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  • The Stewardship Mandate

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 18, 2016
     | 9,211 views

    There is the question of stewardship: Are we really stewards? Where does that concept come from? It comes from this text.

    Genesis 1:26-31 The Stewardship Mandate 6/10/07 D. Marion Clark Introduction A man and a woman stand on the deck of a yacht. The sun is setting. Dinner is being prepared. She is discovering what he already knows – that they are soul mates. She says to him, “You’ve never felt ...read more

  • That Is Why You Fail Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,090 views

    Part one of this series focuses on how our words let others know what is within our hearts because we speak what we believe within.

    That Is Why You Fail! Scripture: Matt. 12:34, 37; Proverbs 18:21; James 3:3-10; Introduction Jesus said that our words reveal our character and our beliefs. In Matthew 12:33-37 Jesus said “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree ...read more

  • God, Are You Sure?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022
     | 748 views

    Chapter five of Exodus teaches us it is the will of God for man to live and worship God in freedom.

    In Exodus 4, we saw the RELUCTANT PROPHET that came up with all kinds of excuses for why he could not be God’s man to lead Israel out of Egypt. In Exodus 5, Moses became willing to obey God in the PERMISSIVE WILL OF GOD, BUT NOT THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD. The PERFECT WILL OF GOD was for God to ...read more

  • The Eleventh Hour

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 24, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,229 views

    We can be sure that our reward will be “WHATSOEVER IS RIGHT.” You will never lose anything by working for God

    TITLE: THE ELEVENTH HOUR SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 20:1-16 Be honest. When you heard the reading of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard just now, did your heart leap for joy? Were you thrilled when you heard that the workers who had toiled and slaved all day long in the hot sun were going ...read more

  • Caring For Widows Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2022
     | 7,072 views

    Widows have a special place in God's heart. When Paul was giving Timothy instructions about ministering to different groups in the church, he gave a lot of instructions about caring for widows.

    Introduction: A. Once there was an elderly widow who had recently married a 4th husband. 1. A reporter saw the wedding announcement and was interested in her story, so she interviewed her. 2. The reporter asked her about the occupation of her newly acquired husband and she replied that he owned a ...read more

  • Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 235 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    Paul describes what life in the Spirit means.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

  • Suffering And The Human Condition: Where Was God? Series

    Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,685 views

    The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the topic of suffering and God’s place in it and through it.

    I was in a room close to 7:00 AM playing Jazz with my High School Jazz Band. We had band practice at 6:00 AM Monday to Friday mornings. (What kind of deranged person came up with that idea?) As I was sitting there at the drum set playing along half-asleep, the intercom began to come on and off. It ...read more

  • Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 53,393 views

    Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

    Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

  • How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    Part 1 of several dynamics that will maximize and bless the ministry of church leaders. Respect your leaders, Love them, Get along with them and with one another, Take responsibility for one another, and let mercy triumph over vengeance when someone wrong

    How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we ...read more

  • Life Like Today Is The Day Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 20, 2023
     | 1,798 views

    It is an error to refuse to live daily life wisely because Jesus is coming back.

    INTRODUCTION • Christians have to learn to live in necessary tension. • We are citizens of heaven, and yet we live on earth. • We are ready for and anticipating Christ’s return, yet we also work, eat, sleep, play, and have families. • This tension requires balance. • We have to live daily life ...read more

  • The Desire To Do Good

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    We are called by Jesus to offer cups of cold water to the widows, poor and fatherless of this world but how is a believer to balance this command with also being good stewards of God's resources? For instance are we called to give to the takers of this world and if so in what manner?

    The Desire to do Good 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “It is a loss, perhaps, to give to a man who wastes, but it will be a greater loss not to give at all!” Charles Spurgeon Jesus told believers that “from the one who has been ...read more

  • Thanksgiving Vs Entitlement : What Is Our Choice? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,297 views

    One of the major reason for our hearts to become ungrateful is our sense of Entitlement

    Today we celebrate as Thanksgiving Day. The topic of Thanksgiving is very familiar. The Bible speaks volumes about the topic. The Psalms are resplendent with affirmations of thanksgiving to the Lord for His good ness and mercy. “Oh Give Thanks to the Lord…” rings out loud and clear in this book. We ...read more

  • Go Thy Way-The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 21, 2020
     | 7,514 views

    Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after the rich young ruler had come running to Jesus but had walked away. Look for the "go thy way" in the text--it may surprise you!

    Introduction: Just after the rich young ruler came running to Jesus, and walked away, Jesus gave this parable about workers in a vineyard. This was one of the last parables Jesus ever told. The immediate context stems from the disciples’ reaction to what Jesus said to the rich young ruler. Peter, ...read more

  • Called To Be A Light To The Gentiles

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,148 views

    This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission.

    CALLED TO BE THE LIGHT FOR THE GENTILES Text: Isaiah 49:1 – 7 This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission. It is ...read more

  • Effectively Waiting On The Lord Amid A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 24, 2021
     | 2,872 views

    Genesis chapter 18 teaches us how to effectively wait on the Lord. We all tend to struggle most when we are watching the clock and waiting for time to past. If you have ever gone on a road trip with Children, the one question asked again and again is, “Are we there yet?”

    In Genesis 17-19, we have a revealing story of an interview between God and Abraham, His friend. Abraham proved to be a true Friend of God, while Lot proved to be a friend of the world. Not only is God Abraham’s friend, God is a friend of Sinners. After years of holding on to a promise from God, ...read more