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Introduction To New Testament Leadership Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

New Testement Leadership

Introduction to New Testament Leadership A Shepherds Heart 1) What are your expectations for the course? 2) Write down the mission statement of the church. 3) Write down why the church exists. 4) Tell me why you want to be a leader in this church. My expectations on you as a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling Life Against The Ghost Of Weariness

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 4, 2002

Fulfillment of life comes not from the horizon outside, rather it grows within us through our life in partnership with God...

Matthew 25.1-13 is a parable that compares the christian life to a virgin who waits for the coming of the bridegroom with her lamp lit as well as with plenty of reserve of oil in order to add festivity to the wedding feast. The imageries of the wedding feast, the bridegroom, the reserve of oil or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 9, 2006

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating

How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You The Man!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 25, 2007

David learns his mistake!

In our story today, we’ll see King David ask, “What’s with all the chickens, and why are they coming here to roost?” To refresh, David and Bathsheba had a liaison after David spotted her bathing on her roof. She was married, so her pregnancy would have, at the very least, marred David’s image in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God's Will, Man's Will Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

God’s righteousness, God’s mercy & compassion, Man’s will, God’s will

Romans 9 v 14-18 God’s righteousness (14) The earliest utterances of a child apart from “Mama” or “Dada” is “No!” or “It’s not fair!” We keep quiet about the vast teeming multitude of unfair things we think, say or do every day, but if God does something we’re not happy with, we cry foul. And how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Antioch: A Model Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Is there a model church for us to pattern after? Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament.

ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church in Jerusalem waned, however, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Community- Coming Together

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

study on the early church as a basis for how the church can operate in the blessings of God

Intro: I looked up the definition of community and here are the two parts. Com-with, unity-togetherness With Togetherness–if you read Acts 2:42-47–our main text for our series on community, you will find they prayed together, they gave together, they stayed together and they praised together. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Of The Greatest Days In History

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

There are holidays that we will celebrate all of our lives, but there are three days that we will celebrate for all eternity.

THREE OF THE GREATEST DAYS IN HISTORY Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day we remember all who sacrifaced thier lives so that we can live as free individuals. A great day. But there are three other day that will be labeled as the greatest days in history. The first is the day of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Wants And Desires For You

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

Ever consider what really pleases God? I think it has something to do with the mind.

God’s Wants And Desires For You Eph 6:10-18 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fourty Days That Changed A Life 1

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 14, 2005

You can know God on two levels. You can know God’s works and also know God’s way.

40 Days that changed a life. (01) Show me thy ways. Exodus 33: 12. I don’t know that you have never noticed that the number 40 is used several times in the Bible. I want us to look into the Bible and look at some Bible characters and at some lives transformed in 40 days. We will call this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Antioch: A Model Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message encouraging the church to get involved in evangelism

ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

This Is My Church!

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

Church just doesn’t happen. The church will be vibrant and fruitful if I (all of us) make it happen.

This is my church Purpose: The work of the church won’t just happen. It takes all of us doing what God would have us do. 1. Nehemiah bullets · Background of the fall of Israel (God had promised Israel that if they would obey him, He would always protect them and prosper them. But after David came ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Study In Revelation 28 The Power Behind Babylon Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 13, 2009

Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible" as a guide

STUDY IN REVELATION 28 Vision 3 part II The Power Behind Babylon Revelation 17: 7-18 According to verse 7, Babylon, or false religion is a mystery. How can people claim to follow God and put leaders, governments, states and even rituals above God? How can people claim to follow God and slaughter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

The early church was on fire for God, but it did have its share of problems and opposition. It was how they handled those problems that made them attractive to a lost and dying world.

A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around First Church of Jerusalem! Pentecost came in a blaze of glory. Healings occurred around the city. There were lessons on hypocrisy. The wave of power was building within the Church to a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Open To Obedience Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus is the true sacrifice which we re-present in our worship; he is a perfect sacrifice of obedience to the Father's will

Monday of 32nd Week in Course November 8, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy What the New American Bible calls “things that cause sin,” and the RSV translates “temptations to sin,” is the word skandala, which is lousy Greek but good Hebrew. The word “scandal” means a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-6

Denomination: Catholic