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The Virtue Of Faithfulness (8 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 17, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Being a faithful Chrisitan is not being at church every time the doors are open. Faithfulness is rooted in our faith in God.

What is faithfulness? What do we mean when we say someone is faithful? Faithfulness is not… · attending church every time the doors are open. · serving in ministry positions where God has not gifted you. · teaching Sunday School longer than God calls you to. · financially supporting the ministries ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Story Of Three Gardens Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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Love is present in three Biblical gardens.

Gardening for some people is a pleasant pastime. For others it is a passion. This morning I brought in some things that can be grown in a garden - fruit and some that are not grown in a garden -junk food. Let’s take a moment to compare these items: (Overhead 1) Fruit is natural. Fruit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-9, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 29, 2003

based on 124 ratings

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When Jesus says, "A time is coming and now has come when true worshippers will worship the Lord in spirit and in truth," he was giving us some insights into worship.

“Worship” John 4:7-23 If you were to ask 100 people what worship is, you’d probably get 100 different answers. The primary reason for this would be the wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Another reason for such a wide range of views of worship is the never-ending list of “worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

based on 138 ratings

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Iraq in Prophecy

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Revelation 17:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham-An Example Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Just what did Abraham discover about Faith?

Abraham¨CAn Example of Faith Romans 4:1¨C25 INTRODUCTION ¡ñ It is my firm belief that, more than just a timeless letter to Christians about the gospel, Romans was an attempt by Paul to unify a divided church in Rome. ¡ñ Paul would use two points to stress to these Christians the reason they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

based on 151 ratings

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The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dwelling In God's Will.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God So Loved... [missions / Evangelism / Gospel / Great Commission]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2005

based on 684 ratings

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Missions--It all started...not with The Great Commission...but in God’s heart. Link included to Formatted Text Version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

For God So Loved… Mark 16:15 Usually, when we think of missions we think of the Great Commission. But missions didn’t begin with the Great Commission. Missions began with God. It first beat in His heart before it was ever breathed as the life sustaining force into His church. Our God is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Working On Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

based on 41 ratings

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How do we "work out" our salvation?

Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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So in asking you “How is your heart?”, I am not talking about the physical organ in your body. Rather, I am asking you about your moral and spiritual nature. How are things with you spiritually?

HOW IS YOUR HEART? “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) The psalmist asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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We must learn contentment wherever God places us.

Today I am beginning a series which I have entitled. The Gospel According to Bruce Over the next 5 weeks the messages will contain video clips from the movie Bruce Almighty. For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, the story line goes like this. Bruce is a fluff news reporter for the local ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Desiring Servanthood Series

Contributed by Timothy O'fallon on Jun 27, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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This is a Biblically-based exploration of the truest desire of the regenerated spirit: servanthood.

Desiring Servanthood Servanthood Series Part I: Countryside Christian Center Single Adult Bible Studies Introduction: In Genesis 3, a story is told about the first man and woman Falling from a position of total security in God and absolute significance. Their significance (importance) was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foolish Communication Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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the apostle Paul wants us to understand that human wisdom is not the answer to the needs of the church, the cross of Christ is the answer to the needs of the church

FOOLISH COMMUNICATION 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our study in the book of First Corinthians, we approach a fundamental tenet of Paul’s’ writing, namely the inability to comprehend the wisdom of God through the wisdom of man. Aptly applied to the church, the apostle wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"The Deceitful Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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We can’t rely on what our hearts tell us; we must only trust in God.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 “The Deceitful Heart” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. I was talking with a very troubled man this past week. He is a 50 year old drug addict and alcoholic who has been married several times, has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Eternal Pupose Of God

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 17, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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This message is to help each one of God’s children have hope for the future, and assurance for today.

The Eternal Purpose of God Romans 8:28-31 Ephesians 1:3-10 Intro: Do you believe that God has a perfect plan? I sure do, I see it written in the pages of history, recorded as fact in the Word of God, and confirmed in the life of many believers. Yet there are many skeptics to the position of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

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