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Don't Fool Yourself Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 15, 2002

Part 9 in a study on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 9 “Don’t Fool Yourself” Date: October 6, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:26-27 Introduction What makes you a religious person? Some may answer that question by saying:  I believe in God  I attend church services ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Can Worship Change Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This answers the question about worship and change.

We don’t do well at predicting the future. In 1962 Decca Recording Co said the Beatles would never make it. Gary Cooper once said, “I’m just glad that it’ll be Clark Gable who’s falling on his face and not Gary Cooper.” What was he talking about? Gone with the Wind. In 1899, the director of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself.

WAR PROBLEMS, WICKED PASSIONS AND WRONG PRAYING James 4: 1 -- 12 There are two ways for a person to live his life. You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself. The Bible says that Jesus pleased not Himself. He said He always did those things that pleased ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Our "Best" To God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

God is expecting his children to give Him their highest degree of giving.

(My Anniversary sermon in Humayao Gospel Church, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines) Our key key word for our theme today is "best". In my dictionary, the word "best" means having the highest degree of goodness or excellence of the quality or standing. Paul wanted Christians to live with the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Bless You Sermon 4: Adding Value To Another

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

When you bless another, you add value to both your life and the other person. What does that “value” look like?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition, when you bless others you are asking God to add value or to prosper others. 2. To be successful in your Christian life, make everything and everyone you touch a little better. 3. You will be successful in your job if you will master these five principles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Your Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 1 of 4 in series called Building Relationships

Building Relationships – Series Sermon 1 – Our Relationship with God – Displayed in our reactions to man 1 John 1:5-10 Each and every day of our lives, we have relationships with others that have been formed through the years. Some relationships are positive in nature, others are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Relationships Right With One Another

Contributed by John Wright on Jun 28, 2007

A message challenging Christians to make sure their relationships are right with each other - in the home and in the church.

GETTING OUR RELATIONSHIP RIGHT WITH ONE ANOTHER Intro: There is no revival in the heart, in the home, in the church – until we get out relationships right .. Jesus made that truth plain - Matthew 5:23-24 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Please Your Father Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

5th in series on 1 Thessalonians (5 of 8).

HOW TO PLEASE YOUR FATHER 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Along with jogging, walking has become a popular exercise and outdoor sport. You can see entire families out enjoying a walk together. The Christian life can be compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith. But that step leads to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

My Mouth And I

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

A Bible Study which demonstrates that we ARE responsible for our speech because what we say comes from who we are! The purpose is to remind believers of the need to control their attitudes AND their speech!

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310)213-4586 My Mouth and I I’m certain that you have had the sad experience of saying something and then immediately responding to your own words by saying, "I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18

Denomination: Baptist

Rollercoaster Cynicism Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a s

What is a cynic? Oxford English Dictionary describes a cynic as a person “disposed to rail or find fault” and as one who “shows a disposition to disbelieve in … sincerity… and is wont to express this by sneers and sarcasm.” In short, the cynic is “a sneering fault-finder.” An attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006

When the bottom falls out of our world, God is closer to us than we think.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Discover God in Perilous Times” INTRODUCTION Our year of discovery continues as we discover God in the perilous times of life. Like times of trials and struggles, perilous times are periods in our lives when we have difficulty perceiving God’s presence, power, or love. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Enemy's Mission (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jul 29, 2005

The Bible declares that our enemy is evil, violent and more than willing to see us finished! With him, there is no treaty or truce. So we have no other option than to fight him. But in order to fight him effectively, we must understand his mission. Ar

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) Any time a war is declared, many things need to be handled: Strategies, resources, strategic locations, plans of attack, etc. But any experienced war general can ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laodicea: The Church Of Unconcern Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 4, 2008

The seventh letter by Christ to the churches of Revelation. A look at the church of tomorrow.

Laodicea: A Church of Unconcern Rev. 3:14-22 Intro There was in Laodicea, the spirit of indifference, apathy, and unconcern. Reading this letter is like looking into a mirror and seeing our own face-our own time. We are moving into the spirit of the Laodicean age. The word Laodicea means “the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Divorced People

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 3, 2009

Jesus hates divorce but He loves divorced people. How do I know -- The Bible tells me so

The Bible is a big book. It contains over 31,000 verses and lots of words. Some verses are difficult to understand and some are so clear that we wish they were harder to understand. Peter addresses this subject when he talks about some of Paul’s letters in particular and all scripture in general. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran