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  • Scott Weber avatar

    Da Vinci Code: A Faith Of Our Design Or God's? - Part One Of Series Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,184 views

    This is the first part of six part series on "Decoding The Da Vinci Code" that deals with the errors of Dan Brown’s book and the truth of history and the Bible.

    Decoding The Da Vinci Code – pt. 1 “A Faith of Our Design Or God’s?” Picture of book Exerpt from “Breaking The Da Vinci Code” By Collin Hansen | posted 11/07/2003/CCN online “Perhaps you’ve heard of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. This fictional thriller has captured the coveted number one sales ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Was Jesus Married? - Part 2 Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
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    Second in a series that examines The Davinci Code and reveals the false claims of Dan Brown’s book with the truth of history and the Bible.

    Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 2 “Was Jesus Married?” (and why does it matter?) From U.S. News and World Report, June 7, 2005 – special edition – “Despite its patently fictional content and glaring factual inaccuracies, The Da Vinci Code has been the subject of endless cocktail party chatter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Did Constantine Have A Conspiracy? - Part Three Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Part three of a series on the Da Vinci Code that examines the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

    Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 3 “Did Constantine Have a Conspiracy” Picture of book The owner of a Christian bookstore sounded fairly desperate in an emailed message regarding the impact of the book The Da Vinci Code recently. "We are getting bombarded daily by people who are buying into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is The N.t. A Reliable Witness Of Jesus? -Part 4 Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
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    Part four of a series examining The Da Vinci Code; exposing the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

    Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 4 “Is The N.T. a Reliable Witness of Jesus?” In times like this, people want things to be secure in their lives. They especially want some security in relation to their core beliefs. I mean, what if the Muslims are right and Christians are wrong about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Does Jesus Really Claim To Be? - Part 5 Of Series On The Da Vinci Code Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    Part 5 of a series that examines The Da Vinci Code; exposing the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and showing the truth of history and the Bible.

    Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 5 “Who Does Jesus Really Claim To Be?” Pop culture on “Who Is Jesus?” – Video Clip (have clip earlier in service but refer back to it now) – no wonder so many are ready to accept Dan Brown’s claims in the Da Vinci Code. There don’t seem to be many who have really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting M&m's Or Choosing Ice Cream? - Pt 6 In Series On The Da Vinci Code Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    Part six of series examining The Da Vinci Code; exposing Dan Brown’s errors and showing the truth of history and the Bible.

    Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Part 6 “Counting M&M’s or Choosing Ice Cream?” How many M&M’s are in this jar? (Have them guess). It isn’t a matter of opinion. There is a correct number. Picture of ice cream cones What is the best ice cream flavor and brand? (Have some give answer). Mine is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006
     | 5,363 views

    Every principle, law and prophetic word hangs on the love of God. If things aren’t working in your life, examine your love walk.

    1Corinthians 12:31 AMP. But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love]. Every principle, law and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law Of Love Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,929 views

    Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development.

    Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within his heart when he becomes born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development. A. Mankind is born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Really Mean To Love God? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that from Believers.

    Matthew 22:37 NLT Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Matthew 22:37 MSG Jesus said, ""Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    0802 Trinity Ii: So What Do We Have To Do? Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,713 views

    Is God’s eternal feast a potluck, a BYOB, or completely "on the house"?

    Sermon: So What DO We Have To Do? Text: Luke 14:16-24 (Parable of the Great Supper) Occasion: Trinity II Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, June 25, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Da Vinci Code: Who Is Jesus, Really? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,359 views

    The goal of this message is to show how The DVC concept of Jesus is wrong. Our Jesus is God!

    Who Is Jesus, Really? Breaking The Da Vinci Code -1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The "Son Of Man"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,007 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ use of this title for Himself, from Daniel 7:13-14

    The “Son of Man” Daniel 7:13-14 June 18, 2006 Introduction Well, after our break to look at The Da Vinci Code, we’re turning our attention back to the gospel of Matthew. But if you look at your note-taking guide, you’ll see that we won’t be referencing Matthew much for this message. So what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Can We Really Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,120 views

    This sermon addresses the historicity, dependability, and reliability of the Bible. This sermon also addresses the legitimacy of Dan Brown’s claim that Constantine helped deify Jesus.

    Can We Really Trust What the Bible Says About Jesus? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction I would like to read you a quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, about the Bible and then take the rest of our time to tell you the story of the Bible we read today. “The Bible did not arrive by fax from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Jesus Really Married? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    This sermon addresses the question regarding the role and position of women in the early church. This sermon also addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus was married to Marry Magdalene.

    Was Jesus Really Married? John 20:14-17 Introduction Permit me to begin with another quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code: “The social decorum during that time virtually forbid a Jewish man to be unmarried. According to Jewish custom, celibacy was condemned, and the obligation for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Really Say About Himself? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    This sermon looks at eight of the “I Am” passages in the Gospel of John for the purpose of seeing what it was Jesus actually said about Himself. This sermon addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus never really claimed divinity.

    Who Did Jesus Really Claim to Be? John 8:48-59 Introduction Here is another quote from Dan Brown’s, The Da Vinci Code: “Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet… a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A mortal.” This is pretty much the general opinion concerning Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist