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The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 21, 2002

Week 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002

Part 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Richly Rewarding Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 10, 2005

Many things happen to us throughout our lives that will challenge our faith. In such a time, sight will fail us but faith will triumph!

A RICHLY REWARDING FAITH “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is the Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures.

A. NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT 1. The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures. a. A new year is a chance to live better ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Too Big To Miss

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 6, 2005

Goliath- The warriors said, "He’s too big to hit" David said, "He’s too big to miss." Take your problems Head on

1 Samuel 17:12-37 This morning I will discuss- Facing unbeatable foes--Beating unbeatable odds When everyone says, “You’re gonna lose” That’s when God says, “Hang on my child, We’re about to kick some butt” I don’t serve a God - backs down, backs up, gives in or gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005

We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenging "Me First" Christianity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 2: The Trollop And The Scoffer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV)

A. WHO IS THE TROLLOP? 1. Webster, “A slovenly, dirty woman, a sexually promiscuous woman, a prostitute.” 2. Trollop came from troll. “To fish by moving the line in water working it up and down, or trailing behind a boat.” A troll is used to catch fish, a trollop catches men. 3. Synonyms: slut, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Mid Your Busy-Ness Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006

Our God values *all* our work equally, but not our busy-ness

Intro: Gargoyles on the cathedral (beautiful work hidden from view - Why? B/c the Christian work ethic realizes that our work is beautiful in God’s sight.) The 4th commandment: God values our work, but not our busy-ness. Work has been in the news this week. (mayday, demonstrations) Our work is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Relational Climate Dysfunction Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

Attitudes. We’ve all seen them. What do you do when those around you seem to have bad attitudes that constantly beat you down?

Romans 12:13-15 (AMP) 13Contribute to the needs of God’s people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Ordination Service

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

A loving and not too long of an ordination charge.

Tonight Special night for these men You each have been called to the ministry of GOD Since you have surrendered, you have probably already faced difficulties, problems, and doubt Some people would look at you say, how can you be called and feel those things Think of how Peter felt as he sunk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With The Power Of The Church In America

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2005

Is the "spiritually superior" attitude that the Corinthians had similar to the attitude found in the American church today?

The Corinthians’ Situation: 1. The Problem: They were living proudly in their spiritual superiority. - vv. 8-13. - Paul points out their pride in their superiority and their position, all of it (from their perspective) a sign of the hand of God. In reality, though, they were far from where God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

"In Whom Do We Trust?"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Sep 16, 2005

This message calls upon all believers to trust only in God. It was preached after Hurricane Katrina devestated the Gulf Coast area.

"IN WHOM DO WE TRUST?" Text-Luke 8:22-25 Introduction- We have just endured a major disaster in our State of Mississippi named Hurricane Katrina. In the midst of this disaster many people found that what they were depending on to bring immediate help to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Look Who's Talking

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 18, 2005

Evolution is gibberish.

“These ‘creation-science’ textbooks, if allowed in our schools, can only serve to increase that mental anguish by teaching that the Genesis gibberish is a legitimate scientific theory.” – G. Richard Bozarth, The Meaning of Evolution, American Atheist, p. 19, September 20, 1979. For more go to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist