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Why Are We Told To Grow Where We Are Planted?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023

We are told that believers should be content where they are and abide with God. We are to Bud, Bloom, Blossom and be Blissful wherever we are. It takes time for us to get to where God wants us to be.

If we are faithful in what God has called us to do, we will be brought up (budding). God has a plan, and He is preparing for us to bloom. God brings us through trials in order for us to blossom. We are to wait for Him while He prepares us to be in the condition that we are to be in. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness: Making A New Start

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start.

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start. Intro.: 1. If anybody ever had a right to hold a grudge--it was probably Joseph! a. You know the story (Gen. 37-50). 1) Most favored of Jacob's 12 sons (special coat). 2) Brothers hated him because of it (tattletale, dreams). 3) Brothers plot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

How Jesus' Concern For Details Did Not Distract Him From His Main Goals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ min

It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ ministry balanced the macroscopic with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Ninth Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

NINTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” (Ex. 20:16). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Relationship. Why did God say, Thou shalt not lie? Because you know when you lie, you cannot lie to yourself. We lie to others. 2. Destroys self-respect. If we cannot lie to ourself, how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through The Door Of Faith

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Nov 30, 2002

The process by which truth can become a life-transforming power.

(The Bible reading can include vv. 28-59) Introduction: A. Jesus is calling us to be His disciples. This calling includes a new commitment to the TRUTH. B. Three important questions: 1. What is the truth? 2. Where can I find the truth? 3. What do I do with it, once I find it? C. ILL: A ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complete Picture Of A Believer

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 16, 2002

In II Timothy Paul presents the believer as: a Son, a Steward, a Soldier, an Athlete, a Farmer, a Worker, a Vessel, and a Servant

The Complete Picture Of A Believer II Tim. 2 Introduction II Timothy is Paul’s last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of hardship and opposition in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Chameleons

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 11, 2003

A message on relationships and dating that I taught at least once a year during ten years of singles ministry. How to identify the true colors of "Spiritual Chameleons."

Chameleons II Cor. 5:17-19 Introduction Here in South Carolina we have a small lizard that is a chameleon. It can change its appearance to blend in with the environment. If it in the grass, it turns green. If it is climbing up the side of your brick home, it turns reddish brown. It uses this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Safest Place To Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 27, 2002

We study developing the manner of faithfulness to the church, and how safe it is to go to church.

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE? Manners? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HEBREWS 10:25 NOT FORSAKING THE ASSEMBLING OF OURSELVES TOGETHER, AS THE MANNER OF SOME IS: BUT EXTORTING ONE ANOTHER: AND SO MUCH THE MORE, AS YE SEE THE DAY APPROACHING. Read 1 Cor. 4:2 Moreover it is required ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Authentic Freedom

Contributed by Oommen George on Sep 17, 2002

To explain the true meaning of freedom mainly to the youth who want to be free without knowing what it really means

AUTHENTIC FREEDOM Prof Oommen George Freedom is on everyone’s lips almost all the time but it is most often misunderstood and seldom practiced. Everyone wants to be free. The teenager who is being coerced to study by a parent says “Let me be free please”. The leader of the women’s ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Deception

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

The Old Testament nation of the Hivites represent the spirit of deception and present a major obstacle to our destiny as the people of God.

The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5 Hivite: To live a lie openly shown; a serpent. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of reality. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. The ancient Greeks used the word to describe the pleasure that comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Joshua 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Toweled To Serve

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 4, 2002

REAL LEADERS ARE SERVANTS!

“TOWELED TO SERVE” JOHN 13:1-5/ MATTHEW 20: 25-28 JUNE 2, 2002 INSTALATION OF LBA INTRODUCTION: Anyway People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For True Freedom

Contributed by Steve Steve on Jul 6, 2002

Paul’s message to the church to not be stuck in the slavery of human tradition’s. Really impacted me as to how I personally worship God.

Colossians 2: 6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him...” How? How are we as Christians supposed to continue to live in him? Let’s read on and see. In verse seven we read this... 1. rooted and built up in him.--See tree root systems-- We in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Call To Courage

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002

Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Golgotha, In The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 21, 2005

This is the second in an Easter series. This sermon deals with the power and reality of forgiveness found in the shadows of death.

Shadows of the Cross Pt 2 – Golgotha, In the Shadow of Death Luke 23:33-49 Last week we walked in Gethsemane’s shadows – facing the broken promises, broken religion, and Jesus’ broken heart. Today we move further into the shadows – as we enter the very shadows of death. This passage opens on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: *other