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Cargo-Less Lifestyle

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011

When the storm came during the apostle Paul's journey, they started to throw things overboard: first the cargo, then... etc.... and the whole journey is as spiritual picture of our life and a lesson how to live a cargo-less lifestyle.

19th of June 2011 Text: Acts 27:9-44 Cargo-less lifestyle Dear friends in Christ. Our reading journey through the New Testament brought us to the end of the 5th book of the New Testament, Acts of the Apostles chapter 27. Today we shall look into the story from the last journey of apostle Paul - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night

Contributed by James May on Dec 9, 2012

What significance do the shepherds of Bethlehem have to us today?

Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night Sunday, December 9, 2012 By Rev. James May Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luke 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Is Never Perfect

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 21, 2012

I wonder how many of those walking on the broader, wider, more traveled highway to hell are those who claim to be Christians. I hope and pray that you will weigh these words of Jesus and make the transforming change this morning if you need to Seek Him f

There is one word that I see repeated through the book of Ecclesiastes. As translated by the NIV the word is “meaningless”. The word meaningless, in the Hebrew, which was the language the OT was written in, means a breath, or a vapor. The writer of Ecclesiastes is saying that life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isn’t Sin Just A Little Mistake? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

First message in a series dealing with "church words." This message deals with the definition of sin.

Today we’re beginning a seven part series called "Those Confusing Church Words." Most unchurched people have heard of some of these words but they have no idea what they really mean, or how they are affected by them, if they are affected by them at all. It might surprise some of you, but there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

Jesus is coming again. You can’t avoid standing before Him in judgment. Well if Jesus were to return today, and if it was your time to give an account to the Lord, what would be the outcome? Would you hear commendation or rebuke?

Opening illustration: Several years ago, Donald Trump said this in an interview: "I'll be 36 next year and I've done everything I can do. Sometimes I think it was a mistake to have raced through it all so fast. What's the next level up? The grass isn't always greener … I work, and I don't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transforming Friendships

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2017

The gaining of friends depends upon the ability of a person to demonstrate friendliness toward others. Anyone who is a friend himself will always meet others who are eager to return his kindness and interest.

11-7-05 Title: Transforming Friendships Text: “Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,” (Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money God's Way: Sharing Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 24, 2022

Money plays a big role in our lives, so it shouldn't surprise us that the Bible has a lot to say about it. In this sermon, we discover that sharing our money should be purposeful, pleasant, and productive.

Managing Money God’s Way: Sharing Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/9/16 Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Someone once said, “If money talks, all it ever says to me is good-bye!” I heard a story recently though about some talking money. A well-worn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-10, Luke 16:11, Leviticus 27:30, Numbers 18:26, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Hubris Or Humility Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 16, 2024

There are so many factors that come into play when we make plans, but how often does the Sovereign will of God affect our plan making? In this passage, James challenges us to avoid hubris and embrace humility by submitting to God’s sovereignty in making plans.

Mistakes along the way? In February of 1995, nearly 30 years ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a clear way that has impacted the course of my life - and yet it has not been without mistakes and missteps. He urged me to go to the church the Danielle grew up at and help out with the youth ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Acts 16:6-10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 22:42-44, Luke 12:16-21, Proverbs 16:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Whose Shall Those Things Be, Which Thou Hast Provided" Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2010

3 traits that classify a fool

I HE DELIBERATED UPON GOLD RATHER THAN GOD. A. Notice the THOUGHTS HE CONTEMPLATED. B. Notice the THINGS HE CLAIMED 1. He let things dominate him. 2. He let things define him. II. HE DELIBERATED UPON RESOURCES INSTEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS A. Notice the goals that pushed him 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 11

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 8, 2020

review

Peter's points (v.1-18) Galatians 5: 1 "It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery." Church growth (v.19-26) - Are we full of the Holy Spirit and faith Prophets without profit (v. 27-30) "The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Evening And The Morning

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 17, 2003

A different look at Genesus. Letting the elder know that they are in the morning of their lives.

The Evening and the Morning A descussion on the evening and morning of you life. Genesis 1:-2:2 We know the story of creation from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does It Pay To Serve God?

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Does it pay to serve God?

Malachi 3:13-18 "Your words have been harsh against Me," Says the LORD, "Yet you say, ’What have we spoken against You?’ 14 You have said, ’It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the LORD of hosts? 15 So now we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Church Covenant

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007

Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

Owner's Manual For Life

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Jul 16, 2007

A manual we can always trust.

"Owner’s Manual For Life" OPENING: Illustration: Use handful of "owner manuals" for curling iron, alarm clock, cell phone, digital camera, cooking stove etc. (Hold up each individually and say... This one shows me how to operate this camera...and so on.) It will take us a lot longer to know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Future Is In Your Mouth

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008

Using Your words To Change Your Life

Your Future Is In Your Mouth (Your Wealth, Your Health and Your Life) Your present condition is a product of your words – Ps. 39:1; 41:12; Matt. 12:34ff. It was practically created by the things you’ve been saying. Studying Jos. 1:8 and Matt. 6:31; we can conclude that;  Our words produce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible