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Connect Four Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn the first steps to making a "friend" connection in this sermon about fellowship.

Connect Four How to Make a “Friend” Connection 11/05/03 I. Introduction Ever wonder why geese fly in a V formation? Scientists at Cal Tech did. They put their computers and flight simulators to work and discovered the answer—flocks of geese form this pattern because it’s the easiest way to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship With Others

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 4, 2004

I want to give 4 points concerning our fellowship as believers in God. Understand that there can be no fellowship unless these points are understood and applied. Christians have fellowship because.......

Title: Fellowship With Others Text: I John 1:3-6 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - What is meant by fellowship in this verse? - What is being referred to is something of a quite different order and on different level. "They met constantly to hear the apostles teach, and to share the common ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Cord Is Torn Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004

A threefold cord expresses the truth about Biblical Relationships. What do you do when the cord is torn? 2nd in series on relationships

WHEN THE CORD IS TORN Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Joined basically means "cling to" or "stick to," the same word is used in Deuteronomy 11:22 when the Jews were commanded to "stick to" or "hold fast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Best Friend--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 15, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 1 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 1 Scripture Ref: Romans 5:11 Psalms 145:5 2 Corinthians 5:18 Psalms 1:2 John 15:15 Joshua 1:8 Acts 17:26-27 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Psalms 25:14 Psalms 143:5 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Are You Devoted To Fellowship? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

Fellowship was such an important part of the first century church and was part of the reason for its exponential growth. We too need to be doevted to fellowship.

“Are You Devoted to Fellowship” Introduction: Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14

Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 3, 2006

Encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure and to challenge or admonish. Discouragement tears down; Encouragement builds up. The question is "Are you an encourager or a discourager?"

ARE YOU AN ENCOURAGER OR A DISCOURAGER? HEBREWS 10:24-25 "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting (encouraging) one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Renewal Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

Bad relationships are hindering the effectiveness of our service to Jesus. Relationships that unravel have a negative impact that goes on and on.

There’s a little girl who is dreaming of her wedding day. She knows what the church is going to look like. She knows what kind of dress she will wear. She can even see the color of her fiancé’s eyes. But something is interfering with her dreams. Her mom and dad are arguing a lot lately. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Examination

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message for the New Year

A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are Your Friends? Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

We gain our wisdom from with whom we associate.

PROVERBS 3:13-24 Godly Wisdom Today I wanted to discuss the wisdom we gain from others Who me associate with moulds and shapes us. 1 Cor 15:33 Paul said that "some have not the knowledge of God". (Vs. 34) They needed to wake up and get out of these bad friendships. 2 Cor. 6:14 says that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Fellowship Of Christians

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 7, 2005

Christians need each other

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 7-3-2005 1 John 1:3 “that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ” In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Questions to ask about my Sp. Life

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today Proverbs 22:28 Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set. (NKJV) 1. Introduction • “Bloody Angle - A Virginia Civil War Battle Field • May 12, 1864 the fighting was so fierce that an oak tree 22 inches in diameter was cut down just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Friend Abraham

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 10, 2004

This sermons reminds us that our God is a perfect God who seeks friendship with imperfect humanity.

Introduction: This text is filled with possibilities. The fact that God the creator of the universe would seek friendship with man is incomprehensible. God our Banner. God the omnipotent. God the Omnipresent one. God the omniscience. God the Most High. God of the empty tomb. God our healer. God the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Jun 4, 2003

What it means to agree in the presence of God

The Power of Agreement Matthew 18:19-20 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Definition of agreement It means to come into or be in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal