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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Most people have a Bible. Far less read it. Even fewer benefit from the Bible as much as they could. Let’s do something about that.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible In Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, Kathleen Norris recounts the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received an expensive Bible as a wedding gift from his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Am Thankful To God

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 21, 2007

Reason why I am thankful to God

Pastor Kevin Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church For Wednesday, November 21, 2007 #1. I Am Thankful that even though I ignored and mocked God for 21 years, He still loved me and sought me. • For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Relationship With The Environment

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Seven Dwarfs In The Church”

Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007

There are 7 SPIRITUAL dwarfs that are found in today’s CHURCH…

“Seven Dwarfs in the Church” TEXT: Numbers 13:25-33 “And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Established In Righteousness

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

This message is to reveal to each member of the Body of Christ concerning his/her right position with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Established in Righteousness ! Foundational Text: Isaiah 54:14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. We want to pursue teaching on our good position of righteousness. So we want ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Bless God! Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Feb 16, 2010

Psalm 103 is a pure song of praise. There’s not one petition in it. Instead, it crescendos with the command that everything in life must bless God! To excite and inspire Godliness in others, we must first stir it up in ourselves.

Let’s Bless God! Psalm 103 Third in the series: "Glorify God!" (My thanks to Wm. Darryl Scott Sr. for some of this material) Introduction: Some people habitually talk to themselves. Listen as King David did it: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless his holy name.” Psalm 103 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Giant Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008

This is sermon four of Facing Giants Series.

“Facing the Giant of Discouragement” Text: Joshua 1:6-9 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: *other

Heroes Of The Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

Heroes of the Faith Series Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 The edgy television drama Heroes follows a group of individuals who carry an unusual genetic marker giving them unique, superhuman abilities. These superhuman capabilities include things like reading people’s thoughts, becoming invisible, time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Co-Dependent Upon Undependable People

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

The text indicates that all of these people we all of these different issues were at the mercy house and had not the desire to help a fellow bretheren out. It is my position, that many of our ministries are a clear representation of this particular incide

Co-Dependent upon Undependable People John 5: 1-8 After athis there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus bwent up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem cby the Sheep Gate a pool, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now And Then Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006

Are we in the last days? What did the disciples think about it then? What about our times now? Understand critical components to the end times in this message from Luke 21.

“Now and Then” (Luke 21:5-38) Welcome to Thanksgiving Sunday at First Family Church. Today’s text is not an easy one to dissect…it has caused much debate and discussion. A variety of questions surround these verses and this topic. In fact, lots of different opinions exist regarding the topic of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

In Him, We Live Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Christ is not just necessary for salvation... If we truly know Who Christ is, then we know that He is necessary for our very existence!

Sunrise Service 2014 “In Him We Live” Acts 17:28 Illustration: “One Dead and One Alive” There was once a Muslim in Africa who converted to Christianity, much to the dismay of his Muslim community. Some of his friends asked him, 'Why have you become a Christian?' He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession Of Sin

Contributed by James R. Rice on Feb 6, 2014

Confession of sin is an absolute necessity to restore fellowship between God and His children. However, many confess their sins, but receive no forgiveness. The message reveals different types of confessions.

CONFESSION OF SIN 1 Samuel 15:24 A. Our text consists of three words: “I have sinned.” 1. This statement is found seven times in the Bible and they are arranged so as to cover, as nearly as possible, the whole field of sin. 2. The three sweetest words in the English language are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blessings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that GOD's blessings will not grow cold or He will not be relaxed in giving us His blessings.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's blessings? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Blessings III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's blessings will not grow cold or He will not be relaxed in giving us His blessings. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 2:7 (Amplified Bible) For the Lord your God has blessed you in all the work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vomit The Morsel, Lose The Sweet Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

There are food that can't be eaten but will make our stomach sick and vomit it up. There are sweet words that need to be hidden and not say it to others.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saying the right words? No, only GOD'S WORDS are right. Proverbs 10:19 (Amplified Bible) In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: There are food that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When Life Gets Scary Jesus Calms The Storms"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2016

I am pretending to be Isaiah the Prophet today dress in a white robe and I will share my story according to texts found in Isaiah. I had a great task to tell the people of Judah about the coming foes to bring judgement but I did it.

1. I was told of God To “Fear Not” Isaiah 41 :10 • I am the son of Amos and I prophesied in the days of these Kings of Judah Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. I was terrorized to do so but I did • Now some mighty strange things happened to me which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Methodist