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Why Jesus Lived By The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Reasons why Jesus preached and lived by the golden rule

The Power of the Golden Rule (Matt 7:12-16) Illustration:George Muller (1805-1898) built many orphanages at Ashley Down, England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support the hundreds of homeless children he befriended in the name of Christ. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Say

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003

In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it is not hard to pronounce, but it is difficult to say no to some entreaties.

The Power to Say "No" Title: The Power to Say "No" Text: "Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land" (Ex. 8:25). Scripture Reading’: Exodus 8:25-28; 10:9-11,24 Introduction In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:25-28, Exodus 10:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Steps To More Grace Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: *other

Wisemen: Dissecting The Magi's Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2007

The wise men gave Jesus something far more important than gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

A Visit to Bethlehem Series Wisemen: Dissecting the Magi’s Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 Dec. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Herod was opposing the King 1 Herod was all about keeping the throne at all costs. a Killed his favorite wife ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Wiseman's Gift

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resisting, Grieving, And Quenching The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 3, 2008

Many times our focus is on how to invite and welcome the Holy Spirit into our lives and churches, but what if we are doing things to push Him away?

I want you to imagine with me for a minute we are all living in a time when we had no fire. We have no way to produce a great deal of warmth at night; we have no way to cook what we kill in the forest. Someone has told that all we need to do is pray for it and it will come. So imagine we want to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51

The Know It All Series

Contributed by Hal Mayer on Nov 3, 2008

This is a message about the destructiveness of pride and the value of humility

We begin a new series- Did you hear the one about- parables of Jesus. • Parable- Jesus taught using these because He understood the power of a story. • We remember the stories we hear often more than the sermons… Today- we are tackling the subject of the know it all… more specifically the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In A Psalm Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 31, 2015

From Jesus our Messiah the Heavenly Kingdom will come. He is the divine conquering King, the eternal Priest, and the future Judge of the Earth. He will have dominion over all.

The Gospel in a Psalm…Psalm 110 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (31 May 2015) There is a wealth of teaching in this prophetic, Messianic Psalm of David, which is quoted more than any other psalm in the New Testament. In seven verses we are given a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Seven Ways To Open A Spiritual Door

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

Spiritual doors can be opened trough spiritual ways. SOmetimes prayer is not enough...

Acts 14:27 NKJV "They reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles." I. Preparation They ministered to the Lord and fasted" (Acts 13:2). Spiritual doors don't just open on their own accord. There is a spiritual element that must be recognized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The War Within Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Winning the War Within Galatians 5:16-18

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Winning the War Within Galatians 5:16-18 David Taylor February 19, 2017 We are in a series called, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My desire is that we gain a better understanding of life in the Spirit and our need for the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Does The Love Of God Contradict The Righteousness Of God?"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 23, 2014

This message reinforces the fact that Christ seeks to be our Savior AND Lord and not one at the expense of the other.

While Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them.3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them,4they said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation - Advent 5, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 28, 2011

Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Dakota Community Church December 25, 2011 Incarnation So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and future) that Christmas offers to every man; then in week two, Tyson spoke on the peace of knowing God, in week 3 we looked at the joy that is not of human origin and last week we rounded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Fallen Spirit Called Satan

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

Satan is always on the prowl, and the biblically-taught Christian is "not ignorant of his schemes".

I. THE FALLEN SPIRIT CALLED SATAN Scripture is clear about Satan’s very real and personal existence. he was once the chief angel, the anointed cherub, the star of the morning, who sparkled with all the jewels of created beauty - until he rebelled against his Creator and tried to usurp His power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Paybacks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOD OF PAYBACKS WILL EXECUTE VENGEANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS TIMETABLE

BIG IDEA: THE GOD OF PAYBACKS WILL EXECUTE VENGEANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS TIMETABLE INTRODUCTION: "Vengeance is mine", says the Lord Paybacks can be Hell I. (:1-7) THE JUDGE OF THE EARTH OPERATES ON HIS OWN TIMETABLE A. (:1-3) The Righteous Grow Impatient 1. Demand Vengeance a. Based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perils Of Not Being A Christian

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage.

1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage. In these verses Paul writes, "Therefore, God gave them up to their uncleanness." It is a terrible thing to be given over to one’s sinful nature. The degradation of self-destructive sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed