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How To Walk On Water: A 3-Step Guide To Faith

Contributed by David Deborde on Sep 11, 2001

based on 145 ratings

| 4,355 views

Lesson on Peter’s famous walk and what it can teach us about faith

HOW TO WALK ON WATER: A Three-Step guide to faith Step 1- Realize who is in charge Matt. 14.25-27 -Recognizing who Jesus is gives us courage and drives away fear - If you are not a believer, this means realizing that Jesus is the Son of God and has died for your sins - If you are a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Of The Leper

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

based on 436 ratings

| 36,554 views

How Jesus responded to those who were unclean teaches us a couple of lessons.

Introduction: If I were to ask those of you who are mothers, do you like for your children to come up and give you a big hug, I suspect you would say, “Of course!” But, let me ask you, are you always anxious and willing to have your beloved child run up to you and put their arms around you? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Right Praying Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 3,793 views

This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Another Baby? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 12, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 5,518 views

This sermon teaches the uniqueness of Christ and seeks to uplift us during the Christmas season with this truth.

Christmas in John 1 Just Another Baby? John 1 December 15, 2002 Intro: A. [2002 Poll on Uniqueness of Christianity, Citation: "Faith in America," U.S. News & World Report (5-6-02), p. 42; source: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/features/religion_survey.htm] PBS’s Religion and Ethics ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Eye Affecteth Mine Heart

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 5,880 views

Taken from Lamentations 3:51, we examine the teaching of this great verse of Scripture.

“Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart” Lamentations 3:51 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Lamentations 3:51 – “Mine eye affecteth mine heart” B. Let us first consider the background in which this passage of Scripture is written. C. The Book of Lamentations is actually a 5-Part Poem ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:51

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Is As Easy As 1-2-3 Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 7, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 8,353 views

This passage teaches us how easy it easy to serve God in a way pleasing to him.

Serving God Scripture Reference: II Kings 4:8-17 (KJV) 8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sunday School - What's It All About?

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003

based on 110 ratings

| 23,175 views

A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Responsible Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 30, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 3,293 views

This teaching drives home how we are responsible to see that His will is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Lessons on Faith from the Model Prayer Responsible Faith Matthew 6:10 October 19, 2003 Intro: A. [$3 Worth of God, Citation: Wilbur Rees, Leadership, Vol. 4, no. 1.] I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please, not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep but just enough to equal a cup of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Christians Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 6,868 views

This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Mom!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 8,712 views

Moms on the go for God emphasize seven sayings that will teach and impact their children for all eternity.

Go Mom! Thesis: Moms on the go for God emphasize seven sayings that will teach and impact their children for all eternity. Opening Illustration: What My Mother taught me My mother taught me Religion: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, ¡§You better pray the stain will ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Proverbs 31:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Loss! Series

Contributed by Victor Adamu on May 31, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 6,879 views

It is intended to teach every reader how to secure and maintain a good and cordial relationship with God.

DOUBLE LOSS! Jesus said: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36) By ‘world’, Jesus meant everything that the physical eyes can see and the systems, which control the conduct and living of an unregenerate man on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Divorce And Remarriage?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jun 17, 2003

based on 120 ratings

| 7,669 views

A thorough Outline on the New Testament teaching concerning divorce and remarriage, and the responsibilities of divorcees and the church.

Christian Principles Governing Divorce and Remarriage I. Divorce and remarriage and the New Testament A. What did Jesus say? ( Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:2-12, Luke 16:18) B. What did Paul say? (Romans 7:1-4, I Corinthians 7:10-28) C. Principles directly learned from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, 1 Corinthians 7:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowed Time

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002

based on 155 ratings

| 48,550 views

Many act as if they will live forever, but the Bible teaches that we are all living on borrowed time.

BORROWED TIME James 4:13-14 INTRO. ("News Too Late" -ill.) - A doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. "I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news", said the doctor. The patient was quiet for a moment, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing A Faith That Stretches Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 6,753 views

Hebrews 10 teaches us that with the foundation of a right belief, we can accomplish much.

Growing a Faith that Stretches Hebrews 10:19-31 SICC 9/2/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: There are things in my Christian life that I have been struggling with literally for 20 years. I am not a bad person, even so there are sins in my life that I have a difficult time dealing with. Maybe you can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Right Ministy Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 5,542 views

Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

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