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Gentleness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013

I must say this, today there is a sadistic and egoistic pleasure in being snobby, overbearing, rude and curt? We have just forgotten to be kind, gentle and pleasant!

Gentleness… Acts 11:2’And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him…’ It is sad that many are skeptical about fasting! Let us not do fasting as a ritual or a religious custom like many do these days without any change in them. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Slip Of The Tongue

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 13, 2013

We use our tongue everyday, but how well do we use it.

Paul has talked about lying, anger, work, giving, and now he is going to talk about words, all these things are practical things, things we deal with everyday, Paul is going to show us how to deal with them in the correct way!! Ephesians 4:29-Let no corrupt word proceed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013

The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Younger Women

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2013

Not women only, but all who are placed in the congregation of the Lord, are called to consider how to live so as to honour God.

“As for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Chameleons! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2013

Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, people shoot out their tongue to bombard you with insults, curses, faults and false accusation.

Genesis 31:1 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's, and from what was our father's he has acquired all this wealth." Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2013

The Christian, and especially the elder of the church, is engaged in a lifelong campaign. He must prepare the next generation to enter into the conflict.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Quagmire Of Mankind’s Separation-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 16, 2012

3 of 3. Genesis concisely details a separation of nations following the Flood. What defines the quagmire of mankind’s separation? The quagmire in mankind’s separation is in his...

The QUAGMIRE Of MANKIND’s SEPARATION-III—Genesis 10:1-32 & 11:1-9 Attention: Caught in traffic—My experience in Atlanta—the day I had to go thru Atlanta twice... Separated from family. Separated from obligations. Can’t fulfill obligations. Caught up in the momentary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Smacking Yourself Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012

Exposition of 1 Timothy

Text: Matt 4:18-20, Title: Weigh In or Filet Out, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/12, AM Opening illustration: Note the difference between the big time “rock star” fisherman at a tournament, and the guy who hits the pond early in the morning on his day off. “I have to be frank with you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right View Point

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 22, 2011

Know where you are and where you are going

THE RIGHT VIEW POINT ISA.56; 8The Lord GOD, which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. 9All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011

Thyatira is between Pergamos and Sardis. Its been under Roman rule for over 3 centuries. Thyatira was destroyed several times because it had no way of natural defense. Remember Lydia, she came from Thyatira on business and was converted under Paul’s minis

Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:18-29, 3:1-6 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Be Exalted By God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the need for humility and how God works through it.

OUR OWN BOOTSTRAPS: How often do we bring our plans to God as an afterthought? - Too often in church life and in our individual lives, we come up with our plans and then we bring them to God. - “Is this alright with You?” - “Please bless this.” - “God, make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Crisis Management Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

What Joseph did was to take steps to save the nation. He took steps to bring everything in Egypt under the authority of the throne. You can see this played out in these verses.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT Genesis 47:13-26 Introduction As I read the story of Joseph, I am convinced that he had his act together. He is a man who knows how to handle himself in all kinds of situations. For the last few weeks, we have been covering the details of Joseph’s relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Use Your Mouth Wash

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Aug 2, 2016

Chapter three comes as a warning on the use of the tongue and particular, the use of the gift to teach. James provides a twofold warning: (1) the teacher will be under greater scrutiny from God; and (2) the primary teaching tool is the tongue which must be under the control of the Holy Spirit.

I. A Warning To Teachers - vs.1 Notice To Whom The Warning Was Designed - vs.1a ...My brethren... Notice What The Warning Declared - vs.1b ...be not many masters... Notice Why The Warning Was Delivered - vs.1c-e Teaching Reveals God's Call - vs.1c ...knowing that we... Teaching Requires Great ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Will Be Done

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 16, 2020

As we look down the barrel of the corona virus, we can’t forget Who is mightier than this sickness. Let’s pray Thy will be done, because we know what God’s great will is.

Sermon- Thy will be done - I’m setting back & taking in what all is happening in our world today. - We have Covid19 (the corona virus) over 3,000 people have died - We have the flu - over 16,000 have died - We have tornadoes tearing apart lives & homes - Earthquakes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist