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Balancing The 'do's' And 'don'ts' Of Scripture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture.

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture." At the heart of the problem is an inability to grow in all aspects of one's faith. Some people attend church all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

River Of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 13, 2004

The true story of the man behind the betrail of Jesus.

A River of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story. Who was Judas? Most people recognize Judas as the man who betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin. John 13:2, And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon ’s son, to betray him; To understand the son we must look at ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kim's Miracle

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 17, 2004

God reveals His future plans to people who stay between the lines. He performed a miracle with Kim.

KIM’S MIRACLE STAY BETWEEN THE LINES PART 2 EPHESIANS 5:1-21 1. Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children. 2. And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. 3. But fornification, and all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Morning After A Short Night Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Waking Up in a Dark World

THE MORNING AFTER A SHORT NIGHT April 18, 1775 British troops arrived in Boston harbor by night. The plan was to cross the Charles river in small boats and attack the towns of Concord and Lexington. A young man, aware of the plan, grabbed his horse and rode through the streets shouting, ‘WAKE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Is There A God? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 1, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "The Basic Questions of Life."

"Is There a God?" Acts 14:17 and other selected Scriptures We’re beginning a new series of messages on what I call "THE BASIC QUESTIONS OF LIFE." We’re going to examine questions such as: Is there a God and if there is, what is He like? Is the Bible accurate and reliable? How did we get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Setting Limits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003

Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend have written a best selling book called Boundaries that helps us learn how to set God directed limitations. People who live without boundaries often lack self-control. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Discipline yourself for t

The Benefits of Setting Limits James 4:2-4 - "You want something but dont’ get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You udo not have, because you do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Ways To Clean Dirty Deeds Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

A believer sins less after he gets saved.

9 Ways to Clean Dirty Deeds (Part 1 of 2) Gal. 5:19:21Aug. 14, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: SheeP: clean animal, avoids garbage Hog: Unclean, wallows in filth A Noah, after the rain stopped, sent a raven from the ark which never came back. Then it came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Temptation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

Temptation is defined as. “something that seduces or has the quality to seduce; the desire to do or have something you know you should avoid; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire.

NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Resisting Temptation Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, ’You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shall Not Steal!

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

This study looks at stealing with a particular focus on modern ways in which people are guilty of this sin.

Today, we are going to discuss a topic that is straight-forward. We are going to discuss a topic that all of us can understand. We are going to look at a sin that has been around since the Garden of Eden, that being stealing. Stealing is simply taking anything that does not belong to us. It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Satan Steals Your Heart

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 30, 2007

This is a message that shows the way that Satan tries to steal your heart by studying the life of Absalom when he rebelled against his father’s kingdom.

THE WAY SATAN STEALS YOUR HEART! TEXT: 2 Samuel 15:1-6 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: David loved Absalom very much, yet the one whom he loved is trying to steal his own Father’s kingdom. This is an awful chapter that shows some of the events that takes place after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnanaimous Provider

Contributed by Lancelot Waldron on Oct 4, 2008

In the parable of the tenant the Lord shows that he is a provider of all our needs, a provider that makes us accountable , a provider that offers many chances to change and a Lord who provides an everlasting victory.

The Parable of the tenant: The Magnanimous Provider Matt 21: 33-43; Mark 12:1-12 ; Luke 20:9-19 Intro: Introduction of the myself to the congregation , review Congregational , Rev. John , her husband’s funeral , many from congregational joined with your celebration of her ministry. Deaconess ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Freedom Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 25, 2009

Jesus offered true freedom to those who believed and surrendered to Him. We can have true freedom today.

Real Freedom John 8:31-36 * Our nation was built on the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. * Lyrics, This Little Child, Scott Wesley Brown: Many years have come and gone - Yet this world remains the same - Empires have been built and fallen Only time has made a change - Nation ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Purity Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 23, 2009

In this sermon I discuss several of the admonishions given to us by Paul as to how Christians should live their lives.

The Path of Purity Text: Ephesians 5:1-7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now before I begin let me just say that this sermon is rated NC17, no one under 17 is admitted without an adult… just kidding, but I bet I got some of your attention there didn’t I? There is a slogan today in marketing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah - The One And Only Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 9, 2008

1. The Proclamation 2. The Prohibition 3. The Plea. God’s first commandment must be received Submissively, Sincerely, and Scripturally. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Jehovah: The One and Only Exodus 20:2-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JehovahOneAndOnly.html I. A Proclamation. v. 2 “I am the Lord” – a statement of the reality of God. For centuries scientists and philosophers have tried to ‘establish’ the existence of God. But nowhere does the Bible make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful In Our Witness Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 13, 2010

Our commission, compassion, character will determine our witness unto Jesus.

1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even[a] after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation did not come from error or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist