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40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Matthew 6:33

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2007

“Don’t worry about things – food, drink and clothing. For you already have life and a body – and they are far more important than what you eat and wear . . . will all of your worries add a single moment to your life? So don’t worry at all about having eno

A. SCRIPTURE “Don’t worry about things – food, drink and clothing. For you already have life and a body – and they are far more important than what you eat and wear . . . will all of your worries add a single moment to your life? So don’t worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Our Freedom (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

How to enjoy the benefits of freedom and stand firm in Christ.

Gal 5:1-6 Christ has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop attaching yourselves to the yoke of slavery again. 2 Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you allow yourselves to be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracles In John: Lesson 5: Feeding The 5000

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 25, 2005

Principles and key ideas to learn from the miracle of feeding the five thousand

A.INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Invitation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 12, 2007

The presentation of the gospel invitation is crucial to our faith as Christians.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer Towns November 11, 2007 The Gospel Invitation A. INTRODUCTION 1. The beginning: an invitation to Noah. “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wait To Long To Answer

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

The cost of waiting to long to answer the call of the Holy Spirit

DON’T WAIT TO LONG TO ANSWER Solomon’s Song 5:1-8 Intro: In Solomon’s Song there are three major characters. Solomon, the Shulamite and the shepherd lover. Now in this encounter you have to pay close attention to the scriptures to realize the shepherd lover a mysterious type person. He ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Knows Your Case

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

No matter what your situation is God knows your case

KNOWING YOUR CASE John 5:1-7 Intro: In the reading of our text we find a man who lying at the pool of Bethesda by reason of his infirmity. We also know by reading that he is at least 38 years old if not older. So he has been in this shape longer than the Lord Jesus has been alive. This story ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Critical Times

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Mar 12, 2006

These verses focus on some vital issues for Christians who live in critical days. A person’s faith is not affected usually by a single catastrophic event. It’s more like a grinding-away. A constant dripping of water will wear away steel. The events of o

Sunday, March 12, 2006 Surviving Critical Times (Heb 10:22-25 NIV) let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. {23} Let us hold unswervingly to the hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Taking Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

The great joy we can have the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

TAKING HOPE IN THE RESURRECTION I Corinthians 1-4, 19-23, 51-58 Intro: Paul is preaching to church at Corinth and is battling some doctrinal issues concerning the resurrection of Christ. Apparently, some was teaching there would be no bodily resurrection. It seems these folks may have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:51-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Example Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 6 in a series on Philippians focusing on the example of faithful Christians

The Joy of Example I. Introduction A. No one to Help 1. In San Bernardino, California a reporter arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. a) Hundred of people passed by over a period of several hours. b) Not one person stopped to render aide. 2. Several years ago in Detroit teens ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Man Jesus - Temptation Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003

This is the second of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at His tempation - which follows His baptism and precedes the Sermon on the Mount.

Intro.: The Apostles Creed summarizes the life of Christ like this -- I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1. Yet, the life of Christ is so much more. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

There can be comfort, even in the brevity of life, by knowing the Lord. [This is as shared at the funeral - names excluded].

ECCLESIASTES 3:1 – 8 [AV] 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Healing Balm

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000

There is healing for a sin sick world through Jesus Christ

THE BALM OF GILEAD JEREMIAH 8:22 I. IS THERE NO BALM IN GILEAD A. Appears to be a question concerning someone who needs medical attention B. God’s references to Israel as a person C. The reference is a physical allusion to the spiritual condition of Israel D. In order to understand this we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Jephthah's Call

Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 18, 2002

God has a plan for your life, are you running from his call?

JEPHTHAH’S CALL Judges 11:1-11 (I) Son of an Harlot (Born in Sin) By birth he was disqualified from entering into the congregation of the Lord. (A) Deuteronomy 23:2, (NIV) ,(No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Job: The 4 Spiritual Flaws Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well, most of us have heard about the evangelism tract, The 4 Spiritual Laws. In this message today, Pastor Dunn talks about the 4 Spiritual Flaws that Job temporarily buys into. Let’s listen in...

The 4 Spiritual Flaws Job 9-10 Intro: Many have heard of the 4 Spiritual Laws… here they are: 4 Spiritual Laws: 1. God Loves You And Has A Wonderful Plan For Your Life! John 3:16 2. Man Is Sinful and Separated From God, Therefore he cannot know and experience God’s love and plan for his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist