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  • Introduction To Book Of Micah

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    Background to the 4th largest book of the Minor Prophets

    Intro: 1. Kyle Yates, “It is good to find a worthy champion of the poor who has courage and power to deliver an effective message…His profound sympathy with the oppressed people came to life in unforgettable words. His spirit burned with righteous indignation as he saw the rank ...read more

  • What Are You Going To Do With The Resurrection?

    Contributed by John Perry on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just an event, it is something that each & every one of us has to make a decision about. The resurrection demands a response, so the question is what is your response going to be?

    Bunbury Sun am 4/04/10 “What are you going to do with the resurrection?” Intro: The nature of the resurrection is such that it demands that every one of us make a decision about it. Paul placed the resurrection at the centre of the gospel when he said ..... 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NKJV) ...read more

  • Barriers Roadblocks And Bottlenecks Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,709 views

    Ultimately, the Gospel will not be hindered.

    I had this job one summer where I delivered eggs to omelet shops, small groceries, bakeries and such on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. It was a crazy job fraught with difficulties and adventure. You would think the most difficult place to make deliveries would be Berkley because of all the ...read more

  • Wickedness Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    Though sinners may seem to prosper, they & the whole system of religious, political & commercial ungodliness, that will so powerfully dominate the earth & its people, will also ultimately fail.

    ZECHARIAH 5: 5-11 (THE 7TH VISION) WICKEDNESS REVEALED [Revelations 17:1-6, 15-16] Religious Lawlessness & the World Commercial System. The previous vision of The Flying Scroll is related to this vision of The Woman in the Basket in that they refer to the judgment which flagrant, persistent ...read more

  • Do You Love Me?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 23, 2010
     | 7,072 views

    We are no different than Peter who denied knowing Jesus three times.

    Text: “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). If someone were to ask you if you love Jesus, what would you say? If you simply answered “Yes” do you think you would positively convince the person who asked you that question? How do people know without a shadow ...read more

  • Synergy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,464 views

    Get energized to synergize! Synergy – “We are stronger together.”

    Sermon: 2 – Synergy – “We are stronger together.” Illustration: A Bugs Life! From Group’s Blockbuster Movie Illustrations - pages 133, 134. Points are also used from their outline in their book. Overview – Hopper explains to his gang that one ant may be ...read more

  • Producers Of A Hostile Environment-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 26, 2010
     | 2,887 views

    Part 5 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-V—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: When the store manager returned from lunch, he noticed his clerk’s hand was bandaged, but before he could ask about the bandage, the clerk said he had some very good news for him. "Guess what, sir?" the clerk said. "I finally sold that ...read more

  • Following For Life

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
     | 3,249 views

    In this standalone sermon, Dave discusses what it means to follow Jesus for life.

    Following for Life August 2, 2009 David Flowers Hey, good morning everybody. Welcome to our first Sunday service in 69 weeks. I mean, if you don't count last week. Are you all awake this morning? We've just come off a 10 week series on spiritual formation, and really the sermon I preached at ...read more

  • The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,278 views

    James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

    INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

  • Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,124 views

    James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

    INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

  • God's Gift To The World ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,042 views

    This lesson purposes to lead those who are thinking on the subject of love to gain a better understanding of biblical love as the lesson answers the two basic questions: Question #1: Why would God show so much love for boys and girls and men and women? Qu

    INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to John 3:16. 2. This verse is very appropriate for today, Valentine’s Day. Most everyone is making an effort to give different ones something special today. (1) Valentine Cards with comments of love and appreciation are exchanged today! (2) Flowers ...read more

  • The Reality Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    The first choice is the Reality Choice... I acknowledge that I am spiritually bankrupt. I am powerless to overcome my tendency to do the wrong things and I need help.

    Title: The Reality Choice Text: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Thesis: The First Choice is the Reality Choice in which I admit that I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that I need ...read more

  • Friendships Are Important - Friends Accomplish More - Alone Is Dangerous! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,967 views

    Friendship are important when they are with the right people, friends can accomplish more together than they can by their self and often times trying to go through life all alone is dangerous, both physically and spiritually.

    Introduction 1. Open your bibles please to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Hold this reference. 2. There are many passages that teach the importance of having friends. They teach that two are better than one in most all situations. 3. We will discuss some of the passages from the bible that will help us ...read more

  • Issues Of Marriage And Singleness For Disciples

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008
     | 3,741 views

    Clearifying misconceptions regarding 1 Cor 7

    ISSUES OF MARRIAGE AND SINGLENESS FOR DISCIPLES 1 Corinthians 7 Context of 1 Corinthians 7 It is a interest to see the background of 1 Corinthians 7 in order to understand better this chapter of Corinthians. The information in extracted from two sources: 1) The letters to the Corinthians. 2000, ...read more

  • Back To Bethel

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,185 views

    A new year means you again have 365 days to better yourself in a particular area before the next year rolls around. This morning, we will be looking at a passage that relates to these feelings of wanting to start fresh, setting goals, and making a clean

    BACK TO BETHEL GENESIS 35:1-15 INTRODUCTION… “Kids’ New Years Resolutions” (www.bluefishtv.com) Today is the first Sunday of 2009 and you may have been thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Most people do. With a New Year, comes the opportunity for a fresh start. There is something about ...read more