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Why Jesus Knew It Was Important To Use Spirit Led Criteria To Select Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that Biblical criteria help people objectively choose leaders rather than relying on subjective feelings about people.

1. Jesus knew that Biblical criteria help people objectively choose leaders rather than relying on subjective feelings about people. Jesus knew that Paul would encourage us to use Spirit led criteria when selecting church leaders. The Lord completely endorses the following Biblical qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Or Wrong: God's View Of Homosexuality

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 28, 2001

Hot topic but important topic; this message takes a close look at some of the lies of homosexuality. It compares them with the truth of God’s Word and closes with a planned approach.

Right or Wrong? The Biblical View of Homsexuality "On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. A scout is : Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

Put First Things First Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

3 OF 7 in series on Personal Cange

Put First Things First Matthew 6:33 In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it a fourth endowment - independent will - that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Armour Of God, Part 1.of 4. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 20, 2003

Learning about the Armour of God, what it is and for, along with the explanation of spiritual Gifts.

The Armour of God.p1. A series of descovery, on putting on the armour of God and useing spiritual gifts. We will be useing Ephesians 6:11-17 to start. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006

Building the kingdom of God

Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Dream Is Still Alive

Contributed by Michael Woods on Jul 22, 2005

The viccitudes of life and the vestiges of our past sometimes have a way of stagnating, delaying, and even detouring our dream. This message will give you a right now hope that your dream is still alive and regardless of what your circumstances God can a

“Your Dream is Still Alive” Psalms 126:1-6 Message By: Dr. Michael L. Woods, Sr. Thesis: The difference in where you are now and where you are going is the realization and manifestation of your God-Ordained dream. In short, your future is literally locked up in your ability to dream! However, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Fear No Worries

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 22, 2005

how we can be like a tree planted by the water, It does not fear, It has no worries.

Jer 17:7 “But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. Jer 17:8 He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Mother’s Day History

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Mother’s Day History.....This is just a short study, fact or fiction, you decide...

Mother’s Day History Matthew 12:48 (KJV) 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? The clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.” This celebration fell on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:48

Denomination: Foursquare

It's More Than A List! Lessons From Nehemiah 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

Whenever we get to long lists in the Bible, our eyes usually just skim through them, or we may just skip them. If we do this with Nehemiah 3, we will miss many good lessons.

The book opens up with Nehemiah learning of the bad news about the condition of the walls of Jerusalem and the condition of the people. Nehemiah showed in his questioning of his brother of the condition of God’s people and city and what followed what his priorities were as a servant of God. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

House Church Sunday

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 16, 2011

The church is a supernatural creation of God. Church-assembly of those who believe in Jesus Christ, a gathering of God’s people.

Today is House Church Sunday. I have some of our HCL’s up on stage with me today. I want to share today about the importance of the church from the aspect of community/fellowship. First, let me introduce our HCL’s and assistant leaders. What is the Church? You do not find the word church in the OT, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Attributes (Acronym)

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Aug 11, 2009

An acronym of the word Christian

The Attributes of a Christian C. Commitment, Romans 6:16 Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Their conviction resulted in untold sufferings for themselves and their families. Of the 56 men, five were captured by the British and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And He Is The Head Of The Body, The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018

The New Testament idea of the Church is easily comprehended. It is the whole body of the faithful in Christ Jesus, who are redeemed and regenerated by His grace—the aggregate multitudes of those in heaven and on earth who love, adore, and serve the Son

5/24/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIB1: THE HEAD OF THE BODY, THE CHURCH (Colossians 1:18a) • Letters inside brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18a (NIV) (Text) 1:18a "And he is the head of the body, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exceptional Followers Build Exponential Churches Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Building Exponential Churches

1. My followers become exceptional. a. To fishermen, “Come follow Me, I will show you how to fish for men . . . they left their nets . . . and followed” (Matt. 4:19-20, NLT). b. If any man will come after Me . . . deny self . . . take up cross daily . . . and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). c. Powerful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Acts 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

“ Strange Bedfellows”

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 15, 2024

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

“My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us,Let us lie in wait to shed blood;Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down to the Pit; we shall find all kinds of precious possessions, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist