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Paul's Crown In Them - Part 12 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul makes it clear his aspiration (desire) to be with the Thessalonians and how his advances were being thwarted by Satan in 1 Thessalonians 2:18.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 12 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part b” 1 Thessalonians 2:18 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2006

Ephesians gives the read a clear understanding of the key elements of the Christian faith--saved by grace, a witness to those around us, and standing against evil.

Ephesians 2:10 “Alive in Christ” INTRODUCTION If you don’t have the correct keys, you cannot unlock the door. This is true in our daily lives and it is true in our Christian lives, also. If we are going to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ, there are certain keys that we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Purpose In Deliverance

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 4, 2005

We usually want deliverance, but God has an additional purpose beyond just rescuing us. In this famous battle passage, the purpose of God is clear.

Passage: Judges 7:1-22 Intro: As we have followed the faith adventure of Gideon, we have seen something. 2. God’s purpose was much more than the deliverance of Israel from the Midianites who visited annually like unwelcome in-laws 3. it was to deliver them with the goal of teaching a positive ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Lose Heart

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

What happens when we lose heart and how to overcome it. 1- Obvious doubt 2- Clear Evidence 3- Great commendation

INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included, in Miami, FL! The driver said, "I’d had it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11, Matthew 11:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolish Gospel

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 6, 2006

Ever wonder why, in a world of mega structures and information superhighways, the cross is the message that we have to preach? Well Pual makes it very clear...

I don’t know if you have noticed, but our society has become more and more saturated with knowledge, more so than any other generation before it. Most children, by the age of 8 or 9 know more about computers than their parents. Currently more new information is being created and revised on Web ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Justified, Qualified & Glorified,conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 18, 2004

The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage.

Justified, Qualified & Glorified The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage. I thought about ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:4-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confusion No More Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon attempt to clear up so confusion about what we should be worried about and what we do not need to worry about

Galatians 5:1-15 Confusion No More! Introduction A. It ain’t over till its over. You know who said that? B. Yogi Berra. That line makes sense. C. Most of the things he said, makes you scratch your head D. Yogi is know as the master of confusion and double speak like: a. This is like déjà vu all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Sower Sows The Seed

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

It's not rocket science, but really very clear. We have a task, and God uses our work and accomplishes what He wills with it.

Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Intro: Not skipping over vv10-17, do them next week. 1. it is a digression, and very important, but want to do this parable so we understand it. 2. when we look at parables, we have to be very careful. 3. tendency to attach meaning to every detail of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Balanced Unity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2010

We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.

AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gospel Is Proclaimed In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 27, 2012

The Gospel is very clear - those who trust the Lamb are given the promise that He will be with them always. Those who ignore Jesus will face judgement.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Last time we look at Revelation we saw that there is an unholy trinity. Satan – who is seeking is constantly focussed in harassing and sabotaging and wearing out the people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Begins In The Heart Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 13, 2013

Making clear His attitude toward the Old Law, Jesus challenged the religious leaders teaching and raised the bar when it came to righteous living.

Righteousness Begins in the Heart Matthew 5:17-20 To some who were confident of their own righteousness (don’t miss that statement) and looked down on every¬one else, Jesus told this parable: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Phari¬see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Jesus?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 28, 2013

The burial of Christ confronts us with the clear reality of his death and resurrection. The burial of Christ ensures that we accept the historicity of his death and resurrection.

The gospel is summarized in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. The Apostle Paul writes, “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,” (1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pain Perspective - Pt. 1 - Pain Perversion Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 24, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 1- Pain Perversion It has been said that there are only 2 things that are certain in life . . . death and taxes. However, I would add a third certain to that list. We know this is certain because it is a direct result of the choices and ramifications to those choices that Adam ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Berry on Apr 1, 2011

The scriptures are clear that the believer has a need to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit. This message gives you the scriptural guidelines for your hearer in a Wesleyan/Armenian perspective.

"HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT." Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Acts 2:1-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Approved

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2014

A short teaching of 2 Timothy 2:15 - Paul gave Timothy clear instructions on the importance of being approved of God for the preaching of God's Word.

Approved The Apostle Paul gives instructions to Timothy that applies to all Christians who desire to take on the important charge, "Preach the Word" (2 Timothy 4:2). "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational