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Lesson 34: How To Die

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 4, 2012

Dying as a believer in Christ

Series: Getting the Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 34: How To Die April 29, 2012 1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:2-26

Denomination: Baptist

Traditions Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012

Rituals and traditions nurture of faith and prepare us for the coming of Jesus so that we can in turn prepare the world for Jesus' coming.

Luke 24:28-35 “Traditions” INTRODUCTION During this season of Advent, we continue to focus on how we prepare ourselves, for the coming of Jesus, so that we can prepare the world. We have talked about caring conversations, spiritual disciplines, and service. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on May 2, 2013

What can we aquire through the perfect storm

THE PERFECT STORM Text. Mrk 4: 35- Intro: What do we acquire thru the perfect storm? What characterizes a perfect storm? Can we predict’em like a weatherman.. A husband and his wife were sound asleep when suddenly the phone rang. The husband picked up the phone and said, "Hello? How in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Ephesus: Loss Of First Love Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Jesus first of seven letters to the churches of John’s time.

Ephesus: Loss of First Love Revelation 2:1-17 Intro Tonight we are beginning a new sermon series entitled: “Seven Letters to Seven Churches.” The churches that John writes about in this section of Revelation were actual churches that existed during his time. Now these churches have not been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wargames And Dirty Kitchens Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 3, 2011

God calls Ezekiel to play wargames and cook in unsanitary conditions in order to visually desmontrate the plight of the rebels in Jerusalem. Praise God we get to use Powerpoint for visual impact today!

In Ezekiel chapter 4, the prophet beings to prophesy to the people with visual aids! VERSES 1-8 Wargames in the Bible! Since I love to play boardgames based on military conflict, this passage is sort of fun. In this section, Ezekiel is commanded by God to create a visual representation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Not Doing Right

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2011

We Are Blessed, So We Can Bless Others!

A rich landowner named Carl often rode around his vast estate so he could congratulate himself on his great wealth. One day while riding around his estate on his favorite horse, he saw Hans an old tenant farmer, who was sitting under a tree when Carl rode by. Hans said, "I was just thanking God for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing The Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011

One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an unusual sermon at the 104th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist

SERMON Introducing the Sermon on the Mount Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 Introduction One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Waste Your Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2010

Is your life a temporary distraction, or a preparation for the long term? Are you enjoying life while preparing for eternity, or is your focus solely the fleeting moments of this life?

Why Waste Your Life? (Psalm 49) 1. Psalm 49 is categorized as a Wisdom Psalm, and it deals with the wisdom of living with a view toward eternity; none of us know when death may catch up to us. 2. Illustration: A friend loans you a car at the last moment. As he rushes off, he says, "By the way, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 8, 2008

Now this great book begins to address many things in how we should live as believers. "Rich" and "powerful" are two good words for Ephesians 4.

TRUTHS FROM EPHESIANS IV (Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 10, 2008 This is the fourth in this series of messages entitled “Truths From Ephesians”. It’s time to really review, so that we do not forget what we have already learned from this great book of the Bible. Here’s our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Lord Among Us Or Not?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 5, 2009

Without water we try to solve our needs our way — This is humanism - We turn to things — This is materialism - We try to please ourselves — This is hedonism — What we need is faith - This is called trust

- Ch 16 - Two and half months from Egypt - Saw Gods’s hand at the Red Sea- - v.2 - Murmured — Manna - Ch. 17 - traveled 40 miles — call it 2 weeks - Now there is no water - Last line in v. 7 - Is The Lord Among Us Or Not? - We need to answer this question - It has been asked since the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

He who the Son sets free is free indeed

Saturday, June 24, 2006 Freedom Gal. 4:26 – Gal 5.1 Have you ever a thought yourself to be in bondage? We have people today that we call terrorist that wants us to live in bondage. **read the list** In 1767 they threw a party! The Boston Tea party it was called – they dressed up as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pillars And Pitfalls Of Revival (Lesson 2 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

We often ask God for revival, he offers us a path that will lead there, and when we see the path we say “no thank you” and turn the other direction.

The harried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. "How are you, darling?" it said. "What kind of a day are you having?" "Oh, Mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I’ve had such a bad day. The baby won’t eat, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Lower The Flag!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 16, 2008

A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s people. A flag becomes a symbol of that body. It can become so revered, that it can cause men and women fight to their death for it’s cause. And a flag is usually on a pole at a high or prominent place to

In the scripture that we have read, there is a reference to setting up the standard. Scholars tell us that the word used here can mean a rallying point, a signal, a banner or a flag. And to set up the standard simply means to raise the flag. A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Freedom – In Christ Alone

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Does our birth / lineage / descent determine from where we came, who we are and our eternity? Born in the USA – does it really mean liberty / freedom / living the American dream?

Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of the water, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Emerging New Stewardship Role In The Church Is Key To Effective Leadership.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 26, 2020

The church has stayed too long in the wilderness of failed leadership. Now is the time to use the stewardship calling to accomplish the role of leading the church into the new dispensation after the crisis of the pandemic has run her course.

The present pandemic crisis has revealed the inevitable need for good leadership and governance not only in the world, but in the church as well. Daily we are experiencing and witnessing the failure of leadership in many high places. In fact those who are supposed to lead are failing the calling. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Luke 16:8, Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational