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With All Your...

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We must not limited or love of God, our worship and faith to only our intellect, service or emotions.

Introductory Considerations 1. The christian church is being fragmented in many ways - liberal vs. conservative, charismatic vs. non-charismatic, contemporary vs. traditional. 2. Differences can be some significant matters as to whether church or people are real thing or can be in how we as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Skeptics Answered

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Q Who knows the definition of the word “skeptic”? -it means to be disbelieving or unbelieving in regards to something -When I person says “I find that hard to believe” they are being skeptical -the attitude of the skeptic is “prove it to me” “change my mind” -other words for skepticism (which

Q Who knows the definition of the word “skeptic”? -it means to be disbelieving or unbelieving in regards to something -When I person says “I find that hard to believe” they are being skeptical -the attitude of the skeptic is “prove it to me” “change my mind” -other words for skepticism (which come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow A Healthy Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose.

Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose. Introduction: (Duct tape illustration using a roll of tape) Many of you here are very familiar with this product. You have probably used it many times for many different purposes. Years ago, thousands of dollars went into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Wants Us To Identify Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness. The Lord always considered the source of the criticism. Jesus said, "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Missing In Hell

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matthew 23:33 says: “Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?” Hell is not the product of some imaginative mind.

Matthew 23:33 says: “Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?” Hell is not the product of some imaginative mind. In light of what the Scriptures say, hell is a reality. If you are planning a trip, you want to find out what the accommodations are like before you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33

Not As Our Sins Deserve

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do.

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do. Intro.: 1. The Bible is a healthy blend of optimism and realism. a. On the one hand you have realistic books like Ecclesiastes. b. On the other, you have positive portions like psalms of thanksgiving. 2. This AM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

God's Name Is Reverend

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME.

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME. THE BIBLE DOES NOT IMPLY IN ANYWAY THAT MINISTERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE THE WORD REVEREND IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE THAT THEY HOLD. THE SAME WORD IS USED IN RESPECT FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop A Christ Centered Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families. Paul wrote, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love." (Eph. 5:1) Ask the Lord to help your family be more teachable and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of His Word

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. As Jesus and His disciples came out of the temple, they asked him three question back in verse 3. When shall the temple be destroyed? What shall be the signs of His coming? and the end of the world? In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living.

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living. Intro.: 1. Psalm 116 was most likely written by King David. 2. From the content it appears to have been written after some great act of deliverance by the Lord. I. THE LORD DELIVERS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON HIM (verses 1-11). A. Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Two Important Questions

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: Today is "Prove the Lord" Sunday.

INTRO: Today is "Prove the Lord" Sunday. Today is the beginning of a year of financial miracles for your life! I pray that in 1998 four things will happen in your life: 1. You will receive an increase in monthly income. 2. You will decrease your monthly expenses through wise spending habits. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

The Chastening Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death." In light of what the Bible tells us, you can rest assured that God chastens His own. The meaning of "chasten" is found in the New Testament word "paideuo." It comes from the word "pais"–meaning child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:18

What Are You Doing?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Do you feel that God is not using you very much? That He has not given you many gifts or opportunities to serve Him? That you are not doing enough for Him? Do you fail to have any joy in seeing God working through you? Is your call as a disciple a burden or an opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Forget Jesus

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The Lord knew how quickly man would forget God.

Intro: The Lord knew how quickly man would forget God. Our present society is a testimony to that unfortunate fact. The Bible prophesied that in the last days, men would not even want to retain God in their knowledge. When Jesus went away, He left behind two ordinances, two object lessons to help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30