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Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001

Wrong focus, wrong day, wrong practices. Full text to follow.

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I. By forgetting the flurry! A. Jesus just wants to be received. Vs. 38 B. Martha was distracted. Vs 40 C. Martha was irritable and critical. Vs. 40 II. By focusing on first things! A. The things troubling us will pass. Vs. 39, 41 B. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

When God Goes To The Extreme

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

When God gets our attention.

THESE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE REVEAL THAT THE PEOPLE WERE IN A STATE OF APOSTACY/FALLING AWAY. THEIR ALLEGIENCE TO GOD HAD BEEN SEVERED AND THEIR HEARTS HAD GROWN COLD, STALE, AND CALLUSED. THEY SERVED GOD TO PLEASE THE PROPHETS AND SERVED BAAL TO PLEASE THE KING. BUT MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

3 Faces Of Satan

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

to defeat the enemy we have to recognize the enemy.

 3 FACES OF SATAN Illustration: Scouting reports from sport teams. Know the enemy and what he looks like. In Vietnam it was hard to know who the enemy was because they did not always wear uniforms, they did not always have distinguishing details to point them out. Robin Williams in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Soldier (Thoughts For Memorial Day)

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Tim. 2:3 says, “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Tim. 2:3 says, “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” On May 30th in America, we observe a day called “Memorial Day.” It is marked by parades, speeches; flags and flowers are placed on the graves of many servicemen. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Close To The Cross But Far From The Blood

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Aug 13, 2002

Today, we find many people who are very close to the Cross and to Jesus; however, they are no different than someone who has never heard of the Cross or Jesus. You see, just like those who have never heard, they are not under the Blood of Christ!

Introduction: Today, we find many people who are very close to the Cross and to Jesus; however, they are no different than someone who has never heard of the Cross or Jesus. You see, just like those who have never heard, they are not under the Blood of Christ! You may ask, “Why do you have to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

They Took Their Eyes Off Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 15, 2001

What happens when we take our eyes off of God and what God can do thru us when we stay focused on Him.

They took their eyes of God! Hebrews 12:1-2 When they took their eyes off of God. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus What happens to people when they look somewhere else but to God, or when they take their eyes off of God and put them somewhere else? 1-Adam and Eve-What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Naked In His Tent Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

The great hero of the flood, Noah, is now found drunk and naked in his tent. Sin survived the flood.

Genesis 9:18-29 February 16, 2003 To err is human. Arthur Pink: "It is human to err, but it is also human to conceal the blemishes of those we admire." One of the most striking evidences that the Scriptures are the Word of God comes in its willingness to reveal the errors of even its greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Economy Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Sep 28, 2004

A stewardship sermon

God’s Economy Philippians 4:10-19 Stewardship Series Part 2 God’s Role His Promise And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Our Role I. Our role is to see the need How grateful I am, and how I praise the Lord that you are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: *other

F.a.t.h.e.r

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

A Fathers Day message

?"Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ?10? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? ?11? If you then, ?being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miricles Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the first of a series of Sermons on the miracles Jesus preformed

The Miracles of Jesus Introduction Matthew 4:23-25 Miracles # 01 January 9,2005 A.M. I. The miracles of Jesus were accompanied by three actions. A. Jesus taught the people. Matthew 4:23a B. Jesus preached to the people. Matthew 4:23b C. Jesus prayed to the Father. Matthew 14:13, 15:29 II. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Changed

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

In the previous passage, we were told that the body is buried in corruption because it is going to decay; but it is raised with such a nature that it cannot decay. With this change there is no decay or death in heaven.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It was not until 1850 that our world reached the one billion mark. By 1930 we reached two billion. It took only thirty more years for the world’s population to reach three billion. We have now arrived at six billion. Statisticians tell us that by the end of this century ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Words

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

great bible words

Tonight- I would like to look at 4 of the most beautiful words in the Bible and they all are found in the communion service. Ephesians 2:8-9—by grace are ye saved Grace—getting what you don’t deserve—grace is God bestowing on us something we should not have received, salvation. We didn’t do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Effective Faith

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

This message examines James assertion about faith and what faith really is.

Introduction In just a few minutes, remember the death and sacrifice of Christ. Remembrance of faith or it is not a remembrance. Same way that baptism is an expression of faith or it is not truly baptism. Last week: explanation, 2 examples and essence of faith – life of pleasing God. This theme ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 9, 2007

This sermon explains how we should live in light of Jesus soon coming.

How should we live in light of Jesus soon return? Revelation 22 discusses this subject. The soon return of Christ is at the center of this chapter.Consider these verses: "I am coming quickly." (vs. 7); "the time is near" (vs. 10); "I am coming quickly" (vs. 12); "I am coming quickly" (vs. 20) How ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

What Paul is about to do in this passage is contrary to his character. He never had any problem boasting about Christ and telling of His sufferings, but he was always hesitant to speak of his own painful experience as a servant of the Lord. However, bec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A sightseeing bus was making the rounds through Washington, D. C., and the driver was pointing out spots of interest. As they passed the Pentagon building, he mentioned that it cost taxpayers millions of dollars and that it took a year and a half to build. A little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist