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The Christian's Labor - 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the fourth part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 4 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Labor - 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the fifth part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 5 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:19-21 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Labor - 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the last part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 6 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:22-24 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A High Performance Christian

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

This message challenges the believer to be the absolute best that they can be for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Becoming a High Performance Believer John 11:43-44; 12:1-11 I. A High Performance Believer is a Living Witness – Lazarus A. A living witness must be different 1. Different standards 2. Different priorities B. A living witness must be raised from the dead (truly born again) (v. 43) “..even when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Disciplonie - By Camille Lang Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

When Jesus comes again there will be judgment and reward. For those who have their hearts right with God … the right motives … they will receive a reward from their Father in Heaven … For those who don’t have their hearts right with God … there will be ju

Well it’s official!!!! my personality has been locked in!!! I am an "I". Let me explain … I did a personality survey a couple of years ago (and they are always so spot on!!) … it was the DISC model. Now the word DISC is an acronym – that is the letters standing for different words … in this case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah's Witness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 21, 2005

George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of Jehovah’s Witness cu

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah’s Witness John 1:1,14-17 George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Challenges To Every Christian

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 21, 2004

Through this message we will uncover three challenges Christ confronts every Christian with.

Text: Matthew 4: 18-20 Christ’s Challenges To Every Christian A. Some questions I’d like to ask Jesus one day… a. Why our variety of Christianity is not more contagious? b. Why are we not winning more of our friends, family, and co-workers for the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Challenges Every Christian

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2004

EPIPHANY 3(A) - With the words, "Come, follow me" Christ challenges every Christian to believe wholeheartedly God’s word and to follow wholeheartedly Jesus’ call.

CHRIST CHALLENGES EVERY CHRISTIAN Matthew 4:12-23 - January 25, 2004 MATTHEW 4:12-23 12When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali-- 14to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Disappointments New Christians Face

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004

Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004

Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Faith Or Magical Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

What are you trusting, why?

Christian Faith or Magical Thinking? For a couple of Sundays, we’ve been considering the importance of a contemporary experience of hearing God’s voice. A fresh relationship with the Lord prevents us from following a sterile set of rules that have little true power to shape our values and daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Christians "Pray Up"

Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002

"Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-23

Denomination: Holiness

Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001

Jesus calls us all to grow

Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Pillars Of Christian Happiness

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

FINDING HAPPINESS AS A CHRISTIAN

TWO PILLARS OF HAPPINESS - 1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. {7} For we brought nothing into <this> world, <and it is> certain we can carry nothing out. {8} And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. INTRO: Happiness as a Christian rests on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Christianity Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001

The question isn’t, "Does Christianity Work?" The important question is "How?" What is there about Christ’s teachings that make a real difference in our lives?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Thanksgiving Day is over, & if you have been to the mall, you know that the Christmas shopping season is well on its way. But let me ask you, "What gift can you buy for people well up in years who already have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ