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Learning To Look Forward

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

You can keep looking to the past, but God wants you to keep looking forward.

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV) We have come to a new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Your Finances... Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series of handling money God’s way

“If you have sufficient food, decent clothes, live in a house that keeps the weather out, and own a reasonably reliable means of transportation; you are among the TOP 15% of the world’s wealthy.” “If you have any money saved, a variety of clothes in your closet, two cars (in any condition), and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real New Beginning

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 8, 2006

what Jesus taught Nicodemus about being born again

Intro: there is an old saying, “ if I knew then what I know now, things would be so different.” This saying conveys the thought, if I could live my life over how different it would be. I guess everyone has had the thought of living their life over and not making the same mistakes again. If you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deepening Your Faith Through Giving Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

A challenge to give generously to the Lord.

The apostle Peter writes, But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day” (2 Peter 3:8 NRSV). An economist who read this verse was quite amazed and talked to God about it. “Lord, is it true that a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 22, 2004

Steps to live a life in the spirit with evident fruit.

*1 Cor. 1:21-29 ?it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Call To Missions

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

God choose the foolishness of preaching! They can’t hear if someone doesn’t tell them good news, they can’t believe if they don’t hear, they can’t preach if they are not sent. God calls us all to proclaim the good news. So that people hearing will beli

God’s Great Call To Missions “ Lamak”* was born into a wealthy, powerful Muslim family in South Asia. His family’s reputation put pressure on him to live like a Muslim. Everything changed when Lamak turned his life over to Jesus Christ while working in Singapore. When he returned home four years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Or Complaining - Which Will It Be

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 16, 2006

Are you pleasing or displeasing to the Lord? The presence or the absence of thankfulness will manifest it.

Thanksgiving or complaining - which will it be The person who gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the person that complains can find comfort in nothing. See Numbers 11:1. May I suggest to you that whatever displeases God is sin, and yet how prone we are to grumble, complain, and mummer. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist

Is Flowing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

Series: A Growing Church... [#2] IS FLOWING John 7:37-39 Introduction: Last week we heard that a growing church is focused. We don’t allow distractions within worship. This morning we are going to see that "A Growing Church...Is Flowing". In order to be a growing church that God is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Completion Of A Good Work

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2006

What will it take to liberate us from our prisons and lead us into circumstances where we experience unending joy?

Completion Of a Good Work – Philippians 1: 3 - 11 Intro: Michaelangelo Buonoarti was one of the world’s most talented sculptor. Many have enjoyed his work in pictures or photos. Others of us have seen the real thing. There is a set of 4 sculptures Michaelangelo done around 1453 that some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Every Christian Could Take One Look Into Heaven

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2008

The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy here on earth.

If Every Christian Could Take One Look into Heaven John 14:2 Intro The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Praise And Worship

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

MEETING GOD’S STANDARDS.

A LESSON IN PRAISE AND WORSHIP REV. 4:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION AS WE PILGRIMAGE ON THIS PLANET, WE ARE SURE TO BE EXPOSED TO THE LESSONS THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER. MANY LEARN THE PAINFUL LESSON OF GRIEF AND HEARTACHE ASSOCIATED WITH DEATH, OR RELATIONSHIPS; WHILE OTHERS LEARN LESSONS OF JOY AND ESSTACY OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part Iii Of The Book Of James Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 18, 2007

Part Three of James Study this is the first part of the series - James 1:22-27

The Book of James Study (Part III) James 1:22-27 James had seen some Christians develop disappointing and even dangerous habits in regard to their “profession” and their “practice.” In our text James make a proposition, provides an illustration, and draws and application about how to practically ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Protection Against Fornication

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 12, 2007

This is a message to help protect men from marriage temptations that could lead to fornication and adultery.

THE PROTECTION AGAINST FORNICATION Introduction: In this study, I will offer from God’s Word four safe guards to protect our marriages. If these four "Bewares" are adhered to, your marriage tempatations can be dealt with in a Biblical manner. A. Men Beware of Her Fleshly Beauty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Riches

Contributed by Alti Koci on Jun 21, 2007

IT Talks about the True Riches that or the Treasures that we have in Christ

True Riches Introduction Carl, a rich man loved to ride his horse all over his huge property to admire it and congratulate himself for having achieved so much. On one of these rides, Carl encountered Hans, a tenant farmer who had farmed a small portion of Carl’s land. Carl overheard Hans giving ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2003

The first part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two "uses" -- telling someone about the gift, and personally using the gift.

Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Introduction: As I was preparing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist