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Good Stewards And Financial Contentment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2006

In this message the apostle Paul sets before us six principles of financial contentment.

Scripture There is a story about a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out walking a tornado surprised them. The mother clung to a tree and tried to hold her son. But the swirling winds carried him into the sky. He was gone. The woman began to weep and pray: “Please, O ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standard Operating Procedure Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-53

Denomination: Congregational

No Bragging Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Paul instructs the Corinthians on how poor he is and how poor they really are.

NO BRAGGING 1 Corinthians 4:8-21 I. The Contrast Between the Rich and Poor in the Gospel (vv. 8, 9). A. “Already you have become rich! You have become kings—and that without us!” (v. 8). 1. They were self-satisfied and thought they were mature. 2. They felt they did not need help. 3. They wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Are An Heir Of Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 16, 2004

Paul points us outside of ourselves to find hope and confidence in our future

January 18, 2004 Titus 3:4-7 When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 20, 2004

Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and shows us The Most Excellent Way.

INTRODUCTION In one Corinthians 12, Paul writes concerning spiritual gifts. The miraculous gifts present as a result of the laying on of the hands of the Apostles. There were many different kinds of spiritual gifts and Paul makes it clear that all of these gifts came from God. It is evident ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying True

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 11, 2002

Paul challenges the young preacher Timothy to stay true in the midst of paganism and apostasy.

Staying True I Timothy Introduction In the book of I Timothy, Paul, the aged and experienced apostle writes to the young Pastor, Timothy, who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility in the church at Ephesus. Ephesus was a city famous for its Temple and worship of the Goddess Diana. Its Temple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 18, 2003

Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. . . the salvation found in Christ!

The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 Focus: Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. Function: to open the eyes of our church to the incomparably great power found in Christ! Opener: Have you ever felt “empowered”? A friend of mine recently told me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Respond To Adversity?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

Paul in his message to Timothy shows us how he responds to adversity.

How Do I Respond to Adversity? 2 Timothy 1:6-12 Introduction We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being the pastor of this church for over 4 years now has allowed me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare - Part Three Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 29, 2011

Paul tells us to take on Gospel footwear and to take up the shield of faith.

Last time, we saw that the Christian warrior is one who desires to walk in the truth and who depends on the righteousness of Christ. He seeks to make sure that his daily condition matches his eternal position. Therefore, he stands fast and firm against the devil’s lies as he asks the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Drunk In The Church

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 11 regarding Paul's thoughts regarding their error and their ideal.

Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34, Title: Drunk in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: In spite of his tendency to project sometimes speculative imaginative scenarios in his more popular study You Wretched Corinthians! Hans Frör well captures the connection between 11:2–16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Building According To Code

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Just as there is a building code for physical buildings, Paul clarifies the building code for Christians.

BUILDING ACCORDING TO CODE Text: I Corinthians 3:10 – 11, 16 -23 Back in October of 2010, there was a lot of talk on the radio about the infrastructure of our country. When they were talking about the condition of America’s infrastructure, they were talking about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: United Methodist

A Church Alive Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Striving As A Good Soldier

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jul 3, 2009

Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ!

STRIVING AS A GOOD SOLDIER 2 Timothy 2:1-13 In these verses, Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ: I. BE STRONG (2:1). A. In grace which is in Christ. B. Means - "keep on being empowered." - "keep in touch with the power." C. Christ is where the power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God-What Is It?

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009

The Day of the Lord analyzed from the O.T. prophets, the Apostles Paul and Peter

"THE WRATH OF GOD-WHAT IS IT ?" In I Thessalonians 5:9 God makes one of the most comforting and truly significant promises to the born-again child of God: "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2013

Paul explains that returning to the Law is not a step toward maturity, but a step backwards to childhood.

Introduction: A. Children love to answer the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 1. I read an online article where the writer asked a 2010, a preschool class the question about what they wanted to be when they grew up and here are some of their answers: “When I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ