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Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 3,721 views

Jesus used the principle of understanding our weaknesses but trusting our possibilities in order to transform people-pleasers into persons of integrity, ambition into selfless commitment, and immaturity into responsibility.

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Friendship means nothing to people who are bent on preserving privileges or feeding ambitions. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Points

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 9,342 views

How can we be certain that we are ready to make the right decision when we unexpectedly find ourselves at a fork in the road?

6, February 2005 Dakota Community Church Turning Points Introduction: Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the fork of the road He looked one way and the other way too The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head, And his chin, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

The Price Of Freedom: Blood

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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The price of political freedom has been the blood of our soldiers (a very high price indeed). But the price of our spiritual freedom is even greater —it cost the blood of God’s own Son.

The Price of Freedom: Blood Exodus 12:1-13[1] 7-3-05 Freedom—it’s a sweet word for us Americans. This weekend we are celebrating our political liberty. Aren’t you glad that we can come together like this and worship God without being afraid that some Gestapo is going to kick in the door and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 9,319 views

This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

based on 24 ratings

| 18,916 views

This is the fourth in a Christmas series designed to spotlight Jesus as the hope and comfort needed during a scary, post 911 Christmas season.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy Life And Not Just Endure It! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 29, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 14,097 views

How to follow Christ’s example of finding joy while we’re enduring life’s chaos.

HOW TO ENJOY LIFE & NOT JUST ENDURE IT, How Christ’s Suffering Changes My Perspective About Difficult Times (Hebrews chapter five) Today’s message is our last (for now) in the series from the letter to the Hebrew Christians of the First Century but I hope we can revisit this letter at a later ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

based on 2 ratings

| 26,657 views

What we gather around announces JOY.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series: Joy to the World December 8, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO The most popular hymn of Christmas... "Joy to the world." The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 and as of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

based on 4 ratings

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We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing, Learning & Rejoicing In God's Word Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 25, 2013

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After the wall was rebuilt, the people gathered together to offer up praise and worship through the reading of God's Word.

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 21, 2013 Date Preached: February 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Knowing/Learning God’s Word? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 8 [ESV] 1And all the people gathered as one man into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013

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If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2012

| 6,869 views

There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of Glory. It was fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers during the Feast of Pentecost. The presence of God filled t

A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Puzzle Of Singleness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2012

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In this message we look at the challenges for a Single Christ Follower

Where have all the married couples gone? At least on television. Have you noticed that there are very few married folks on television anymore? These days you would be hard pressed to find a couple in a traditional marriage on prime time these days. In Big Bang the only marriage couple you see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Worth The Wait

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

based on 1 rating

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“Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.”

JESUS IS WORTH THE WAIT--Luke 2:21-39 Proposition: “Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.” Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that Jesus is truly worth the wait in knowing and following Him. INTRODUCTION: There is an unforgettable story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Church Walking Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

based on 5 ratings

| 10,375 views

A church can be be dead and appear to have life. It can also be almost dead and have all the appearances it is dead, but revived by repenting and getting back to the basics of the Christian life.

Dead Church Walking Sermon 5 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 14, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Reader’s Digest had a story about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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