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Whose Purpose Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). I discovered something interesting today. I looked up all the times “purpose” and “plan” were used in the Bible. In the overwhelming majority of cases, “purpose” referred to God’s purpose regarding ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013

A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now! The Fire Will Tell!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2017

Now, now faith? The fire is going to reveal the real truth. The fire is coming. Our society and much of the church has lost the fear of God. Seems we love to build cardboard houses?

NOW: ONE DAY! THE FIRE WILL TELL!!! THE PENDULUM SWINGS: WE HAVE LOST THE FEAR OF GOD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW IMPORTANT IS NOW? ONE DAY THE FIRE WILL TELL? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. NOW: The ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 - Since When? Since Now! Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Nov 6, 2024

There are definitely contaminating things you can remove from yourself that are hindering you in your spiritual growth and relationship with God. MUSIC - TV SHOWS - MOVIES - HOME or OFFICE DECOR - LANGUAGE - PRIVATE LAPTOPS - PHONES - VIDEO GAMES - TIME USED

So? So what? Paul answers that in 2 Cor 7:1 “Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us (1) purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, (2) perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Confession time. When I was in high school, I played football my ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Personality Defined

Contributed by Jerry Dsouza on Nov 20, 2014

The Article is On Personality and Basic Temperaments.

Personality Defined Personality can be defined as consistency in a person’s way of being — that is, long-term consistency in their particular ways of perceiving, thinking, acting and reacting as a person. Organised patterns of thought and feeling and behaviour. To some extent, people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Effects Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 23, 2008

Thanksgiving message based on Colossians 3:15-17

Effects of Thankfulness Colossians 3:15-17 November 23, 2008 Me: I think I’m like most people in that during this week in November, thoughts turn to how thankful I should be for all of God’s blessings in my life. And I’ve had more than I can count. But as I was working on this message, the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Oh, Grow Up

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 30, 2015

To invite the believer to “grow up” in his/her walk with Jesus.

I want to start today’s message off with a video I found this past week entitled, “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. VIDEO: “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOs5K5-NtXs These things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Men & Women Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2014

Advice to four different groups on Christian living - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Wise Words For Older Men (vs 2) • Wise Words For Older women (vs 3-4) • Wise Words For Young women (vs 4-5) • Wise Words For Young Men (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Quote: Chuck Swindoll, Rise and Shine, p. 198 tells is straight: “Ministry is a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

The Case For Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 22, 2004

Joy in the Christian Life is one of the most important benefits and qualities we can have, but our life must be lived according to God’s Will and Purposes for us to have that joy. Lessons from Nehemiah can help us have that joy.

Who’s the shortest man in the Bible? = Nehemiah = "Knee-high-miah" + But if you study the life of Nehemiah nothing could be further from the truth + He’s one of the giants of the Old Testament = He’s among the best of the best + And yet how familiar are we with him? = How often have you heard a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reflection That Sets Us Free

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 1, 2006

Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Elements That Mark The Last Days

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

The last days.

INTRO: A little-known fact from the life of Christopher Columbus is that he predicted the end of the world. He wrote a volume called The Book of Prophecies, in which he prophesied that the world would end in the year 1656. He even stated very definitely that "there is no doubt that the world must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parent-Child Dedication Service

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 14, 2002

A SERVICE FOR CHILD DEDICATION: to impress upon us how God views children and how we are given the joy and duty to care for them in God’s love.

Parent- Child Dedication Service Anyone here want to know a measure of God’s blessing here. I’ve got 4 of them! They are a blessing. They are a joy! They have taught me more about God and His love and His joy. In fact they are spoken of as a “heritage” i.e. a legacy or something that lives on even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"They Had......"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Dec 14, 2006

A story of God’s Provision Within the Christmas Story

(Matthew 2:1-14) Christmas serves many purposes for many people. Some celebrate it as a time of family gathering, some do so for the gift giving and receiving and still others do not recognize it at all. Ultimately, we must celebrate Christmas for one reason and one reason alone; the birth of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist