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The Price Of Truth

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

based on 76 ratings

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A willingness to speak the truth, even if that truth is not popular, is a great virtue.

One of my favorite stories is The Emperor's New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a new, special suit for the Emperor. It is special because only those who are wise will see the clothes, while those who are foolish will find them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Pain! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 5,091 views

We need God’s help in defeating sin’s results.

DON’T BE A PAIN! I Chronicles 4:10 S: Evil, temptation and sin Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED GOD’S HELP IN DEFEATING SIN’S RESULTS. ?: How? KW: Admonitions TS: In our final study of the prayer of Jabez, we will find five admonitions to follow that will help us defeat sin’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Is Better Than Seven Sons Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 8,112 views

Ruth. Pt. 1

LOVE THAT IS BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS (RUTH 1:1-22) Sunday school teacher Tom and his family had been facing trials and tests that cause him to feel unworthy to be an adult Sunday school class teacher. Week after week he felt he was a total failure and kept wondering if each week was his last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Culturally Relevant

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002

based on 241 ratings

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With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Break The Cycle Of Failure

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Feb 2, 2002

based on 134 ratings

| 22,356 views

An examination of the relationship between Jesus and his brothers as viewed by John 7.

One of the little known facts about Jesus Christ that is in couched within the Holy Writ is the subject of his relationship with his family. We know much about his interaction, concern and care of his mother, Mary. We know a little about the social intervention between him and his earthen father ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 5,003 views

What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Invitations Of Wisdom And Folly

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

based on 107 ratings

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Wisdom’s call is an invitation to fear the Lord, avoid deception and ultimately a call to life.

This chapter of Proverbs contains the invitations of two women. One is called Wisdom and the other Folly. Wisdom abides in a rock solid house with seven pillars. She has prepared a banquet of choice meat and fine wine. The table is set and she sends out messengers to call out from the highest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

based on 198 ratings

| 12,510 views

Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Came To Heal Us Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 18, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 14,787 views

A look at the facets of the healing Jesus offers.

Jesus Came To Heal Us What Jesus Came To Do - Part 4 of 4 John 5:1-15 When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see people in need of comfort; troubled in need ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lure Of Money Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 13, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 8,656 views

The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. How can we fight the temptation to misuse money?

I discovered some fascinating statistics the other day. Did you know that out of 38 parables that Jesus told, 16 deal with money in some form or other? If you add up all the times that heaven and hell are mentioned, it comes to fewer times than money is mentioned. The New Testament says 5 times as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Anglican

The Dark Side Of Power Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 9,585 views

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Can Define God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,694 views

Third in a series on popular illusions. We try to limit God by turning to religion instead of relationship. The issue is in our own integrity. The world understands the power of God better than we do! The loss of our idols is fatal, but in Christ ther

She was obviously tired of discussing the issue. The wrangling had gone on long enough. Neither side was about to give in to the other. It was time for somebody to settle this matter. So she drew herself up to her full five feet two; she threw her shoulders back; and with that certain toss of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms Of The Heart

Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,976 views

This sermon compares the Statue of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, not with the normal prophetic interpretations of world kingdoms, but with the condition of the hearts of men. The answer is still the same. The samr Stone, not cut out by human hands, that destr

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:10-35, Matthew 21:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Woman Taken In Adultery Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 16,174 views

Three things true of every encounter with Christ

John 8:1-11 The Woman Taken in Adultery Introduction In one of our favorite passages in the Bible, John 3, Jesus made a statement that you’re all familiar with. He said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Think To Thank?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 6,141 views

Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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