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Benefits Of A Small Church

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005

[My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

"THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: *other

Evil Angels (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Angeology".

EVIL ANGELS (Part 1) It is believed that all angels were originally created without fault and like Adam in the Garden were placed on some sort of probation. They were theologically, during this time, posse non pecarre (able not to sin). But the probation period ended when Heaven¡¦s chief ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resorting To Restoration

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17)

Intro. A. Christians fall away for various reasons. Some past restoring (Heb. 6:4-6) 2. Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17) B. Not a lesson on corrective church discipline 1. Last step in trying to restore (2 Thess. 3:14) 2. Hopefully, can prevent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Heaven Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Heaven rejoices when lost sheep return to the flock

Making Heaven Rejoice Luke 15:1-7 July 28, 2002 Introduction A story of being lost The concept of being lost One of the worst things that a person can be is lost. When you are lost there are a number of feelings that you can experience. There is fear because you don’t know where you are. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Safest Place To Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 27, 2002

We study developing the manner of faithfulness to the church, and how safe it is to go to church.

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE? Manners? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HEBREWS 10:25 NOT FORSAKING THE ASSEMBLING OF OURSELVES TOGETHER, AS THE MANNER OF SOME IS: BUT EXTORTING ONE ANOTHER: AND SO MUCH THE MORE, AS YE SEE THE DAY APPROACHING. Read 1 Cor. 4:2 Moreover it is required ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

Being sure we are not spiritually underdressed.

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service I am sure that you have seen that sign at many establishments. Some signs say that you must have a coat and tie. If you are fortunate, they have loaners. One restaurant here in Mesquite promises to cut your tie off if you show up with one. There are black tie ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

The Church needs to have the Lord’s Supper at least once a year.

The Lord,s Supper I will read the Scriptures as we go through the message. Introduction In this message, I want us to look at 3 points 1- The Passover Meal. 2- The Lord’s Supper. 3- The Feet Washing. I- The Passover Meal. 1- Matthew 26:17-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Time Factors In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Gives my understanding of the three-and-one half year period.

TIME FACTORS IN THE DRAMA OF THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION I. FACTORS WHlCH MAKE UNDERSTANDlNG DIFFICULT 1. First, we are dealing with visions which are often highly symbolical Let me illustrate. Suppose l have a dream which lasts a total of seven minutes. In the dream I see one week of my life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jet Tour Through Hebrews Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction To Hebrews

HEBREWS - Better INTRODUCTION: Hebrews was the 13th Epistle written by Paul. It was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. After stopping in Ephesus, Paul traveled on to Philippi; but requested Timothy to stay in Ephesus for further ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The New Testament Reliable Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

The New Testament is the best source of historical information from the time period of Jesus and it stands the test of scutiny. Therefore it is not only reliable it is the most reliable document of its kind!

Is the New Testament a reliable source of information? The four gospels (Matthew, mark, Luke and John) give us a biography for the life of Jesus and they provide us with a wealth of information. One statement that I heard just recently is that the gospels were written as a way to communicate faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

If We Don't Do It Who Will?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 5, 2004

This is a Palm Sunday message.

Read Luke 19:28-40. The Palm Sunday passages often seem trite. Much like the Christmas story, or any other familiar Bible story, we can gloss right over the truth because we’ve read it a million times. Each year at Palm Sunday, we have the obligatory feel-good message about the palm branches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Shepherds Were Abiding Till Jesus Came

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 14, 2008

While just abiding Jesus came

Shepherds that WERE abiding till JESUS came Luke 2 1-20 KJV Introduction: Today I would like to take a look at a few men that were “abiding” till Jesus came into there life. It is important to see what they seen, what they heard, what they told, and what they believed. Notice with me the key word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Life And Words Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 14, 2009

An Introduction to the year long series, "Jesus Said."

The Life and Words of Christ Introduction to the series, “Jesus Said” Michael Wiley January 04, 2009 Introduction: Start of a new series that will last most of 2009—“Jesus Said” We spent 2007 in the book of Genesis, most 0f 2008 in the book of Exodus, now we break from the Old Testament to study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ