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  • Boast In The Lord!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 22,445 views

    Through these verses the Apostle Paul removes any thought of a believer boasting over anyone other than the LORD.

    It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of jungle?,” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why…you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a zebra. “Who’s ...read more

  • Lowered To Be Lifted Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,373 views

    "It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

    LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

  • Give And Take

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    There are many areas in which we must give and many areas in which we must take.

    Life is a “give and take” proposition. A. This is true in the area of material possessions and money. 1. We give of our time and talents in the work place and we take an agreed upon wage for our efforts B. This is true in love and emotional support. 1. We are ...read more

  • The Revelation Of The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    how Jesus revealed to the Disciples how weak they really are

    The Revelation of the Flesh Matthew 26: 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: ”‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 Peter ...read more

  • As Children

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,678 views

    Jesus said we had to become like little children, yet we all have picked up teh world’s values. What do we need to do to recover our innocent faith again?

    As Children Matt 18:1-6 and Mark 10:13-16 Reading the Scripture - We find something about how we think - And our adult values - We see the disciples discussing - Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven - They are concerned with positions, titles and rank - These things are very important ...read more

  • Porque Regreso El Leproso

    Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,077 views

    Diez leprosos fueron sanados pero uno solo regreso. Porque? descubrelo aqui.

    PORQUÉ REGRESÓ EL LEPROSO? (Bosquejo) Lucas 17: 11-19 La Lepra Es Un Tipo Y Figura Del Pecado 1. Era Hereditaria Y Muy Contagiosa. 2. Es Una Enfermedad Que Se Desarrolla Lenta Y Paulatinamente 3. Desfigura Al Enfermo 4. Insensibiliza Los Nervios Del Tacto 5. Separa Al Infectado a) De Sus ...read more

  • Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

    Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

  • The Problems With Playing God Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    This passage deals with how pride tends to cause us to play God and the problems that go along with that.

    "Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge ...read more

  • Field Of Dreams Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    First, we learned that the kingdom of God/heaven at present is not something we can point to and say "here it is", or "there it is". In other words it is not at present a kingdom that is present on this world in a governmental sense whereby it’s influence

    FIELD OF DREAMS Part 3 Matthew 13:44-46 Text: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the ...read more

  • The Kingdom Perspective Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    Today, as we conclude the series on the "Secrets of the kingdom of God" we’re going to look at a portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount that I believe describes one of the greatest impacts the kingdom of God can have on your life.

    THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE Part 4 Matthew 6:31-33 Text: John 14:27 (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. INTRODUCTION I remember some of the activities that would be done to foster the ...read more

  • How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have A Tendency To Boast?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    Guidelines for overcoming prideful tendencies

    Some Biblical guidelines for overcoming a tendency to boast: 1. Remember that everything we have comes from the Lord. Paul writes, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord." (I Cor. 1:31) When you consider how much the Lord has given us we really have little to boast about other than what we have in ...read more

  • Who Are The Real Heroes?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    Jesus said, "Whoever would be great let him become a servant to all." Matt 23:11 Most of us would like to do something noble or great. Perhaps have our names in lights... Outstanding speakers, renowned scientists, business tycoons, and athletes who seem t

    Jesus said, "Whoever would be great let him become a servant to all." Matt 23:11 The Lord evaluates us on the basis of how well we are serving Him, His purposes and His kingdom’s expansion and righteousness. However: Most of us would like to do something noble or great. Perhaps have our names in ...read more

  • The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 539 ratings
     | 55,204 views

    Jesus told this parable in answer to a lawyer on how eternal life could be gained - perfect obedience to the law of love - and when obtained how it is demonstrated.

    Jesus once told a story - the Good Samaritan - which has been a favourite ever since. It’s a charming, human-interest story, but at the same time it carries a sharp message. All of us are guilty of committing many types of sin. There are sins of omission - things we don’t do which we should, and ...read more

  • Why Is It Unwise To Underestimate People With Less Formal Education?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educate

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educated to look down on those without formal ...read more

  • Be Submissive

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,072 views

    A Biblical lesson on how being submissive in heart, mind and spirit can be very liberating.

    WE NEED BOUNDARIES! BECAUSE OF OUR SIN NATURE WE DON’T DO WELL TO GO BY ALL THE RULES. IT IS HUMAN NATURE TO WANT THINGS THE WAY WE WANT THEM AND DO THINGS THE WAY WE THINK THINGS SHOULD BE DONE. HUMAN NATURE HAS NEVER BEEN ONE TO PROMOTE RULES AND REGULATIONS. OUR SIN NATURE HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT ...read more

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