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It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

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The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace Beyond Measure

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

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When Jesus tells us this parable, He is not talking about "work ethics", He is talking about the grace of God and the Kingdom of God.

GRACE BEYOND MEASURE Text: Matthew 20:1-16 One of the things that shapes our views and values is how things work as far as standards go. One of the standards that we adhere to is what we call the "work ethic". A "work ethic" is anything that promotes quality, effectiveness, character, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 13, 2023

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The issue of moderate alcohol consumption is often oversimplified by both sides of the issue. This message seeks to address the issue considering the whole counsel of God rather than a couple of proof texts. As the title implies, abstinence is recommended.

Intro Last week I began sharing with you nine reasons “Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol.” In that message we addressed the first three: 1. Drinking a little alcohol easily leads to drinking too much alcohol. It can easily lead to drunkenness which is clearly condemned in Scripture. If you drink a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, Proverbs 20:1, Leviticus 10:8-11, Proverbs 31:4-10, Titus 2:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Timothy 5:23, Genesis 6:2-20, Ecclesiastes 10:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Baptism

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2002

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Important issues in the Christian upbringing of a child

Baptism of Jack Tucker 08-09-02 Story: When Allied troops captured a young American fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan, last year a major American newspaper wrote the following: “The parents of John Walker Lindh, the child of privilege turned Taliban terrorist didn’t put their foot down ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Sloth. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

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Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

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THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4 DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

If I Am Saved By Grace, Can I Live In Sin?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

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A serious issue in a culture inundated by sinfulness.

If I am Saved by Grace, Can I Live in Sin? Romans 6:1-2 Last week, I addressed a foundational issue in regard to the Christian faith: “Can I Know I am Saved?” I made the point that all believers can and should enjoy the assurance of salvation. And that the assurance of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gateway To Greatness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014

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A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

"THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Elijah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

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Passing on the mantle: issues of succession in the church.

THE ASCENSION OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:1-12. I. ASCENSION The taking up of Elijah by the LORD prefigures the ascension of the Lord Jesus, and anticipates our own meeting with Jesus in the air. 1. Elijah’s ascension was attended by horses and chariots. As Elisha and the sons of the prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discouraged?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 16, 2015

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THIS STUDY ADDRESSES DISCOURAGING LIFE ISSUES.

DISCOURAGED? OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS IS A COLLECTION OF 150 POEMS WRITTEN BY VARIOUS AUTHORS THROUGHOUT ISRAEL’S HISTORY. EVERY HUMAN EMOTION IS EXPRESSED IN THE PSALMS. KING DAVID PENNED HALF OF THE PSALMS. SOME ARE UNNAMED AND SOME NAMED BY VARIOUS WRITERS. THIS STUDY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7

Denomination: Baptist

Real Questions

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 11, 2013

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THREE ISSUES YOUR MUST ADDRESS

REAL QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION GIVES A PREVIEW OF HOW THIS WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDS. THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER AND CATASTROPHE FOR AN UNBELIEVER. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THEE, CRITICAL QUESTIONS EVERY BELIEVER MUST CONSIDER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISSUE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers In Backsliding

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

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This message deals with the real issue of backsliding.

I. "O ISRAEL, RETURN UNTO THE LORD THY GOD; FOR THOU HAST FALLEN BY THINE INIQUITY . . . I WILL HEAL THY BACKSLIDING, I WILL LOVE THEM FREELY" – HOSEA 14:1-9 A. How tender and gracious is the Lord: 1. To His backsliding people - "I will love them freely" is the divine assurance 2. "Return thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 3:12, Jeremiah 2:32-35, Matthew 23:25-28, Jeremiah 5:22, John 15:1-11, Jeremiah 2:21, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:21, John 10:4, Jeremiah 2:3, Jeremiah 10:25, Isaiah 49:15, Jeremiah 31:3, Hosea 14:1-9, Jeremiah 2:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ungodly Division

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023

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If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fill It Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013

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Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In The Beginning"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

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We may not fully comprehend the HOW of creation, but we know the WHY. Life is the result of intelligent design/causality.

“In the Beginning” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible, declares: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (vs 3). Somehow, life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

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