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  • Who's In Charge? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012
     | 5,547 views

    Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

    We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

  • Using Your Key!

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 33,636 views

    God has given us the keys to the kingdom, yet far too many keep them in their pocket, never exploring what God has given them the gifts to unlock for the advancement of His Kingdom.

    There is nothing like the moment you are first given the keys to something. • My First Car (66 Plymouth Valiant) • Home • Church Having keys to something means ownership, power, the ability to unlock something or have access to something that not everyone else had. Like being a ...read more

  • Attitudes Of Righteous Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,218 views

    We will learn three important life principles of through Joseph and Mary: Joseph had a Misunderstanding about Mary, then he had the Mystical Understanding from an angel, and finally they had the Mutual Understanding.

    Theme: Attitudes of the Righteous Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: This month let us think about the FAVOR OF GOD based on (Luke 1:28). Today, We will think about the attitudes of the Righteous during crises and issues. Attitude is a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of ...read more

  • Spiritual Enlightenment

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    First in a series of Lectures on the Gifts of the Spirit. This lectures treats that Main Thing in Spiritual Matters.

    The Church must maintain its Distinctiveness amid a Corinthianizing Culture! A distinction God-made, not man-made. That was the fundamental failure of the Church at Corinth. It had failed to maintain its distinctiveness amid the corrosive culture of Corinth. The Maintenance of Distinctiveness is ...read more

  • Understanding Communication Assumptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

  • Great Sermon, Pastor!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    God describes the two key elements that comprise a great sermon in His eyes

    If you received yesterday’s State newspaper than you saw the striking headline, “Lou: Locker room or boardroom, Holtz can fire ‘em up.” I suppose that headline is no surprise considering that we live in the hometown of the University of South Carolina and yesterday was the dawn of the 2001 ...read more

  • A Giving Church Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 7,471 views

    A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

    - I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

  • He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 13,900 views

    All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit.

    Who Is This Jesus? 14. He is the Vine, We are the Branches John 15:1-8 Main idea: All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit. INTRO: Q: What sound does a grape make when an elephant steps on it? A: None. It just lets out a little ...read more

  • Citizen Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    What is our obligation to the world as alien residents?

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #2 „X Aliens in a strange land, strangers, citizens of heaven, children of God, saints, chosen ones, holy ones, beloved of God. „X These are but a few words the bible uses to describe the Christian. „X Many of these words paint what seems to be an impossible standard for a ...read more

  • The State Of The Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    Our church, like many churches, is in need of some repair much like the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with reliance on God, repentance from sin, and risking obedience.

    January 4, 2004 Nehemiah 1 “The state of the church” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. And that means that it is time for evaluation. One of the things that gets evaluated the most at the beginning of the new year is a person’s weight. My family and I just got back Friday from my ...read more

  • How To Avoid Becoming Devil Chow

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2010
     | 5,380 views

    We need to be on the lookout for the roaring Lion called the Devil.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The world can be a very difficult place to navigate at times. As we strive to live out or faith there are a lot of potential pitfalls. There are a lot of things that can trip us up if we are not careful. • We need to understand that that there are forces out there trying ...read more

  • Pitfall Of Pietism Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,710 views

    We must rely on grace alone, through faith alone. Works fail, grace produces Christ life in us.

    Introduction The title of this message out of Romans chapter 3 is “The Pitfall of Pietism.” For the sake of clarity and sharp delivery of this message, allow me to offer a working definition of what I mean by pietism. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology pietism is: ...read more

  • Lesson 35: Preach A Hegelian Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2018
     | 6,559 views

    Solve a seeming contradiction, the Hegelian thesis, antithesis and synthesis

    Lesson Goal I hope to encourage preaching a sermon solving a contradiction. Lesson Intro Non-Christian skeptics love to point out apparent contradictions in the Bible, the Church, Christian history or even Christian propositions like morality. Sometimes the point is valid, sometimes not. For ...read more

  • By Grace Unto Works

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 7, 2017
     | 4,529 views

    A debate has raged for centuries regarding salvation. Is salvation an act of grace, obtained through works, or the result of a combination of grace and works? The Bible is clear regarding this question.

    By Grace unto Works Ephesians 2: 8-10 Our text today deals with doctrine that has been debated for centuries. This debate was central to Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses being nailed to the chapel door in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking the Reformation. Men and scholars have long debated the means ...read more

  • Torn Between Two Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,566 views

    Although Paul desired to be in the Lord's presence, he knew it was more needful to remain for the church. He was determined to glorify Christ in life or death. We too need to remain committed and faithful to the work the Lord given us.

    Torn between Two Philippians 1:19-26 Following his passionate discourse regarding the preaching of the Gospel, Paul continues to bear his heart unto the church at Philippi. Here we find those often quoted verses that reveal Paul being in a strait, betwixt two – having a burning desire to ...read more