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How The Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Wise people learn to listen to the Spirit so they can be filled with the knowledge of His will with all spiritual wisdom and understanding

How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom Illustration:An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads To Emptiness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

People who are empty often lack an intimate communication and relationship with Jesus Christ

Knowledge Without Intimacy With Christ Leads to Emptiness (Acts 18:24-28) 1. Why do you suppose that many knowledgeable people lack an eternal sense of meaning? Illustration:On ingenious teenager, tired of reading bedtime stories to his little sister, decided to record several of her favorite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wherever He Leads I'll Go Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at Pauls obedience as the Lord sought to direct him.

When it comes to doing the will of God… Our intentions are not good enough. v.6 Here Paul and his companions clearly intended to go into Asia to preach the gospel. But intentions alone were not sufficient. Certainly their intentions were noble and even right but for whatever reason they were not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Doubt – Questions Lead To Answers Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

This morning we want to discover freedom from doubt—to see that the nagging questions that sometimes fill our hearts all have answers. With God’s help we can be free from doubt. Instead of doubt being our enemy that seeks to hold us captive, it can beco

FREEDOM FROM DOUBT – Questions Lead to Answers • John 20:24-29 (NIV) [24] Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. [25] So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Leads And Guides His People Through

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 2, 2003

God leads his people through difficulties to the promised land

I often think that change and the future are two things that strike fear into a person’s soul. It is the uncertainty of not knowing what lies ahead. For in the familiar there is security. We have all experienced it I am sure. There are times when our relationships suddenly seem to be uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

"Don't All Roads Lead To Heaven?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004

Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?

This question is one posed by the "pluralist," the person who believes that no one has the right to exclusive belief. More and more people are adopting the logic of pluralism, and the impact of pluralism is being felt increasingly in our society. The logic of the pluralist says: There is no such ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008

This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lead A Jewish/Convert/Soul To Jesus

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Aug 11, 2009

Outline of Isaiah 53/Acts 8 with soul-winning helps

’How to Lead A Jewish/Convert/Soul to the Messiah/Lord Jesus Christ’ By: ’The Only Person Called an Evangelist in the New Testament’ (Acts 8-Philip) I. We MUST ’Paint a Portrait’ of the Seven Signs/Aspects of the Messiah/Jesus Suffering Love (Isaiah 53:4, 5) (Preach unto them Jesus) 1. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Leads Me Beside Still Waters

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

Waters that lead us to life

He leads me beside still waters ps 23:2 ACCORDING TO THE RULES: Eric Liddell, affectionately known as the Flying Scotsman, won a gold medal in the 400-meter race during the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Yes, it was a spectacular race that resulted in a world record. Why then, nearly forty years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 6: How Failure Leads To Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Our response to failure and disappointment will determine our success in life.

A. INTRODUCTION: OUR RESPONSE TO FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT WILL DETERMINE OUR SUCCESS IN LIFE: EXODUS 4:29-31 1. Moses gathered the elders to present his credentials. a. Aaron faithfully delivered God’s message. “And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Leads Us From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

No one to blame for sin

TOP TEN SIGNS YOU MAY NOT BE READING YOUR BIBLE ENOUGH: 10) The Preacher announces the sermon is from Genesis and you have to check the table of contents. 9) You think Abraham, Isaac & Jacob may have had a few hit songs during the 60's. 8) You open to the Gospel of Luke and a WWII Savings ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Practical Wisdom That Leads To Success. Lesson #1 Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 24, 2019

What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Chapter 1 of 31. Lesson #1 1:1-6. A wise man will hear. God gave Solomon wisdom. 1 Kings 3:9, “Give…thy servant an understanding heart…” God will give your wisdom, if you ask. James 1:5, “If any of you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Authority And Power Should Not Lead You Astray

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 11, 2018

Authority and power should be tools in our hands for the fulfillment of the ultimate plan of God and not to lead us astray

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: AUTHORITY AND POWER SHOULD NOT LEAD YOU ASTRAY Acts 28:7-12 King James Version (KJV) 7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. 8 And it came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Can Satan Indirectly Lead Us To Success? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Aug 30, 2019

Remember, satan was not able to tempt Jesus without the permission of the Holy Spirit. And he also could not tempt Job without God's permission.

We must be careful not to attribute to satan the abilities and honors which belong to God and Him alone. The Bible says the Devil does not have unlimited power; he cannot be everywhere at once and he does not know everything. He is a created, limited being. He depends upon God for his existence. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:10, 1 John 5:18

Lead Me To The Rock That Is Higher Than I

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

lead me to the rock that is higher than I

Psalm 61 lead me to the rock that is higher than I [1] The TIME of this Psalm... II Sam.15-18 - During Absalom's rebellion * A Time of Danger- * A Time of Despair- * A Time of Dependance- [2] The TRUTHS of this Psalm... Absalom, David's favoured son has now become David's fiercest enemy. [3] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2

Denomination: Holiness