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Two Simple Stratagies For The New Year

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

As the title reflects, a lesson encouraging direction for the New Year.

TWO SIMPLE STRATAGIES FOR LIVING IN THE NEW YEAR Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, "He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 31, 2001

Spiritual Checkup? Part 1

How’s your Heart? Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. What is heart disease? Heart Specialist necessary Statistics on Heart Disease related Deaths – The number 1 killer in America according to the Franklin Institute Cardiovascular disease. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

Talking To Yourself

Contributed by Don Hutto on Mar 2, 2001

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of the great things that God has done for us.

Talking To Yourself Psalm 103:1-5 I. Introduction Do you ever catch yourself talking to yourself? Of course we all have. Even King David talked to himself. And when he did, he reminded himself to honor God. II. The Blessing Usually when we think of blessing, we think of God blessing us. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Backyard Religion

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 28, 2001

a faith of our own making will not cut it

1) Backyard Religion doesn’t take sin seriously. (17:1-2) ----------Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow (2Cor. 7:10) 2) Backyard Religion worships in spirit but not in truth. (17:3-6) ---------“There’s a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death.” ---------“Not everyone who says ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

It Is Good For Me That I Was Afflicted Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD USES AFFLICTION TO DISCIPLINE AND RESCUE WAYWARD SHEEP "Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word." II. APPRECIATING AFFLICTION SOUNDS LIKE A CONTRADICTION BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Storms And The Will Of God

Contributed by Barry Surratt on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing.

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing. In case you don’t believe that just ask the apostle Paul. Just what is the relation between the will of God and the storms of life? Are they related? Is it mandatory that storms come to us if we are to know God’s will? I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-29

Four Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

The figurative storms that we encounter in life are very real in their consequences. When they come...and they will...the Christian is wise to utilize the four anchors that God has provided.

FOUR ANCHORS THAT HOLD "Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come." Acts 27:29 This frightening event occurred on Paul’s voyage to Rome to stand trial before Caesar Nero. There are several ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:29, Acts 27:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Corinth: A Church Gone Wrong

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

When a church refuses to recognize and deal with internal sin, they will fall into error.

CORINTH: A CHURCH GONE WRONG ( 1Cor. 5:1-13) I. HER REPUTATION (v. 1) A. Widespread It seems that even those outside the church knew about this problem. B. Well-known It seems that nobody even tried to hide what was going on. C. Worldly This church allowed sin within its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Laver Of Cleansing Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

The Laver of Cleansing

I. The Laver Constructed (Basin) (17-18a) A. Bronze basin on a stand (i.e. birdbath) B. Made from the mirrors of women (Exodus 38:8) II. The Laver Commissioned (18b-21) A. Located between the altar of sacrifice and the doorway to the Tabernacle building B. The priests were to wash in it before ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame # 8 - The Levites Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 14, 2008

Levites are mentioned throughout scripture. This sermon suggests some adjectives that could be used to describe them.

INTRODUCTION Famous Levites in scripture - Aaron (Exodus 4:14) & Barnabas (Acts 4:36). They were descendants of the tribe of Levi and were assistants to the priests. Four words spring to mind in connection with Levites: 1. PRACTICAL Their work was practical rather than spiritual. OT Levites = NT ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:40, Ezra 2:1

If So – What Then?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

A message about the difficulity of living a Christian life.

IF SO – WHAT THEN? 1 Peter 4:17-19 INTRO: Scarcely saved points out the difficulty of Salvation. Some think it is easy to begin by believing, but the prophet cries, "Who hath believed", and Jesus asks, "When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Fool

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the foolishness of ignoring God and his will for our lives.

THE RICH FOOL Luke 12:15-21 INTRO: Here is a rich man. Look at him. He is what almost all would like to be, and are striving to be. Jesus brings accusation against this man. He does not say he is guilty of oppression or violence or fraud. He simply says that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seizing Evangelistic Opportunities Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006

Third message in a series concerning personal and corporate evangelism.

Seizing Evangelistic Opportunities Acts 8:26-40 I. Philip Was Moved From A Place of Comfort (Acts 8:4-8 & 26-27a) A. He was in the middle of a great soul-winning revival 1. He was enjoying preaching daily 2. He was enjoying people coming to him B. He was instructed to go to a place of supposed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Good Manners And Right Conduct

Contributed by Rogelio Dy Cezar on Aug 31, 2006

So Christian should observe good manners and right conduct wherever we are, so that people will know that we are indeed children of God.

Text: 1 Timothy 4: 11-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. All Christians are obliged to teach good manners and right conduct to all believers as commanded. (v. 11) 2. Christians must be good examples worthy to be imitated by all men. 3. In short, Christians should act as models in society. 4. That is why Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God