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  • 11. Why The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil? Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,540 views

    Viable alternatives have to exist in a moral universe

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – 11 – WHY THE TREE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

  • The Family Business

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,377 views

    We don’t know very much about Jesus’ process of maturation. The Gospels are rather silent about his growing up years, with Matthew being the only other canonical gospel that even offers a birth narrative, and he is silent on the years between birth and baptism.

    TITLE: THE FAMILY BUSINESS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:49 It was just two months ago we gathered here in the sanctuary as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. We had special programs like Candlelight Service, attended Christmas Sing Along over at Macedonia Baptist Church, and of course ...read more

  • Donut Theology

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,730 views

    A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

    Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

  • Grow - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 3,956 views

    Second message in a series through Colossians

    OPEN: So last week we started our journey through this wonderful book named Colossians. And I've got to tell you this is an absolutely wonderful passage of Scripture to dwell on. - Get a handle on this book and it will produce in you that which God has planned for you. It will grow on you, ...read more

  • Receiving Constructive Criticism Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,688 views

    The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec

    How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more

  • Jesus Is The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    Picture # 7 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Feeding of the 5,000 is the picture of Jesus as the Bread of Life, and how the maturing Christian feeds on the Bread of Life.

    Picture # 7: Jesus is the Bread of Life John 6:1-15. See Matthew 14:13-21 See Mark 6:30-44 See Luke 9:10-17 Up to 26 million people in the United States, and over 800 million people in developing and underdeveloped countries go without adequate food on a regular basis. Every single minute, at ...read more

  • We Speak Wisdom

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,403 views

    Our future is secure in Jesus, no matter what our circumstances may be. In fact, God’s plans for His own are so complete that our minds cannot begin to comprehend them! And yet, God has chosen us to reveal to the world this simple truth, “Christ in us is the hope of glory!”

    1 Corinthians 2:6–10 (NKJV) “We Speak Wisdom” (Hidden Wisdom) March 12, 2023 To interpret this passage correctly one must first understand some of the historical reasons why Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Plagued with denominational politics, doctrinal disputes and liturgical ...read more

  • The Will Of Contentment? Enough?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2024
     | 421 views

    Seems many are so focused on materialism they miss the discipline of CONTENTMENT. Maturity will be found in content people.

    THE WILL OF CONTENTMENT? ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MATERIALISM: The tendency to consider possessions and physical comfort more important than spiritual values, putting less importance in faith, more importance in things. Psalm 23:1 ...read more

  • The Stages Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    sermon 3 in 1st John series

    The Stages of the Christian Life Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. I find it interesting to look at those type of family portraits. Slide You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what ...read more

  • Part 1: The Greatest Of These Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2016
     | 6,321 views

    Without love the outward signs of spiritual maturity will only impress humanity, not God!

    LOVE IS INDISPENSABLE 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Even though all Scripture is God-breathed and therefore useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16); some Scriptures such as the “Love ...read more

  • Cheaper By The Dozen Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,773 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

  • The Eagle-Like Christian

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,728 views

    Rev. John Henry Jowett paid a beautiful tribute to a deacon of his church. Though he was an old man, he called him “the youngest deacon in my church, always a child of the morning” and interested in every forward-looking work. He said: “I have never heard him speak about sunsets.

    THE EAGLE-LIKE CHRISTIAN So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s (Ps. 103:5). Commenting on these words, “Thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s,” the late Rev. John Henry Jowett paid a beautiful tribute to a deacon of his church. Though he was an old man, he called him “the youngest ...read more

  • Baby Talk Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,921 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

  • They Limited God (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,165 views

    What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel

    He is saying that God wanted to do so much more for Israel, but the choices in life they made limited the Lord from doing more for them. Illus: A wealthy father, who had one son, loved that son very much. The father had influence and wealth and he could help his son in many ways. But one day he ...read more

  • The Needs Of A New Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more