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Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009

Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009

Striving for peace is not easy and takes a lot of work on our part? But God promises his peace to those who strive to serve him.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Think of those brief moments that represent Peace for you…experiences in nature, with family, friends, at work...times of complete freedom…quiet, pure, alivewhat is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conflict And The Community Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009

Part 7 or 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: True Religion Wrap-up Today we are wrapping up our teaching series through James’ letter ...read more

Denomination: *other

Giving Is More Important Than Money Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jan 12, 2009

First things First it more important to care for you spiritual life than the amount of money you give. www.preaching.co.nr

Another Thing many Christians Find Hard to do is to give. In this life we have be blessed with Time, Talents, Possessions and Money, of course some more than others. Many have worked hard to develop skills and talents that have enabled them to earn the money to buy possessions and have the time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mission Of Submission Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

The Mission of Submission Family Matters 2007 Part 2 Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 As we continue the series of Family Matters, we come to a text and topic this morning that is, by far, the most widely uses, misused and, at times, abused scriptures dealing with the dynamics of marital ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining The Gospel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 23, 2008

We know the word gospel means good news. Is the good news that Jesus made some sort of down payment for the salvation of sinners, or did He pay it all? That’s the very question that had to be answered in the first century church of Antioch, and that’s t

The word “gospel” means good news. We know the heart of the gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, but what exactly is the good news about that? Is it that Jesus did what He did as sort of a down payment, and then we have to keep up the installments of our salvation by doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Christian Home Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

This message describes what a Christian home should look like.

The Christian Home Colossians 3 REFLECTION: If Christianity was against the Law, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Shortly after his marriage, G. Campbell Morgan’s father visited his new home. When asked what he thought of it his father responded, “Yes, it is very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Resolutions Of The Righteous

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Discusses some Biblical "trade off's" that will help us face the future with confidence.

The Resolutions of the Righteous Psalm 37:1-8,23-28 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of year when many of us consider “Resolutions” or commitments for the New Year. We can mock this noble practice because of past failures, but few will “hit” the target without aiming. (Pr ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes the benefits of fearing God.

The Fear of the LORD "Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD." (Psalm 34:11) REFLECTION: God promises much to those who will learn an appropriate fear of Him: > "by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil." (Prov 16:6) > "The fear of the LORD tendeth to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11

Denomination: Baptist

One Messiah, Four Responses Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2012

People respond to Jesus today just as they did two thousand years ago. We can divide people into four camps.

One Messiah, Four Responses (Mark 14:1-11) 1. ABC is producing a new TV show, with a bad name, that is a direct attack upon evangelical Christians, presenting us as immoral hypocrites. 2. How has our country sunk so low? A better question is, “Why did this take so long?” The waning Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mothers United!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

A short talk for Mothering Sunday, given at a service of baptism where lots of Brownies and Scouts were also present. The talk aims to publicise the great work of the Mothers’ Union, although I would personally like to rename it Mothers United!

Yesterday, sitting outside the bathroom I saw a copy of this magazine called Families First and it’s great. ‘Families First’ is a magazine produced by The Mothers’ Union, aiming to encourage strong marriages, good parenting and active faith. I really like those three aims because I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

Called To Minister Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 26, 2012

God will give us power and gifts for the ministry He wants to see through us.

We continue to learn from the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of course is the Good News of Jesus Christ who is God who became a human being on earth. We have noted in Luke 4 that Jesus started His ministry on earth in Galilee, Israel (show map). Please open your Bibles to Luke 4:16-21; Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Adultery The Terrible

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 26, 2012

This reveals deep secrets about adultery, possible challenges faced by people who are involved and offers some guidance

Adultery is a sexual sin which is forbidden by the God of heaven and earth. Adultery has also been used to described devotional unfaithfulness to God whom we should serve; this has to do with going to other powers, especially for money, protection and prosperity instead of depending on the holy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Develop A Strong Prayer Habit

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012

How to develop a strong Prayer Habit is a teaching on making prayer a priority in our lives.

How to develop a strong Prayer Habit There seems to be two kinds of Christians when it comes to prayer. 1st. Those who love list and formula's to prayer. I am finding out that we don't need more heavy loads but we need to bring our loads to Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational