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"How To Explain This Tragedy"

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Sep 13, 2001

based on 167 ratings

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Tragedy reminds us that sin is universal, life is uncertian and repentance is urgent.

"HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TRAGEDY" Luke 13:1-5 A. Jesus categorically rejects the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between sin and suffering in a person’s life. 1. We should note that Jesus offers no other explanation for why these things happen. He only tells why they did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Know Our Loved Ones As We Do Now? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003

based on 58 ratings

| 4,717 views

This message addresses the question of whether we will know who our loved ones are in heaven.

MAIN THOUGHT: “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER, EVEN THOUGH SOME SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WILL HAVE TAKEN PLACE.” - We will be dealing with the two major parts of that statement separately. FIRST PART: - “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER. . .” 1. I will know as I am known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12 (“face to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Indwelling Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 3, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 4,366 views

How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only operating in the lives of Chri

The Holy Spirit The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit INTRODUCTION How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Can one be a Christian and not have the Spirit? Does having the Spirit mean that we are “advanced” Christians, closer to God than other Christians? Has the Spirit limited himself to only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-28, Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Believing Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 3,576 views

Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith.

The Blessings of Believing Romans 15:1–13 INTRODUCTION Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith. MAIN BODY I. We are filled with Joy. A. An example of Joyful believers. Acts 8:5, 8, 39 1. Philip proclaimed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do The Right Thing-Act Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

based on 22 ratings

| 6,052 views

In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14, Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Day! Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,080 views

What a day it will be! The day that Jesus comes. The Word of God presents three intresting things concerning this event. Let’s examine them together.

"That Day..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Matthew 24:36-42 kjv (pg 858 NT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. When Jeb Bush (now Governor of Florida) came to Jacksonville, FL during his campaign, he made a stop at the Jacksonville Landing. Unfortunately I was downtown during that time and traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

"An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 2,675 views

Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 6,684 views

The faith of four friends - Jesus heals a man sick with palsy.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, “We have twenty-five cents—and all the promises of God! (Wycliffe Handbook of Preaching & Preachers, W. Wiersbe, p. 242) Jesus chose Capernaum as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Come Short.." By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 12, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 2,566 views

When a running horse gets to the edge of a cliff, it’s way too late to say "Whoa." Sin is that way too. One flirting moment will cost a life time of heartache. Let’s examine the subject together!

Introduction One of our young teenagers told me as I was getting ready to enter the pulpit one week. "Pastor, I had a dream about Heaven and you were in it!" And of course I was curious and ask her to share it with me. She said, "I dreamed I was in Heaven and I saw this huge chalk board. God said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Fear Factor" By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 2, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 1,877 views

In the hills there’s a saying, "Only a buzzard would feed on his friends" In the Church we have a saying too, "Faith only conquers Fear. Let’s examine why!

Introduction In the last couple of Television seasons, the wave of relality TV has set in. Survivor, Big Brother, My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance’ and rated No. 1 last week: Fear Factor! The NBC program has topped the rating recently because of its level of play has been raised. Sibblings. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 2,598 views

Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 3,125 views

This is a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter.

Keys to Knowing God’s Will Your will be done The Lord’s Prayer has an incredible section to it; where we pray for God’s will to be done but so we really know what were asking for? How do we know God’s will? I could preach a whole series of messages on this subject but for right now let’s just do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Church Of God

S.o.l.d. O.u.t.

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 4,192 views

This is a great acrostic I came up with to teach on how to be sold out for Christ.

SOLD OUT [1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

"The Place Of A Skull..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 6, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 3,838 views

Calvary is at the crossroads of history & eternity. Mark called Calvary, Golgatha. Located outside the city gates were a gathering worth looking at together!

Preached @ Dinsmore Baptist Church Dr. E. Winson Butler, Senior Pastor Introduction I am not sure myself exactly how it works, but, it is amazingly accurate if I have to say myself! Recently, a dear and close personal friend from Ok (Andy) sent to me the results of a case study on stress level ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Tangled In Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Vandergriff on Oct 4, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 6,642 views

Part one of living worry free. A step to being untagled from the day to day demands of life.

Have you ever been tangled up in something? I can remember as a child going fishing and not getting much fishing done. While others were busy catching fish, I was busy getting tangled up in the fishing line. I had the line in the trees, on the ground, and all over myself. Although I can look back ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

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