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What Trials May Come Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2007

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When trials come, as trials do come into each life, how shall the godly person respond?

JAMES 1:2-4 WHAT TRIALS MAY COME “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” One truth is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 64 ratings

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1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 4,925 views

Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him John 16:33-16:33 1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

based on 27 ratings

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THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Election, Free Will And The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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The Cross is the answer to Election and Free Will

Election, Free Will and the Sovereignty of God Greater spiritual men and women than I have taught that "election" and "free will" are like two railroad tracks in Scripture that run parallel but never intersect. I understand the purpose of the illustration to preserve the integrity of "election" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 4,714 views

The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Power Of God In Us"

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001

based on 85 ratings

| 18,733 views

I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Bare Nessecities

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 31, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 2,197 views

Wanna go through life with power? Here’s 5 essentials for a powerful life.

2 Peter 1:1-4 The first time Our family went to Ruidoso— Packed everything----Going to the mountains We had everything we needed We didn’t know they had a Wal-Mart, McDonald’s etc. We ended up not needing them— Certain things you have to pack Camping– Tent Swimming– Suit Fishing– Pole, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2006

based on 21 ratings

| 7,475 views

The life of faith is a journey along the path of life with Jesus. It also is opening ourselves up to the truth of the Spirit

John 14: 1-14 “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” INTRODUCTION Everyone is searching for a home, in actuality it is the one desire humans have that cannot properly be satisfied on this earth, because this earth is not our home. In a spiritual sense, everyone is like Patch Adams, striving ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Stand Out!

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 12, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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The bottom is getting crowded every second. How can a man make his way through to the top? This message shows you how.

From our text, we see a man with many limitations trying to get the attention of Jesus Christ. As usual, Jesus was going about doing good and went through the territory of this man who had long been awaiting the day Christ would come into his life. Zacchaeus was a man of small stature, so cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Just A Test

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 10, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Pressure (tests are part of life) how we handle our tests determine whether we are promoted to the next level or not.

Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

S - Tart With Authenticity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

based on 12 ratings

| 2,801 views

all religions lead to God, or no religions lead to God? this is a question worth looking at...

Start with Authenticity Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 1 re•li•gion. ri-’li-j&n, from religare to restrain, tie back. 1 : An institutionalized set of systems, attitudes, beliefs, and practices. 2 archaic : scrupulous conformity.  All religions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 16, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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An easy to remember alphabet list of helpful pray points.

Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts Praying at all times in the Spirit. And with this in mind be on the alert with all prayer and petition for all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The following is a helpful list of points to pray for other believers. May the Lord help you use these on a regular basis to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed From Hurt To Healing

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 1, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 7,351 views

Who are the people in my life who need to know that they are loved?

Introduction: Have you ever considered the impact that you are making for the Kingdom of God on a daily basis? The way that we act and react makes a lasting impression on the people that we come in contact with every day. What kind of an impression are you leaving? I. The Condition of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Hardware, New Software Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 5,736 views

How the Word helps us live a life empowered by the Spirit

We are tripartite beings Body – “The Flesh, the Old Man” Soul – “Mind, Emotions, my will” Spirit The Soul (my mind) is the bridge between my body and my spirit In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had fellowship with God But even though they had intimate fellowship with God, they still had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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