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How Our Beliefs Add To Our Worry

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2017

Worry is worsened because we believe everything our mind is telling us. Often our mind is lying to us.

A TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE? You’re being lied to . . . by your own mind. - John 14:27. - This is bold statement, so let me unpack what I mean. - We have great confidence in our feelings. We trust them and believe them. - One of our feelings is worry. “I’m feeling worried.” Our mind is telling us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Perspective, Fresh Outlook Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 18, 2016

Much of our anxiety and stress grows out of our attempts to live according to worldly standards. We will find peace when we are grounded in our God-given identity, Christ's new creation.

There was a New York Times article making the rounds on social media this week called “Death, the Prosperity Gospel and Me.” This article was written by Kate Bowler, who is a historian of the American Prosperity Gospel, and the author of the recent book, Blessed. To oversimplify it a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Joys Of Being In Christ: 7 Reasons To Celebrate Our Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We have every reason to praise God because of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. 1. In Christ we have been chosen to be holy and blameless 2. In Christ we have a destiny to be God’s children 3. In Christ we have forgiveness through His blood

Joys of Being in Christ 7 Reasons to Celebrate our Life in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: We are planning to take a tour through the book of Ephesians over the next few weeks. Ephesians was written by Paul while he was in prison and offers a wonderful picture of what Christ has done for His Bride, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Hath Believed Our Report?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT?

Isaiah 53 WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT? 1-The reception--"Who hath believed?" 2-The report--"Our report" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Our Calling

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 25, 2010

Every Christian is privileged to have at least three calls of God on his life. How often we take for granted His calling. How often we turn a deaf ear to His voice. Are you heeding His call today?

Our Calling 2 Timothy 1:8-9 Introduction: Every Christian is privileged to have at least three calls of God on his life. How often we take for granted His calling. How often we turn a deaf ear to His voice. The story is told of years long past when turnpikes were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Creed

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

It is important to realize that the authority for our faith is from the Lord or our faith, Jesus Christ. Our focus is ultimately not on a creedal system, but upon Christ, whom we follow as our Lord.

Studying the history of creeds is interesting. The earliest creeds arose in reaction to heretics who were teaching heresy concerning the nature of God and Christ. They served to unite the church in sound doctrine against false teaching. When the church and government became fused, resulting in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Pre-Eminent Savior

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 12, 2001

The Pre-eminence of Christ our savior.

Text: Colossians 1:12-22 12. Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

"The Law In Our Life”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic cons

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic consequences. This is especially true when it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Answer To Our Greatest Need

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 4, 2003

Seven things about Melchizedek reveal the priesthood benefits of Jesus in the Old Testament.

Today’s text is Hebrews chapter 7. This chapter is one of those meat chapters that you have to chew on mentally to grasp. Most of us need some tenderizer to make it palatable. For we who live on this side of the cross, Melchizedek and Abraham can seem like a long way off. What happened in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Rose Colored Glasses Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

What do we have that is of “Great Worth” to us? I. “In this you greatly rejoice…” 1 Peter 1.6 A. Rejoice defined – verb, joy that springs up from the soul after careful thought B. The paradox of Christian Joy. C. Joy seen in the Bible: 1. It is a present joy 2. It is a joy from many sources 3. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are Our Sacrifices To God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

What offering are you giving the Lord?

INTRO: A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, “There is only one thing wrong with feeding bacon and eggs to the poor. For you it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Someone Stole Our Tent

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Desiring the presence of Jesus.

SOMEONE STOLE OUR TENT! The Lone Ranger and Tonto are camping in the desert. They set up their tent and are asleep. Some hours later, The Lone Ranger wakes his faithful friend. "Tonto, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Tonto replies, "Me see millions of stars." "What does that tell ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Catholic

"Lord, Increase Our Faith"

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 5, 2007

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, Proper 22

19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 7, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will and grace for our lives. But we confess that we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

His Incarnation-Our Salvation

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Oct 27, 2007

God made flesh

His Incarnation-Our Salvation Incarnation—God made flesh I God made flesh was the one who bruised the serpents’ head. Gen 3:15 Heb. 2:14-15 Gal. 4:4 II God made flesh was the prophet of whom Moses wrote. Deut. 18:15-18 Acts 3:22-23 John 5:46 III God made flesh was the virgin born one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Achieving Maturity In Our Faith Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 8 in a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Achieving Maturity in Our Faith Ephesians 4:7-16 I. We Must Have Leaders for the Church A. Apostles B. Prophets C. Evangelists D. Pastors E. Teachers II. What is the Purpose of Church Leaders A. To Prepare the Church for Ministry. “…to prepare God’s people for works of service …” Why? - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist