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What's The Use? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 18, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Why do we do what we do in worship services? This is expository and topical of why the Bible is useful for us today, with lots of stories and quotes.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – What’s the Use? The US standard railroad gauge – that’s the distance between rails – is 4 feet, 8-1/2 inches. Why such an odd number? Because that’s the way they built them in England, and American railroads were built by British expatriates – that is, people who used to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Disciple?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003

based on 101 ratings

| 13,439 views

What does Jesus expect of His disciples?

The dictionary defines a “DISCIPLE” as “one who accepts and follows a teacher or a doctrine.” A disciple of Jesus Christ is one who accepts Him and follows His teachings. EVERY TRUE CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE. Acts 11:26—“The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” A disciple is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Now What?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 26, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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After announcing my resignation from the Sunrise Presbyterian Church in order to accept a new call, I address the issue of "how do we seek and know God’s will for our lives?"

My wife and I went to a baseball game last week. I bought the tickets at the stadium and when I was at the ticket booth, this young fellow behind the window sold me two tickets and he is about to take my money. And he insults me! I couldn’t believe it. I asked how much the tickets were and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

based on 154 ratings

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To look at what sin is and its effect on mankind.

What is Sin? Introduction: (1) President Calvin Coolidge returned home one Sunday afternoon from attending morning worship services. His wife, who was unable to attend, asked him what the preacher’s lesson was about that morning. He replied: “Sin.” His wife then proceeded to inquire more about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Man?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver.

“What is Man?” Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver. Introduction: (1) Edmond Jacob called Psalm 8: “Genesis 1 set to music” and “the best commentary on Genesis 1” (Qtd. in Taylor 19). (2) “This psalm is an unsurpassed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By What Authority

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

based on 227 ratings

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This sermon is about how our words match our actions when it comes to obedience to the will of God.

BY WHAT AUTHORITY Text: Matthew 21:23-32 I once heard the story about a young man who wanted a custom paint job on his car. He wanted the car to be two different colors. He wanted the whole right side to be one color and the left another color. When asked why he wanted his car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2002

based on 144 ratings

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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's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 4,608 views

Reflecting on Jesus and the meaning of His names gives the Christmas season meaning.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Our kids’ names (p) 1. Abigail Jo = “Father’s Joy”, woman who cared for David and his men when he was running from King Saul (1 Samuel 25) and later married David after her husband died. Jo is a family name belonging to her mother, grandmother, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Was In The Stable?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 17, 2002

based on 194 ratings

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This Advent sermon uses the real and imagined contents of the stable, to help us think of the significance and symbolism of the place of Messiah’s birth.

“What Was In The Stable?” INTRODUCTION Taxes, taxes, taxes… Sales tax, excise tax, federal income tax, social security tax, state income tax, inheritance tax, gasoline tax, liquor tax, cigarette tax, property tax, deed tax, license and registration fees, building permits, hotel room tax, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is In A Name Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 7,788 views

the first in our advent series

What is in a Name? I have stated before that I was going to do a sermon series for the month of Thanksgiving and then for the month of Christmas and so today we begin the series for Christmas. In doing so we will explore and celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means coming. . Christians know and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"What Manner?"

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 18, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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"What Manner?" goes beyond the question that arose in Mary’s mind on hearing the angel’s salutation. This question can well be posed in other important areas as well.

WHAT MANNER? “And the angel came unto her, and said: Hail, thou who are highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered in her mind what manner of salutation this was.” Luke 1:28-29 "What Manner?" goes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

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Peter, and many others, got something down deep inside of them that day and never stopped talking about Pentecost the rest of their lives.

WHAT IS PENTECOST Text: Acts 2:1 thru 4 There is much to learn from the story of the Day of Pentecost, but I am impressed to speak today about it’s importance. In scanning over verses 5 thru 11, we can see there were many different languages spoken as a result of Pentecost. The people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 21, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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This outline illustrates what prayer is, the power in it, and how jesus prayed.

WHAT IS PRAYER? Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org (989) 362-7831 NKJ Luke 18:1 * Prayer is our approach to God. To persist in prayer and not to give up does not mean endless repetition or painfully long prayer sessions. Constant prayer means keeping our requests ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Bible Church

What's Inside?

Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 5, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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In a culture obsessed with diets it seems that everyone’s obsessed with what goes inside because it effects how we look on the outside. The Pharisees weren’t much different. But Jesus said it’s what’s on the inside that counts!

What’s Inside? Mark 7:1-8; 14-23 Move 1 – Swallowed Penny Story - I’ll never forget it. I might have been eight years old when one day my parents told us to sit still while they ran into the store to grab something. The same guidelines always applied when we were told to remain in the van: we were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 8, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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The introduction to a series on worship.

Worship Series Sermon # 1 “What Is Worship?” John 4:19-24 Today we begin a series of three messages on worship. Today we are going to examine, “What is Worship?” In the next message we are going to belooking at, “Is Giving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

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