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What Do You Do When You Get A New Pastor?

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

A message given to a church in anticipation of getting a new pastor.

What do you do when you get a new pastor? I recommend that you play it SAFE. Now let me explain what I mean by safe I want you to write this down. Support him Affirm him Follow him Engage him Eph 4:11 I. Support him. A. 1Tim. 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example! Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009

In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to be an example of those who believe, providing some keys areas for us to consider in our lives today.

Be an Example! 02/20/05 PM Text: I Timothy 4:12 Introduction As we discussed in class this morning, the followers of Jesus are called upon to minister the gospel, the good news, to the world today. In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Practice Of Your Finances... Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Part three in a four part series on handling your finances.

God promises to meet our NEEDS! Matthew 6:24-34 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be CONFORMED to this world, but be transformed by the RENEWING of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reactions Toward Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 28, 2009

By repentance we give glory to our Creator whom we have offended; by faith we give glory to our Redeemer who came to save us from our sins. When you think of all that Christ has done for you, you’ll want to do your best for Him.

Opening illustration: The reactions of different people when encountering the awesome presence of God during the ministry time in Toronto, Canada. Let us turn to Mark 1 and see the different reactions people had toward Christ. Introduction: Jesus began to preach in Galilee, after that John was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Had Known

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 18, 2005

The manner in which we give service to others determines whether we are sheep or goats.

If I Had Known – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: From the time we are very little we are taught to sort things putting like things together. I had a bag of marbles when I was a kid and I would dump them all out on the carpet in my room and sort out the “cat’s eye” marbles from the rest because the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Man Who Broke The Law To Celebrate Thanksgiving" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 21, 2005

This message calls upon all believers to have a resolute, uncompromising allegiance to Jesus Christ.

"The Man Who Broke The Law To Have Thanksgiving" Text-Daniel 6:1-26 Introduction: How do you respond when your faith is under fire? Do you get weak knees, and feal like you are going to faint, or do you become more resolute, more det- ermined not to compromise what you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is My Relationship To The Cross?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006

My prayer reveals how I view the cross

PowerPoint Keys + - New Slide > - Transition In X - Transition Out ☐ - Temple Graphic _______________________________________________________ Faith’s Action/Reaction > X -Fiery Serpents - Num 21:34-9 > X - Thieves on the cross - Lk 23:39-43 > X - Agrippa II - Acts 26:28 > We, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Day

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

"Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath day" - Mark 2:28

THE LORD’S DAY REV. 1:10 A. "I WAS IN THE SPIRIT ON THE LORD’S DAY" - Rev. 1:10 1. Our opening text has become, for some, a point of contention and confusion: a. Observers of Sunday, the first day of the week, apply this text to Sunday. b. Others think of "the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Believe In Jesus, Born Of Mary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say that we believe in Jesus born of a virgin, and how does this impact our lives today?

Philippians 2:5-11 “I Believe in Jesus Christ, Born of the Virgin Mary” INTRODUCTION The news of Katrina and the effects of this hurricane on the Gulf Coast has grab the headlines and made the other news items appear insignificant. I did want to remind you of an announcement that I recently ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 13, 2005

Sleeping can cause a lot of problems when done at the wrong time. The Christian must be disciplined to sleep at the right times and be vigilant at all times.

Did you often fall asleep in the day? Do you have a habit of nodding off and falling into a deep sleep at the drop of the hat? Are you sometimes in a daze that goes on more than one day? Don’t be alarmed, don’t be afraid, you are a lot like me. I Thessalonians is a book written to very special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Record Of The God Fearers

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

Devotional encouragement from a light in a dark hour.

GOD’S RECORD OF THE GOD FEARERS Malachi 3:16 & 17a 16 They that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Healer In The House?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2006

Jesus can do anything where there is faith!

Is There a healer in the House Text:Jeremiah 8: 20-22 20The harvest is past, the summer has ended and the gathering of fruit is over, yet we are not saved! [Comes again the voice of the people.] 21For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I [Jeremiah] hurt; I go around mourning; dismay has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cautions About Sin

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * Though the chapter we are going to look at deals with adultery this is not about that at all.

Intro: * Though the chapter we are going to look at deals with adultery this is not about that at all. * What I want to do is take a much wider perspective and look at sin in general. * Why and how we should avoid it, what will happen if we don’t fight against it. * There is a story about a man at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1

Reinventing The Church 1 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

We must no longer be a COME AND GET IT CHURCH, but a GO AND GET THEM CHURCH. Or, "Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze?"

REINVENTING THE CHURCH, Part 1 Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze? I recently watched an episode of “Extreme Home Makeover”. If you have seen the show, you know about the “professional makeover artists” … I must confess things have changed quite a bit in my life: from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Methodist