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  • Dealing With Da Vinci

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 2,367 views

    Brown offers an revisionist, alternative, speculative view of the historical Jesus that lacks historical evidence, in the guise of a conspiracy thriller.

    Dealing with Da Vinci—the lure of ‘other’ gospels. –Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture reading—Psalm 119:89-96 Dan Brown’s provocative book, The Da Vinci Code, has topped the best-seller list for over half a year and has inspired TV ...read more

  • I Am The Door Series

    Contributed by William Dority on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,031 views

    This message is to show Jesus as the Door and the protection he offers to us.

    “I Am The Door” John 10:1,7-10 Intro: Jesus has told the Jews that he was God, and that he had seen and revealed himself to Abraham (John 8:58), and they had taken up stones to kill Jesus, however he hid himself and walked out of the temple. Leaving the temple, they came across a blind man sitting ...read more

  • I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by William Dority on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    This message is to show what makes Jesus the Good Shepherd.

    “I Am The Good Shepherd” John 10:1-6, 11-18 Intro. Last week as we looked the first part of this double parable that Jesus spoke to those there in the crowd, we saw how that the shepherd was a common sight in that part of the world. So keep that in mind as we look at this claim that Jesus made ...read more

  • Beware The Wolf, Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,233 views

    How do we identify those who would prey upon the flock of God?

    POINTS OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES www.pointsoftruth.com It’s a beautiful night in the Falkland Islands, just off the coast of Argentina. These British Islands are known for their rich pasture land. The air is still this evening as the sheep graze. The sun is setting, ...read more

  • Beware The Wolf, Part 2

    Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,855 views

    How to chase away wolves which come in sheep’s clothing.

    POINTS OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES www.pointsoftruth.com The ultimate wolf to come in sheep’s clothing is yet to come! The Bible calls him the "beast". This great leader will soon, come quickly on the world scene as the ruler of the European Commonwealth; along ...read more

  • Preaching Is Risky

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany

    4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-30 Preaching is Risky   21 And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" 23 ...read more

  • The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,912 views

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    "Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.”

    "Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.” There must be some good reason why Jesus omitted these words from the first parable. The reason why they are omitted is not a mystery. The kingdom of heaven is an expression ...read more

  • The Wheat And The Tares

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,989 views

    The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan.

    The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan. The parable of the wheat and tares is a prediction of the history of Christianity. The "field" represents the religious world, in which the wheat and the tares "grow together. This ...read more

  • The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    "He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

    "He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

  • The Leaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.”

    Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.” We need to thank God in these days of deception we are not left to any human opinions or authority, nor are the meaning of the ...read more

  • The Hidden Treasure

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again;

    "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field" (Matthew 13:44). In the popular interpretation of this parable the Gospel is the treasure hidden in the field and the man who ...read more

  • The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it”

    "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45,46). The popular and current interpretation of this parable claims Christianity is like a man who earnestly desires and ...read more

  • The Dragnet

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,093 views

    We have previously pointed out that it is important to carefully note the manner and method in which these seven parables are arranged, for their order provides key to their interpretation.

    We have previously pointed out that it is important to carefully note the manner and method in which these seven parables are arranged, for their order provides key to their interpretation. The first parable is different than the other six. The phrase “the kingdom of heaven” is missing from the ...read more

  • Thirsty?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 17,243 views

    We are designed to be satisfied.

    THIRSTY? John 7:37-39 S: Life Th: Living water Pr: WE ARE DESIGNED TO BE SATISFIED. ?: How? KW: Courses of action TS: Since we are designed to be satisfied, we will find in our study of John 7:37-39 three courses of action we take to accomplish that state of contentedness. The _____ course of ...read more

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