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Does Satan Have A Better Plan? Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 29, 2005

based on 59 ratings

| 7,449 views

The wilderness temptation was about Satan offering Jesus 3 opportunities to reject God’s idea of what the Messiah should be.

The dad was trying to teach his 6-year old son how to shoot a basketball. The boy would push the ball as hard as he could toward the basket but always the ball would fall short. The dad would effortlessly toss the ball toward the basket and say, "Just do it like this, son. It’s easy." The boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redefining The Family Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,866 views

What is God’s Family and how do you join it? Jesus redefines family, contrasts it with our earthly family and tells us how to join and what it’s like in his family.

The idea of family is always morphing in our society. Just in the past fifty years we’ve gone from June Cleaver to Uma Thurman. In the 1950’s the woman wore pearls and waited in high heels for her man to come home so she could greet him with a martini, a paper and dinner on the table. Today in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do We Really Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

based on 53 ratings

| 8,235 views

An exhortation to worship in truth.

Do We Really Worship? Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-28, John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

based on 47 ratings

| 2,875 views

The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001

based on 17 ratings

| 8,144 views

Getting ready for Santa is turning from misbehaving to right behaving (in Christian understanding, this is called repentance).

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN MATTHEW 3: 1-12 DECEMBER 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934 You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God And Children

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006

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In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stupid Statements Series

Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 10, 2006

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Stupid statements: Proof we cannot earn righteousness

Stupid Statements made by famous people. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` "Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can’t help but cry. I mean I’d love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Impending Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 17, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 4,980 views

How do we know that God’s judgment to the world in general is imminent? What will be the general attitude of the people to signal the impending judgment of God? As God’s people, what must we do?

Theme: GOD’S IMPENDING JUDGMENT Text: Daniel 5 Intro. A. In chapter 4 of Daniel we learned God had chastened Nebuchadnezzar to make him realized that the Lord, called El Elyon in the passage, is sovereign and the One who holds his life and his future. The punishment however was intended to draw him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharpen One Another

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2006

based on 64 ratings

| 19,316 views

Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus.

"Sharpen One Another" Scripture: (Proverbs 27:17) Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus. Introduction: The mayor of Philadelphia and his wife were sitting at a McDonald’s restaurant one day when the mayor noticed his wife in deep conversation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Other

Opposition - Guide Or Goad? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 4,108 views

Are you aware of the tricks the enemy will use to keep you from being used by God? Learn what they are and how to overcome them!

Do you ever do something on a dare? I remember once when I was young and foolish I was dared to fight this bully who was hanging around our swim meet. I bravely pushed out of the crowded circle with my fists up and tried to fight this guy who was obviously much bigger than me. Needless to say, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Not My Job! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 6,407 views

Participation in God’s Church is VERY important!

INTRODUCTION „X Isn¡¦t it nice to come here today to a warm building? Isn¡¦t it nice to have the lights turned on? I really like coming in and having a nice bulletin that we can look at and know what is going on this morning and this week. „X I also like the fact that someone took the time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Died For You - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 5, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 3,838 views

The evidence of history and the Bible points to the fact that Jesus died for you!

Jesus Died for You – True or False Matthew 27:24-55 April 4, 2004 – Palm Sunday This message is based on a series suggestion from Outreach Marketing and some material from the Jesus Died for You message from Brian Mavis Introduction Over the past couple of weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-55

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is God Like - Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 6,354 views

Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 1

A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I’m drawing God." The teacher paused and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 7,705 views

How to ID false teaching so we won’t lose focus in the last days

The Problem with Focusing on the Wrong Things Many are lost –focus on wrong things. Events of world shake them up, such as Sept.11. Christians, if the Bible is right, ought not be shaken up. Bible tells us to zero in… it ‘s the last hour… 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jacob's Waking Dream Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002

based on 112 ratings

| 15,506 views

Jacob has been asleep his whole life, but God is about to wake him up. See if God is perhaps speaking to you as a sleep-walker as well.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A little history as you turn to Genesis 28: - Abraham receives 2 promises: o Father of many nations o I will give you this land § Struggles to doing things God’s way - Finally, Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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