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  • How Jesus' Life And Ministry Contrasted With The Pharisaical Religious Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) The Pharisees’ values were rooted in their traditions and their religious laws

    How Jesus’ Life and Ministry Contrasted With the Pharisaical Religious Leaders Illustration:The trouble oftentimes with religious people is that they try to be more spiritual than God himself. Frederick Buechner. 1. Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, ...read more

  • When Life Hits You In The Face Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

    “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

  • Overcoming Addictions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,413 views

    People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, en

    Overcoming Addictions (Matt 6:24-34) People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, envy, ...read more

  • The Journey Of Service

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    Peter and John were two ordinary people who were friends with Jesus. They were servants. Jesus wants us to be F.A.T.; Faithful, Available and Teachable

    The Journey of Service 06/12/05 Intro: Today we want to look at some steps of the journey of two of Jesus’ closest friends. We want to begin by thinking through some lessons learned by Peter and John and then applying them to our life. We want to look at three sections of scripture that will ...read more

  • The Dangers Of Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 19,597 views

    Warnings about Disobedience Brought About by Faithlessness

    The Dangers of Unbelief April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on belief: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent ...read more

  • The Joy Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,876 views

    Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

    The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

  • You Ahead Of Me!

    Contributed by Adam Webb on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    In this sermon I talk to Christians about putting the needs of others first as we follow the example of Christ. I also talk about the church displaying servant leadership in the community.

    Introduction As Christians there are alot of things that often rob us of living in the grace of God. Do you ever just loose your joy? Many things can make us loose joy little things like, -Waking up late and getting in trouble with the boss -Admitting your spouse was right and you were wrong -The ...read more

  • Acts Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,254 views

    Jesus causes us to consider our motive in what we do and reminds us that if our inward motive from the heart is "not of God" then "not of God" is what we will get. Why do you do what you do?

    INTRODUCTION Chapter 5 began the sermon on mount with definition of “Happiness”: If you will look, and search – If you really hunger and thirst – IF you truly SEEK God with all of your heart THEN your actions will show it – And The RESULT will be “Happiness” as God defines it to be! Chapter 5 ...read more

  • Being An Example For Jesus

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 196 ratings
     | 46,162 views

    To show how believers are suppose to live in front of other people as examples for Christ

    1 TIMOTHY 4:12 "BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR JESUS" INTRO: Timothy was a young man, therefore there was the possibility that some in the church would have difficulty in accepting his ministry. How could he overcome the opposition to his being so young? There was only one way: he had to prove that he was ...read more

  • Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Purpose Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 10,951 views

    What is the purpose of the Church? It is to reach, to win, to train and to send.

    The Purpose of the Church!" 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 I really like that proverb…especially that no matter what we might plan…no matter how evil it may be…GOD’S PURPOSE PREVAILS! What ...read more

  • The Furnishings Of Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    Three things that should be found in the life of any man or woman of faith: An altar of dedication to the will of the Saviour A tent of detachment from the ways of society A well of dependence on the Word of the Spirit.

    THE FINISHING OF FAITH Hebrews 11 could be called "The Saints Hall of Fame", "The Westminster Abbey of Scripture", and "The Honor Roll of the Old Testament Saints." It deals with the excellency of faith. We observe faith worshipping, walking, working, waiting, warring, and faith winning. We ...read more

  • Choices Made By The Imagination?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    It is very easy to let our imagination run wild, and then our emotions rule instead of faith.

    CHOICES MADE BY THE IMAGINATION DELUSIONS OF A VISIONARY IN THE NEGATIVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I. SPIRITUAL THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS LOGICAL? A. THE BLIND MAN WAS TOLD TO GO WASH IN A POOL OF WATER SOME DISTANCE AWAY? WHY NOT HAVE SOMEONE BRING HIM THE WATER? B. NAAMAN DIPS 7 TIMES? WHY NOT ...read more

  • Proclaiming A Fast

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Explores the value and purposes of fasting privately and corporately.

    I. Fasting Defined: Refraining from eating and/or drinking. A. Three degrees or types of fasting are mentioned in Scripture. 1. Normal Fast - total abstinence from food (Matthew 4:1-2 & Luke 4:1-2). a. Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted ...read more

  • Survival Kit

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,169 views

    What a Christian needs to pack for a Survival Kit.

    Survival Kit Matthew 28:19-20 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (NAS) I. ...read more

  • What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019
     | 2,717 views

    Fasting is a non-required discipline.

    A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more