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Pay Attention To Your Ministry

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

Hold in high esteem the call of God in your life

Take Heed To The Ministry Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. To hold in esteem or respect take into account; consider. To take care of Ministry-attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively aid, (official) ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Some Reject God?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 3, 2011

Examining the question of why some choose to reject God.

Why Do Some Reject God? God did HIS part; He gave His only begotten Son. John 3:16 Jesus did His part; He died on Calvary’s cross. John 19:30 Jesus said, It is finished: and he died. With a gift of this magnitude and a sacrifice this supreme, how or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burn It - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2012

God clearly mentions the punishment, so that we stay away from such wickedness...

Burn it! Part 2 Leviticus 20:14”If a man marries a woman and her mother, it is wickedness. They shall be burned with fire, both he and they, that there may be no wickedness among you.” Though Leviticus may not be one of your much loved book but still it holds some extremely ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Debt That Cannot Be Repaid

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2012

The debt of love can never be fully repaid, but we should die trying.

The Debt that Cannot be Repaid Romans 13:8-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120912pm.mp3 Being a Christian should affect every area of our lives. Relationships [ch. 12] with God, friends, and enemies...and even government and human authority in our lives [ch. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted: Dead & Alive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2012

Here in Romans we are on the edge of a new frontier. Pioneers to a new & better life. Leaving the crowd to enter a vast new experience. Entering into a personal experience with the Lord.

- John Gast's “American Progress” (1872) picture - It depicts a symbolic Liberty unrolling telegraph wire - With the book of education in the other hand - The “Star of Empire” on her head as settlers head west. - The Mississippi & cities left behind - Indians can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Life Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2013

Four imperatives for Christian living.

LIVING THE LIFE OF CHRIST. Colossians 3:1-11. The doctrinal basis for the imperatives of this section is found in the fact that the ‘saints and faithful brethren’ (Colossians 1:2) have been “raised” with Christ. This connects with the symbols of baptism and new life in the previous chapter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Christ In Deuteronomy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 6, 2013

We are to exemplify Christ's life through obedience to God

Septuagint (The LXX) - Translated OT Hebrew to Greek - Called the first 5 OT books the Pentateuch - From pentad = five & teuchos = tool (The five tools) De. Calls us to remember who God is & what he has done Horton Hears A Who --- VIDEO Clip One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 11, 2013

For the Christian we have opportunities all around us to serve Christ, we just have to sensitive to those opportunities.

Opportunity To Restore Verse 1-Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (NKJV) Verse 1-Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Going To Cost You Something

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2013

There are no free rides in the calling of God. One must be decided and determined to get on board and pay the fare.

It is going to cost something. Luke 9:57-62 Jesus and the disciples have left Samaria in route to Jerusalem. 2 Men sought to follow Jesus of their own accord. 1 Man was asked to Jesus to follow him. Jesus does not candy coat the calling of the ministry. He warns us up front that there is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Be Wise! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2013

Are we too mentally lazy to think? Being wise will help you rise!

We Can Be Wise! (Proverbs 21:20-23) 1. I have always enjoyed funny last words. Here are a few: No, he doesn’t bite? Hey look a light at the end of the tunnel. "It's a dud! It's a dud! It's a du...". What does this button do? So, you're a cannibal. Are you sure the power is off? Pull the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Liberty!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011

The freedom we have in Jesus

Anatoli Shcharansky, a dissident Soviet Jew, kissed his wife goodbye as she left Russia for freedom in Israel. His parting words to her were, ’I’ll see you soon in Jerusalem."" But Anatoli was detained and finally imprisoned. Their reunion in Jerusalem would not only be postponed, it might never ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonder-Filled Life

Contributed by Mark Otero on Dec 21, 2010

A Christmas message. Most people have no problem getting up for Christmas but what about the day after? This message is based on Luke 2:20 from what I see as the shepherds return to "normal" after God has broken into their lives.

"It's A Wonder-filled Life" Luke 2:20 "Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them." Intro: Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" is, by far, my all time favorite Christmas movie. George Bailey finds out that even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:20

Denomination: *other

The Unexpected Cross

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 2, 2010

Life circumstances may be so that not only do we not ask for a cross but also we may not have a choice in whether we bear it or not.

The Unexpected Cross Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 27:32 (King James Version) 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. In our Christian life there are many crosses. There is our cross that Jesus says we must bear if we are to be his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Mother's Day, 2010

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2010

A description of love shown by mother's - but given by God first.

Mother’s Day, 2010 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - Honored to be called as your Pastor (ensure everyone has my contact info) - Open door policy ALWAYS -- just call or come by - Website is in design format and will be released next weekend - Gone this week for work – home on Friday but have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Thine House In Order

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received. This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians

Intro: Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received (II Chron. 32:25). This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians live not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: *other