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Different...yet The Same

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007

Jesus and John the Baptist used different methods and styles of proclaiming their message. Even though the methods were different, the message was the same. This message examines how methodology and style are guided by the timeless mission of reconci

Different…Yet the Same Matthew 3:1-6 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 May 6, 2007 Matthew 3:1-6 (NLT) In those days John the Baptist began preaching in the Judean wilderness. His message was, [2] "Turn from your sins and turn to God, because the Kingdom of Heaven is near." [3] Isaiah had spoken of John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

“Fly High” Acts part 14 On the Lighter side of life: See e-mail pictures Opening Illustration: Video Illustration from Blue Fish TV on what it means to be ordinary or extraordinary. Scripture Text: Acts 16 1He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

Fly High – Acts part 1 On The Lighter Side of Life: Funny Cartoons Thesis: The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily. Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simplicity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

From all indications Paul was a brilliant scholar and could have overwhelmed his listeners with intellectual arguments, but he shared the simple message of Jesus Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide his words.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One man who was on the path of true simplicity was, according to the Talmud, a certain Rabbi Zusya. He once said, “In the coming world, they will not ask me: “Why were you not Moses?” They will ask me, “Why were you not Zusya?” (Reader’s Digest, March, 1980). In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Harmonious Church Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 1, 2003

This sermon looks at what makes a harmonious church. It desribes an attitude that is necessary to cultivate unity, then the basis for that unity, and finally it ends with some practical applications to foster unity within the body. Includes study guide a

Series: What Makes a Great Church! Sermon: A Church that is united. Text: Eph 4:1-16 As a parent, one of your primary desires concerning your kids is that they would get simply along. No parent desires to see their dearest offspring going out it and bickering. A while back my two oldest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Of God Revives Us Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 12, 2013

This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul, imparts inner strength, guides into truth, & enlarges the heart. So our psalmist reveals his condition, then confesses that God's Word is the answer.

PSALM 119: 25-32 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE WORD OF GOD REVIVES US [2 Corinthians 12:1-10] This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul (v. 25); it imparts inner strength (v. 28); it guides into truth (v. 30); and it enlarges the heart (v; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Your Investment Strategy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011

The Command: Invest in Heaven 5 Tests to Guide Our Investments in a Heavenly Direction: 1. Durability Test 2. Bank Test 3. Heart Test 4. Eye Test 5. Master Test

Series: Stewardship, Message: Testing Your Investment Strategy Topics: Money, Investments, Masters, Heart Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Date: Nov. 27, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (A portion of this sermon is based on an outline by Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible Church) INTRODUCTION A recent survey suggests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

To Every Thing There Is A Season Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

To everything there is a season and a purpose under Heaven. God loved each of us before the world was created. He knows us by name. God will always guide and direct us through all the seasons of life.

Every time I hear the word “season” I think of the song “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It was recorded by Pete Seeger and the Byrds in 1965. The majority of people who heard and liked this song had no idea it was based on the words found in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, all except ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Hurry Up And Slow Down Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 14, 2008

This is the second message in a series called "A contrarian’s guide to finding the new you." It looks at how rather than speeding up to accomplish our goals, maybe we should slow down.

This is the second in a series of messages we are calling “A Contrarian’s Guide to finding the New You.” Each week we’re looking at issues that are a bit different that your typical resolution list. In fact, this week, we are going to contrary to what you are probably doing in a lot of areas of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Fair

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Seeing the vision of God and hearing the voice of God made a tremendous difference in Habakkuk’s life. We also need to strive to see what it is that God has for us and listen for His guiding direction

It’s Not Fair Habakkuk 2 Intro This chapter reports an experience Habakkuk had that is similar to one recorded by the psalmist Asaph in Psalm 73. He was bewildered at the providential working of God in the world: he was disturbed because the wicked seemed to be prospering while the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Exponential Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 29, 2007

Does our faith show us how tomeet any and every situation...and come out on top? From slight adjustment to major makeover the Bible guides our steps. Attitude is key.

In his excellent book, Laugh Again, Pastor Chuck Swindoll relates a true story that illustrates the innocence of childhood. One evening a grandmother was spending time with a very precocious granddaughter The little girl looked up and asked, “How old are you Grandma?” The woman was startled and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take On Faith Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

In spite of worldwide conflicts, the Holy Spirit is at work and is continuing to guide the true Church into her greatest season of transformation. This means that we, as a part of that true Church, must not look at the pressures of the times as some sort

Sunday January 20th, 2008 Series: the Fight part three Scripture: Mark 9:23 (AMP) Sermon: Take On faith Speaker: pastor Michael, River of Life In spite of worldwide conflicts, the Holy Spirit is at work and is continuing to guide the true Church into her greatest season of transformation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith In Politics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2011

When it comes to the believer's involvement in politics, this principle should guide us: God calls us to submit to all human authority because of Christ, because of our critics, and because we are free in Him!

Deborah Horn, of McLeansboro, Illinois, was brushing her 9-year-old daughter’s hair on a Sunday morning when she began to pepper her mother with a lot of questions. Mom was doing her best to answer them until her daughter looked up and asked, “Are we Christians or Republicans?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Highway For Our God Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 6, 2016

Signs along the highway point our practical spiritual truths we should apply to our lives. This three week series uses several signs to guide believers on their spiritual journey through life.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September 4, 2016 David Simpson Signs of Life: A Highway for our God Isaiah 40:3-5 Lanier Christian Church is located on the busiest highway in all of Hall County. In fact it is one of the most traveled roads in all of Northeast Georgia. Over 25,000 cars travel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope Amid Lifes Struggles Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 7, 2016

The life of a Christian just like the life of a non-Christian. The difference is that those who put their faith and hope in God have a Savior to lean upon, to guide them and comfort them as they walk through such events.

Hope amid life’s struggles Psalm 42 As we have watched this summer pass we have seen many difficult events break out across the world. Some were natural disasters while others were of cruel injustice and war perpetrated by our fellow human beings. Against all this we had the backdrop of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed