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What Is A Christian

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2014

A Christian is someone who has been changed by his or her encounter with the risen Jesus

What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved ones 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

Defining our Faith

Hebrews 11:1-3 What is Faith There once was a tourist who came too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lost his footing and plunged over the side, clawing and scratching to save himself. After he disappeared out of sight; and, just before he fell into open space, he stumbled upon a scrubby ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is The Anointing Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2014

Jesus was consciously aware of an enduement, an equipping, a supernatural endowment called the anointing.

ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY SPIRIT PART 2 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? I AM ANOINTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CARRY ON THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN MY WORLD Isaiah 61:1-3; LUKE 4:15-30 INTRODUCTION Little Johnny was home sick from Sunday School and church. It was Palm Sunday, and when his dad returned home from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Real?

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 1, 2014

In order to answer the question, ‘what does it mean’ you must first answer the question ‘what is real’? I realize most people are not asking this question. But philosophers and scientists do.

The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to the questions of Origin, Meaning, Morality, Destiny. If you can answer the questions of these issues you have presented a worldview This morning I’d like to focus only on one aspect of this collection of four questions-the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other

What A Fellowship! Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 2, 2014

A sermon on koinonia, fellowship of the church (Outline from John Stott in his book, The Living Church, Chapter 5 Fellowship, pages 91- 94; Seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Chapter 6 Intimately Connected)

HoHum: Object needed: A clear bottle with a top, water, vegetable oil, food coloring. Scripture: John 17:11-16 There are two things in this bottle. Can you guess what they are? Colored water --- and oil. When we look at this bottle with oil and water in it, the first thing that we notice is that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Is Power?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2014

A sermon about the power of the Gospel.

Romans 1:1-7, 14-17; 3:22-30 "What is Power?" What is power? Power is something that many people want. It is often obtained through manipulation and deceit. The desire for power often comes from feelings of inferiority, fear or narcissism. The results of gaining power for power's sake ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2014

Paul's discussion of the benefits of Christian giving is discussed.

“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Disciple?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2014

There are lots of experts on the topic of discipleship, so why is there so much confusion? What does the Bible say about disciples?

What is a disciple of Christ? There are many books on the subject these days, and frankly a lot of technical confusion. That wasn’t the case in the first century. They were very clear about it and had Jesus’ words fresh in their minds. We need not be confused either, and we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

What's Important

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 9, 2014

As Noah and his family exit the ark, Noah models for us what is important in life.

What’s Important Genesis 8: 18-21 Intro: A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a person, a man was giving rides in an old airplane. The couple wanted to go up but they thought twenty dollars a person was too expensive so they tried to negotiate a lower ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

What If?

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Oct 10, 2014

Often we wonder why God doesn't work today as in the past, well maybe we ought to look at it as a blessing God doesn't always act today as then. This sermon will point that out

What If? Romans 6:1-2 intro: In this outline we will look at the question why doesn't God work today as in the past and maybe see a blessing He doesn't always do the same thing. 1) What if God never condemned sin John 8:1-11 the people try to trap Jesus His answer is He who without sin--Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014

Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.

What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Oct 16, 2014

Faith is the victory, the distance between your wishes and your accomplishments is your work of faith. The time you would spend on waiting is the building of your faith to receive the answer.

Lets say you were on a journey, two things are already in place (1) The destination (2) What to do when you get there. FAITH is the active expression of these two things right now even before you get there. For example: You would not sit down on the bus and start saying "what if the driver ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

What's That Smell???

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014

Surely He stinketh.....

Isaiah 3:24 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty. John 11: 35 Jesus wept. Genesis 8:21 And the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Point?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 7, 2014

It is okay to be discouraged when working for the Lord. It is not okay to be defeated. How can we as servants of the Lord maintain our enthusiasm and continue with our efforts when we work for the Lord.

What’s the Point? 1 Corinthian 15:58 Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get to the stage that you cry out to no one in particular, but to everyone, and say “What’s the point!” Have you reached that moment in time where you just wonder “Why bother?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Adventist

What Is God's Will

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 5, 2015

GOD'S WILL IS TOP PRIORITY.

WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? OBSERVATION: GOD’S WILL IS TOP PRIORITY. INTERPRETATION: ROMANS 12: 1-2 (NKJV) I BESEECH YOU THEREFORE, BRETHREN, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD, THAT YOU PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD, WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE. AND DO NOT BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist