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Squandering The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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WASTING GOD’S BLESSINGS STUNTS CHRISTIAN GROWTH. Here are three Facts regarding Christian growth.

SQUANDERING THE BLESSINGS OF GOD Hebrews 6:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning the bananas in the fruit bowl were just ripe-right for making bread. Tomorrow they’d have been too soft. So I took the time to sift and stir, and now a special fragrance fills the air. Soon I’ll take from the oven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Had It All

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 6,888 views

Two characteristics of the rich young ruler.

The Man Who Had It All - Mark 10:17-22 Introduction: A family attended church one Sunday for the first time in years. When they got home they began to discuss the service around the table. The father said, "Well I thought the preacher preached too long and too loud." The mother said, "Well I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Sacrifice: A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 2, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 7,115 views

The woman with the alabaster jar and the widow’s two copper coins show us that sacrificial giver is not determined by much we give, but by a grateful heart.

“Living A Life of Sacrifice: A Matter Of The Heart” Romans 12:1-8 This is the last week of our stewardship “check-up.” I hope that during the past week you have found quiet times to allow the Lord to search your heart, give you insights into His will, and give you the passion to become a godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Business Of Bethlehem's Baby

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 5, 2001

based on 6 ratings

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The baby born in Bethlehem had a business head on His shoulders along with all the rest He came to accomplish

WW120501 The business of Bethlehem’s baby John 8 Beginning: Have you ever heard someone say, “I keep my religion and my business separated.” Or, God has no business in my business. This could not be further from the truth. Some think faith in Jesus is esoteric, ivory towered, philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:17-23, Leviticus 25:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Your Piety In Secret

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 91 ratings

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The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002

based on 180 ratings

| 10,632 views

This is the 1st sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is about the stewardship of life and the most important decision one can make.

Sunday Morning January 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#1] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Matthew 19:16-26 Introduction: 1. When I say the word stewardship what is the first thing that comes to mind? Now you can be honest. I’m sure your first thought is money, but money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting With The Boss Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

based on 175 ratings

| 5,043 views

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This is a sermon about prayer.

Sunday Morning January 13, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#2] MEETING WITH THE BOSS Matthew 6:9-15 Introduction: 1. At your workplace or at school, how do you know what is expected of you and what the rules are? [Communication]. 2. And what does communication ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Rod Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2002

based on 207 ratings

| 54,650 views

We hold in our hands those things which God can use to advance His kingdom.

The Rod of God Exodus 4:1-12 1 Moses answered, "What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ’The LORD did not appear to you’?" 2 Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied. 3 The LORD said, "Throw it on the ground." Moses threw it on the ground and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12, Exodus 17:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Tithe Or Not To Tithe

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002

based on 201 ratings

| 46,462 views

A sermon on the Biblical reasons to tithe.

To Tithe or not to tithe… Malachi 3:8-10 Introduction: *I have broken my sermon series to bring to you a message that needs to be given. As leaders, sometimes we can get caught up in the details and look at things without realizing that the congregation at large doesn’t know most of the details ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of A Widow

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

based on 61 ratings

| 11,184 views

What would you do if God asked you to give the very last of your possessions to a complete stranger? This episode in the life of Elijah, shows us what real faith is all about.

THE WISDOM OF A WIDOW I Kings 17:8-16 The sun beats down unmercifully upon the tiny town of Zarephath, a remote village well to the north of the land of Palestine. It is there that a fraw widow woman searches for sticks. Why is she searching for sticks? She is searching for sticks because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Windows Of Heaven

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 7,359 views

Trust, honesty, love, giving. Christians should apply all of these words to their personal relationship with God in Christ Jesus. Father God wants to pour out blessings upon us; to those of us who trust, are honest, who love God, and who give to His work

"The Windows of Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Malachi 3:7-18, KJV Purpose: Trust, honesty, love, giving. Christians should apply all of these words to their personal relationship with God in Christ Jesus. Father God wants to pour out blessings upon us; to those of us who trust, are honest, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-18

Denomination: Holiness

Notice Urgent Message Inside Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2002

based on 174 ratings

| 10,172 views

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon was preached along with a Gideon speaker. The sermon is about the Bible.

Sunday Morning January 20, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Kingdom Business [#3] NOTICE: URGENT MESSAGE INSIDE Isaiah 55:1-13 Introduction: 1. Have you ever seen the message, “Notice: Urgent message inside” on your mail? Now most of us realize that usually this is a “scam”, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Not That Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 17, 2002

based on 180 ratings

| 9,474 views

This is the 4th sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is devoted to the subject of money.

Sunday Morning January 27, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#4] NOT THAT! Luke 16:1-15 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our stewardship series, we come to a sermon that many will say, “Not that”! 2. I want to say before I start this sermon that there will be some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Financial Challenges Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002

based on 177 ratings

| 41,172 views

Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

“Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Followers Sacrifice Everything Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002

based on 260 ratings

| 18,557 views

The first of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers sacrifice everything, Matt 4:18-22 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ January 6, 2002 Two Hells’ Angels met a priest who was walking with crutches. They asked him what the problem was. He told them that he had slipped in his bathtub. The "Angels" continued walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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