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Make War By Wise Guidance

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 13, 2003

based on 88 ratings

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This sermon looks at what the Bible says about war, and what the Christian’s response should be.

MAKE WAR BY WISE GUIDANCE (DOCTRINE OF WAR) Proverbs 20:18 - Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance. NAS [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/war.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us about the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 3,308 views

A sermon that looks into a Biblical model of what a church should look like.

Introduction: Would you rather be a goose or an eagle? Read Scripture/Pray Background: Church directly after Pentecost @ about 120 Purpose Statement: If we are to be a Biblical church then we must… I. Be Devoted (v. 42) A. To the Word 1. Apostle’s teaching was foundation of the NT 2. Note the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Picture Of Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 44 ratings

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THE MESSIAH SUFFERS EXTREME REJECTION (CRUEL CRUCIFIXION)BUT ANTICIPATES THAT GOD’S DELIVERANCE WILL SPARK EVER EXPANDING CIRCLES OF PRAISE AND TESTIMONY

BIG IDEA: THE MESSIAH SUFFERS EXTREME REJECTION (CRUEL CRUCIFIXION)BUT ANTICIPATES THAT GOD’S DELIVERANCE WILL SPARK EVER EXPANDING CIRCLES OF PRAISE AND TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: AGONIZING QUESTION: "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46) The initial cry from the Cross Wever: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hanging On Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 54 ratings

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CLINGING TO HOPE IN PROLONGED TIMES OF TROUBLE

BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE IN PROLONGED TIMES OF TROUBLE Context: Trouble in the form of unwarranted persecution 7 STEPS: I. (:1-3) TAKE REFUGE IN THE LORD “In Thee, O Lord, I have taken refuge” Goal: "Let me never be ashamed" (chiastic structure) A. 2 Reasons for Hope 1. The righteousness of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 61 ratings

| 8,025 views

Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advancement Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 54 ratings

| 7,420 views

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: - BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST; - BY SHOWING BELIEVERS OUR EXAMPLE OF JOY AND FAITHFULNESS (WHICH GIVES THEM COURAGE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL) INTRODUCTION: What is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Privacy And Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000

based on 145 ratings

| 3,604 views

Every believer is equally a priest in full-time Christian service, and there are no "lay" people. Believers have privacy, and their spiritual life is between them and God.

PRIVACY & PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS (6-12-01) (1 Thes. 4:11-12; Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10) [HTTP formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/priests.html] 1. All born-again believers are PRIESTS in full-time Christian service (Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10). Rev 1:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Walk In Victory Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

based on 73 ratings

| 23,888 views

Walk carefully with Christ watching out for false philosophies, trivial traditions and worldly ways and you will win with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone whose life had been changed by God and who began living a life of zeal to the Lord that later, maybe because of higher education, was filled with doubt to the point of forsaking their call? Perhaps you have known of someone who became a Christian and was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Music

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 8, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 11,900 views

Music is one of God’s greatest gifts to His people. It has the power to touch our hearts, lift our spirit, bring us closer together and closer to God’s glorious presence. A Christmas sermon.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, can you imagine what life would be like without music? Think about it for a moment: No song humming through your head after hearing it at church. No M-TV. No CDs. No bands, no concerts. Radio? Limited only to stations airing the news, weather and road conditions ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 95:1-95

Denomination: Lutheran

Can't See The Forrest For The Trees....

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Jul 16, 2008

based on 2 ratings

| 2,663 views

Sermon based on the high ideals of church but the realities are so often different.

Preaching from the lectionary as I do has its limitations. After all, the there are various forms of lections, RC, Episcopalian but I have always used the Reformed Lectionary. It has its limitations and quite often we re-hash the old things of the past, years a, b and c come around so often that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Congregational

The Poppy And Its Greater Counterpart.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 6, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 6,696 views

Short Rememberance Sunday message.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2008 The poppy and its Christian counterpart. THE POPPY HAS A LONG ASSOCIATION WITH REMEMBRANCE DAY. BUT HOW DID THE DISTINCTIVE RED FLOWER BECOME SUCH A POTENT SYMBOL OF OUR REMEMBRANCE OF THE SACRIFICES MADE IN PAST WARS? SCARLET CORN POPPIES (POPAVER RHOEAS) GROW NATURALLY ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 14, 2008

based on 10 ratings

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This Scripture refers prophetically to the entire nation of Israel in the last days although it is set during the Babylonian captivity of Judah.

THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES 1 The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Art Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

based on 3 ratings

| 4,310 views

The Western church as lost the understanding of what it means to properly engage in meditation and it is time for us to rediscover it.

Our communication with God must be enhanced if we are to truly reach the level of relationship that we long for. As a part of that process, it is essential that we recognize that the ancient art of mediation has been lost to the Western church. We see mediation as nothing more than a corrupt and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,805 views

Prayer is the calling of every believer

Standing in Prayer Ephesians 6:18-20 August 19, 2007 Morning Service Introduction John Hyde is one of the most well known missionaries to India. One of his chief characteristics was an amazing prayer life. Early in his ministry he had an itinerant schedule and traveled from village to village. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep It Simple Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

| 6,138 views

This message focuses on the need for the church and the pastor to have a clear vision of where they are headed. Isreal was in a state of decline when the vision was given and this message offers hope for the church that may be in a state of decline as we

“Keep it Simple!” Habakkuk 1:5, 2:2-3, 3:19 In the OT we find a tiny book there called Habakkuk. In my Bible it only consists of 3 pages, but they are powerful pages. I want you to meet this man Habakkuk so I want to share with you several verses from this book that have great meaning for us ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

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