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  • Preparation For Perfection

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

    Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

  • We Have An Example

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,996 views

    Christ is our example for outreach.

    We Have An Example "To The Jews I Am A Jew" I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: Being called an alien, different Times of being different -feelings, experiences As Christians we are different: John 17: 14,16 "I have given them your word; and the world has hated them because they are not ...read more

  • Meekness: The Bit And Bridle Syndrome

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,229 views

    The reward of meekness, of being controlled by the Holy Spirit, is the assurance that when Christ returns and ushers in the new creation, we will be there to rejoice with the saints and enjoy God’s presence forever.

    I saw a segment on TV the other day about a feature in Cleo magazine which lists Australia’s 50 most eligible bachelors. As you can imagine, they were the epitome of what you might describe as desirable young men. They were the sort who get elected as the school captain, or who get leading parts in ...read more

  • Running The Good Race

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    Today is Cadet/Calvinette Sunday and the theme is a challenge of how we live the Christian life and what the results are of "running the good race"

    Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

  • Perspective Differences To Consider In Improving Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,124 views

    Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some.

    Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some." ( I Cor. 9:19-23) Paul was a master at learning how to communicate in terms that were most contextually effective. Good communicators spend as much time considering the needs of their audience as they ...read more

  • How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things To All Men

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,199 views

    Principles and methods of identifying with everyone so we can bring Christ’s saving message to as many as possible

    How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things to All Men Illustration:Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age or 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small ...read more

  • Let Holy Spirit Help Lead In Formal And Informal Settings

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    General John Galvin, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe was asked what was it like to be in charge of a variety of forces. His reply: “I often feel like the director of a cemetery. I have a lot of people under me but nobody listens

    Learning to Lead in Formal and Informal Settings (I Cor 9:19-27) Some leaders are comfortable in formal settings but are awkward informally relating to people. Jonathan Edwards, the former President of Princeton Seminary was dismissed as the Pastor of his local church for that very reason. ...read more

  • Interaction Patterns Within Groups

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,181 views

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible... I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessing." All ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,106 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

  • Green Eggs, Ham And The Gospel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,809 views

    Looks at the need to use various means for reaching people with the Gospel

    I am Sam, Sam I am That Sam-I-am, that Sam-I-am! I do not like that Sam-I-am! Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham Would you like them here or there? I would not like them here or there, I would not like them anywhere, I do not like green ...read more

  • A Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 336 ratings
     | 15,550 views

    The church is most relevant when God's people live relevant lives.

    - Well, all of you have probably been closely watching the presidential campaign over the past several months. And probably most of you have already made up your minds as to who you are going to vote for whether that be Bush, or Gore, or Nader, or Buchanan. And some of you may have even watched ...read more

  • The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,970 views

    Life is similar to the Olympics.

    THE GAME OF LIFE I Cor. 9:24-27 INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to ...read more

  • The World Series Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    Life is like a world series ball game.

    THE WORLD SERIES GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

  • Beyond The Sunday Face

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 15, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    There is such falseness in American churches today. Most relationships are merely a façade. In this “throw-away society” the Church lacks transparency, “realness”. As a result we have become oblivious to the needs of others.

    Beyond the Sunday Face · Some will not like this sermon today. · Some will you be mad at me for preaching this. · The Holy Spirit is going to challenge everyone of us. · There is such falseness in American churches today. · Most relationships are merely a façade. · In this “throw-away society” the ...read more

  • #9fruit Of The Spirit Self Control Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,515 views

    We are studing the fruit of the Spirit, this study is self control.

    #9 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: TEMPERANCE / SELF-CONTROL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING ...read more