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Spared Another Year

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Jan 6, 2001

based on 451 ratings

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Bearing fruit in the present tense of your life.

SPARED ANOTHER YEAR "He spoke also this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit on it, and found none. Then he said unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and found none. Cut it down; why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Of The Present Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 4,930 views

Coping is made esier with the right perspective.

SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Be Patient

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

based on 157 ratings

| 10,437 views

A study of Christian patience

Please Be Patient James 5:7-12 May 24, 1998 Introduction I. Young Man seeking patience II. Patience Testers * Long lines at the grocery * Having someone pull out in front of you on the highway and then drive extremely slow * Children who refuse to go to sleep * Slow service in the McDonald’s drive ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000

based on 76 ratings

| 7,776 views

Introduction to Colossians

COLOSSIANS #01 - It’s Time To Grow Up - Introduction It’s Time To Grow Up Colossians 1:18, 28; 2:6-7, 10 1. Spiritual Growth begins with Spiritual Birth. A. Through creation each of us is an “offspring” of God · (Acts 17:28-29) For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Go Fish!

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

based on 138 ratings

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“Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 3,037 views

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United, Divided, One In Christ: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 3,735 views

Part one looks at the commonalities among believers; part two looks at the distinctions.

United, Divided, One In Christ Part 2 August 18, 2002 Romans 12: 4-5 "For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." Romans 12:4-5 (RSV) "For just as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Living A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 28, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 7,282 views

The glorious relationship we have with God, the benefites of it, and the means of maintaining the relationship.

Living a Worthy Life I John 2:12-17 INTRO.: Nehemiah was a great leader and motivator among the Jews during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Just before the completion of the wall was a time of great stress. The enemies of Judah did all they could to dishearten and intimidate Nehemiah and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 2,946 views

2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Training To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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A message based on the 1996 Olympic Games. The message deals with life’s challenges.

THE TRAINING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRO: I wonder if anyone here has ever run a marathon? The closest I ever came to doing that was trying to get away from my mother when she was chasing me with a switch. Maybe your experience was different. Anyone who has studied Olympic history knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

based on 4 ratings

| 3,191 views

Using the Lord’s prayer as a model for praying

October 5 - Teach us to Pray 48% of churchgoers admit they haven’t experienced God’s presents in the last year! This must not happen here. This must be an alive place - it will be transformed. Merve Griffith to Oral Roberts - is it true you’ve heard God speak to you? Oral replies - Merve, God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Mere Service

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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Do you want to coast through your Christian life just serving God out of duty or do you want to go beyond fulfilling your duties out of sheer devotion for Christ?

BEYOND MERE SERVICE Luke 17:7-10 Introduction: 1. Jesus, here, makes a startling statement! 2. He compares how earthly masters treat their servants—even if they do a great job! 3. He then applies it to His disciples’ lives. 4. If you do everything that is required by Scripture, you are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well Finish Strong

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Aug 28, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Are you going to finish well?

FINISH WELL, FINISH STRONG! JESUS THE GREAT FINISHER Jesus was and is the greatest finisher the world has ever seen or will see. To the very end despite incredible pressure and stress some of his last words were “it is finished.” Why was Jesus such a great finisher? He never lost sight of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desiring Servanthood Series

Contributed by Timothy O'fallon on Jun 27, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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This is a Biblically-based exploration of the truest desire of the regenerated spirit: servanthood.

Desiring Servanthood Servanthood Series Part I: Countryside Christian Center Single Adult Bible Studies Introduction: In Genesis 3, a story is told about the first man and woman Falling from a position of total security in God and absolute significance. Their significance (importance) was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Here Me Now?

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jul 8, 2004

based on 85 ratings

| 8,275 views

Stop what you are doing and listen for God.

“Can you hear me now?” 1 Samuel 3: 1-12 Many of us know of Samuel because of the 2 books of the O.T. that bares his name. We know Samuel to be used of God to anoint the 1st King God recognized. Samuel was a broken vessel mended by god, used to establish the kingdom of the house of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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