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Legalism

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

Are you too caught up in man-made laws?

The story was told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the river to get to church, which he did. When he arrived the elders of the church were horrified that their preacher had skated on the Lord’s Day. After the service they held a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Always Costs

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Every act of disobedience has its consecquences, but so does every act of obedience.

1- Israel is nearing the end of her 40 year journey through the wilderness. (New home) 2- Directions for the conquest of Jericho 1) March around the city for seven days. (1 times for six days and 7 times on the seventh) 2) Destroy the city and everything in it. (Exception “silver, gold, brass and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Las Respuestas Al Evangelio

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Feb 25, 2007

Cuando evangelizamos vamos a encontrar diferentes respuestas al evangelio. Necesitamos ver cual es la respuesta apropiada al rechazo.

Las respuestas al evangelio Hechos 17:1-15 Leed Hechos 17:1-15 • Aquí vemos dos distintas respuestas o Rechazo o Interés que lleva a investigación o Cuando hay rechazo no es solo porque no hay evidencia, es una reacción o emoción no algo que viene con buena razón • Hay muchas respuestas que ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Training Camp Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 10, 2007

Stewardship is an act of discipleship that takes training

Training Camp “And they were continually devoting themselves” Acts 2:42 Just as an athlete needs to get into shape to compete, so a steward of God’s resources needs training. The first exercise is to stretch. Stewardship involves stretching. Since stewardship is an oft neglected topic, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Smyrna Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

Second in a series on the 7 churches in Revelation.

The Smyrna Attitude: An Attitude of Faithfulness Revelation 2:8-11 I. The Encouragement of His Identification “…the First and the Last, who was dead and came to life…” – v. 8 A. Christ is identified as the “First and the Last” When we go through times of tribulation we need to know: 1. We have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 31, 2001

Spiritual Checkup? Part 1

How’s your Heart? Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. What is heart disease? Heart Specialist necessary Statistics on Heart Disease related Deaths – The number 1 killer in America according to the Franklin Institute Cardiovascular disease. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

Today's Thoughts Determine Tomorrow's Actions Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 2, 2001

a look at the importance of thinking like a Christian

--Think the same things_ Php. 4:2; Php. 2:1-4; Php. 2:14; Eph. 4:1-4; Jn. 17:20,21 our agreement is “in the Lord” Php 4:2 --Don’t have divided thinking Php. 4:6; Matt. 13:22 --Control your thoughts Php 4:8; Mk. 7:20-23; Pv. 23:7 because... your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Holiness

Wait For Now Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Waiting is much more bearable when we keep our eyes on the end result.

Wait For Now James 5:7-12 Be patient for the Lord is coming. It is easy to get distracted, because we are an impatient people. Think about it...fast food, atm machines, express lanes certainly not the indicators of a patient lifestyle. What about debt? We are a debt burdened society...instant ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotion To God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY

BIG IDEA: DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY I. DIET FOR PURITY = GOD’S WORD A. (:9,11,16) God’s Word B. (:10) God’s commandments C. (:12,16) God’s statutes D. (:13) God’s ordinances E. (:14) God’s testimonies F. (:15) God’s precepts / ways II. DISCIPLINE FOR PURITY = DEVOTION ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Good For Me That I Was Afflicted Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD USES AFFLICTION TO DISCIPLINE AND RESCUE WAYWARD SHEEP "Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word." II. APPRECIATING AFFLICTION SOUNDS LIKE A CONTRADICTION BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Wisdom

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Jul 6, 2001

James speaks about finding the secret to true wisdom.

REAL WISDOM --The Secret to Wisdom is consistency. A. What it means to be "double minded." 1. Inability to trust fully in God. -This is the person that feels they "need" Christ, but then also wants to make sure that they are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's Only A Name Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 13, 2001

A look at the third commandment

Names = CHARACTER Because names are important, we don’t use God’s name in a: PROFANE or VAIN way - in our SPEECH - **what comes out of our mouths equals what’s in our HEARTS ** Mt. 12:34; Mt. 15:18; Lk. 6:45 - in our ACTIONS "vain" = CARRY Amos 2:7 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Holiness

Does God Love Laughter Series

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 31, 2001

We are a laughing generation. We even pay people to make us laugh. What does God think of our laughter? Does he make us laugh at times?

Welcome To Taylor For People Like You! Does God Really Love These things Part l Does God Love Laughter? A cheerful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 It comes from an ATTITUDE OF HOPE. It comes from God Psalm 62:1,2,5 Many call this a capital A attitude. My soul finds rest in God alone; ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Gideon-Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Gideon as an example of faith.

GIDEON - MIGHTY WARRIOR Judges 6 & 7 Thesis: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV Introduction 1. Israelites were in the hands of the Midianites 2. Midianites ravaged the land. 3. Israelites cried out to the Lord. I. Gideon hiding in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

The figurative storms that we encounter in life are very real in their consequences. When they come...and they will...the Christian is wise to utilize the four anchors that God has provided.

FOUR ANCHORS THAT HOLD "Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come." Acts 27:29 This frightening event occurred on Paul’s voyage to Rome to stand trial before Caesar Nero. There are several ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:29, Acts 27:29-31

Denomination: Baptist