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Detecting The Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Nov 11, 2008

Learn to pick up the C.L.U.E.s of our invisible God.

I think it’s safe to assume that everyone here believes that God exists. (Why waste your time in a Sunday morning worship service if you don’t have faith that He is real?) What Christians aren’t always convinced of is the reality of God in their every day lives. For most of us God exists, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To God's Word

Contributed by John Johnson on Sep 21, 2014

The Word of God is the source of strength and the source of spiritual maturity. If you don’t stay in the Word, the Word wont’ stay in you.

Anything that is built high must have a firm foundation. No one can become a great believer, or a great missionary unless there is found in his or her life- a solid foundation. The strength of the foundation will determine the effectiveness of the believer. Our foundation must be the Word of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Two B Successful Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 3 of the series deals with boundaries and balance as necessary ingredients to Christian success.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 3 – Two B Successful I Timothy 3:1-13 We started a couple of weeks ago talking about this idea of success in Christian living. We talked last about redefining the idea of success, beginning to measure success not as the world does but by a new set of measures. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Righteous God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

PART OF A BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE PSALMS

THE RIGHTEOUS GOD PSALM 111:1-10 INTRODUCTION: THE NEXT TWO PSALMS THAT WE WILL BE STUDYING ARE PSALM 111 AND PSALM 112. THESE PSALMS ARE WHAT WE CALL COMPANION POEMS. NOW A COMPANION IS SOMEONE WITH WHOM YOU HAVE A RELATIONSHIP. IN SOME WAYS COMPANIONS MAY RELATE TO US VERY CLOSELY AS FAR AS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Positioning System Doesn't Need An Upgrade #1

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

A GPS is a device to help you find your way when you're lost. Wouldn't be great if there was one for your faith? The good news is there is.

Every phone now comes with one. However, just a few years ago, people had to purchase one. How many people still own one? I have to tell you I resisted purchasing one for some time. In fact, truth be told, the family received theirs by cashing in some credit card reward points. I resisted because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Real Spiritual Journey?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

One day we may explore the stars. But what are the stars, but reflections of the mind of God? Our exploration is the exploration of galaxies within the mind of God. Make no mistake, God is no god if he has limitations.

One day we may explore the stars. But what are the stars, but reflections of the mind of God? Our exploration is the exploration of galaxies within the mind of God. Make no mistake, God is no god if he has limitations. From one end of the universe to the other is nothing to God. Any distance, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Powerful Witness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

The presence of the temple and the work the remnant did to built it stood as a testimony and a powerful witness for God. What stands as a powerful witness to our age? The Word of God sent out from the Church of God proclaimed by the people of God.

1. The first effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the created 2. The second effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the called 3. The third effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the comfortable Tonight’s passage is 31 verses long. It runs all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preserving Unity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2014

To build a strong church, preserving the unity that is ours in Christ, don't underestimate or overestimate yourselves. Instead, be faithful to serve, focusing on those things we share in common.

A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, she remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in her high school class so many years ago. “Could this be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Open Door Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus describes Himself as the doorway for our access to God

THE OPEN DOOR JOHN 10:7-10 INTRODUCTION… Model House in Industrial Arts (p) READ JOHN 10:7-10 I. CHRIST IS THE WAY OF SALVATION FOR ALL A. He is the only access to the Father- When Jesus was born, the entire manner of relating to God changed. Who changed it, you ask? God changed it! In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answering Religious Pluralism

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Sep 29, 2002

Defending the Christian faith against religious pluralism and tolerance.

1. Answering Religious Pluralism Also called tolerance. 2. Defining Pluralism · “Traditional tolerance (Social Pluralism) is now referred to as negative tolerance. This is defined as ‘respecting others beliefs and practices without sharing them,’ or ‘to bear or put up with something not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Old Time Religion

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 8, 2002

How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace

The Problem with Old-Time Religion Text: 1 John 2:5-17 Topic: How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take 2 steps, stop and trun to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his ands up ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:5-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Issues: Intro Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

We all have issues. God is the solution.

Everybody has ISSUES! I’ve got ‘em! You’ve got ‘em! We’ve got ‘em! Issues come from different places and points in our lives! Some people wear their issues like a t-shirt so everyone can see them! Others conceal their issues … hiding them … and deceiving people! What are some of the GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Strings Attached

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2010

What is our relationship with Jesus Christ? Are we committed followers or simply those who admire who He is. Jesus is looking for all or nothing. (adapted from a sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus)

No strings attached Introduction (adapted from sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus) How many are familiar with the acronym DTR? For- young man- in relationship- letters can be scary. They want to postpone- DTR talk as long as possible. DTR- Define the relationship It is the talk where you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Charismatic

A Common Approach To The Bible That Yields Terrible Results

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2013

At look at what happens when we come to the Bible with a preconceived agenda.

[Drama: Having a big cardboard jigsaw puzzle, with a piece missing. The piece that fits is “sacrifice.” But what you want to fit is “comfort.” So they tear away at “comfort” a little to make the piece “fit” into the puzzle.] A COMMON APPROACH TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-64

Denomination: Baptist

If I Could Buy Every American Christian A Gift Bag Of Books And Dvds It Would Include

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday.

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday. I was thinking about what I might give to American Christians to help them live out the truth of the scriptures and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Salvation Army