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  • Lessons From The Coyote

    Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,210 views

    At first glance the sly Coyote seems to be a genius! With every cleverly laid trap and ingenious deception the Coyote meets with failure. There is no better contemporary example of the fool described in the book of Proverbs than the cartoon Coyote.

    PROVERBS 26:1-28 (NASB) Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight. 3 A whip is for the horse, a ...read more

  • Elders In The Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 7, 2019
     | 6,068 views

    Along with the instruction Paul gave in his letter to Timothy, he also shared with Titus concerning the qualifications for elders, bishops, or pastors within the church. This passage was given for the benefit of the church in selecting and ordaining elders to serve in the local church.

    Elders in the Church Titus 1: 5-9 After a warm greeting, Paul immediately got to the heart of the matter. He was writing to Titus with purpose, seeking to equip him for ministry, while serving to establish local churches. The task at hand was ordaining elders within every city in Crete, so they ...read more

  • "Genuine Christian Fellowship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 3, 2019
     | 4,491 views

    Paul and his companions give us a great example of genuine Christian fellowship.

    Here are mentioned six persons who sent greetings through Paul to the church in Colossae: Aristarchus, Mark, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas. In their examples, we learn the characteristics of genuine Christian fellowship. Genuine Christian fellowship . . . 1. Reaches across social ...read more

  • Transformed In Christ Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,714 views

    The letter to Titus, although written to the young pastor, has much to say to the church and individual believers. Following our transformation in Christ, we have an obligation to live in a way that pleases Him and reveals His grace before others.

    Transformed in Christ Titus 3: 1-7 Although Paul’s letter to Titus was brief in comparison to some of the other letters he had written, the Apostle shared much with the young pastor. He had provided sound wisdom in regard to settling the church on a firm foundation, implementing a plan that would ...read more

  • Cain And Abel

    Contributed by David Goering on Sep 1, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,303 views

    To show what the religion of Cain is and to show that there are great multitudes who have this same religion today and to show that the religion of Able brought him into a relationship with God.

    SCRIPTURE: Genesis 4:1-16 "And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought ...read more

  • 5 Reasons Couples Divorce

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 9, 2013
     | 5,816 views

    A sermon inspired in an article by Luis Palau at: http://www.crosswalk.com/679188/

    HoHum: "Marriage is not so much finding the right person as it is being the right person." --Anonymous WBTU: Mike and Jean have been married 5 years. They come from good families, belong to a good church, and their friends think they are getting along. What their friends don’t know is ...read more

  • Children Of God Without Fault

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
     | 4,381 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a child of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some characteristics of children of GOD as found in these verses Philippians 2:14-16 IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:14-16 (Amplified Bible)

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a child of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some characteristics of children of GOD as found in these verses Philippians 2:14-16 IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:14-16 (Amplified Bible) Do all things without grumbling and faultfinding and ...read more

  • "Praying...not Preying!" [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,638 views

    “The value of persistent prayer is not so that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear Him.”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 29, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Four] John 17:6-19 One of the most heartening experiences a person can enjoy is to ...read more

  • How To Handle A Fool

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,314 views

    There will always be foolish people and we need to have knowledge on how to deal with them.

    How to Handle the Foolish Proverbs 26:1-28 As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back. ...read more

  • Proverbs 26 - Similitudes And Instructions Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,839 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 26.

    We will now look at chapter twenty six. 1 Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. Proverbs 26:1 (NASB) Snow in summer and rain at harvest time are not desirable. Honor is not fitted for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its ...read more

  • Set An Example For The Believers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013
     | 8,744 views

    To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an example for the believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 (Amplified Bible) Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, ...read more

  • "Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour."

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 4,924 views

    "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."

    Exodus 20 v. 12 -16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." James 3 . 1 - 13 1. THE PRINCIPLE OF HONESTY - "false witness" Prov 12 v. 22 "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." Psalm 101 v. 7 "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell ...read more

  • Philippians Part 8-9 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021
     | 1,586 views

    An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

    Philippians Part 8, Chapter 1:27-2:2 I. Conversation—walk, not our talk! (v. 27) A. Paul uses politeuesthai –signifies condition of life, of a citizen; citizenship. B. In Philippians 1:27-2:4, Paul exhorted his readers to unity, steadfastness, and humility. The Philippians were to live ...read more

  • Heroes Of The Bible: Jacob PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,028 views

    To explore the life of Jacob, highlighting his struggles and transformation, to illustrate how God can use our struggles to shape us and bless us greatly.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, I am excited to dive into the compelling story of Jacob – a man who wrestled with both God and man and came out stronger for it. I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "It is doubtful whether God can bless a ...read more

  • The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more