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Contagious Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#13 in series.

Colossians 4:2-6 – Contagious Faith And we are in the final lap of the race, the final stage of working our way through Colossians verse by verse. Next week, we will spend some time looking at qualities of Christian friendships. And the following week, we will be examining what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of God - Christmas Focus

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 26, 2011

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD - Christmas Focus ILLUSTRATION A great European king was so enraged at the report of Muslim victories that he immediately joined the crusade to drive Islam out of Palestine. This great king took his army and spent many years fighting in a crusade to free Palestine from Islamic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Refuge For A Weary Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

God is the refuge of our soul.

Psalms 46:1-3 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wisdom Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Jan 7, 2012

From this passage I want us to learn what Paul has to say to refute the problems of the church with the wisdom of the gospel.

1st Corinthians Series Part 2 The Wisdom of the Gospel 1st Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Introduction If you remember last week as we began our study of the book of first Corinthians, we learned that the occasion of this letter was because of problems in the church at Corinth. If you remember last Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Good Die Young? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2012

Is there any truth to the old saw, "Only the good die young?"

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” “Only the good die young!” This old saw was commonly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverence Pays Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012

Faithful perseverence is the key to surviving our trials.

Runner’s World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeGiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete the 26 mile, 385 yard race in less than two hours, forty-five minutes in order to compete in the Olympic Trials. Beth started strong but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Like Jesus Walked 2 – The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 century. His familiarity with the Jewish community in his native Netherlands moved him to paint Jesus with a Jewish appearance. People were shocked! Jesus looking Jewish?

WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED 2 – THE REAL JESUS Text: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction 1. Have you heard of the controversial exhibit at the Detroit Institute of art? 2. It is the Rembrandt and the Face of Christ exhibit. 3. Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012

The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Framed - Pt. 3 - Mind Frames Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

Framed Pt. 3 – Mind Frames As I have stated there are many forces trying to wield influence to shape us or frame us. There are billions of dollars spent each year in an attempt to frame our desires, our style, our wants and our likes. However, I also told you that although I know that your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Ordinary Men - Matthew & Thomas Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 23, 2012

This is a study of Matthew and Thomas based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Twelve Ordinary Men Matthew and Thomas Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do We Take Up An Offering? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2016

Why do we take up an offering each week? It is more than just to pay the bills!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There was this $100-dollar bill and a $1-dollar bill talking to each other. As they were lying there side by side the $1 dollar bill said to the $100 dollar bill, "Hey man, where have you been. I haven’t seen you in a long time?" • The $100-dollar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Longing For God's Word Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

In order to become who God made us to be in Christ we must long for His Word

ENGAGE/TENSION As you’ve probably already noticed, we’re changing things up a bit this morning for some reasons that will become apparent in a bit. I’m pretty sure that some of you are really going to like what we’ll do and others of you are not going to be quite so happy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Laboring As Unto Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 5, 2016

The heart of the average employee is more influenced by a world view rather than having the mind of Christ, as the Bible tells you and me to have. This teaches about God's perspective on work.

Laboring As Unto Christ Rethinking Our Attitude About Work The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek The Lord As My Food And Drink

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that JESUS is compared to our food and drink because He is, without Him even the choicest food and drink can't satisfy us, but with Him even the most simplest as bowl of soup can fully satisfy us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you always crave for food and drink? Why? Always crave for JESUS like food and drink. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is compared to our food and drink because He is, without Him even the choicest food and drink can't satisfy us, but with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Habits Of The Man Of God: 2 Timothy 2 & 3

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 17, 2015

The Man of God runs away from sin, & runs toward God. The Man of God handles opposition with kindness and gentleness. The Man of God studies the Scriptures continuously.

Video: “Slap Her!” My favorite line in this video is when the child says why he won’t slap the girl. He says “Why? Because I’m a man!”. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a man of God? Ladies, the Bible has plenty to say about what it means to ...read more

Denomination: *other