Sermons on View Point:

What Do I Believe About Humanity? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2016

What do I believe about humanity? How does God view the human race? Is it about love or condemnation?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have examined a variety of issues in our What Do I Believe Series. • One of the issues we covered was the fact that God created the heavens and the earth, along with everything in the universe, including mankind. • Today we are going to focus in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel According To Oprah

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

“The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 2004

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The importance of gratitude at every point in the year

Thanksgiving 2004 October 10, 2004 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Since Canadian Thanksgiving is often overshadowed by the American Thnaksgiving, we might not realize the long tradition we have. The tradition of a harvest festival of Thanksgiving started in Europe, but The first North American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

His Commission Our Mission

Contributed by Gary Osteen on Oct 18, 2000

In this commission Jesus pointed out: 1.

In this commission Jesus pointed out: 1. Our Ministry - sharing the message with all the world. 2. Our Message - The good news of the gospel. 3. Our Miraculous credentials - God backs up the preaching of the word. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

How To Persevere In Prayer

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 19, 2003

Five points on how to persevere in prayer

How to Persevere in Prayer October 19, 2003 Introduction: Survey on Prayer: On March 31, 1997, Newsweek magazine published the result of a survey on people’s prayer beliefs and habits. The title of the survey was “Is God Listening?” 87%--of the people believe that God answers prayers. 54%--say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Adventist

Be A Signpost

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 25, 2003

What direction are we pointing people in

BE A SIGNPOST Matthew 16: 1-4 Intro:A. Have you ever given any thought to how important signpost are in our world 1. Can you imagine the problems that we would have getting from one place to another without them 2. What about the problem that we would have in directing someone to a particular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Five Needs For Christian Growth

Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008

Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Our World Needs

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008

Old Testament examples pointed to Jesus

Introduction: 2 Timothy 3 describes our world today. We live in perilous times where mankind is solely consumed with self. It was no different in the day of Christ. The Pharisees felt that their religion and traditions were greater than God Himself. Jesus used pictures from the OT to point to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Highlights Of Hebrews

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The key points of the book written to the Hebrews

The Seven Superiorities of Hebrews 1. Superiority of Christ over the Prophets (1:1-3) 2. Superiority of Christ over the Angels (1:4-2:18) 3. Superiority of Christ over Moses (3:1-4:14) 4. Superiority of Christ’s Priesthood (4:14-7:28) 5. Superiority of Christ’s Covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

four Points on getting a job done

Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan Ezra Ch. 1 Building a Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn John Roebling was the engineer with the idea of bridging the river and tying Manhattan Island with Brooklyn. It was a fabulous idea, but all the bridge-building experts and structural engineers said it ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Will Of God

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Nov 5, 2001

Captured the ten power points of the will of God.

DOING THE WILL OF GOD By Adedotun Ojelabi Main Text: Matt 15:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my father which is heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother. What is the will of God? This is the purpose, desire, wish, volition, inclination, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 Peter 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christmas Trees In The Bible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 16, 2009

A sermon about pointing beyond ourselves.

Jeremiah 10:1-5 “Christmas Trees in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A few weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Ark Baptism Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

Baptism is a ritual that points in several directions.

Ark Baptism (I Peter 3:20b-22) 1. When it comes to church, some people cannot stay put. One balmy day in the South Pacific, a navy ship espied smoke coming from one of three huts on an uncharted island. ?Upon arriving at the shore they were met by a shipwreck survivor. He said, "I’m so glad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Of Christ

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 19, 2011

FOCAL POINT: BIBLICAL BASED PEACE

PEACE OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:15 FOCAL POINT: BIBLICAL BASED PEACE THE APOSTLE PAUL ADDRESSED THE ISSUE OF HERESY IN HIS LETTER TO COLOSSI. HE EXPOUNDS THE COMPLETE ADEQUACY OF CHRIST REFUTING THE VAIN, HUMANISTIC PHILOSOPHY TAUGHT BY SOME. AMONG OTHER ISSUES, HE ALSO ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Bethel Journey Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 28, 2011

FOCAL POINT: LEAVING SHECHEM BEHIND

THE BETHEL JOURNEY PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES GENESIS 35: 1-12 FOCAL POINT: LEAVING SHECHEM BEHIND INTRODUCTION: THE CHRISTIAN WALK IS A JOURNEY. IT HAS A DISTINCT BEGINNING AND A CONCLUSIVE END. THE JOURNEY IS WORTH ENDURING AND ENDS IN YOUR FATHER’S HOUSE. FOLLOW THE JOURNEY OF JACOB AND ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-12

Denomination: Baptist