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Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001

Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Learned

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010

the learning of being content in any given situation.

I’ve Learned Philippians 4: 10-13 Muhammad Ali - He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing. Menander - Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message From Hell

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

Sermon is intended to paint a real picture of Hell

I. The Truth about Hell - vs. 23 A. Sheol – (Hebrew)underworld, grave,hell, pit, Job 5:26,Job 7:9,Job 19:25-26,Dan 12:2 1. the underworld 2. Sheol the OT designation for the abode of the dead 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, God's Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

A key truth to grasp for enjoying love until death do you part is to understand the love that comes from God is different from the world’s view of love.

Marriage, God's Love A key truth to grasp for enjoying love until death do you part is to understand the love that comes from God is different from the world’s view of love. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“looking For Love”

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 9, 2014

Here is a short teaching on the four types of love that can be enjoyed by a human being.

“Looking For Love” God is Sovereign over all things, even over great rock bands. The rock band Foreigner sings an awesome song, I Want To Know What Love Is. In this powerful song are these lyrics; "In my life there's been heartache and pain. I don't know if I can face it again. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smartness Secures Success Series

Contributed by James Fabiyi on Feb 22, 2020

Welcome to the year 2020. As we begin this year, the most important thing that can guarantee our success is getting and operating in the wisdom of God.

Subject of Wisdom Exo. 31:2-5; 35:30-31; 36:1; 1 Kings 7:13-14; Prov. 1:1-7; 24:3-4; Isa. 11:2 Knowledge: Hebrew word is “daath” and Greek word is “epignosis.” The ability “to mark and observe with a purpose.” The gathering of facts or information through education and experience in life (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 8:1-36, Proverbs 3:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mind Control 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 31, 2006

Almost any Spiritual action can be imitated by the energy of the flesh, or the control of the mind OR by demons. Therefore, we must be very careful to make sure that what we attribute to God is not, at its best carnal or at its worst demonic.

It is important to be alert to false doctrine, at all times. It is especially needful for a church that has "Systematic Teaching" as its foundation to be on high alert. False doctrine allowed to go unchecked can and often will destroy a Bible teaching church. Almost any Spiritual action can be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-5

The Worthy Manner

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 10, 2010

Verses 2-3 present a humbling description of what walking in a worthy manner looks like.

Text "...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Introduction All of us can point to times that we have been moved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus’ call is greater than my fall

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Gym Series

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Mar 16, 2003

In part 2 of the introduction of the spiritual disciplines we want to look at first what is discipline as Paul telling Timothy about and secondily we need to set and to see what the goal is that we are striving for in doing the disciplines of a Christian

Paul was instructing Timothy in how to be a faithful and profitable servant of Jesus Christ. In the first five verses of First Timothy 4 Paul was pointing out to Timothy some of the errors and false teachings or doctrines that was being spread around the church. Then in verse 6, Paul says to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

"Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Holiness

Finding Faith When The Storm Rolls In

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2005

Six ways we can apply this storm to the storms in our lives.

Storm Facts: 1. Storms come at inconvenient times. - v. 35 - “when evening had come” - This comes at the close of a long day of ministry. By the time they get out into the lake and the storm arises, it may have even been dark. In both cases, not the best time for this to happen. 2. Storms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Job 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being All Things To All Men (1 Corinthians 9:16-23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

St Paul speaks about being ’All things to All men’, and at first glance it might just appear that he was undergoing an identity crisis ...

"To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Experiencing Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 11, 2006

3 of 4 messages on prayer and the church. This message is based on Acts 6 when the KJV says "there arose a murmurming..."

Experiencing Reconciliation Sunday, September 3 There arose a Murmuring… “The number of followers was growing. But during this same time, the Greek-speaking followers had an argument with the other followers…” Acts 6:1-7 The Greek-speaking widows were not getting their share of the food that was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word About Christmas Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 5, 2008

There are many words we can use to describe Christmas but Christmas isn’t about words but about THE WORD--Jesus Christ!

A Word About Christmas Part 1 Introduction: People have all kinds of different ideas about Christmas and as we enter this Christmas Season I’d like to share with you a few ideas about Christmas. But I don’t necessarily want to share with you my ideas about Christmas, but instead to share with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist