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The Requirements Of Discipleship

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 12,136 views

Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to prayer, worship, loving, giving, and evangelizing group of men and women who refused to keep the truth of the gospel to

The Requirements of Discipleship Luke 14:25:35 While every disciple is a believer, every believer is not necessarily a disciple. Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful With Little Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 5,313 views

Fourth in the series "God Has a Dream." God reveals His dream through us when… We are “Faithful with little, God will give us more.”

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Genesis 39:1-6 (p. 29) Series: “God Has A Dream” “Faithful with Little” “God has dreams for us, that we ourselves have not imagined” God reveals His dream through us when… We realize that “We cannot do it”. We “Let God love us and love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6, Proverbs 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entertainment, Or Entrapment?

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 7,502 views

Christians really should be careful what they watch, and what they let their children watch. Don’t fall prey to the evil one’s schemes. You may think it’s entertainment, but is it really?

The Bible has much to say concerning the end time, and the conditions that would characterize the last days. Paul told Timothy that perilous, dangerous times would come. But in his description of those dangerous times, he does not mention the expected, such as wars, rumors of wars, nation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tomorrow, I Love Ya' Tomorrow

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 6,693 views

It’s easy to put off obedience until tomorrow. But part of submitting to God means submitting my now to God not just my tomorrows.

James 4:11-17 Sept 12, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 3) – Tomorrow, I love ya’ tomorrow INTRODUCTION Many years ago now, there was a Broadway play and a subsequent movie about a little red-haired orphan girl who was adopted by the richest man in the nation. The name of that little girl and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

based on 125 ratings

| 7,717 views

Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Risen! Maranatha!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 6,974 views

An exhortation to know the living Lord!

He Is Risen! Maranatha! At this season, I am going to do something a little different than you might hear at your church or even on all the Christian radio and TV stations. After all, with a name like Maverick Ministries, what else could you expect from me? C];-)}|> This is basically for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:22, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Elder Son

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001

based on 124 ratings

| 8,010 views

Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

based on 184 ratings

| 5,618 views

God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do So Few Have Assurance Of Their Salvation?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 61 ratings

| 4,837 views

Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13

Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13 Assurance of Salvation - To be absolutely confident that God will act on His promise to save us from hell, death, sin and destruction through the substitutionary atoning death of Jesus Christ. I know that if I were to die today I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

based on 50 ratings

| 4,583 views

Dealing with temptation in daily life.

HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. · "God did tempt [test] Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) · "God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Already Judged

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 6,874 views

Because our sins were nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ feeling the full weight of God’s wrath as He hung on Calvary there are three great truths that assure the believer that he or she does not have to fear coming before God in judgment seeing that

JOHN 5:24 "VERILY, VERILY, I SAY UNTO YOU, HE THAT HEARS MY WORD, AND BELIEVES ON HIM THAT SENT ME, HAS EVERLASTING LIFE, AND SHALL NOT COME INTO CONDEMNATION; BUT IS PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE." Because our sins were nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ feeling the full weight of God’s wrath ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy: God's Greatest Blessing

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Mar 12, 2002

based on 194 ratings

| 16,660 views

Let us build a bridge of mercy and extend the mercy we have received to the guilty.

Mercy. The gift given to the guilty. Mercy is a word you will hear used in the legal system. After the conviction has been made, the jury has unanimously declared your guilt, and the sentence is about to be handed down, MERCY is begged for. Your advocate may say, “We would like to throw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Paralysis By Analysis

Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 13, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 4,453 views

Many churches today have a paralysis brought on by analysis; they are so busy gathering and reporting numbers that their lambs and sheep are not being fed, and their flock is not being cared for. Resulting in spiritual paralysis.

Why are we so fixated on counting numbers? Why do most pastors think of success as it relates to numbers? Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus tell us to count the sheep. He tells Peter if you love Me then you will feed my lambs, care for my sheep, and feed my sheep. Many churches today have a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gorify God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 4,086 views

Belshazzar died because he did not glorify God. Be sure this doesn’t happen to you!

Glorify God Let us think back to one fateful night in 539 BC- a night quite a long time before any of us was born, despite what our children might think or say, sometimes. Something very significant happened that night, which gives us a lesson that is vital for this period of time for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:23, 1 Corinthians 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

based on 70 ratings

| 9,583 views

The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

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