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Criticism Not Handled Properly Can Be An Evil Thing Indeed.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 23, 2016

The wrong type of criticism can lead to all sorts of problems. This we must be aware, so that we can handle those who would put us down; criticism to them being a weapon.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Episcopal

Circle Component #4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 5 - Circle Component 4 I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Entertainment. Games. And one of the most obvious places you see circles is in sports. Holes Balls Goals Pucks Hoops Targets Huddles Scrums Circles are another way of saying relationships. We instinctively seem to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Make It In Life, I Need To Give Encouragement And Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 23, 2018

We miss out on blessings from God and from others when we fail to willingly give out encouragement and appreciation. Barnabus, The Son of Encouragment should be the example for us to follow.

To Make It In Life In Need To Give Encouragement & Appreciation Luke 17:11-19 Acts 4:32-37 10/21/2018 If you want to get more out of life, there are two traits that you will need to be a blessing and to be more blessed. Is there anyone here who does not want to receive all the blessings that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Blessings

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

In Christ we have obtained an inheritance and a responsibility to unite heaven and earth: we also believed in him and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until heaven and are are united.

Ephesians 1__1-14 Proper 10 B SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS Amos 7:7-15 This is what the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A plumb line.” Then the Lord said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The 10 Most Encouraging Things I See In 2001

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Ten things that will be of encouragement as we enter into 2001.

THE 10 MOST ENCOURAGING THINGS I SEE IN 2001 BY JERRY FALWELL 1. SINCE 1996, BIBLE READING AMONG ADULTS HAS RISEN FROM 34% TO OVER 40% (BARNA RESEARCH). 2. AMONG CHURCH WORKERS, 9 OUT OF 10 PRIZE FAITH AS THEIR CHIEF LIFE’S GOAL (BARNA RESEARCH). 3. VOTERS TURN OUT MORE AMONG BORN-AGAIN ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Final Exhortations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007

*(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

You Can Be One Too…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Importance of a name - it identifies and says something about us.

You can be one too… Acts 9:26-28 With all the advertising that we have seen with the election I am reminded about the continuous flow of messages that we are exposed to every day. The candidates for offices and the big companies want people to see or hear the name and think of something. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Congregational

"Keeping On Into 2009 ”

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 30, 2008

A CALL TO STEADFASTNESS, DEDICATION AND GREATER ASSURANCE THAT ALL OUR LABOURS IN THE LORD ARE NOT IN VAIN.

1COR 15:58 “KEEPING ON KEEPING ON INTO 2009 ” I DON’T KNOW WHETHER YOU ARE A LOVER OF BOXING AS A SPORT OR NOT BUT WHEN A BOXER HAS HAD ENOUGH THE TRAINER CAN ‘THROW IN THE TOWEL’ THIS SIGNIFIES WE JUST CANT GO ON ANY FURTHER….. WE OFTEN USE THE TURN OF PHRASE TO SAY WERE GIVING UP. IF WERE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Forget What God Has Done For Me

Contributed by Robert Parker on Jan 7, 2002

John outlines three areas of Spiritual Growth for the believer. I won’t forget what God has done for me!

(1 John 2:12) "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name sake." (2:13) "I write unto you, fathers because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Full Of Joy...in His House

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

The church ought to be a place of joy, inner peace, for the worshipper. There are, however, "joy-stealers." We ought to find joy in His presence and in His Church!

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III FULL OF JOY...IN HIS HOUSE! Luke 19:45-48 PRELIMINARIES THE TEXT Luke 19:45-48 (New King James Version) All Scriptures NKJV Jesus Cleanses the Temple 45 Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, 46 saying to them, “It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

¿eres Salvo?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Este mensaje tiene la intención de ser un estímulo para aquellos cuya confianza en el gobierno de la iglesia, la confianza en las restricciones de adoración y/ o la confianza en varios dogmas se ha sacudido o está vacilando.

Hay ciertos principios generalmente aceptados o creencias centrales derivadas del Nuevo Testamento que generalmente se aceptan entre los cristianos; por ejemplo, la impecabilidad de Cristo, Su divinidad, Su gracia en la cruz, la expiación sustitutiva, etc. Estas creencias centrales constituyen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Protectors Become Predators

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2019

Church leaders are appointed to protect the flock. When the protectors become predators, you may be sure that God will shortly expose the sin and deliver judgement.

“Jerusalem sinned grievously; therefore, she became filthy; all who honored her despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns her face away.” [1] Shocked, disgusted, grieved, hurt—what a confused jumble of emotions flooded the heart of Christians when they ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Shouldering Up Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

To help the audience realize that true love for one another and a high regard for the word of God are vital for the Church to stand up under opposition

I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction – It’s June 7, 1944, one day after D Day. The beach landings and air strikes were only the beginning. Brig. General Norman “Dutch” Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, came upon a group of infantry pinned down by some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Humbled And Exalted

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 1, 2019

How to be humbled and grow in the Lord

How to be Humbled and Exalted Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 3

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 23, 2020

Being Responsible to God, Others and Self

The equation is: DO NOT PANIC >/< DO NOT BECOME COMPLACENT Today, I am listing a few suggestions that we all might consider as safe options to occupy down times: Cooking – trying new recipes – inventing new recipes; baking – bread-pies-cakes-brownies; find a good private fishing spot and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:20, Isaiah 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational