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"What Is A Miracle?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Using Jesus’ miracle at Cana to describe God’s miracles as a whole

“What is a Miracle?” John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The story of Jesus turning water into wine is the first recorded miracle He ever performed. QUOTE: Comedian Mark Lowry said, “I think that it is great that Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t raising the dead, or giving sight to the blind, but His first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Fellowship

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 2, 2015

Christ-like fellowship is far more than a social get-together or a shared meal. It symbolizes the cultural security, personal and Divine protection, Christian tradition, as well as an experiential reflection/ memory of Jesus' Last Supper.

WHAT A FELLOWSHIP ACTS 2:40-47 Introduction Beloved friends and family, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are upon us and the center of these celebratory days are the moments in which we gather around the table and “feast”/eat together. For Thanksgiving, countless hours will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

What? #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 26, 2007

As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. What does this mean? (This is the first in a 5 part series)

“Changing Lives for Time and Eternity” “Why?” #1 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > READ TEXT. Please notice the last three words; “fulfill your ministry”. What does this mean? > First of all we know that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Foundation?

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 15, 2003

What can we do about folks who are shooting arrows at the foundations of our faith?

What Foundation? Psalm 11:1-7 Pastor Tom Doubt Four Mile Creek Baptist Church June 15, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. An old favorite hymn, How Firm A Foundation, has a 4th verse that goes like this: “The soul that hath leaned on Jesus for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes; That soul, through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2012

What is a Christian? What does it mean to be one in today’s post Christian society

What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved one in these terms He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian. That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a Christian So what is a Christian? In Acts ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Hope?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

May 17, 2020 From the Pastors Desk: Hope – is a well grounded and confident expectation of who God is. Illustration: A woman that had boarded a plane to visit family struggled to wedge her suitcase into the tight overhead bin. Eventually triumphantly closing the door and taking her seat. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2002

Truth is: 1. A person 2. Real 3. Eternal

Truth has fallen on hard times. In a Barna research poll that was just completed this month, several troubling facts came to light about where the American public is intellectually and spiritually. The poll examined several different beliefs and found that, “most adults reject the notions of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001

To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 21, 2007

The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us.

Title: What Is In a Name? Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Thesis: The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us. Introduction When I was a kid, some brave souls dared to call me Sir Isaac or Fig, which I did not appreciate. In our first church, an elderly German lady could never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Love?

Contributed by Jin Ming Ma on Aug 24, 2009

Mother’s love like Christ’ love which is faithful and kind.

What is love? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 I. Introduction According to the Book of Acts (18:1-17), about 54 CE the apostle Paul founded a church in the capital city of the Roman province of Achaia - Corinth. It was a large and prospering urban center with an ethnically, culturally, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are The Odds? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus' life, death, and resurrection were prophesied hundreds of years before they happened, and He willingly sacrificed Himself to pay the price for our sins because of His love for us.

Here's the deal with Easter: God did something only He could do to pull off something only He could pull off. We all mess up, right? Who here has ever snuck a cookie before dinner or maybe 'forgot' to do their chores? Yeah, I thought so. Well, the Bible says that every time we do something wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12

Topics: Prophecies, Sacrifice, Jesus, Biblical Interpretation

What Is Worship

Contributed by David Long on Aug 1, 2019

As we sing, pray, and give, it must be done according to God’s instructions. So, what does that look like? What is the proper way to worship God?

According to the dictionary, Worship is: NOUN: The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. VERB: Show reverence and adoration for (particularly a deity); honor with religious rites. There is a lot of confusion in the religious world today concerning worship. There are more ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

What’s It All About Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Taking our Christmas Celebration beyond the tree and presents

Advent # 1 What’s it all about anyway? Rumors not withstanding, I really do like the Christmas season! Bev started getting out the decorations this week. On Saturday, we’ll head out to get a tree. I’ve already got most of the gifts for which I am responsible. Three of our four kids will make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan Unmasked : Recognising Spiritual Attacks

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 3, 2003

This is a prophetic revelation that exposes the attacks of satan in the life of a beleiver in the areas of 1)SIN,2)SICKNESS,3)SUFFERING,4)STORM, 5)SUPPLICATION , 6)SIGHT and 7)SAYINGS .It helps a beleiver to recognise the attacks of satan and overcome the

SATAN UNMASKED : RECOGNISING SPIRITUAL ATTACKS ********************************************** OUTLINE 1.SIN 2.SICKNESS 3.SUFFERING 4.STORM 5.SUPPLICATION 6.SIGHT 7.SAYINGS THE MESSAGE SATAN UNMASKED : RECOGNISING SPIRITUAL ATTACKS ********************************************** 1.SIN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal