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Is That An Idol In Your Pocket?

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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The danger of excessive riches, in luring us away from our God (with a little help from Balaam).

Proverbs 30:7-9 [Note to preachers: This message, though gleaned from Proverbs 30, depends a lot on the spiritual lessons learned from the Balaam incident in Numbers.] Tell the story of Balaam (BAY-lum) - Asked by pagan king Balak to curse Israel - Wouldn’t do it. Then was offered money. Changed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 34 ratings

| 2,815 views

1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7.

1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7. Paul wrote, "Love is patient, kind, does not envy; it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 4,587 views

Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 44 ratings

| 3,503 views

Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Your Giving Stop At Nothing? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

based on 329 ratings

| 10,846 views

Analysis of why people don’t give and reasons for giving.

Introduction: - A Barna research study back in April 2000 found that only 8% of born-again Christians give 10% of their income or more. - We’ve obviously got a lot of work ahead of us this morning. Three questions about your attitude toward giving: 1. Who owns your money? - "That’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 17, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 5,411 views

How Easter changed everything.... for good, for ever.

Never The Same Again Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 51-57 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "You know, things have never been the same since." Ever heard words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Call To Courage

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001

based on 134 ratings

| 23,966 views

Courage comes from following God wherever He leads

A Call to Courage Deuteronomy 31:6 May 6, 2001 Evening Service A professor gave his class an assignment. They were to turn in a five-page paper. The theme was Courage. Each student was to describe the best example of courage that he or she had ever witnessed. One student boldly turned in five ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Deuteronomy 31:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Uprooting The Roots Of Jealousy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 5,256 views

How to recognize and uproot the main causes of jealousy and envy that ruin relationships

The Roots of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. 1. Why do you suppose that many people allow jealousy to hinder their relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To React In A Contentious Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

based on 77 ratings

| 6,111 views

How to respond when you face sharp differences of opinions with others

What To Do When You Have a Sharp Difference of Opinion With Others (Acts 11:1-20) Illustration: Paul overcame differences with the good of love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (2 Tim. 1:5) Few do so today because they end up giving into feelings of anger, hurt or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Call This A Plan?

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 10, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 7,319 views

God has a providential way of making, BAD THINGS GOOD, WEAK THINGS STRONG, and UGLY THINGS BEAUTIFUL.

“You Call This a Plan?” Romans 8:28 A $75 basketball in my hands is playing a pickup game in the Family Life Center. A $75 basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan is a world championship and an NBA MVP. A $900 set of golf clubs in my hands is spending $25 for a green fee and an afternoon of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 3,781 views

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowering Men To Lead Series

Contributed by Jerlette Mickie on Jan 28, 2003

based on 144 ratings

| 19,977 views

This lesson is about empowering men to lead in all aspects of life.

The Call to Empower Men Written & Prepared by Dr. Jerlette Mickie Worksheet 1-2003 “Empowering Men to Lead” It should be the ultimate desire of every woman to have a husband who is empowered to lead. It is not only important just to have fiancés, houses and personable items. Being doctrinally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Paul's Prescription For The Blues”

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 29, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 3,827 views

Paul gives some timely advice on finding joy in the midst of adverse circumstances.

Remember that ever-present line in the classic Carpenter’s song, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down”? Why does it seem that life offers us more rainy days and Mondays than clear sunny days? Maybe the reason that they get us down is the fact that they often seem to take us by surprise. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 2: How To Know The Bible Is God's Word

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 2,479 views

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind that blows. 3. The Bible has dual ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Samaritan Reject Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

based on 8 ratings

| 3,830 views

This is the first of a 3 part series on What Can I Learn From A Reject? (Part 1)

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY John 4:4-9 4 (Jesus) had to go through Samaria on the way (to Galilee). 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-9

Denomination: Holiness

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