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Not That He Really Had Need, For He Had Learned Contentment (Lesson #34) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2020

Paul generously expressed his gratitude for the gift which the Philippians had sent to him (v. 10). He knew that he had always been in their thoughts but circumstances had up till now given them no opportunity to show their appreciation of him.

Date: 8/27/19 Lesson #34 Title: Not That He Really Had Need, For He Had Learned Contentment • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:11-13, NIV) whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Almost? Wasting Time...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 13, 2021

Night is coming when no man can work. Two issues are hurting the church. 1. Thinking we have plenty of time. 2. Procrastination. We must redeem the time...

ALMOST? WE DESIRE TIME THE MOST, BUT WE USE IT THE WORST. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A HOUR GLASS OF SAND, I START IT AT THE FIRST OF THE LESSON. PLENTY OF TIME, JUST WAIT. TIME IS WHAT WE WANT MOST BUT WHAT WE USE THE WORST. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, be not ignorant ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4, Colossians 3:23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Reap What You Sojourn

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 1, 2004

How does the church escape the "Adding Members" model and revert to a biblical definition of evangelism? This message uses Jesus’ challenge that "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" in incite compassionate outreach.

“You Reap What You Sojourn” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached on Sunday Morning, July 4th, 2004 at Hudson Presbyterian Church. Words 2205 Their primary concern was membership. Specifically, that membership was on the rise. Well, either that or member PLEDGES-- those were equally important. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Give Them Your Name?

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

Jesus tells us that the Harvest is Plentiful and the workers few. He then names the disciples who are workers. We have too many un-named followers in the church and not enough named disciples.

"CAN I GIVE THEM YOUR NAME?" INTRODUCTION: PETER, ANDREW, JAMES, JOHN, PHILIP, BARTHOLOMEW, THOMAS, MATTHEW, JAMES, THADDEAUS, SIMON, AND JUDAS These Are The Twelve Disciples. They are listed here, in this text, by name. These are the faithful, core members ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Prepared For Jesus' Return?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 9, 2005

A short sermon which asks whether we are prepared for the return of Jesus. Are we like the 5 virgins (bridesmaids) who had plenty of oil, or like the 5 who were not prepared?

As Jesus told this parable he was already well into a lengthy explanation of events surrounding his second coming (Matthew chapter 24). He spoke this before his death and resurrection, but it concerns his second coming. Jesus has said (Matthew 24: 14) that “this gospel of the kingdom will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Sent Out Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 19, 2010

Jesus sends his followers out into the plentiful harvest. We along with the early disciples are called to prepare the way for Jesus and to carry out his ministry on earth--and in the United States.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 “Sent Out” INTRODUCTION Today is the 234th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence the document that contains those immortal words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal and endowed with certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Those Who Are With Our Enemy

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

As We Enter 2019, Let Us Revisit a war as recorded in 2 Kings 6. We see God’s invisible army working miraculously to overcome the enemy on our behalf. Most importantly, we see that (2 Kings 6:16) "Those who are with us are more than those who are with them".

THOSE WHO ARE WITH US ARE MORE THAN THOSE WHO ARE WITH OUR ENEMY 2 KINGS 6: 8 Now the king of Aram (Syrian) was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God (Elisha) sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promise Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon explores and applies Psalm 130 to the Christian life. Forgiveness is something that we all need both as individuals and as a community of believers. Thankfully, God knows this and has made plenty of provision for it!

The Promise of Forgiveness I. TEXT: Psalm 130 (KJV) A song of degrees 1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. 3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Wise Are You?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

Our World has plenty of Knowledge and Education but it doesn't necessarily bring along much wisdom. Some times wisdomk can be learned from from the fairly uneducated. Take children for example:

“HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Was The Early Church The "Golden Age"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2018

Christians today tend to romanticize the early church as a Golden Age when passages like this one present a picture of a church with plenty of struggles. What does that mean for how we should view the church today?

- Read 2 Corinthians 1:12-17 and 2:1-10. An Early Church Story: - What we are looking at today is just one story from the early church. 1. There was serious sin in the church. - 2 Corinthians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. - We know this from 1 Corinthians 5 and Paul’s extensive instructions to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-17, 2 Corinthians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm I: The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

We go through life wondering about "this or that" - and there are plenty of majestic marvels to wonder about - yet the wonder of it all is that God so loved that He sent His one and only Son!

WONDERS OF THE SPIRITUAL REALM IN WHICH CHRISTIANS RESIDE AND ABIDE As surely as there are Wonders of the Natural World, there are Wonders of the Spiritual Realm in which Christians reside and abide! ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

The Best Rest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2016

Hanging around Gods people or dabbling with God is easy to do, and we may feel we have plenty of time to make sure we are right with God. But the Bible urges us to enter Gods rest today!

The Best Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 1. Do you ever feel like you are living life in too fast a manner? Several years ago, newspapers told how a new Navy jet fighter shot itself down. Flying at supersonic speed, it ran into cannon shells it had fired only a few seconds before. The jet was traveling too ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving To God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2014

Friend, it’s one thing to count, think thousand times and give a few rupee notes from the plenty that you have or drop all that you have into the offering box and trust Him for the future.

Giving to God! Lord, I wish I had more to give you……. “After he was weaned, she took the boy with her, young as he was, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. “(1 Samuel 1:24) Choked with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Need To Whisper

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: How many in this room have ever said something that you were embarrassed about after you said it? If you are like me, you have stuck your foot in your mouth plenty of times.

Introduction: How many in this room have ever said something that you were embarrassed about after you said it? If you are like me, you have stuck your foot in your mouth plenty of times. Right after my wife and I got married, I committed one of the worst sins against my wife that any new husband ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist