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Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

In a world that is trying to define Jesus so many different ways, it is important that we answer the questions about Jesus the right way.

“Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?” Matthew 16:13-16 January 10, 2010 TossUp Think back to your first memories of hearing about Jesus. What do you remember thinking of Jesus? How did He “come across” to you? In his book American Jesus, Steven Prothero details how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Annas And Caiaphas: Stuck In Responsibility Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2010

We feel stuck in responsibilities, trying to maintain something just because we’ve inherited it, and are tempted to think of leadership as image. In a relationship to Christ, responsibility is transformed into freedom.

He was tired to the bone, but rose to go trim the wicks and boost the light again. How many times had he been to these lamps tonight? How many times had he wanted just to give it up and go to bed? How many times had he hoped that some magic answer would swoop in his open window and land on his ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God In A Great Catastrophe Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 23, 2010

Can the glory of God be seen in times of great catastrophe? The answer is yes. And we can help reveal God's great glory to our world.

The Glory of God in a Great Catastrophe Isaiah 40:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - January 17, 2010 Series: Exploring the Glory of God in 2010 *How bad was the earthquake in Haiti? One report called it the worst earthquake in 200 years. And I am not sure about that, but it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Survivorman Part 2

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

SurvivorMan Pt. 2 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Really In Charge?

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 2, 2008

From a short two-session in depth Bible Study on Habakkuk...

Habakkuk Introduction: Nothing is really certain of the prophet Habakkuk. Even his name is a mystery because it has no real Hebrew origin or meaning. It could be derived from an ancient non-Hebrew word meaning dwarf or he could be named after a plant. One ancient manuscript (the legend of Bel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perezites Are In Your Neighborhood

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008

The spirits that drove the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perezzites and Jebusites to fight against Israel are still alive and well in the world and in the church today.

Perezites Are in Your Neighborhood By Pastor Jim May “You are what you eat”, is a phrase that most of us have heard all of our lives. That’s a little unsettling when you think about the fact that we eat so much fast food and junk food. Medical science has spent many years researching the food ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Hero Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2008

66th in a series from Ephesians. The church needs behind the scene heroes like Tychicus.

I’m going to begin with a quiz this morning. The subject of this quiz is the University of Arizona football team. Let’s see how much you know about the team. Let’s begin with the coaching staff. How many of you can name the head coach? [Mark Stoops]. How about the offensive coordinator? [Sonny ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Recession Obsession Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 21, 2008

Dealing with our fears and worries about the economy in this series leading up the presidential election.

SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Wake Up To A Genuine Concern For Others. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

Let’s Wake Up to a Genuine Concern for Others – Luke chapter 10 verses 25-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates real faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • The country was Italy, • The year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren

Sola Gratia, By Grace Alone.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2017

Grace is one of the Five Solas of the reformation but what does that mean, and what does Grace have to do with our every day life?

I was sixteen when Gary Gilmore died it was January 17 1977. And maybe some of you are thinking: That name sounds familiar. Gilmore was a petty criminal from Texas who would have lived and died in complete obscurity except for one thing. He became the first person in the United States to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

When you're in the middle of the devastation of a broken and sin-cursed world, don't be afraid.

- Alright—serious question…. Who in here is a morning person? o Who is definitely NOT a morning person? - One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that morning people like me can be really annoying to non-morning people. o I think I first learned that lesson when I was ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Versus Evil, Good Versus Goods

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 5

GOD VERSUS EVIL, GOOD VERSUS GOODS (ECCLESIASTES 5) Is there meaning, hope or purpose in life without God? Without God there is no good or sin, no truth or justice, no virtue or morals, no ethics or eternity, no forgiveness and peace. It is a difference between night and day, light and darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Favor Of God - The Potential Principle Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Understanding your potential as a Believer

The Favor of God The Potential Principle Part 2 of a 3 Part Series Introduction: Today we are continuing with a very important series that will absolutely transform and revolutionize your life if you can get it. This really is one of the most important messages I could share with you. You see, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

We Can Be Good Citizens

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2017

Christianity has been around for a long time, and Christians have lived in every country and under all kinds of governments. God requires that Christians put their trust in God and to obey the leaders and laws of the country in which they live.

Introduction: A. One day during the presidential transition, the “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. 1. Near the end of the orientation, the outgoing President presented the incoming President three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in order, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Sin never delivers what it promises but Jesus always does

Americans spend over $60 billion each year trying to lose weight. The National Institutes of Health estimates that includes $25 billion dollars spent on weight loss supplements. Most of the companies that pitch those products promote the idea that you can just take a pill and watch the pounds melt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist