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How Did Jesus Know When To Let The Disciples Assume Their Own Responsibilities?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities.

There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities. No parent wants to let their children depend on them for the rest of their lives. Neither do parents want their children to leave prematurely and face the cold world on their own. Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After God's Own Heart -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Nov 2, 2013

Part one of a series on King David which describes the characteristics of what made David a man after God's own heart.

After God’s Own Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 If you spend enough time reading the Bible, one of the things you start to notice is that it never flatters its heroes. It tells us the complete truth, good and bad, about everyone we meet. This is one of the reasons that I don’t believe the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gold Mine Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 16 of Sermon on the Mount Series, a look at what we own and what owns us.

Gold Mine? INVESTMENTS, IN THIS DAY AND AGE EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE RIGHT INVESTMENT, THE BEST INVESTMENT, EVERYONE WANTS A PERFECT INVESTMENT. AND THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF INVESTMENTS, GOOD INVESTMENTS AND BAD INVESTMENTS. WHEN I WAS IN GRADE ELEVEN AS A PART OF MY ECONOMICS COURSE EACH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Case Of Murder In A Vineyard Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

What kind of job are you doing taking care of the portion of God's Creation that He has entrusted to you?

INTRODUCTION If you’re like me, you enjoy a good mystery novel once in a while. Agatha Christi is probably the most prolific crime novelist in history. She wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. Her works have sold over 2 billion copies, an amount surpassed only by the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Engagement And Marriage Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2019

In Corinth, there was a grave danger facing a girl who had reached the age of marriage. If she wanted to marry, and her father would not allow her to do so, she might disgrace her father and ruin her own testimony by marrying the wrong person.

December 29, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.5: Engagement and Marriage Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.36-38 1 Cor 7.36-38 (KJV) 36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless The Child Who Has His Own Value System

Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Oct 16, 2001

To train up not just our children but any child God places on your heart and do it with principles, proceedure and praise.

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Intro: I have always loved children, I have always loved how small they are, their youthful energy, their curiousity of life, their untainted efforts at hope, their innocence their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of My Heart: A Prayer After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME

THE CRY OF MY HEART: A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART OUTLINE 1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME THE MESSAGE THE CRY OF MY HEART : A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 1.TRANSFORM ME It is very important that we pray that God should transform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God Jesus Didn't Take His Own Advice

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Sep 18, 2004

Luke 14:25-33 is usually seen as Jesus’ advice to his disciples to be committed to him above all. But Jesus didn’t follow that advice and we thank God he didn’t because he went way beyond human logic and calculation to become our Savior and Lord.

Luke 14:25-33 Thank God Jesus Didn’t Follow His Own Advise Jesus said, “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. "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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Of A Shepherd - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2005

Psalm 23 is often quoted at funerals. But this is not a Psalm about death... it’s a song about life. The life that only the good shepherd can supply.

OPEN: I once read the story about a 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom. The class had been taking turns in front of the room answering the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This little boy stood up and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marraige:- Husbands Love Your Wives (As Your Own Bodies) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 18, 2005

You take care of something you love. If you take good care of your car, it’s going to run better. Take good care of your body and it will stay in better health. Take good care of your wife and she will be a better helpmate.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between God's Voice, Our Own And That Of Satan's. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 12, 2007

Helping us discern the three voices speaking to us, the voice of God, our voice and that of Satan’s.

Discerning between the voice of God, our own & that of Satan Series: Can you recognize the voice of God? Part 2 Text: John 10:1-5 Credits to… 1. The steps I am going to share, I have gleaned from my personal studies and encounters, as well as from Roger Barrier, author of The sound of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

"investing Ourselves In God's Own Passion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2019

A sermon for Lent.

“Investing Ourselves in God’s Own Passion” Isaiah 58:1-12 What are you like when you are hungry? Do you get feeling a bit grumpy? There used to be a Snickers commercial where the main character would be in a really foul mood until they were offered a Snickers bar, after which the tagline ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message Or Their Own Pride?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 23, 2018

Pride smothers ministrry

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 9:30-37 September 23, 2018 The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message or Their Own Pride? Jesus has been trying to be alone with His disciples throughout a long journey. It seems that He could never be alone with them long enough to teach and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Gave His Disciples A Goal Greater Than Their Own Pleasures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16 Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus gave His disciples a purpose that would transcend their earthly worries and pleasures. Jesus said, "If you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational