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¿quines Son Los Creyentes Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Todo el capitulo tres tiene su centro en la relación especial que los creyentes tienen con el Padre. ¿Quiénes son los creyentes?

¿QUINES SON LOS CREYENTES? 1 Juan 2:29-3:3 El apóstol Juan había sido creyente alrededor de 60 años cuando escribió esta carta. Pero, él nunca perdió su sentido de asombro en cuanto a las cosas de Dios. Uno puede tener el sentido de asombro en las palabras, “Mirad cual amor nos ha dado el Padre, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

¿porque Vino Jesus? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Los siguientes versículos nos dan dos razones de la primera venida de Jesucristo a este mundo.

¿PORQUE VINO JESUS? 1 Juan 3:4-10 El pecado humano ha infectado a todas las personas desde la caída del hombre en Génesis 3. La Biblia dice, Por cuanto todos pecaron, y están destituidos de la gloria de Dios (Romanos 3:23). Dice también, Porque la paga del pecado es muerte (Romanos 6:23). El ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

El Odio Vs El Amor Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

El apóstol Juan repite la idea del amor por los hermanos varias veces en la primera carta. El versículo 11 dice, Porque este es el mensaje que habéis oído desde el principio: Que nos amemos unos a otros. En 3:11-18, Juan hizo algunos contrastes entre el

EL ODIO VS EL AMOR 1 Juan 3:11-18 El apóstol Juan repite la idea del amor por los hermanos varias veces en la primera carta. El versículo 11 dice, Porque este es el mensaje que habéis oído desde el principio: Que nos amemos unos a otros. En 3:11-18, Juan hizo algunos contrastes entre el odio y ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dios Es Amor Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

En este pasaje, hay tres razones por la cual los creyentes deben amarse el uno al otro.

DIOS ES AMOR 1 Juan 4:7-12 El apóstol Juan tiene mucho que decir acerca del amor en esta carta. En 1 Juan 2:9-11, Juan dijo que el amor es una evidencia de nuestro compañerismo con Dios. En 3:11-18, el amor es una evidencia de que los creyentes son hijos de Dios. En 3:17-18 descubrimos que la ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

La Perfeccion Del Amor De Dios Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Dios obra para traer su amor a la perfección en la vida del creyente. Cuando el amor de Dios esta perfeccionado en nosotros, hay varios resultados positivos.

LA PERFECCION DEL AMOR DE DIOS 1 Juan 4:16-21 Nuestra experiencia del amor de Dios esta fundado en la naturaleza inalterable de Dios. Mientras que uno crece en su relación con el Padre, Dios obra para traer su amor a la perfección en la vida del creyente. Cuando el amor de Dios esta ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

¿como Sabemos? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

¿Qué es el testimonio de Dios sobre el Hijo y la vida eterna?

¡COMO SABEMOS! 1 Juan 5:6-12 ¿Como sabemos que tenemos vida eterna? ¿Por los sentimientos? ¿Por ser miembro de una denominación especifica? ¿Por las buenas obras? La repuesta es “No.” ¿Que dice la Biblia? Según la Biblia sabemos que tememos vida eterna porque tenemos el testimonio de Dios. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ten P's For Your Pod

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 5, 2007

Overview in one message of what the Bible is all about ’in a nutshell’ with a helpful outline that makes life, God, and salvation easier to comprehend. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Ten P’s for Your Pod http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/YourPod.html 1. The People • God created man Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Isa 45:12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, [even] my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Still A Student (Graduation)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 20, 2007

As we go through life we move from one page to the next… we move from chapter to chapter… leaving behind the past and moving into the next stage of our life… and along the way... we are still learning – still students!

“Still a Student” Psalms 119:105 Introduction A class of high school sophomores had been assigned a term paper. Now the day of reckoning had come, the papers were due to be handed in. The teacher knew that a particular student, named Gene, had not been working steadily on his paper as others had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian Church

Heavy Hearts Set Ablaze

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 20, 2007

Heavy hearts are set ablaze through Jesus’ presence and His revealed Word.

Heavy Hearts Set Ablaze By Greg Johnson May 20, 2007 Many today have heavy hearts. They are downtrodden and depressed with the hardships and anxieties of life. They are perplexed and confused as the try to cope and make sense of what is going on around them. Such were two followers of Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Duty

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 25, 2007

Memorial Day sermon paralleling the duty of our soldiers SOme of this was adapted from Melvin Worthington

Our Duty James 1:1-27 Key Verse 22 The real test = DO the Word – Duty -from the word “due” ie taxes are due, bills are due -- Duty is what is due the Lord our Savior! James makes a clear statement here -- just knowing the Word is not enough! Evidently James (the brother of Jesus) writing to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Balanced Growth

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

We cannot stay in the safety zone of spiritual infancy. We must mature in our faith.

ONE OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHRISTIANS IS TO GROW SPIRITUALLY IN ALL THE THINGS OF GOD. IT WILL DO US NO GOOD WHATSOEVER TO STAY IN THE SAFETY ZONE OF SPIRITUAL INFANCY OF JUST BEING BORN AGAIN. WE MUST GROW! PETER WROTE IN 1 PETER 2:2-3, “LIKE NEWBORN BABIES, YOU MUST CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Search The Scriptures

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

How we are to search the scriptures for Jesus

Search The Scriptures John 5:17-47 Prayer Indtroduction People deny that Christ was who He said He was. People even deny believing that Jesus is God. Many People don’t believe that there is a God. They have bought into the lie that this life is all there is so we need to live our life to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Most people have a Bible. Far less read it. Even fewer benefit from the Bible as much as they could. Let’s do something about that.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible In Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, Kathleen Norris recounts the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received an expensive Bible as a wedding gift from his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Doctrine Of Scripture

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

A detailed review of what the bible has to say about itself- launched from 2 Timothy.

Audio and powerpoint slides available at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2007/02/audio-what-is-bible.htm “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (2 Tim 2:15) Introduction to Bible Study Aim of our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Where Is It Written”

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Basic introduction to Hermeneutics. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17

“Where is it Written” It is great to be here in Woodstock. Many have prayed, planned, and worked to help us in the process of coming here. This article may seem a bit heavy but I believe that we must lay a proper foundation and begin with the basics in order to be based upon the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational