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The Wicked Fertilizer

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

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It means to enrich a thing. A fertilizer is something that is used to enrich something. When you supply a thing with nourishment, you are fertilizing it. When you do something that will make another thing to germinate quickly, you are fertilizing the thin

Our message this week, entitled, “The Wicked Fertilizer” is a warfare message. In it, we would be looking at one of the wicked operations of the enemy. Therefore, I would like you to read it carefully. THINGS TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE WICKED 1. If God opens your eyes to see the wicked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Good Church Member

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

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Some things church members should be and do

1 THES. 1:5-8 "HOW TO BE A GOOD CHURCH MEMBER" * The title Christian appears only 3 times in the Scriptures & implies a number of things! A) First, it implies that a person who is a Christian is one who is a follower of Jesus Christ! * Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor's Christmas Wish List

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 31, 2006

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Three Things A Pastor wants for His congregation

Intro: we live in a world of lists. Grocery list, things to do list, radio stations have top ten lists. At Christmas time people put together their wish list. In the Bible we have a Pastoral wish list for his congregation. Today, I am going to make this my Christmas wish list for everyone here at ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Light Of The Lord

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2001

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Darkness can hide a lot of things, but it cannot remove the one thing we need to have taken away...a guilty conscience.

1The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3And many people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Impotent Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

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Four things true of every encounter with Jesus

John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love Of The World

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003

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God commands us not to love the things of this world.

Love of the World 1st John 2:15 - 17 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at our study last time, if you’ll remember, it concerned loving one another. b. First, we saw that John talked about what appears to be two commandments, an old one and a new one. c. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Perilous Times Require Powerful Believers” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

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Continue in the things which you have learned.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 24 & 2 TIM 3 1. There are a few things we notice about time… • #1 Time just marches on… #2 – Time stops for no one. • And #3 - Things HAVE CHANGED over the years. Consider that… IN 1980 when the first Walkman’s came out there were $169! Now? Free Promotions When the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

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Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:10-11, Titus 2:2-3, John 21:20, Matthew 5:46-47, Revelation 2:4-5, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:32 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Determinator

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 31, 2009

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What determines things in life? Chance, fate, karma? Who determines things in life? Me, others, Satan? God is the great Determinator.

THE DETERMINATOR INTRODUCTION: What actually determines things in life? Is it just luck? Is it karma? Is it Fate? Does everything happen simply by chance or coincidence? Although Arnold Schwarzenaggar was the Terminator, he was not the de-terminator. And neither are some others we’ll be talking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Boundaries: Redeeming Love Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

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We all have things in our lives that we know we shouldn’t do. We all have things that we’re drawn to or things that we are tempted by. It could be something of a sexual nature in our lives. It could be something of an addictive nature in our lives.

Series: Beyond Boundaries Message #3: Redeeming Love By: Jud Wilhite I have a little boy; he’s almost three years old. One of the things that he absolutely loves to do is he loves to flush things down the toilet. He loves it. I think he even loves it when it gets clogged up and we have to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Abc's Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 19, 2010

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Four things that will help us grow in gratitude.

“The ABC's of Gratitude” November 21, 2010 Romans 1:8-25 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-25

Denomination: Holiness

Naaman

Contributed by David Dailey on Jun 12, 2001

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Leprosy and sin have some things in common

NAAMAN II Kings 5:1 - Now Naaman captain of the host of the King of Syria was a great man with his master, and honourable because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria: He was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. Let’s take a look at Naaman. He had the favor of the King. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

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One of the things that we are impressed by today, is numbers.

When we drive down the highway and see a lot of cars in the parking lot of a restaurant, we assume that it is a great place to eat. Many of us would admit that we have eaten at places where the parking lot was filled with cars, but we were not impressed with the food or the service. We make that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Better You

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

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Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satisfied?

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 7, 2013

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Contentment can only be found in God, not things.

Title: Satisfied Text: I Timothy 6:6-8 Truth: Contentment can only be found in God, not things. Aim: I want the pursuit of God to be more important than the pursuit of things. Life ?: What do I need to know & do so that it will produce contentment? INVITATION Where do the happiest kids in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

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