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Dealing With Spiritual Russian Roulette

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 24, 2013

Prayer Sermon dealing with rampant indiscriminate satanic attacks

Russian roulette is a potentially lethal game of chance in which a player places a single round in a revolver, spins the cylinder, places the muzzle against his head, and pulls the trigger. "Russian" refers to the supposed country of origin, and roulette to the element of risk-taking and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian 12 Steps

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014

Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Study In Colossians: Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2022

Paul gives four word pictures for what a growing Christian looks like: a tree, a building, a student, a river.

Above All: A study in Colossians Walk in Him Colossians 2:2-7 Pastor Jefferson M, Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-22-2022 Intro In 1969, Martin Broadwell described the “four levels of teaching.” Some have called it “four stages of learning any new skill.” They are: Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A message on the elements of worship.

HOW TO WORSHIP Genesis 4:1-6 INTRO: What is worship to you? Is it attending church on Sunday? Is it praying and Bible reading? It is teaching a Sunday School class? Genesis four reports man’s first experience in worship. The acceptability of Abel’s worship revolved around his attitude. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Subdue Kingdoms

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Oct 26, 2018

No force can withstand the power we believe in, weather it be governments or demonic powers, we are much powerful than they are. Christ is our victory.

If you study the book of Hebrews chapter 11, it lists accounts of men and women, who through faith subdued Kingdoms. They dominated their time in history, God himself testified concerning them and said; "the world was not worthy of them" (Hebrews 11:38). These ones functioned in the earth with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:7, Isaiah 54:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Forcing Yourself To Learn The Things You Don't Want To Learn

Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004

To be successful in life, you must force yourself to learn the things you don’t want to learn.

Christ is coming back...He’s coming back at 7:00 pm tomorrow night! Now, we realize that this is an absurd statement, because no one knows the day or the hour of His return. But humor me for just a few minutes. What if we all knew our Lord was going to return tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm? What if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

The Causes Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 25, 2001

How God changed spiritual apapathy into Spiritual awakening

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in Haggai Study 4 Introduction Over the past three Sabbath Mornings in our studies in the Book of Haggai we have been considering the subject of Spiritual Apathy among the people of God and we have seen that such was the condition of God’s people in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evidences Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 14, 2001

What were the evidences of a spiritual awakening taking place under Haggi’s ministry?

Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 5 Introduction The Lord Jesus once told a parable about a farmer who went out to sow some seed in one of his fields. Although he sowed out the whole field there were places here and there where the soil quality differed and because of that some of the seed that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Intentional Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Second in a six part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living an Intentional Life: SPIRITUALLY Introduction: This week we will continue our series on Living an Intentional Life. Remember that the three key words in describing an intentional life are purpose, discipline and vision. Living intentionally means that we have an agenda for our own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidences Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 5, 2001

Evidences of Spiritual Apathy among God’s people

Studies In The Book of Haggai Study 1 The Evidences & Causes of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Recently in my own personal devotions I was reading through the book of Haggai the prophet and as I did so I was reminded of how relevant his message is for the Church today. Although directed to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Causes Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 7, 2001

Identifying the causes of Spiritual apathy in Haggai’s day and in our own.

Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 2 The Causes and Consequences of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Last week we began to study together one of the less familiar books of the Bible, Haggai, one of the minor prophets. We saw that Haggai ministered to the people who had returned to Jerusalem after ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Consequences Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 7, 2001

Identifying the consequences of Spiritual apathy among God’s People

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Northern Ireland Studies in the Book of Haggai Study 3 The Consequences of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Over the past two weeks we have been considering the teaching of the opening section of the book of Haggai. Although classed as one of the minor ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible