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  • Don't Let Your Life Stagnate

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,195 views

    How to move from stagnation to stimulation. A look at the man who had stagnated at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years.

    PowerPoint available Don’t Let Your Life Stagnate Jn. 5:1-9 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: In 1965 the Viet Nam War began to stagnate and bog down. Another story caught the attention of the world “On June 1, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat (only a ...read more

  • What Happens And Our Hope

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what awaits them, approachin

    What Happens and Our Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what ...read more

  • La Alabanza

    Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    Que es la alabanza y adoracion? Como se adora? Sabes la respuesta? La Biblia la tiene. Lo sabias?

    LA ALABANZA Dad a Jehová la honra debida a su nombre; Traed ofrendas, y venid a sus atrios. Adorad a Jehová en la hermosura de la santidad; Temed delante de él, toda la tierra. (Sal 96:8,9). 1. LA ALABANZA DEFINIDA Alabar y adorar no es lo mismo. Alabar significa: Elogiar, celebrar con ...read more

  • Giving The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    This message is a call to evangelism.

    “GIVING THE GREATEST GIFT” Isaiah 43:1-13 INTRO – (Craig’s "Operation Christmas Child" testimony) “Only one life twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” Is this how you are living your life? Are you living your life for Christ in such a way as to leave a lasting legacy? ...read more

  • Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

    Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

  • Youths And Dating

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 32,495 views

    Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main causes of Tension between parents and youths. Sometimes its even a problem among youths themselves.

    DATING AND YOUTHS Objectives of the message • Help youths know what dating is, • Explore the dangers of dating, • Know how parents can help, • Resolve to have a purpose before dating. Introduction: Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main ...read more

  • The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

    The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

  • I Am The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,562 views

    This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, “I a

    “I am Resurrection and the Life” - John 11:25 This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, ...read more

  • El Cielo Y Su Esperanza

    Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    No se rinda en la lucha de todos los dias. El enemigo es fuerte pero tenemos una esperanza de gloria

    EL CIELO Y SU ESPERANZA! Un lugar esplendoroso (I Corintios 2:9) INTRODUCTCON: 1. Aviso en un folleto de venta de Biblias: HERMOSAS CASA PARA REGALAR EN UNA CIUDAD PERFECTA CON: 100% AGUA PURA (GRATIS) LUZ PERPETUA, SIN TENER QUE PAGAR LA CUENTA, CALLES SIEMPRE BIEN PAVIMENTADAS NADA ...read more

  • Love Is A Verb

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    Love is willing to undergo or endure long. It’s compassionate and generous, it’s humble, open, gentle, thinks good of others, rejoices in righteousness, open, simple child like faith, believes in the success of others, doesn’t give up, love is a survivor

    Love is a Verb I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 ...read more

  • When Christians Wage War

    Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,140 views

    A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

    SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

  • The Church Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    What type of Church will have an IMPACT on the World for the cause of Christ.

    A Church of IMPACT Matthew 28:19-20 Introduction What has made an IMPACT on you lately? • Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has IMPACTed their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church ...read more

  • Doing What You Can’t Do.

    Contributed by Ian Mcalister on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,001 views

    The very thing that the woman cannot, yet yearns to, do is precisely the thing Jesus gives her the power to do.

    In the days of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, Woolloongabba was the home of pimps, prostitutes and people of pious intent. We belonged to the latter group, for The Gabba was also our home, living almost in the shadow of the famous ground itself, right next to Holy Trinity Church where I worked as the ...read more

  • Do Not Weep - Jesus Overcomes The Weeping Of This World

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,298 views

    Sermon Preview: St. Luke portrays the successive healing stories of the Centurion and now the Widow to demonstrate His authority over the suffering and the Weeping of this world. In our sermon time today we will better understand how to overcome our we

    “DO NOT WEEP” “finding hope in our suffering” Luke 7:11-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Yesterday I went to the hospital to bless Mark and Tara’s new baby girl. While I was there walking around in the halls I heard several babies crying. God spoke to me in that moment and I realized ...read more

  • Living Proof

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 11, 2012
     | 7,248 views

    What proves that we are disciples of Jesus is our love for one another.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 11, 2012 Witness to the Resurrection Mildred M. Jones Jernigan (January 1, 1914 – February 9, 2012) LIVING PROOF Isaac Butterworth John 13:34-35 (NIV) 34 ‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you ...read more