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How To Benefit From The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

based on 228 ratings

| 14,910 views

God’s word is the source of our Chrisyian faith, this sermon will instruct Believers on how to get the most from it.

HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE BIBLE Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 5 James 1:19-27 Our lives are to be governed and controlled by the word of God, The Bible. Yet there are many in churches through out America the are governed and controlled by their fears, doubt, unbelief, wrong emotions and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About Freemasonry?

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

based on 184 ratings

| 9,487 views

What does the Bible have to say to the Christian man who would consider being involved in Masonry?

"What Does the Bible Say About Freemasonry?" 9/19/99 WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? FOR EXAMPLE: ENTERED APPRENTICE RITUAL [BL] The candidate enters, blindfolded, with a 6’ rope ["cable tow"] around his neck. He stands before the "Worshipful Master" who has the point of a sword at his bare left ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Bearings Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

based on 129 ratings

| 14,254 views

Two ways to get our bearings and stay on course in the spiritual journey.

When I was a child my mom and adoptive father bought a sailboat with fantasies of sailing around the world. But first we had to learn how to sail…which included learning how to navigate. One of my earliest memories was going out in our little sailboat from Marina Del Rey, and my adoptive dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Difficult Times"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 17, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 13,481 views

The number of ’nay’ sayers, discouragers, destroyers in the church will increase. But true believers have the knowledge that leads to salvation.

There may have been other letters from Paul to Timothy, and more than likely, some going the other way. It becomes very obvious in the reading of these two that we have, that Paul loved Timothy very dearly. Even calls him ‘son’. He mentions Timothy in Romans, in First and Second Corinthians, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 8,518 views

In this text, Paul suggests three means through which we can live together in Christ. They summarize the content of this book.

LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. Living together requires more than living in the same house with someone. 1. During the week of Christmas 2001, Christine and I spent a week at her brother’s in Marquette, MI, along with her sister’s family from Oceanside, CA, and her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Nation Needs A Rebirth

Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 8,850 views

July 4th sermon but can be used at any time. We need a rebirth of righteousness but it must begin with the church.

OUR NATION NEEDS A REBIRTH By Rev. James May 228 years ago, the thirteen British colonies on the continent of North America, finally won a long, hard and bitter struggle against the most powerful nation on the face of the earth at that time and a nation was born. Since that day the United States ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - Ii

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 6, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 27,036 views

Everybody wants to be blessed by God. This message, the second in the series, gives us step-by-step instructions from the Psalms as to how we can be blessed by God.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – II INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago, we began a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last time, we looked at Psalm 1, where David gave us a description of the person who is “blessed” by God. EVERYBODY WANTS God to bless them … AMEN? NOBODY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Real Sinner's Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 21, 2004

based on 84 ratings

| 13,347 views

In the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, we see that you can’t impress God. Having "religion" doesn’t impress God. The Publican gives the REAL "Sinner’s Prayer".

“The REAL Sinner’s Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: Jesus loved to speak in parables. They grabbed people’s attention. If Jesus said, “Once upon a time, there was a man who ….”, then everybody stopped to listen to the story Jesus was about to tell. It’s like … when I stop to tell a joke … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Invitation Leads To A Crisis Of Belief Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 40,901 views

Part 5 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: when God invites into some new truth, the first crisis will be one of personal belief; the second is one of tension between old patterns and new options; and the last comes in the temptation to fall back

There’s an old, old story about the time a crowd had gathered to watch a stunt man perform at Niagara Falls. It seems that the fellow had rigged up a wire from shore to shore, right across the falls, and was wowing the crowd by riding a bicycle along that wire. Back and forth he went, several ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Love The Enemies Of The Cross?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 24, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 6,390 views

How should Christians respond to those who oppose or attack Christianity?

Do We Love the Enemies of the Cross? As we watch the battle for the 10 commandments unfold in Alabama and similar scenes across the nation played out in the cultural war against Christianity, it is difficult to keep the true biblical perspective. I have watched Christians in these types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-36, Luke 6:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Witness - Part One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 8, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 6,564 views

What kind of person shares his faith in Jesus Christ with his community? Six observations on how Paul did so.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- September 7, 2003 As we wind our way through this part of the Bible, we are tracing the personal journal and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Love Produces Repentance

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 8, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 4,622 views

How do you know if you have truly come to know Christ? One important evidence is repentance, which flows from experiencing God’s love.

As you may recall, our current series of messages deals with the love of God. I hope you’re enjoying this series and benefiting from it. I know I am. Because this is one of the most uplifting and spiritually enriching topics we could possibly consider. In fact, the process of thinking about God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Forgiving

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 15,334 views

Jesus forgives us of our sins; we should be forgiving as well. Here’s what happens when we pardon those who sin against us.

Andrew was a young man of 26 years old. He was very responsible and sociable as well. Since he was 9 years old, Andrew had been working to help and sustain his poor family. And for most of his life he had worked in the fields. But although he was a hard worker, he never had a steady ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Adventist

Expect Death At The Birth Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,500 views

how Jesus birth brought about the sword of Herod, and we can expect the same - a sermon for the minor festival of "the Holy Innocents: Martyrs"

Jesus once said, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) The pictures we see of Christmas seem to portray the exact opposite. With Mary and Joseph gently hovering over a little baby in a manger, it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Enduring Church

Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 14,148 views

Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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