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How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoid Godless Chatter

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you babble? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:16 (New International Version) Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessings Of Unity & Hope Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 22, 2015

In Christ we have a living hope that lifts us from fear and despair. We also have unity, which is not uniformity but a celebration of diversity. We are truly blessed.

Bible Blessings – the Blessings of Unity & Hope, Romans 15:5-13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (22 November 2015) With Thanksgiving approaching, we have lots of blessings to be thankful for. We've seen in this series that the Bible is a treasury ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-13

Denomination: Congregational

Meekness, 8th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2024

This study is about the 9 fruit of the spirit. This is the 8th installment on MEEKNESS. Let us look at what real spiritual meekness. is all about.

MEEKNESS, 8TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 6/6/24P By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) To review notes about fruit, see previous lessons. FRUIT: sweet and fleshy product of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 5:5, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship For Discipleship

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jul 10, 2017

Church is not about entertainment, nor about being made to feel good, nor about promises that God will give you health, wealth and happiness ... it is about becoming a mature disciple for Christ.

FELLOWSHIP FOR DISCIPLESHIP ILLUSTRATION If you go on line and look up the basic needs for camping you will be amazed at what some folks think is essential for camping. They talk about bringing tables, and chairs, and portable camp fires, and solar cells for recharging batteries, and fans, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Challenge Of Choosing A Perfect Priesthood-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the priesthood of their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in accepting a Perfect Priesthood are...

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. The Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Hymn Without A Melody Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2016

Considering the hymnody of the faithful, what is the meaning of the hymn Paul cites in this particular text? How does this build the saints today?

“The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” [1] I must believe that the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Among Wolves – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 17, 2006

Have you ever looked at the road ahead of you and thought, “I’m not so sure I want to do this”? Ever faced something you knew was going to be harder than anything you had attempted in quite a long while and expected that you wouldn’t make it? Have you bee

These are some of the statements I found in a few of the recent “Help Wanted” ads on a local website. There is a lot of diversity in this position for someone who wishes to gain experience in a variety of different areas. We offer a small company environment, with significant learning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflecting The Majesty Of The Savior

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the importance of continuously becoming more like Jesus.

REFLECTING THE MAJESTY OF THE SAVIOR ACTS 7:51-60 (3-1-23) The Gospels tell the wonderful story of how Jesus Christ, the Son of God left Heaven and came to earth to redeem fallen man. The story begins with the promise of His virgin birth and reveals how this prophecy was fulfilled in a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants: It's Always Too Soon To Quit Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

I’m afraid that the sad testimony in America today is that anything and everything causes us to quit; yet in the Book of Hebrews, nothing could stop them. People hit a little problem or anxiety, and they’re ready to bail out on their faith and bail out on

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Race To Be Run Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Keys to running the race of life in the way that pleases God.

*ILL>In 1863, as Abraham Lincoln prepared to sign the Emancipation Proclammation he took his pen, moved it to the signature line, then dropped the pen. When asked why, the President replied: "If my name goes into history, it will be for this act; and if my hand trembles when I sign it, there will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Fight To The Finish

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 16, 2001

No matter how hard the way gets we have got to fight to the finish!

“A FIGHT TO THE FINISH” Text: II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: Paul in writing to young Timothy is very straightforward in what he has to say. His words seem to be filled with encouragement and assurance that he can finish the course. 1. 2:1 “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Paradox Of Possession Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 18, 2009

It is not we who possess anything of lasting value; no matter what we possess it is Christ who possess us!

The Paradox of Possession, II Corinthians 6:1-13 Series Introduction, “An Upside-Down Kingdom” In Isaiah 52:13-53:12, known as Isaiah’s fourth servant song, the prophet describes what is known as Isaiah’s “suffering servant.” This verse is filled with language of “substitution.” The passage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Promise Keepers

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel