Jesus Christ set his face like a flint as He went toward Jerusalem for the final hours.

Luke 9:51 – “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,” l. INTRODUCTION – WILLIAM WILBERFORCE Before the slavery battle was fought in America, it was fought in England, where it was bloodless but it was also long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving Dark Valleys Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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5th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

SURVIVING DARK VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: (Play 2:40 & fade of “Tears of Heaven” by Eric Clapton - lyrics on powerpoint) I am a fan of Eric Clapton’s music but until this week I didn’t know what motivated Eric to write the song we just heard. “Tears of Heaven” won Eric Clapton a 1993 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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In James 1:19-20 James shows us three characteristics of growing in spiritual maturity.

Scripture The story is told of two men who were traveling along in a hot-air balloon when they began to realize that they had no idea where they were. To make matters worse, as they looked at the sky, a storm began brewing overhead and heavy clouds started rolling in. For a brief minute they came ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Basis For Decisions! - Postmodernity

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

based on 26 ratings

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How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present Jesus to a non-Christian world?

Our Basis for Decisions! How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present the ethics of Jesus to a non-Christian world? Pray Have you ever thought about what is the basis of your decisions in life? How do you make decisions about what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit's Got You, You've Got You Too Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 7, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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The final sermon in a series of 10 sermons on the fruit of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. This morning I begin my last sermon in this series on the fruit of the Spirit. I hope you’ve been touched and challenged as we’ve looked at each of these. None of us are mature in every fruit of the Spirit. Perhaps you’re very strong in the love, joy & peace departments, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Course With God

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Deals with remaining in Christ

“STAYING ON COURSE WITH GOD” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-2a Sunday, July 4, 2004 There is a sense that, in summer, church kind of slows down. Sometimes you get the feeling that church kind of shuts down. Well it doesn’t shut down; but it just kind of slows down. Being a Christian is a year-long thing; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Owning The Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

based on 154 ratings

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Do we value the same things that Jesus places a value on? While people are eternally lost apart from Christ, these same people are of tremendous worth in God’s eyes. Amazingly, God chooses us to be involved in redemptive relationships in such a way tha

Owning the Mission Rev. Brian Bill 1/28/01 Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Luke 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Sign 1 - Turning The Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 1, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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A look at the first sign in the book of john and how Jesus can take useless rituals and replace them with His sacrifice and Spirit.

Water into Wine In the Gospel of John, he makes no secret of why he write his account of Jesus’ life. John 20:31 ... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John wrote the Gospel so that people may know who Jesus is, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Will Take Care Of You! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 30, 2002

based on 80 ratings

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This sermon enourages us to never give up hope--even when things look their worst, because God IS in control!

God Will Take Care of You! Acts 9:23-31 June 2, 2002 Intro: A. [A Problem Becomes a Solution, Citation: Christine R. Wilson, Eureka, CA, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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