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Seeing The Invisible Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

based on 13 ratings

| 12,044 views

Faith is seeing the invisible.

The Physics of Faith: Seeing the Invisible 03.15.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues our Physics of Faith series. If you’d like to check out an old evotional, visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. And feel free to forward to a friend. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Homosexuality A Legitimate Lifestyle?

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Nov 14, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 7,004 views

This is a message of love, compassion and hope for those who are caught in the sin of homosexuality.

IS HOMOSEXUALITY A LEGITIMATE LIFESTYLE? Romans 1:26-32 BTCC 3/2/03 IMAG: VIDEO FOX REPORT – 2:22 BEGIN: “But first on Fox Tonight, the hit Broadway musical ‘Rent’ debuts in Owensboro tonight.” Members of the Trinity Baptist Church holding signs: DYKES SATANS WHORES THIS WAY TO HELL FAGS BURN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sexual Immorality In The Church Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 15,062 views

A biblical view of how to handle sexual immorality in the church.

Sexual Immorality in the Church 1 Corinthians 5 I’ve wrestled with two different and opposing intuitions. I’m talking about when you see a friend making a big mistake that could really hurt them and others. Have you ever felt a nudging that you were supposed to say something? Then on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Desire Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 26, 2022

| 3,035 views

This sermon focuses on sinful desires that culture uses to entice people to sin, and how through Christ we have the power and the responsibility to not yield to them.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at 1 Peter 2:11. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun our new summer series called “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It is based on a passage in Romans 12:1-2 where it says basically “Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

"There's Something Wrong With My Soul!?"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 5, 2002

based on 224 ratings

| 18,220 views

What is my problem? Why do I always make mistakes? Here’s the problem, the outlook, and the solution.

SOMETHING’S WRONG WITH MY SOUL!” Romans 7:15-25 Have you ever thought to yourself – something is wrong – what should I do? Maybe you fall on your hand, and after a couple days, your hand still doesn’t work right. Something is wrong. You really don’t want to go to the doctor, but you might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Cutting Edge"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

based on 215 ratings

| 24,348 views

The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus bringing division into the world

Luke 12:49-56 "The Cutting Edge" by Rev Tim Zingale I would like to tell you this morning about a family, a typical family, a family similar to many of the families we have in the church. A family with a father, mother and several children. They could be your family, they could the my family. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Traits Of A Good Friend

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 8, 2002

based on 104 ratings

| 8,711 views

A message preached by two friends Karl and Ryan. Works well if someone could dual preach with you.

Traits of A True Friend Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 This message was a dual preached sermon. As one person preached the other braided a cord of three strands. OPENING: RYAN:* I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hallelujah Anyhow!

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 21, 2002

based on 88 ratings

| 26,472 views

Don’t Allow your situation to hinder your souls salvation!

In a world where each corner holds some potential danger. In a society where just going to work can end in total tragedy. In a community where drugs run rampant and hope is fleeting. It is essential that Christians look past the circumstance and cling to the cross. James encourages us to just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Methodist

The Velcro Effect Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

based on 158 ratings

| 18,021 views

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. uth "clung" to Naomi and refused to return to her "old life". This steadfastness to Naomi, Naomi’s people, and most importantly Naomi’s God serves as a challenge to Christians today. Are you experienci

THE VELCRO EFFECT Ruth: A Story of God’s Faithfulness Ruth Chapter 1 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. INTRODUCTION For the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 6,879 views

Learn how faith is the basis for our Christian relationship.

How many knows this morning, we’re living in a time where we really need to have our faith strengthened, when we need to know God. Whether it’s salvation, having a need met, seeing our church grow, being healed, it’s all a matter of faith. The Lord began to show me three things about faith that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Course Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 5,856 views

We train ourselves to run the race ’marked out for us’ if our children are to run this race of faith!

What Parents Owe Their Children A Course of Discipline November 11, 2001 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 125 ratings

| 30,699 views

Although we know we can have joy in trials and God works all together for good…sometimes we don’t see it. Some days faith wanes, and we wonder where God is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When Things Go Wrong Matthew 11:2-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenThingsGoWrong.html It is a blessing to be a Christian, but this world is under a curse. Things go wrong. Plans fail. The outcome of our goals sometimes isn’t what we had hoped. Tragedy strikes. Death takes its toll. Pain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

How High's The Water Mama

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 4,043 views

Looking from the days of Noah to how we can impact today

Have you ever been on a flood watch? Laura tells of such events in her childhood. They lived up river in Idaho with each years spring runoff bringing a watchful eye on the river level since the area experienced annual flooding. The common question for children who live in flood plains is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 9,010 views

How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

"Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thermostat Or Thermometer

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 28, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 10,370 views

Are you someone who simply reflects the mood or atmosphere of those around you like a thermometer or are you like a thermostat that affects the temperature around you

Thermostat or Thermometer? In my car there is a thermometer which tells us the outside temperature „X When we arrived at church today, I knew it was 28 degrees outside because of the thermometer „X Inside the car though, the temperature was 22 degrees even though it was 28 outside. How ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

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