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  • How Jesus Taught That Faith In God Is Greater Than Any Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 26,964 views

    Perhaps the greatest test of faith you will face may be in loving people who are closest to you. Our God is able to overcome the most difficult of problem, person or predicament if we believe in His power!

    Everyone struggles with problems that seem overwhelming and tend to stress us out. Jesus once told His disciples, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matt. 17:20,21) The ...read more

  • Thanksgiving Day Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,894 views

    KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY

    BIG IDEA: KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY (some major points and commentary from John Cobb) I. (:1-5) PRAISE THE LORD JOYFULLY A. (:1-2) Call to Praise the Lord Joyfully 1. "Let us" -- Corporate emphasis; not enough to praise the Lord on ...read more

  • Why Jesus Taught People To Avoid Sins Of Ignorance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,878 views

    Jesus knew that ignorance of the truth is no excuse for sinning. The Lord said to the Pharisees, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God." (Ten points)

    Why Jesus Taught People to Avoid Sins of Ignorance (Matt 22:29-31) Illustration: always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. . --2 Timothy 3:7 When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae--"Truth for Christ and the Church." Its crest ...read more

  • Integrity In Living And Ruling Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY

    BIG IDEA: GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: Very timely topic given the lack of integrity in U.S. politics; sunk to new depths under President Clinton But compare church politicians as well Psalm of David with Messianic application to the ...read more

  • Bless The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    FOUR PERSPECTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE US TO KEEP ON BLESSING THE LORD

    BIG IDEA: FOUR PERSPECTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE US TO KEEP ON BLESSING THE LORD INTRODUCTION: Opposite of Blessing the Lord = Cursing the Lord cf. Job -- Satan kept hammering away at him with the Goal of trying to get Job to Curse God; Finally even his wife gave up and cried out: "Do you still hold ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    The Holy Spirit keeps us flexible by reminding us to remain humble while trusting the Lord for our direction. David wrote, "He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. (Psa. 25:9 How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:4

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:42) Illustration:Leadership in the local church should be determined by spirituality, not notoriety. Tony Evans. Illustration:Back in 1934, when the Cunard line was getting ready to name its greatest ocean liner, the consensus was that it ...read more

  • Wonderful Words Of Life

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    Thesis: God's instruction is for our own good.

    Thesis: God's instruction is for our own good. Intro.: 1. Many of you will remember the TV game show, "Family Feud" with Richard Dawson. a. 100 members of studio audience are surveyed and the contestants are asked to guess what the "survey said." b. The audience was once asked to complete ...read more

  • How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 17,773 views

    Jesus knew that the disciples would do their greatest work after He left them to do their ministries with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "He who believes in Me the works that I do will he do also and greater works than these will He

    How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are ...read more

  • Why Go To Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 26,845 views

    We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

    Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

  • How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

    "Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Does A Better Job Than People Do

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    How to let the Spirit work in and through you both to will and to do of His good pleasure

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches in perfect ways that are relevant, appropriate, and persuasive. Paul wrote, "This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words." (I Cor. 2:13) Ask the Lord for greater reliance ...read more

  • Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    Take an evaluative look at the ways spiritual gifts are being used in your life and in your fellowship.

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’s accusations about worthlessness * Useful for ...read more

  • How Can The Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    How Can the Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate? I Cor. 13:1-3

    Many people are searching for the solution to the problem of interpersonal communications. It may be safe to say that the single biggest problem of communications is rooted in the reality that some people’s actions speak so loudly others cannot hear what they are saying. Quote: I know you ...read more

  • How Jesus' Concern For Details Did Not Distract Him From His Main Goals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ min

    It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ ministry balanced the macroscopic with the ...read more

  • How To Mobilize People For Action

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    Too many people are worried about things being done right that they neglect doing the best things. Few lay people think that they have what it takes to be used of God as those who are professionally trained ministers. However, God equips everyone uniquely

    How to Mobilize People for Action (Eph. 11-13) "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith ...read more