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  • Why Are Elders Important

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

    Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

  • Benefits Of A Healthy Debate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    Learn how you can profit from a healthy debate

    Benefits of a Healthy Debate (Acts 15:1-5) Illustration:"The apostles and elders met to consider this question if the Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses." (Acts 15;5,6) 1. Have you ever considered how controversies can produce beneficial effects? The Spirit ...read more

  • Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    There are some fights that are worth fighting and others that are better avoided. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necess

    Reasons to Fight the Good Fight (Acts 15:1-11) 1. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against “false brethren” who wanted to ...read more

  • Why Do Some People Miss The Point?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    Reasons why some people miss the main point of God’s truth

    Are You Missing the Point? (Acts 14:7-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of God’s message for a number of reasons. When the crowds saw how the Lord had used Paul to heal the man of Lycaonia, they cried, “The ...read more

  • Accepting The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,365 views

    Secrets to learning how to take the good with the bad situations in a spirit of thankfulness

    Taking the Pleasant With the Unpleasant (Acts 14:1-8) 1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as important as less enjoyable aspects. Even though many disciples relished the ...read more

  • Uprooting The Roots Of Jealousy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    How to recognize and uproot the main causes of jealousy and envy that ruin relationships

    The Roots of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. 1. Why do you suppose that many people allow jealousy to hinder their relationships, ...read more

  • The Perils Of Misusing Privilege

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    Some of the dangers and difficulties of misuing the privileges we are given

    The Perils of Misusing Privilege (Acts 13:16-41) Illustration:Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One ...read more

  • Apostolic Authority

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

    Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

  • "The Power Of God In Us"

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,587 views

    I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

    Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

  • Staying Power Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    Apostolic Christianity is opportunity driven.

    Do verses 2-3 make sense to you? "But the Jews who spurned God’s message stirred up distrust among the Gentiles against Paul and Barnabas, saying all sorts of evil things about them..." At which point--based on prior patterns in the book of Acts, you’d expect Luke to say, "So they were let over ...read more

  • True Change

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,865 views

    What is the secret to change? The only true change I know of is that which the Holy Spirit imparts and we must work in cooperation with Him.

    True Change  God never changes but I believe he is continually calling for change in our own lives  He is constantly molding us into the image of Christ  I have been asked many times, “What is the secret to change?”  The only true change I know of is that which the ...read more

  • The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    Learn about the Origin, the Operation, the Outreach and the Outcome of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but that ...read more

  • Taking The Good With The Bad - Rom 8:28

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    Taking the Good with the Bad - Rom. 8:28

    Taking the Good with the Bad - Romans 12:1-3 Introduction - Why do you suppose that many people live stressed out by anger, fear and worry? What are some of the reasons that more people seemed to suffer from burn out and fatigue than ever before. It is important to remember that "There is no ...read more

  • Are You Paying Attention?

    Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 15,066 views

    Many times we wonder if God ever speaks in today’s world, but the real question might be, are we really paying attention?

    In a book called "Directions", James Hamilton writes: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

  • "An Old-Fashioned Christian"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    This sermon details some of the characteristics of the true people of God.

    AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTIAN Text: Acts 11:26 Introduction- I’m afraid that the modern day definition of a Christian that some people proclaim just won’t fit into the Bibical description of what a true child of God is like. A true believer, according to the ...read more