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Excellence #3 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

AN EXCELLENT LIFE IS ONE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE.

A Life Of Excellence: Part 3 A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Ephesians 2:20 1. Who were the Apostles & Prophets? - Mere men - with similar faults & failures as us A. Moses - fits of anger B. David - unchecked lust C. Solomon - extravagance & lust D. Elijah - depression E. Peter - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 6) Jeremiah: Built Up For A Call To Service

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

God set Jeremiah apart for ministry from His mother’s womb. God later encountered 21 year-old Elijah to call him to a ministry of rejection and persecution.

A. INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH 1:1-10 1. Father the High Priest. "Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah of the priests that were in Anathoth" (1:1). "They came to Hilkiah the high priest" (II Chron. 34:4). 2. Born in evil days. "Amon . . . did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord . . . sacrificed unto ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Live The New Life Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

5th in a series. A message about living out our salvation once accepting Jesus.

Intro – Video about the project in Mexico. “The House Built by God” - La casa construida por Dios. Psalm 127:1-2 (NASB) Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost: Based Upon Christ’s Work Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2017

Having concluded his remarks concerning the gift of the Holy Ghost, Peter preaches to them about Jesus: and this passage is a summary of the history of Christ. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed just a few weeks earlier.

July 15, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.A.2.b: Pentecost: Based Upon Christ’s Work Acts 2.22-36 (KJV) 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Make Up The Slack For What You Lack

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 23, 2001

Many people want to be used by God but don’t feel qualified. If we will step out in obediant faith, He will supply what we need.

GOD WILL MAKE UP THE SLACK FOR WHAT YOU LACK EX 25:8 I. GOD WANTED A SANCTUARY BUILT A. God commanded his people to build a sanctuary B. He gives delicate detail as to how the sanctuary will be constructed C. The only ability Israel had was to make bricks out of mud and straw -Israel’s lack ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Rock That Doesn't Roll

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 1, 2005

Is your life, marriage, home, and faith built on a firm foundation or on sinking sand?

The Rock That Doesn’t Roll (Matthew 16:13-20) Good morning! What a great joy it is to be with you this morning. I trust that you’ve come with an open heart and mind this morning and that you want to hear from God and not from just another preacher. I want you to know I’m not here to entertain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #2 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

An excellent life MUST be built on a firm foundation.

A Life Built On The Foundation Of Jesus Christ 1 Cor. 3:11 1. Jesus’ life presents a pattern for a life of excellence for us to follow. A. The example of personal growth. · (Luke 2:52) And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. B. The example of compassionate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lives Are Better When Built With God At The Center. Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 24, 2006

This book overview sermon is part of a series that was developed to help inspire our church to keep God at the center of our church/individual lives. Nehemiah highlights prayer, scripture, leadership and community--all under the influence and power of te

OUR LIVES ARE BETTER WHEN BUILT WITH GOD AT THE CENTER. Bush—To the tune of 200 billion or more, and years of hard work, “New Orleans will rise again.” Hard to imagine for those still surrounded by acrid, toxic water, surveying neighborhoods that will have to be completely bulldozed ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024

Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

"Living Stone" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus said that a wise man will build upon the "rock" for solid foundation and the foolish man would build upon the "sand" and the foolish man house would not stand. We as "living stones" must build upon "Rock" for our spiritual house to stand.

Introduction: Peter use the text from Psalm 34:8 as he writes to the Christian "you have tasted that the Lords is gracious" in the previous verse (2:3). Then Peter states that we have tasted the milk of Word as he refers to Jesus Christ. After believers have purged their lives from the unwholesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Accordingto The Three Pigs Series

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002

Salvation - what foundation are you building your eternal house upon?

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE THREE PIGS (Mat 7:24-27) What does a house represent? Security, comfort, provision, acceptance 1st. Pig built his house out of Straw = earthly wealth Fame and fortune - Jesus said, "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul." What is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Provisions Are Not Dependent Upon A Prosperous Economy!

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Jan 17, 2004

God can provide for our needs at all times!

God’s Provisions Are Not Dependent Upon A Prosperous Economy! Phil. 4:14-19 Illus. > There once was a man who very adamantly believed in living by faith. He believed that, so long as he prayed in Jesus’ name, believing in faith that God would provide his need, he would receive whatever he asked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Perilous Times Are Upon Us Even Now!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

The Greek word “chalepoi” can, with equal accuracy, be translated perilous, dangerous, terrible, grievous, stressful, distressing or difficult. There can be no doubt but what such days referred to here are already upon us.

PERILOUS TIMES ARE UPON US EVEN NOW! "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come." "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." II Timothy 3:1, 13. I. PERILOUS TIMES WILL COME! The Greek word “chalepoi” can, with equal accuracy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Fixed Eyes Upon

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2004

Walking on Water or staying on the boat what are you focusing on. Faith. Are you trusting Christ or are you taking your eyes off of HIM?

What Have you Fixed Eyes Upon Matthew 14: 28-33 In the Verses three words stick out COME- in the present tense, come NOW SAVE- (lord save me) delivers or protect DOUBT- to weaver- to stand in two ways The more we believe = less doubt We must go forth to meet him in a way of duty PRAYER INTRO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Means To Wait Upon The Lord?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006

If you want to be blessed, you must learn how to wait upon the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31 Topic- What does it means to wait upon the Lord? In the Word of God, we are told to that if we want to be blessed by the Lord, we must learn to wait upon the Lord Psalm 25: 5 says, “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist