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  • Paraphernalia

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015
     | 3,753 views

    Gizmos, gadgets, trappings, add-ons, etc. are really optional, but so many of us have come to think that we cannot live without them. The problem is that it becomes like the proverbial "straw that broke the camels' back".

    Paraphernalia--furnishings and apparatuses, (add-ons) to enhance or give more options to a thing. Synonyms-embellishments, accessories, trappings, adornments, gizmos, do-dads We are in the middle of a Personal Pampering Pandemic Heb. 12;1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so ...read more

  • Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 4, 2018
     | 11,592 views

    For the fact that Mother Josephine proclaimed that I was good for nothing, thank you. For the sarcasm of the Mother Superior: her harsh voice, her injustices, her irony and for the bread of humiliation, thank you.

    Thanksgiving What did one turkey say to the other when they saw the Pilgrims? They look nice. Maybe they’ll have us over for dinner. Our company gives out Thanksgiving turkeys to retired employees. All they have to do is stop by the plant to pick them up. A few days before the holiday, a retiree ...read more

  • Furthering Your Faith-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 10, 2024
     | 399 views

    5 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

    FURTHERING Your FAITH-V—2Peter 1:9(:5-11) Attention:-White Lie Cake: Jenny was to bake a cake for the Women’s Missionary Union of Tuscaloosa, AL, but forgot to do it until the last minute. She remembered it the morning of the bake sale & after rummaging through cabinets, found an angel ...read more

  • How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    We finish up our attitude adjustment with the last peice of advice from Paul in Philippians 4:4-9 with giving attention to the FOCUS of our Attitude. Think on these things...

    ILLUSTRATION: Today, upon the bus I saw a lovely maiden with golden hair; I envied her because she looked so fine and wished I was as fair. And suddenly, as she arose to leave, I watched her hobble down the aisle. She had on leg and wore a brace, but as she passed?a smile. O God, forgive me when ...read more

  • When We Doubt

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    What should we do when we doubt God and how does He respond to that doubt when we bring it to His attention?

    Text: Luke 7:18-35 ETS: John sends messengers to Christ. ESS: God does not get angry over honest doubt in the life of a believer. OSS: God’s children will not be afraid when they doubt him. PQ: What does God do when we doubt? UW: Actions Introduction: I. Who is likely to doubt God? A. Those ...read more

  • The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 338 ratings
     | 48,144 views

    The Word of God calls Jabez more honorable than his brothers. Why? – Because he prayed a prayer that got God’s attention.

    The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chr 4:9-10 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

  • Hospitality Toward One Another

    Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    Service to others as a reflection of Christ’s love, even as we ourselves become tired of service and look forward to being served and desire attention.

    When you were a child, perhaps you were part of a large family, there may have been many people who needed to use the bathroom, many mouths to feed, and never, ever, any private space. In families such as those, there are often a lot of rules. Don’t pester the adults. Do your chores, help out ...read more

  • Cleaning House

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    When we fail to keep God’s temple clean, God will clean it for us eventually and get our attention while doing it.

    WHEN GOD CLEANS HOUSE Matthew 21:12-16 INTRO As we read of the Temple being cleansed by Jesus for the extortion that was taking place there, we often focus our attention on the temple building. We often forget that once we accept Christ as our Savior, our bodies become the temple of ...read more

  • A Picture Of God

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God.

    TEXT: Nahum 1:1-8 TITLE: A PICTURE OF GOD The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God. In verses 2 and 3, we see that God is a God of vengeance. There are times that ...read more

  • Cell Phones Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 31,608 views

    Sermon based on an email I received about the attention we give our cell phones versus the Bible. I linked it to Jesus instead.

    Cell Phone vs. Jesus Scripture: John 15:5; 14:13-14; Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:18 Introduction: I have received some interesting emails and phone calls recently pertaining to some things that Christians have been involved in. The message this morning was inspired by several of those ...read more

  • Famine In The Promised Land Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

    Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

  • The Tools Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    A sermon based on the Pentecost story. God grabs our attention, gives us tools to get something done, then expects us to do it.

    The Tools of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Introduction The popular Christian author, J.S. Baxter, once said “What God chooses, He cleanses. What God cleanses, He molds. What God molds, He fills. What God fills, He uses.” (J.S. Baxter, http://elbourne.org/sermons/index.mv?illustration+2793) Today’s ...read more

  • Prepare To Share Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2016
     | 4,297 views

    "To interpret a biblical text, we need to be patient, to put aside all other concerns, and to give it our time, interest and undivided attention."

    Thursday of 18th Week in Course This day we commemorate St. Clare of Assisi, the friend of St. Francis who founded the second Order of Franciscans for women religious, or the Poor Clares. As we look at the first reading about Ezekiel digging a hole in the wall of his house, we are reminded that ...read more

  • Forget Something Sport?

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,318 views

    With everything that demands our attention, everything we have to remember to do & be as Christians be careful not to forget the one esstential thing of the Christian life - Jesus!

    Bunbury Wed pm 4/08/10 “Forget something sport?” Intro: *** A young naval officer was undergoing his first sea training on board a naval ship. His responsibility was to safely steer the ship away from the wharf & set it on course for a voyage out to sea. He carefully went through all ...read more

  • The Emotional Life

    Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011
     | 9,764 views

    So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

    Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more