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Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 27, 2011

What is a 'healthy church'?

“CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH” Romans 12 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Broadalbin Baptist Church, April 10, 2011 Introduction: What is a 'healthy church'? It is NOT defined by size, wealth, demographics or facilities. It IS defined and determined by Character, Transformation and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Journey Requires Grace

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011

As Believers, we've come to recognize that our life journey needs God's grace to sustain it. We need the power of God to refresh us and nourish us.

Life's journey requires grace I remember as a litttle child when our Mother would send my brothers and I to Memphis during the summer when we prepared to take a trip with her to Mississippi she would always pack food for what seemed to be a long journey fried chicken was a favorite because it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracles

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

Even though Moses was not allowed to go into the Promised Land he spent the closing weeks of his life preparing the new generation to enter Canaan and claim the land God promised to give them.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Even though Moses was not allowed to go into the Promised Land he spent the closing weeks of his life preparing the new generation to enter Canaan and claim the land God promised to give them. In this portion of Scripture a new census was taken in anticipation of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 26:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity At Christmas

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Dec 1, 2004

We are armed with a forewarning. We will suffer for Sinners, for Saints, and for the Savior. We know the battles look bad but the victory sure.

Land on ‘Meet the Press’ “When a mother has an abortion,” Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land notes on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” “she is imposing her values on an unborn child. And it is always a fatal imposition.” article by By Dwayne Hastings WASHINGTON (BP)--Many pundits would say the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 31, 2007

: God has called His church to reach out with the life changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION: Have you considered the number of civic and social organizations in operation today that are doing “good”. The American Red Cross, Fund for the Arts, Boys and Girl Scouts of America, health based organizations such as MS Society or American Cancer society, civic groups such as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Riches In Christ

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Jun 6, 2019

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

The Bible says; When Moses was come to years, he refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26, 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Live For Christ.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Feb 23, 2019

I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh (Galatians 5:16)

There are 2 kinds of lives, the Self-life & the God life. The self-life is when we live to please the flesh, when we live to gain a reputation with human beings, when we seek human approval, when we care so much about what people will say about us, than we do what God will say. The Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, Galatians 5:16, John 3:30

Denomination: Charismatic

A Season Of Change Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

There are seasons in our lives when we can feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions or foolish mistakes.

A season of change Have you ever said, “I’ll never do that again!” only to do it again a few days later? There are seasons in our lives when we can feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions or foolish mistakes. How do we get from where we are to the season where God wants us to be? Maybe we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-24, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mistaking People For Gods

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022

Ayn Rand's philosophy would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring on the sacrifice. I am a god!”

When I was teaching, my religion class would always study the philosophy of Ayn Rand, a deracinated Jew whose ideal of rugged individualism influenced people like Alan Greenspan and Rush Limbaugh. Her notions would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-28, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Embracing The New Year With A Fresh Start SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In Philippians 3:12-16, Paul provides three key principles to guide us as we step into the new year: Letting go of our past, setting our priorities straight, and living fully in the present.

Today marks the beginning of a new year, a time when many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. As we enter this new season, it is important to approach it with the right attitude and mindset. In Philippians 3:12-16, the Apostle Paul provides us with three principles to guide us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Topics: New Year's Day, Personal Growth

Embracing Life's Fresh Start SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God has gifted us with a fresh start through Jesus Christ. We are encouraged to (1) let go of our past, and (2) live with a renewed sense of purpose.

Today, we will explore the incredible truth that God has given us a new life through Jesus Christ. This new life calls us to leave behind our past and embrace a renewed purpose. Let us dive into 2 Corinthians 5:17, which states, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: New Beginnings, Purposeful Living

Strength To Stand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017

4 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-IV—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Read & recount Numbers 13:1-33--14:1-4, 5-10 Highlight the disparity among the majority of the Israelite leaders(who spied out the land of Canaan), vs. Caleb & Joshua(13:30, 31; 14:6-9, 10). God’s people had POTENTIAL(13:31-33) to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Shining The Light - A Father's Day Message Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 21, 2012

A message all about what it means to be a man of God in the context of our marriages / families. Indebted to pastor and author John Piper and his excellent book, "This Momentary Marriage," for his four very practical ways of what it looks like for a man

Shining The Light - Ephesians 5:23 - June 17, 2012 (Father’s Day) Series: After The Honeymoon - #7 Folks, this morning I want to share with you a story I came across awhile back. It’s written by a woman named Patricia McGerr and it’s called “Johnny Lingo’s Eight ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23

Denomination: *other

Joined To The Lord-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018

2 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-II—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: You’re In The Army Now! A young man joined the Army & soon after was expected to attend a wedding. He asked an officer for a pass & was told he had to be back by 7 p.m. Sunday. The new recruit responded, "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-20 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2016

Part B--xx.--xxii. of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XX—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B(continued) of point 14 in the series. Attention: Hugs & Kisses After just a few years of marriage filled with constant arguments, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist