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Emotional Intelligence: Taming Your Anger

Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011

Anger is an emotion that can be used for good purposes. Make sure when this energy surges that you channel it God's way for constructive purposes.

I think before we get started in this series called Emotional Intelligence, I have to say that I know that in this auditorium there are people on two extremes of the pendulum when it comes to emotions. There are some of you here that are super emotional. You are very in touch with your feelings ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Keeping Score?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

God want us to use our precious time wisely and not foolishly and we use it wisely by investing it in eternal things rather than temporal things.

Theme: Time Management Introduction to Theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff that life is made of.” The world we live in knows the importance of Time Management but where they miss the mark is on what they prioritize - which usually is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Prayer

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

What is Prayer? How is it supposed to work? When and how do you do it, and why? Jesus answered all of these questions when he gave us a model prayer - the Lord’s Prayer. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

LESSON: AUTHENTIC PRAYER [LEARN TO PRAY LIKE JESUS] Slide Graphic – praying hands. Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way (1 Samuel 12:23) Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Moses Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2020

Was the Mosaic law good or bad? Why did God give it to Israel, and what part did it play for His people?

OPEN: Why do laws exist? Why do we have them? I thought about that a lot this week…and this was my conclusion: “Laws exist to modify behavior and to help us know what is acceptable and what isn’t.” Now, if that’s true, why were these laws written? In Michigan it is illegal to paint sparrows to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deborah's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Deborah was an extraordinary woman of faith and leader as a Judge of Israel because she listened to God over others in a oppressive and stressful time (Judges 4:1-3).

Series: Extraordinary Women of Faith Thesis: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and to do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Question: Do you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014

Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Is Too Far? Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Aug 7, 2009

What do you do when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? What do you do when you know what’s right, but that’s just not the path you want to travel? What do you do when you and God just don’t want the same things for your life?

Introduction I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little suitcase behind him. He would ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 13, 2013

Getting a high station so you can be served; having others serve you and do your bidding; becoming a big shot...That's what life's all about, right? Not in God's kingdom. In this "One Another" command, we learn why, and how we can become great before God.

Serve One Another Message 6 in One Anothers Series Chuck Sligh October 13, 2013 A PowerPoint presentation for this message and all the sermons in the One Another Series is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro is not original with me, but I have lost the source. If anyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Labor For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2013

God has a job for you: 1. Bear someone else’s burden (vs. 1-2). 2. Examine your efforts (vs. 3-5). 3. Spread the right kind of seed (vs. 6-8). 4. Be willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9). 5. Get fully involved in God’s labor of love (vs. 10).

Our Labor for the Lord Galatians 6:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 1, 2013 *Back in 2004, “Reader’s Digest” told the story of a family going on vacation: the Klinger family. Before they left, they asked their 9-year-old neighbor about taking care of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning Patience"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

School starts this week. I bet as soon as summer started you guys were saying, man I can hardly wait till school starts. Just 3 months away. Am I right? No? I bet some of you might say I would be happy to wait a little longer. Let’s talk about waiting. Patience.

"Learning to be Patient" School starts this week. I bet as soon as summer started you guys were saying, man I can hardly wait till school starts. Just 3 months away. Am I right? No? I bet some of you might say I would be happy to wait a little longer. Let’s talk about waiting. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance Is Mine!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012

Revenge-we’ve probably all plotted it at one point or another. We’ve lived out the famous saying, “don’t get mad-get even!” We think revenge will make us feel better. We think through revenge we right the wrong. Let’s take a look at the dangers of revenge

VENGEANCE IS MINE! INTRODUCTION: Revenge-we’ve probably all plotted it at one point or another. We’ve lived out the famous saying, “don’t get mad-get even!” "Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after I folded the items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Swallowed Up

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2013

Any time you run from God, you never go “up"; you always go “down.” God sometimes allows us to face frightening circumstances so that we will learn to trust and obey Him. It’s always best to obey the Lord right away - then we won’t be “swallowed up.”

Opening illustration: Being shocked by electricity can be very dangerous. Just ask professional golf legend Lee Trevino. He was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree during a tournament several years ago. He said, “It bolted my arms and legs out stiff, jerked me off the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do As I Do

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2021

Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. I can swear but if I hear you do it you're in trouble. Contrast that with what we see in the bible and we realize the right thing to be able to say is, 'do as I do'.

DO AS I DO Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. That's our response when we hear, 'but you do it' or, 'but you say it'. I can swear up a storm but if I hear you do it you're in big trouble. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, John 13:12-17, 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Corinthians 4:11-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like An Ox To The Slaughter Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022

Wouldn't be nice if the choice we have to make in life where black and white, simple and clear cut ... but they aren't. In Proverbs 7, Solomon uses a 'spicy' way to discussing how Sin can be right up in our face and yet we can't see it ... until it's too late.

Last week we looked at Proverbs 9 in which Solomon contrasts Lady Wisdom with Lady Folly. Solomon attempts to make the choice between Wisdom and Folly as clear and as obvious as possible in the hopes of helping us to make the right choice. Would that it were that simple, amen, as making such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-17, Exodus 26:31, Exodus 30:23-25, Exodus 30:31-33, 1 Kings 11:4-6, 1 Kings 11:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

25) God Answers Prayer! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

God answers prayer in three main ways: 1) He can say "Yes" according to His Will, 2) He can answer "No" because He has something better in mind for you,... or...3) He can say "Not Yet" because the timing is not right according to His greater plan and purpose.

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER! TEXT: Jeremiah 33:3. INTRODUCTION Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). And this is important – for us all, After all, we’re going to be answering ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist