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Think Like A Leader

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Getting Leaders to take time to think

Think Like A Leader & Lead Like A Thinker 2 Cor. 10:3-6; Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 21:5 (Exploring The Power Of Creative Thinking) Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a physical body - 1 Thess. 5:23. Man’s successful existence on earth is tied to creative thinking. Hence, he became a living soul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Foundational Truth 2 (Wk.3) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Water Baptism" and "Holy Spirit baptism".

Dakota Community Church October 26, 2008 Foundational Truth 2 (Week 3) Introduction & Review: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by reading Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simeon And Anna: Anticipation And Recognition Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 23, 2004

A short talk for a Christmas Eve communion service on the anticipation of Simeon and Anna, and how they recongised the fulfillment of their hopes and dreams

Simeon and Anna: Anticipation and recognition. Christmas Eve Communion service 24th Dec 2004. Lk 2:21-40 ANTICIPATION It¡¦s almost Christmas day! - anticipation - bet the kids will be up¡Know or early o have you ever snuck downstairs to look at presents? „X Bike! Find out it¡¦s not for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

From Selfishness To Service Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 15, 2011

Third in a series on the book of Acts. In the middle of the church’s peace, grace, and generosity, there was one dark spot. But the way the church dealt with its problems allowed it to shine.

From Selfishness to Service Acts 5 & 6 (Third in the series What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) “Who do you think you’re going to kid? Did you really think you could lie to the Holy Spirit?” (Acts 5:3). “And the Word of God increased; and the number of disciples multiplied” (Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul stressed that the believers Corinth must strive to be unified under Christ, one in purpose. Paul’s message spans over time to the church today, where we must strive to be unified under Christ, one in purpose.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2002 Date Preached: November 6, 2002 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Series on 1st Corinthians Title: Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1:10 ETS: Paul stressed that the believers Corinth must strive to be unified under Christ, one in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 21, 2012

he extraordinary and miraculous power of God through us will only be as good as our commitment to Jesus Christ!

Last week we looked at the first 5 of the 10 Commandments given by God to the people of Israel. Although the focus of that message last week was for encouraging and honoring our mothers, we noted that people must have a right relationship with God in order to have a right relationship with other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life - Part 1

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 13, 2014

Let’s look at an Old Testament story of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29. Israel had forsaken God, and Hezekiah restored the worship of God and communion with God. There are several principles we can learn from this story that will help us.

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life - Part 1 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Last week, we discovered from God’s Word that God Almighty desires to have a personal relationship with you. He has made complete provision for you to have that relationship with Him. 2. But did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Skilled Or Committed - 2 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 11, 2015

God's plan is not a program. God's plan is man, and you are that man" - Pastor. Colton Wickramaratne

* Some of the ideas presented have been adopted from other authors to help expand and explain the subject. Brian Money and Brian Love There is always a conflict between the two. One is Business orientated. One is Christian minded. And the strangest of all is that they are one and the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Worship At God's Throne Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 26, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 Revelation 4:1-11 Corporate worship is more important than private worship. Worship is Passionate in Expression (vs. 8-10) Worship Overflows Toward Mission (vs. 10-11)

The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 The Worship at God's Throne Revelation 4:1-11 November 9, 2014 We are in the middle of our series, “The Throne & The Lamb,” based on the Revelation, chapters four and five. Chapter four opens up with the throne in the center of heaven and is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paraphernalia

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015

Gizmos, gadgets, trappings, add-ons, etc. are really optional, but so many of us have come to think that we cannot live without them. The problem is that it becomes like the proverbial "straw that broke the camels' back".

Paraphernalia--furnishings and apparatuses, (add-ons) to enhance or give more options to a thing. Synonyms-embellishments, accessories, trappings, adornments, gizmos, do-dads We are in the middle of a Personal Pampering Pandemic Heb. 12;1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 1

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

The first psalm with its pronouncement of blessing on all who respond by being faithful or loyal to the God of the covenant appropriately introduces the book of Psalms.

What Is a Psalm • We have all heard of them / at one point or another read at least one of them. • We might even have a favorite one Psalm 23 • But what really is a Psalm and why are they so important? The English word "psalm" comes from the Latin Psalmi and the Greek psalmoi ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Benefits Of Meditation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2018

There is a link between mediation and attentional functions and cognitive flexibility instead of giving an automatic response. Often we best represent the presence of Christ not just in moments of scheduled ministry.

16B In the Catholic Church, an officiating priest or deacon says, "The Lord be with you" and the congregation responds by saying, "And with thy spirit." However, an older, recently outdated, response from the congregation used to be, “And also with you". So there was a Catholic priest who always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

How To Be Transformed Through The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016

Understanding the disciplines in everyday Christian life.

Series: Discipline – Week 2 Scripture: Romans 12:2 Title: How to be transformed through the Word of God Focus: Establishment of Spiritual Disciplines Introduction: Discipline is the total transformation of self. Spiritual discipline is a quest to change what you once were (old self) into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Way Of Overcoming Trouble And Crisis

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 22, 2020

In the period of crisis, believers need to concentrate more on the faithfulness of the Lord instead of our unbelief's and limited means.

Difficult and interesting times are upon us with the coronavirus, outbreak causing untold hardship and pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost in the heat of the crisis but economic difficulties decimating the base of many families. The story is the same everywhere with people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational