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The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook.

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook. Intro.: 1. Probably no two topics are as connected in the popular mind as churches and money. a. Illust. A Madison Ave. advertising firm surveyed non-churched people a few yrs. ago and asked them their impression of church. "The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

How To Keep Your Job In Troubled Times

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2008

In these times we need to walk in the wisdom of God in these 3 areas.

How to Keep a Job in Tough Times James 1:19 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; In front of this verse in my Bible it reads: Qualities Needed in Trials. God doesn’t step out on us when we are going through a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Church Of God

#2: Lifestlye Of The Determined Disciple (How You Livin…?) Series

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 13, 2008

This series deals with issue of being a Christian in more than name only. These messages are designed to show the believer what it really means to be a child of God and a called out disciple.

LIFESTLYE OF THE DETERMINED DISCIPLE ROMANS 8:1-11 (Series Theme: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27) We live in a society where oftentimes we allow others to define us by what we say and what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Persona Christi Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2009

The touch of God changes us, particularly those set aside for ministry.

February 16, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There are two realities that flow directly from our understanding that there is a God and I’m not God. The first is that we owe God everything. The second is that we have to behave toward God and other human beings in the way He intends. The new atheist, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Celebration In A Time Of Trouble

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010

A Message that depicts our behavior during times of trouble...

Praise With Out Purpose Celebrating in the Time of Trouble • Nebuchadnezzar dies after a 43-year reign • His son, Evil-Merodach (described in 2 Kings 25:27-30 and Jeremiah 52:31-34) rules for only two years when he is assassinated by his brother-in-law Neriglassar, because his rule was arbitrary ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Exemplifies Charity In Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2009

Charity in truth is not something we summon up from ourselves; it is a divine gift essential for true human development

Monday of 18th Week in Course Caritas in Veritate The occasion for Jesus’ withdrawal to a “lonely place” was the news that John the Baptist, his relative and mentor, had been murdered by Herod. Jesus was no coward, so we should think that this withdrawal was to achieve some time for His humanity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Please God In Sharing The Gospel - Good News

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 29, 2011

To motivate them do the Love Explosion Evangelism on Arcontica

I. Exordium/Introduction: Who have loved before? Who have loved and got busted? Who have love and got hurt so much? II. Audience: My fellow Evangelism Ministry workers/leaders III. Objectives: To motivate them do the Love Explosion Evangelism on Arcontica IV. Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:4 V. Title: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 22, 2007

God gave the revelation of His plan to Jesus who in turn revealed it to John.

Topic: Revelation ILLUSTRATION: I wonder what God would say to us today as He sees all of our so-called Christian organizations in constant activity but with little action or movement. The huge building program proclaiming astronomical figures in cost and “people reached” is indeed impressive. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Anticipation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005

One of the most wonderful gifts of God is the gift of anticipation (hope). Anticipation transforms our waiting into a wonder filled experience.

Mark 13:24-37 “The Miracle of Anticipation” INTRODUCTION Waiting is often the bane of our existence—waiting in an endless line, waiting while caught in traffic, waiting while someone gets ready. Waiting, however, with anticipation brings spice to our lives—waiting to open Christmas gifts, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Diversity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

In the body there is a diversity of gifts. There is a tendency among Christians for some people to magnify the "sensational" gifts. Some believers feel very guilty because they possess gifts that do not put them in the limelight. It is this attitude that

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Divided The Light From The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Efren Lomeda on Jan 10, 2018

Corruption, Compromise and Immorality seems prevalent in our society, There's a lot of things, peoples, habit and practices that we do in our churches today.. iF our forefathers still lives today they surely vehemently abhor us.

AND GOD SAW THE LIGHT ,THAT IT WAS GOOD: AND GOD DIVIDED THE LIGHT FOR THE DARKNESS. GEN 1:4. 1.) THE PHYSICAL LIGHT. • To behold us the glory of his creation. • To give light to our surrounding. • To do our duties and responsibilities. • Light is fits only those whose eyes are open. A lot of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

H20

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 29, 2017

Hebrews 11, Faith

H20 Hebrews 11 is the chapter of faith. The chapter explains what faith is, how it acts, what faith gets, what faith accomplishes and how to get faith. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the proving of things not seen." Faith is… Faith is the assurance and unshaken confidence ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Made Or God Made

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 23, 2013

Proverbs 18: 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing’ and receives favor from the Lord. Paul taught that husbands and wives were to specialize; to actually specialize in one specific world for a specific way of live but I doubt if that exist nowadays.

How dating prepares more for divorce than for marriage. The American practice of viewing dating as a social activity where a person dates one person for a period of time and then breaks the relationship and dates someone else, tends to prepare people more for divorce and remarriage than for a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Ezra 3:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

When there are no other options we have use creativity to get God’s attention.

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures Mark 2: 1-5 1) After a few days, Jesus returned to Capernaum, and word got around that he was back home. 2) A crowd gathered, jamming the entrance so no one could get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational