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Calm Answers In Confusing Times:corinthian Connection Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jun 29, 2004

This message is not a verse by verse commentary, but a look at how some general connections can be made to help us in these confusing times.

“Dear Wakelee Church…Sincerely, Paul” The Corinthian Connection Series “Calm Answers in Confusing Times” ~ I Corinthians 12-16 Wakelee Church ~ June 27, 2004 (All verses are NJKV unless otherwise noted) Introduction - Have you ever been confused??? Even our own language can be confusing at ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Wesley's Covenant Renewal Service

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 5, 2004

Taken from the United Methodist Book of Worship, this service, often used by John Wesley, allows the congregation to recommit their covenant to God in the New Year.

Covenant Renewal Service (taken from the United Methodist Book of Worship, 1993) 2004 New Years Sunday January 3, 2004 Description: “In 1663 Richard Alleine, a Puritan, published Vindiciae Pietatis: or, A Vindication of Godliness in the Greater Strictness and Spirituality of It. In 1753, it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Elections,politics, And Chistianity: Hot Topics 2004 Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Aug 9, 2004

What are the five characteristics of a Christian voter? Check inside.

Hot Topics 2004 “Elections, Politics, and Christianity…” Deuteronomy 17:14-20, James 1:21-27 August 8, 2004 – Wakelee Church (All verses are NKJV unless otherwise noted) Theme: Christians are supposed to get involved with politics! [Especially when God’s values are at stake.] Please ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Worshipping Your "Self's" Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Jun 12, 2001

#4 in the Seven Virtues - temperance, although I’ve used the more current term ’self-control".

Worshipping your "self’s" Virtues #4 - Self Control by James Galbraith Genesis 39:7-20 Bethel First Baptist Church - June 10, 2001 A society build up it’s language around what is important to it. The Eskimos, I’ve been told, have many different words for snow. They live with it constantly, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Serving With Or Without A Smile Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of my series in Colossians. Paul shares from the heart what it means to him to be serving Christ, encouraging us to serve him as well.

Colossians 1:24--2:5 – Serving with or without a smile By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 7, 2007- Thanksgiving Sunday Text Col 1:24 Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walk This Way.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 12, 2024

The apostle speaks of being a prisoner for the Lord, and then he beseeches all of the followers of Jesus, to walk in love and unity, which is the seal of the new covenant.

Walk This Way. Ephesians 4. The apostle Paul now leaves the great new testament doctrine of Ephesians chapter 1 through chapter 3. And now the reader is to venture own into a land, a land of practicality and doing this Word. -This great doctrine! Ephesians is one of the apostle Paul’s prison ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, Or Criticize Me?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? I Cor. 13:4-7

Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? Quote: Love overlooks a fault. (I Cor. 13:4-7) We are living at time when the rhetoric of debate, criticism and verbal abuse is rising to a fever pitch. Many people think that criticisms are a normal part of American life with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Steps Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand.

"Speaking the truth in love let us grow up into all aspects of Christ." (Eph. 4:15) THE PROBLEM OF BECOMING MATURE IN MANY ASPECTS Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Taught About Controlling One's Tongue

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound;

Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound; direct or deceive; comfort or ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Understand How Death Works Through Adam's Sin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people would have us believe that man is basically good at heart. Few people seem to understand the power of sin, yet all try to escape its consequences. Paul teaches us an important truth that through the sin of Adam death passed to everyone’s human

1. What do you suppose Paul meant when he wrote, “Death reigned from the time of Adam…even over those who did not sin.” (vs.14) Many people would have us believe that man is basically good at heart. Few people seem to understand the power of sin, yet all try to escape its consequences. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Opposed, Neutral Or Favourable?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. Whe

1. In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. When Peter spoke to the Sanhedrin he knew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Those Who Fail To Appreciate You 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of

1. Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of histories most under appreciated heroes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging Around God: The Start Of The Growth Cycle

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Hanging around God both exposes our spiritual need and helps us to address that need; it both diagnoses our problem and starts us on the road to recovery; it is a growth cycle that can be described in several phases...

1. I do not deny that I am a fan of Frozen Custard....lemon custard sounds bad but is delicious! 2. Interesting watching the groups of people who go there...groups of teens/adults...alike...birds of a feather flock together... 3.Ever wonder, which comes first? (1) people choose to hang around those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Prevent Real Failure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ways to avoid failure from God’s perspective

Nobody wins all the time. Everyone occasionally faces setbacks. Illustration: The greatest baseball player who ever lived got on base 39.4% of the time. The greatest soccer player only scored goals on less than 3% of his shots. The greatest home run hitter of all time also struck out more than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational