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Bad Kids Of The Bible: Cain Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 5, 2011

First of a series of sermons inspired by the book "Bad Kids of the Bible and What They Can Teach Us" by Thomas J. Craughwell.

BAD KIDS OF THE BIBLE: CAIN Text: Genesis 4:1 – 16 Before I get into this morning’s sermon, I’d like to show you three videos. We’ve had a lot of bad weather this winter, and lots of snow and ice can weight down trees and make them dangerous. This first video is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How We Got Our English Bible - A Simplified Version Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

How we got our English Bible - A Simplified Version (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

• 2011 is the 400’th anniversary of the Kings James version of the Bible. • We want to use this anniversary to encourage people to one again read the Bible. • We are not promoting the KJB as such; • But rather the reading of the Bible in a translation that is suitable for you! ‘Biblefresh’ is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Cheerful Heart

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Feb 9, 2011

These next proverbs deal explicitly with the heart.

Introduction In each of the two sections of proverbs we’ve noted how important the heart is. It is the heart that controls the tongue, the heart that makes one wise, the heart that determines if one will follow the right or the wicked way. These next proverbs deal explicitly with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Apostolic Authority Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011

Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Gaius Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

2nd in the sermon series Letters from John. This sermon studies 3rd John. In it, John urges us that if we really believe what we really believe is really true, then we should walk in truth.

TEXT: 3rd John vs. 1-13 TITLE: Dear Gaius “Can you handle the truth?” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: TRUTH OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 14, 2010 PROP.: If we really believe in Jesus Christ, it should impact the way we live our lives…we should WALK in ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Our Eyes Lord: Prayer For Enlightenment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

11th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer that God enlighten the Epheisians concerning the blessing that has been accomplished for them.

I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed God’s Inheritance 1:11-12 6. Securely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Community Of Peace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

14th in the series dealing with the establishment of God's new community of followers.

“A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

New Community Of Peace Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

15th in the series continuing the theme from 14 on the establishement of God's new community.

“A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Encouragement Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

I suspect all of us can identify a Barnabas or two in our past who gave us a second chance. Maybe it was a parent or a relative or a teacher or a church leader or a close friend. Christianity means second chances.

God wants to come to His world, but He wants to come to it through man. This is the mystery of our existence. He wants to come to this world through you. Proverbs 15:23 says, “A man has joy by an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word.” I enjoyed a Charles Schulz cartoon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bible - Application – Lessons From Ezra Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2011

Correctly handling the Word of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: True statements about the Bible written by children: • (1). The first book of the Bible is called Guinessis. • (2). Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. • (3). Samson slayed the Philistines with the axe of the Apostles. • (4). Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011

The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Curing Church Conflict-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

1 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged ? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—I—James 4:1-17 Attention: *Our own behaviors can circumvent the very cure we need. Need: The tensions in my church are are obvious. As soon as you step on the property you know it. Visitors sense it. The community talks about it. Everybody hates it. We’re losing ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Angels And Promises Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2011

If we want real security and peace, then we must learn to depend on God’s protecting angels and His unfailing promises.

Ann Beck of North Carollton, Mississippi, talks about the days when her husband and she taught 2- and 3-year-olds in Sunday school. A Bible verse they helped the pre-schoolers memorize was Psalms 56: “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” Their preschool son, Mark, was one of their pupils. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Got Yours?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2011

Each of the disciples were reached one by one! And from this the Word of God was preached throughout the world as each one of them continued to reach one. Got yours? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Got Yours? John 1:35-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GotYours.html This records the calling of the disciples of Jesus Christ. There is a sequence here that we can follow: Jesus called John and John followed the Lord (35-42) John reached Andrew and Andrew followed the Lord Andrew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2011

The Corinthian believers had powerful and impressive spiritual gifts, but Paul is essentially telling them those gifts don’t really impress God as much as three others that they seemed to have forgotten. What were those 3 gifts, and why were they better?

Kids learn quickly. But they see life and love from their own point of view. Asked what the thought about “falling in love” several children gave these answers: · Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. · Glenn, 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ