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Back To Basics

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2010

There are times when a church, however successful, must review the basics: do we love those whom we serve, are we able to love those with whom we disagree, and can we feel sheer, passionate love for Christ Himself?

Where I come from, the real religion is basketball. Baptists, Methodists, and Catholics all take a distant back seat, because the real religion in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is basketball. No spring day goes by without every schoolboy finding his way to the hoops to do lay-ups and to dream about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 9, 2011

I feel absolutely convinced our four thrusts that constitute our vision are God-given, Holy Spirit-inspired ideas! I am convinced these are the pillars needed for us if KCC is to have a strong and vibrate future

“Back to the Future” movie clip! BACK TO THE FUTURE Proverbs 29:18 That was of course the trailer to the 1985 “Back to the Future” movie featuring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. It captures the focus for today. Summertime is, for many, a time of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

No Looking Back

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 11, 2007

This message shows the outright cost of discipleship.

No Looking Back Luke 9:57-62 (57) Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow you wherever you go." (58) And Jesus Said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Altar Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2007

It is at the altar of prayer that we find the power of God.

Back to the Altar Text: Joshua 8:30-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Methodist

Back To Basics

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

The Christian life contains basics which may be seen as equivalent to blocking, tackling, and execution in football.

BACK TO BASICS 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 INTRO: After a losing football season, the coach of a well-known college team said his plans for the next year were to get back to basics. He was referring to blocking, tackling, timing, and execution, which are the ingredients necessary for a winning season. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

Although much of Jeremiah prophecy was about impending judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem, they also included a call for national repentance and the promise of possible restoration. It is easy to sit around and talk about the good ole days, especially, whe

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Back In The Day

Contributed by K. Simms on Dec 23, 2009

How many times have you been in a conversation, folk sitting around reminiscing; talking about how things used to be?

Back in the day… Isaiah 23: 11-18 “Cross over to Cyprus even there you will find no rest…” In other words, if you’re trying to get away from what God has in store for you, you’re not going to be able to. “Look at the land of the Babylonians, this people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 23:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Back To School

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 22, 2009

: “Farfrumcheatin” (Confession)

When we have done something wrong it fester insides, gnawing away at our subconscious. It keeps us awake, makes us irritable, cross and quick tempered. It depresses us and grinds at self confidence. The guilt eats at us and we begin to get desperate to rid ourselves of it. So we hide it, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 7, 2009

This lesson suggests that Faith, Hope, and Love are the “fundamentals” or “basics” that we need to get back to when our lives are in a spiritual slump.

Back to the Basics 07/31/05 AM Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. I suspect the problem is one akin to an athlete or a sport team which is "in a slump" a. Such a person or team "goes through the motions", but they are not performing up to their true potential b. The solution in sports: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Basics

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A message about getting back to the basics by Charles Stanley.

What is involved in the abiding life? 1. Our thoughts (Phil. 4:8; 1 Cor. 2:16) 2. Our time (Eph. 5:15-17) 3. Our talents (1 Pet. 4:10) 4. Our treasure (Luk. 5:27-28; Matt. 6:19-21) 5. Our trials (Jam. 1:1-4; 1 Pet. 1:3-9) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007

This is a sermon about the importance of baptism in the life of the believer.

You are all familiar with this translation of Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Here is a more literal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Back To The Basics Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 31, 2008

Sometimes getting our spiritual lives back on track is as simple as listening to God and doing what we know is right to do.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 8:30-35 Title: “Back To The Basics” I. We Must Come Back To God (30-32) Vs. 30 • In order for Joshua to build an alter to God on Mt. Ebal, He had to lay down his own plans. o After Israel had defeated Jericho and Ai, they now controlled the east-west route that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Bethel

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 31, 2008

A new year means you again have 365 days to better yourself in a particular area before the next year rolls around. This morning, we will be looking at a passage that relates to these feelings of wanting to start fresh, setting goals, and making a clean

BACK TO BETHEL GENESIS 35:1-15 INTRODUCTION… “Kids’ New Years Resolutions” (www.bluefishtv.com) Today is the first Sunday of 2009 and you may have been thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Most people do. With a New Year, comes the opportunity for a fresh start. There is something about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Back To The Future" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

Now in this passage today we find a story that deals with the future and it tells the story of someone who was making plans but he was going about it in the wrong way. So let’s try to learn from his mistakes.

"Back to the Future" James 4:13-4:17 In the film Back to the Future, Michael Fox plays the role of a guy named Marty MacFly who suddenly is thrown back into time 30 years earlier. Because he knows what the future hold ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 30, 2015

Just because you did not get some stuff does not mean you turn back, just because you’re prayers were unanswered does not mean you quit church, just because you were not healed does not mean you walk out on God! Press forward!

Luke 9:62” Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Too late to withdraw! You have come far too long to quit! I pray that you will be blessed and encouraged by this devotion. You are an overcomer, a warrior and a child of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Pentecostal