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All Dressed Up And Somewhere To Go.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2005

Sad, many believers are walking around with grave clothes on when we ought to be wearing grace clothes.

All dressed up and somewhere to go. Colossians 3:12-17. 10/16/05 Have you ever heard a person say I am all dressed up and nowhere to go? I have as well and in this study Paul is saying as believers, we are all dressed up and have somewhere to go. It has the illustration of putting off and putting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

'christian' Means 'like Christ'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005

Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-23

Denomination: *other

What About Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 14, 2005

There are many things a Christian can do and nothing changes. But you cannot fast and pray and remain the same.

What About Fasting and Prayer Esther 4:12-17 How is your prayer life? When do you pray? There are many different kinds of prayer. • There’s the “Call 911 Prayer.” You make this call when you have an emergency. You don’t want to trouble God unless you have an emergency. God serves as your ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Mingled With Their Sacrifices

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004

Many find themselve engrossed in the work of the Lord, but miss the more pressing need of true scriptural repentance.

Mingled With Their Sacrifices Luke 13:1-5 INTRODUCTION Today, we’re going to look at an unusual story from the scripture, and try to glean from it what God would have us take away. In it, we find an account of HISTORY; Christ’s applied OBJECT LESSON; the underlying TRAGEDY of the situation; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 3, 2004

What does Jesus have to say about Peace? Why are so many preaching Peace and Safety?

Peace I came not to send peace, but a sword. What is peace? In a general sense, a state of quiet or tranquility; freedom from disturbance or agitation; applicable to society, to individuals, or to the temper of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Backing Up Or Going Forward ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 17, 2004

Too many times, we as believers are backing up when God has said......"Go Forward"

Backing Up Or Going Forward ? Exodus 14:8-13, Phil 3:13-14 Illust. The Joke was on me. Are we backing up or going forward as a church ? How about in your own spiritual life ? Do you ever feel like you take 2 steps forward, and 3 steps back ? This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Wanted To Be The King Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 20, 2008

There was a need of leadership and many trees desired and boast that they are the candidate. But God has a better plan about the leadership

One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’ 9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’ 10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Church Of God

7 Practical Lessons Of Revelations

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2008

Many avoid Revelations for various reasons. There are some good practical lessons in the 66th book of the Bible.

7 PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM REVELATIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE ARE TWO BOOKS OF THE BIBLE THAT MANY SEEM TO WANT TO AVOID: ACTS AND REVELATIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AND DISCUSS 7 GREAT PRACTICAL LESSONS OF THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS. Rev. 1:3 Blessed is he that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Totally There

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008

So many times we struggle to be totally there for God, family and friends. Learn how to really be there in 2008.

Begin at verse 1 - Verse 9: “I am the door” - what did he mean by that? As a Shepherd is totally present for his sheep, Jesus is giving us full assurance and a sense of safety, because He desires to be fully present with us! Then Jesus says, in verse 10:10 Do we really believe that? That ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

If Jesus was truly 100% man, how is it that He performed so many miracles of inhuman strength? PRAYER

The Power of Prayer If I told you that I could show you how to make millions of dollars like Donald Trump in one easy step, would you listen and do it? Guys, if I told you that I could show you how to win any girls heart with one simple action, would you do it? Girls, if I told you that you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Like Jesus

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

We find, in many places in the Scriptures, that believers are to endeavor to become as much like Christ as they possibly can.

Becoming Like Jesus Scripture Reading: Romans 8:26-31 Scripture Text: Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:29 [Living] For from the very beginning God decided ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

First Down: Focus On The Goal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 4, 2008

Marriages, like football games, are won by many small plays by the team, instead of one grand play.

Four Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series First Down: Focus on the Goal Feb. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Some marriages start out with a big play. 1 What are "big plays"? a $40,000 wedding, new home, new cars, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Moment Of God's Promise

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

So many Christians live with the "HOPE" of God fulfilling His Promise and they never move beyond that "HOPE!"

“LIVING IN THE MOMENT OF GOD’S PROMISE” II Corinthians 1:20 “FOR ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD IN HIM ARE YES, AND IN HIM AMEN, TO THE GLORY OF GOD THROUGH US.” Introduction: So many Christians live with the “HOPE” of God fulfilling His Promise in their lives, THAT, THAT IS A FAR AS THEY GET! They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Changing World

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 21, 2009

Many changes have occurred in the world, but the greatest change needs to take place in man’s heart.

Text: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). When God created the heavens and the earth change took place. God liked change, so then He created two great lights, one to rule the day and the other to rule the night. In addition to the two great lights, God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Escape From Boredom's Path Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

Boredom is just one of many emotions that can rob us from having a wonder relationship with the Lord.

Escape from Boredom’s Path John 10:10 Intro Jesus said, “A man’s life consist not in the abundance of things which he possess. Yet men and women today feverishly are seeking satisfaction in power, profit, and pleasure. As the poet Cowper has said, these people will be disappointed in their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist