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Hunting For Humility?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Christianity would benefit greatly if there were more humble individuals in both pulpits and pews

When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Even very good people seem to have a hard time being really humble. One day Linus tells Charlie Brown, "When I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Key Ingredient

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

LOVE: We sometimes pay a high price, a very high price, when we don't love each other as we should.

A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

We sometimes feel like giving up in life. There is help available.

HAVE YOU FELT LIKE GIVING UP LATELY? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. “Where’s your father?” the preacher asked. The boy said, “He was hanged last week.” “Where’s your mother?” “She run off.” “Where’s your sister?” “She’s in jail.” “Is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key Ingredient

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

Love is not only the key ingredient, but sometimes the missing ingredient in the church.

A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Pass The Test?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

What is true faith? There is so much misinformation being offered that we need to know the Truth and then He will set us free.

Can You Pass The Test? 1 John 4:1-6 Reverend Bible was a fourth generation preacher. He was his father's son. He was a chip off the old block. While he was growing up he watched his father mount the pulpit week after week at First Church and offer his thoughts to the people. The son of a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning - Part 1

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001

In this message we begin a study of Nehemiah to see how we can have a new beginning.

"A NEW BEGINNING" TEXT: NEHEMIAH 1:1-11 Have you ever needed a new beginning, a fresh start, a clean slate - a do over, have you ever needed a second chance after you had really blown it? I’m sure Bill Buckner would love to have a second chance at that ground ball hit to him on the 6th game of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heating Up The Holiday Season

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2001

There are things we can do to heat up or spruce up our Christmas holiday season.

HEATING UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON INTRO.- Lights, camera, action. These words could well characterize this time of the year. It’s a time for bright lights, cameras (picture-taking), and action. Lots of action. Lots of coming and going. What’s your favorite thing to do this time of the year? DO YOU ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Omnipotent Part 2

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001

This continues part 1 and deals with some very specific things the Bible says that God cannot do because of his nature and will.

GOD IN OMNIPOTENT PART 2 By Pastor Glenn Pease It is a great paradox, but the fact is, the real test of omnipotence is what it can do when it limits itself, and gives up absolute and total control. Absolute and total control means the power is not shared with other being. All is just as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In The Lord

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 3, 2002

Discover the six things that we must do in order to stand our ground on the spiritual battlefielf of life.

STANDING FIRM IN THE LORD Philippians 4:1-9 October 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians are failing to stand their ground on the spiritual battlefield of life. We want our Christianity to be soft and easy. We want our spiritual development to be quick and painless. And so when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 1, 2004

God's Word 'trumps' all ... including the new President. A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes link to PowerPoint.

Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: http://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Our text begins: “Blessed is the nation whose…” And how does it continue? “…whose president is Trump”? Whose stocks are on the rise? / ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Pretending

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 27, 2003

Some people are looking for masks to be able to hide their inner sense of inadequacies. Others are looking for masks that can make them into the cultural image of someone great. Still others are looking for identities that will make themselves acceptable

Stop Pretending ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Some people are looking for masks to be able to hide their inner sense of inadequacies. Others are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liderazgo Al Estilo Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Apr 24, 2003

Introducción: Los cristianos tenemos a Jesucristo no sólo como nuestro Salvador, sino como nuestro modelo en todas las áreas de la vida. Como líderes cristianos debemos tomar el ejemplo de Jesus y conocer los secretos de su liderazgo para incorporarlos al

“Liderazgo al Estilo de Jesús” (Jesús Modelo Perfecto de Liderzgo Intachable) Dr. Mynor Vargas 1 Pedro 2:21-24 21Para esto fuisteis llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo (MODELO PERFECTO – Hupogrammos, griego) (metodo de enseñar) para que sigáis sus pisadas. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24, Luke 14:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liderazgo Al Estilo Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Apr 24, 2003

Introducción: Los cristianos tenemos a Jesucristo no sólo como nuestro Salvador, sino como nuestro modelo en todas las áreas de la vida. Como líderes cristianos debemos tomar el ejemplo de Jesus y conocer los secretos de su liderazgo para incorporarlos al

“Liderazgo al Estilo de Jesús” (Jesús Modelo Perfecto de Liderzgo Intachable) Dr. Mynor Vargas 1 Pedro 2:21-24 21Para esto fuisteis llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo (MODELO PERFECTO – Hupogrammos, griego) (metodo de enseñar) para que sigáis sus pisadas. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-31, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liderazgo Al Estilo Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Apr 24, 2003

Introducción: Los cristianos tenemos a Jesucristo no sólo como nuestro Salvador, sino como nuestro modelo en todas las áreas de la vida. Como líderes cristianos debemos tomar el ejemplo de Jesus y conocer los secretos de su liderazgo para incorporarlos al

“Liderazgo al Estilo de Jesús” (Jesús Modelo Perfecto de Liderzgo Intachable) Dr. Mynor Vargas 1 Pedro 2:21-24 21Para esto fuisteis llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo (MODELO PERFECTO – Hupogrammos, griego) (metodo de enseñar) para que sigáis sus pisadas. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24, Luke 14:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liderazgo Al Estilo Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Mynor Vargas on Apr 24, 2003

Introducción: Los cristianos tenemos a Jesucristo no sólo como nuestro Salvador, sino como nuestro modelo en todas las áreas de la vida. Como líderes cristianos debemos tomar el ejemplo de Jesus y conocer los secretos de su liderazgo para incorporarlos al

“Liderazgo al Estilo de Jesús” (Jesús Modelo Perfecto de Liderzgo Intachable) Dr. Mynor Vargas 1 Pedro 2:21-24 21Para esto fuisteis llamados, porque también Cristo padeció por nosotros, dejándonos ejemplo (MODELO PERFECTO – Hupogrammos, griego) (metodo de enseñar) para que sigáis sus pisadas. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-31, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal