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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 Child Is This

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 "What Child Is This?"   36* "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. 37 As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. 38* For as in those days before the flood they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Sow What!

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

We use this text to describe the process of sowing and reaping, investing and return on investment, deposits and withdrawals. And in addition to that it contains some great insight to how to get the most out of life; not just here but in the hereafter as

Picture in your mind if you would this image…Jesus, crowded by many seeking his wisdom, stepping into a boat and sitting down to teach while the many stood on the bank in anticipation. Why didn’t he just have the disciples push the crowd back, why the boat? Was Jesus claustrophobic? Did he need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Taking God’s name in vain is more than just using or avoiding certain words in your language. It starts there, but it includes your actions too.

June 25, 2000 Exodus 20:7 “What’s in a name?” INTRODUCTION Last Saturday, Tammy, Victoria, Ben, Erica and I decided to go on a picnic together up at Prickett’s Fort State Park. It was the first time that we had been there except just to drive through it one time last year. As we went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002

Prayer is a means to establish, deepen, and sustain our relationship with God.

In the book, Steps Toward Spiritual Growth, the story is told of a man who was opening an adult bookstore in a small town despite the objections of many people in the community. A group of Christians from a neighboring church decided to gather for an all-night prayer meeting to ask to somehow block ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

In the presence of Jesus, Pilate asked "what is truth"? Each of us must decide what is truth and then, we must decide what we’re going to do about it.

April 2, 2000 John 18-19 ¡§What is truth?¡¨ 1. It is true that many people are ___________ but do not know _________. (18:28) 1. It is true that _____________ Jesus said would happen ________. (18:32) 1. It is true that people would rather embrace the _________ of their _____ than face a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Sanctuary?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 29, 2001

History of the sanctuary and how we should reverance and worship in church today.

WHAT IS THE SANCTUARY? Every week we come to this holy place of worship. We call it a church, but in reality it is the Lord’s Sanctuary. Do we really know the significance of this building and more importantly, this particular room? Do we know what God’s design was for the sanctuary as well as ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:30, Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Adventist

What If?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

What if Jesus would have said, "I’m not dying for them"?

WHAT IF? GALATIANS 3:13 Introduction: 1. We often play this game with ourselves and I want to ask you this question this Easter Morning. 2. We know that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and He defeated death and arose on the third day. 3. But, what if Jesus would have said, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Worship Is Series

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 10, 2001

Have you ever wondered what true worship is? Well this is a series that describes the heart a depth of worship.

Understanding, Preparing For, And Practicing What is Worship? Worship- reverent devotion and allegiance pledged to God. When we try to worship for the sake of certain benefits that may be received, the act ceases to be worship; for then it attempts to use God as a means to something else. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodney Byrd on Jul 12, 2001

The term Christian is often used loosely my many different people. This sermon discusses the traits of "true" Christians.

I was reading a great book the other day that gave me the inspiration for this sermon. It discussed ways of growing as a Christian. It really opened my eyes to how ambiguously some people viewed the question, "What is a Christian?" This is a question that has been asked by many people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's Next

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 21, 2002

This sermon was preached in honor of graduates. This sermon takes a look at what our focus in life should be.

Sunday Morning, May 19, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Honoring Of Graduates SLIDE 1 WHAT’S NEXT? Ecclesiastes 4:13-5:7 Introduction: 1. On this day that we have honored our graduates, I want to ask a question that may be on the minds of these graduates and others here this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by John Lee on May 30, 2002

Paul clearly defines wht love is in I Cor. 13. Are we living a life of biblical Love?

WHAT IS LOVE? I Corinthians 13 Paul lists fifteen characteristics of Christian love. 1. Love is patient. The Greek word (makrothumein) means patience with people and not patience with circumstances. It is the word used of the man who is wronged and who has the power to avenge himself but will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Hell?

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

The truths about hell.

What is Hell? The Truths About Hell. Matthew 13:49-50 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 1) Hell is real. Hell is not an eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Beef?

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 1, 2002

It does not take much time or much trouble to get some folks to grumble. We certainly see this with the Israelites of old, and we can see it today.

------------------- 1 When the people complained it displeased the LORD. When the LORD heard it, his anger burned, and so the fire of the LORD burned among them, and consumed some of the outer parts of the camp. 2 Then the people cried to Moses; and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died out. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Now?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 8, 2002

Let’s reason together about living for Christ on this side of Easter.

WHAT NOW? INTRO.- ILL.- A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ