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Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021
Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Today... continue to let God show us how we can connect with him... through spiritual practices... and today... a little briefer exploration of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 95:2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Solomon could be the wealthiest and wisest person in all of history. He ran down every possible road we travel to find it, but didn't. In the end he said the best road in life comes from obeying Go
Solomon - The Unhappy Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccessfully to Be Happy By Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net “The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before / God was with him and made him great.” ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6
Denomination: Baptist
Today we visit the book of Ezekiel for our Hebrew word During Ezekiel’s time. Ezekiel was a priest during the time of Israel when the nation was split.
Today we visit the book of Ezekiel for our Hebrew word During Ezekiel’s time. Ezekiel was a priest during the time of Israel when the nation was split. The northern half had been destroyed and taken into captivity in Assyria. And Judah was attacked during this time by Babylon, for the first time, ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30
Denomination: Salvation Army
In this series, we look at the big questions. Today we study life after death (the subject of Hell is covered later)
Introduction: New arrival in heaven. “Are there sports in heaven?” “Of course, we’ve got angels v saints bowling. The lanes are made of gold.” “Who wins?” “Everyone! This is heaven!!! "I’m not dying — I’m just relocating to my forever home." Life after death? What happens? That’s ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Reflections on Dobbie of Malta, a Christian general under fire for Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Committed Christians over the centuries have paid an important role in our armed forces. They have prayed for their country and they have been leaders in the forefront of battle. One such Christian ...read more
Scripture: John 15:7-17
Denomination: Anglican
In Psalm 40, David felt trapped and overwhelmed, and he saw no way out. This psalm is a reminder that no matter what kind of pit we find ourselves in, God is able to rescue us and give us a new song of joy!
Lessons from a Pit! Psalm 40 Introduction: Psalm 40 = David describes one of the most difficult times in his life – ordeal was so excruciatingly painful he compares it to a horrible pit (v.2)… a hole that he had fallen into and couldn’t get out… felt trapped and alone. “Horrible” = (lit) ...read more
What would you consider a true friend to be? What would your friends be willing to do to get you to Jesus?
What is a friend? What does it mean to be a friend? When we are young we have lots of friends. My youngest believes that anyone that plays with him at any given time is his friend. Most times he doesn’t even know their name and will probably never see them again. As we get older, we see our circle ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
God was searching for someone to stand in the gap, to intercede, to hold back judgment, to cover the people in prayer. But He found none! Are you willing to stand in the gap?
Who’s Standing in the Gap for You? Besides Jesus? Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV) “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Introduction: Church, I came to ask you today: Who ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
Emphasize the importance of wisdom in our lives, the need to guard our hearts as the source of our actions, and the transformative power of wisdom when aligned with God's teachings.
Good morning, brothers and sisters! We are gathered here today to explore a deeply profound scripture from the book of Proverbs, a book known for its nuggets of wisdom and life guiding principles. Proverbs 4:23: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" This can teach ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 4:23
Topics: Wisdom, Easier Life
Examining smoking in light of what the Bible teaches.
Is Smoking a Sin? 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 by Cooper Abrams *(All rights reserved) INTRO: I was raised in Eastern North Carolina in the Flue Cured Tobacco Belt and the home of all the large tobacco companies. I know a lot about tobacco. As a boy I worked in the summer in "putting in" tobacco ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Part four in Television series, looks at how we need to start, continue and finish.
So, who’s it going to be? The dentist, the bartender or the deputy? We know it won’t be the postal worker as she was the first person voted off this Thursday. When Survivor Two began in Australia last winter the smart money was on Kel Gleason, the US Army intelligence officer who graduated ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Denomination: Wesleyan
Everyone fails, but not everyone responds to failure the same way. Here are some biblical truths to help people recover from failure.
“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) Americans have very little patience for losers. A team starts having a losing season, ticket sales plummet. A certain sports star, who has the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 3:23
The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural impact in the United States and around the world. Dan Brown’s mystery novel has not only met with massive popular success, but has shaken the faith of many with its astonishin
Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code Part 1: Jesus and the Gospels This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16
Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.
When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:21-29
Trials are part of life, and perhaps even more for a Christian desiring to live for the Lord. The Christian does not have to face these trials alone. James tells us to count our trials a joy.
Some Trials Christians Face James 1:9-18 JAMES1-3.WPD {9} But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; {10} and let the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11} For the sun rises with a scorching wind, and withers the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:9-18
Denomination: *other
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