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Faithfulness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

As we are filled with His Spirit, others will find in us a reliability, a trustworthiness, a staying power, a faithfulness that the world doesn’t understand.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the Apostle Paul writes, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this morning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talk Is Cheap - Or Is It?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

A message concerning the speech of Christians.

Talk is Cheap…Or Is It? Holiness in our Speech James 3:1-12, various Scriptures I. Introduction This morning we take our third look at the importance of holiness in our lives. Holiness, you remember from our introductory message two weeks ago, is to be sought first and foremost because GOD is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 16:28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Leading The Spiritual Life (Part 3 Truth) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 10, 2002

Looks at Truth from the true worshipper’s perspective and the role of Truth in the believer’s life.

Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida January 2002 True Worshippers Do So "In Truth" We started this series on the spiritual life with this text: John 4:23 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Race Relations Emphasis Sunday Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 5, 2002

Learn to reach beyond racial barriers to demonstrate the power of Biblical unity. This is the 5th in the series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. February 10, 2002

Race Relations Emphasis Sunday February 10 ,2002 Good evening cousins. That’s right we are not only Brothers and Sisters in Christ, but we are also blood relatives, even though it may be distant relatives. Today is Race Relations Emphasis Sunday. We will discuss how we are all related ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

One Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do When Trouble Comes? Or (Confidence In The Midst Of A Crisis)

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 14, 2001

A Biblical response to the tragic events that affected our country on September 11, 2001 (Alternate Title: Confidence: In The Midst Of A Crisis)

Sep-01 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN TROUBLE COMES? or (CONFIDENCE IN THE MIDST OF A CRISIS) PSALMS 46:1-11 (91:1-9) America was struck with the worst tragedy in history this past Tuesday morning just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 91:1-9, John 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Islam/Christ: Understanding Our Faith During Conflict With Iraq

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

In these turbulant times with IRAQ and other nations, it is important for Christians to understand ISLAM, its history and the Muslim faith. This sermon addresses the differences between Islam’s Muhammad and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Minister the

I would like for you to follow me into the Book of Luke Chapter 9 verses 18 - 23. "Jesus said that if any Man will come after me, let him deny himself. And take up the cross daily" So here we are with Jesus teaching for the disciples of his day and the disciples of this day. And Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-23, Luke 9:28-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Role Model Christians Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 30, 2007

Are you a model Christian? Are you passing on to someone what your pastor and before them has passed on to you? Is it about naming a street after you or is it about making known to others the blessed name of our Lord Jesus Christ?

THE ROLE MODEL CHRISTIANS (1Thessalonians 1:2-10) IN THIS DAY AND AGE WHEN THERE IS HIGH INTEREST in the subject of prophecy and the end times, that Christians would view the Thessalonian letters as reference for eschatology. When Christians talk about the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Journal Of God

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

If the Bible was God’s journal, what would His entry read about the notable days of your life?

"The Journal of God" Dan. 7:10, Rev. 20:12 Dan. 7:10 A river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him. Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened. Mal. 3:16. Then those who feared the LORD talked ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trapped In Idolatry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

Examining the idols in our lives, we see what keeps us from receiving God’s blessing

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:23-41 TITLE: “TRAPPED IN IDOLATRY” INTRODUCTION: A. The dictionary definition of “idol”: “an object of excessive devotion or admiration” --Fails to capture the biblical sense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradox Of Our Time

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 1, 2005

This is a 15-20 minute devotional designed to help people transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas with the proper heart. A good Christmas message for early in the season.

(opened this message with a video clip entitled ’The Paradox of our Time’ downloaded from Sermonspice.com. The first paragraph ’show pics’ included pictures of dogs with cats, and other comical unexpected partnerships.) We live in a world of paradox. At a time of great paradox. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Oct 5, 2006

Two kinds of wisdom are set before us in the Book of James - a “wisdom” in quote marks that is not wisdom at all but “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic" and true wisdom which comes from God and is first of all peaceable.

16th Sunday after Pentecost 24th September 2006 Text: James 3:14-4:10 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM James defines wisdom in a very down to earth way. When we think of the wise man we may think of the sage who sits on a mountain top meditating on the nature of the universe. His devotees climb the rugged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Forming Your Alliances Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2006

This is the fellowship message for forty days of purpose,I used a Survior theme for he series.

How many people are watching Survivor, or have seen it? it’s OK you can admit it you’re among friends. Did you see what happened to Billy in the second week of Survivor? He was a member of the Aitu tribe, kind of a chubby hard rock guitar player, here’s a picture of him. And every time you saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saved By Grace

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2006

This message talks about man’s fall and God’s plan of restoration for mankind.

What does the word grace really mean? "Grace" - "...good-will, loving-kindness, mercy ... kindness bestowed upon someone who does not deserve it…kindness of God to man. (Zondervan – Pictorial Bible Dictionary) God created Adam and Eve and placed them in the Garden of Eden. Both of them had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Case For Compassion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2006

Showing compassion to others is a powerful way to draw them to God.

A.Let’s talk about the Case For Compassion. 1.I want us to begin with a probing question. 2.In what ways have you, individually, or have we, collectively, shown compassion recently? 3.Our response might be – What do you mean by compassion? 4.The Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines compassion ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ