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  • "How To Receive God's Blessings" - Iii

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 17,270 views

    The third in the series. Everyone wants to be blessed by God. A search of the Psalms shows us instructions from God on how to receive His blessings.

    “How To Receive God’s Blessings” – III INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series. Last time, we traveled through the Psalms and found 5 ways that God will “bless” you: 1.- If You TRUST Him - Psalm 2:12 – “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a ...read more

  • Called To Be A Barnabas

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,159 views

    This message calls for Christian Disciples to answer the "Call to Be a Barnabas" by being instruments of encouragement in the lives of others through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

    CALLED TO BE A BARNABAS --ACTS 4:36-38; and II CORINTHIAS 1:3-7 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: “On May 24, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat quietly slipped out of the marina at Falmouth, Massachusetts, for Falmouth, England. It would be the smallest ...read more

  • The Choice Is Yours!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,103 views

    As we study our text today, we will see that the words of Joshua to the Israelites apply to us as well, and that we too have a choice to make.

    "THE CHOICE IS YOURS" TEXT: JOSHUA 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Making choices is a part of life, we make choices everyday. Some of the choices that we make are really not that big of a deal, things like: what color socks should I wear today, what should we do for dinner or ...read more

  • Suffering Servant For Me! Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    The Apostle’s Creed - suffered under Pontius Pilate

    There’s no doubt that Mel Gibson’s film, "The Passion of the Christ" has been widely criticised in the media and elsewhere. But what’s surprising is the issue that most of the criticism has been about. It isn’t that it’s anti-Semitic, although that was the accusation before it was ...read more

  • Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,288 views

    Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

    Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

  • Peter's Restoration

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 13, 2003
    based on 818 ratings
     | 98,418 views

    This sermon focuses on Peter’s restoration by looking at the impact of his denials and what he learned from it, primarily that he needed to be honest with God about His spiritual condition.

    During a Pastor’s meeting, an old pastor stood up to testify to his faith. Yet his testimony surprised a number of People. The pastor stood up and looked at the group and said, “I am a lay pastor of a small, not-growing church. I am not ordained. I am not seminary trained. I was asked to leave ...read more

  • David's Mighty Men

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 48,292 views

    What made David’s men so mighty? They were Close, Committed, and Courageous! Let’s learn from their example.

    The Mighty Men by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: The pages of the Old Testament contain some of the most amazing stories you’ll ever read anywhere. Many of those stories revolve around a young shepherd boy who grew up to become King. David was, perhaps, the greatest ...read more

  • The Refining Fire Of God Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 22,313 views

    Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 6) Godly Insight for Today

    ✎ Proverbs offer wisdom; however wisdom is often gained through experience, and experience takes time. Have you ever wondered how some common proverbs might be thought of by children? > Children should be seen and. . . not spanked or grounded. > Better safe than. . . punch a fifth ...read more

  • The Way: Incarnate Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,370 views

    God has revealed Himself in Genealogy, in Chosen Men, and through Non-Believers.

    The Way: Incarnate (incarnate means God “appears in flesh”) I. The Introduction: Many years ago there was a man that stayed at home while his wife took his children to the Christmas Play at church. The play, which was about Jesus’ birth, was put on every year by the local children of the church. ...read more

  • It's Time To Build The Lord's House

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 41,255 views

    The first message from Haggai to the ruling politician, the religious priest and the returned people addresses the unfinished house of God. For eighteen years God’s work was delayed.

    It’s Time To Build The Lord’s House Scripture Reference: Haggai 1:1-15 INTRODUCTION In 586 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar invaded and overthrew Jerusalem. The city was raised to the ground and the temple was completely destroyed. God’s people were taken into Babylon as captives and there they remained for ...read more

  • Looking Up, When Life Has Got You Down

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,643 views

    No matter what hardships, mistakes or mishaps that can occur in life God allows us to Look up when Life has got us down. A message of encouragement during tough times...

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4: 7 – 10, 14 (4:7) “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (4:8) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” (4:9) “Persecuted, but not forsaken; ...read more

  • Shine Your Light For Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,747 views

    Sometimes we need a lesson in Christian conduct. Paul knows that when he writes the Philippians. He wants to give them guidance in their Christian conduct. That is what Paul does and he tells them about living the Christian life.

    There was a family who, as many times happens, had trouble getting along with their neighbors. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbors was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the one still at ...read more

  • Veterans Of War

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 20,277 views

    Our armed service veterans need to be honored as well as our veterans of faith.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Gen. Sherman once said, "You don’t know the horrible aspects of war. I’ve been through two wars and I know. I’ve seen cities and homes in ashes. I’ve seen thousands of men lying on the ground, their dead faces looking up at the skies. I tell you, war is hell!" I don’t mean to ...read more

  • A Tribal Thing

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    The need for urgent evangelism of the family based on the perils of the times.

    "A Tribal Thing" Matthew 10:21 This prophetic decree falls from the lips of the Lord in the context of His Commissioning and Charging His Twelve Interns prior to their maiden Evangelistic Campaign. According to verse 1 of chapter 10, subsequent to His Call to Internship, Jesus then temporarily ...read more

  • How To Multiply Conversions

    Contributed by R. Stanley on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    A Biblical response to the Anticonversion Bill promulgated by the Tamilnadu Government in India.

    How to multiply Conversions ****************************** This message is a sequel to my article, Can Conversions be Stopped? which was pasted on this website (www.stanleyonbible.com) on 18 October 2002 and published in the November 2002 issue of Blessing monthly. I am humbled by the ...read more