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The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satisfied With Christ?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2002

What counts in your life?

Thornage 06-10-02 Philippians 3:4-14 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Anglican

For The Sake Of One

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

"For God so loved the world" is the motivation behind man’s redemption from sin, even if only one person would have responded to God’s gift of Salvation.

"FOR THE SAKE OF ONE" Mark McCool TEXT: ROMANS 5:6-11 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 1, 2003

IF YOU ARE REDEEMED YOU MUST HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE PSALM 107: 1-9 SUNDAY PM SERVICE NOVEMBER 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Rarely has any people enjoyed greater prosperity than we are now enjoying. For this we render heartfelt and solemn thanks to the Giver of Good; and we seek to praise Him -- not by words only -- but by deeds, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Witness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 10, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are to look like Jesus Christ.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#2] THE DOOR OF WITNESS Galatians 1:11-2:10 There are many things that can rob a Christian’s joy and peace. In the last study we looked at one of these- Works. In this sermon we are going to look at another possible culprit- Your witness. A poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:8)How to unify believers with different perspectives

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:1-8) Illustration:I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field. John Wesley. Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION Paul starts to deal with practical areas of family relationships – always dealing first with the subordinate member in the relationship and then offering some balancing admonitions to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Does It Take To Be #1?"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 24, 2002

This is a message directed to young people about success and salvation.

"What Does It Take To Be #1?" Text: Mark 9:35 Introduction- The title for this sermon today came from a song I heard my children listening to on the radio. It is by someone called Nellie, and it carries the title listed above. As I overheard some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Serpent

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

JESUS THE ANTIDOTE TO THE SERPENT`S POISON

The Old Testament tells a very strange story about Moses. Moses had led the people of Israel out of their most terrible slavery in Egypt. There lives had been a burden under a terrible tyrant - they longed for escape. So, God, who loved them, delivered them from slavery with MIGHTY MIRACLES - how ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

An Unimpressive Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

It is the very lack of pretense and privilege accompanying Jesus’ birth that makes him more attractive as you get to know Him.

12-20-98 INTRODUCTION Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Gossip

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others.

Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others. Intro.: 1. Two weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled, "Taming the Tongue." a. I received a lot of feedback on it, even though it was general. b. Like to follow up that lesson with a much more practical one on gossip. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Why Elders Are Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Elders Are Important Acts 15:1-29 Quality leadership is best seen in the plurality of godly servants

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Tour Through Luke Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to the Gospel of Luke

The Gospel According To Luke 1. The Author of the Book - Luke - He was: A. … modest, never using his own name, but being referred to by others as “Luke, the beloved Physician” (Col 4:4); B. … a man of culture and high academic training as a doctor and faithful minister to Paul’s physical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moses, Prophet Without Peer

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003

A brief study of the life of Moses and lessons drawn from it.

Moses, Prophet Without Peer Deut. 34:10 INTRO.: Moses was unique among the prophets of God. He was privileged to deliver Israel its first code of law. He inaugurated the covenant relationship between God and Israel. He led Israel out of slavery and welded together a nation to bring glory to God. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ' Baptism

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 8, 2005

Jesus identifies with us in baptism

NR 09-01-05 The Baptism of Jesus Story: Many of us are still shocked by the Tsunami that struck in the early hours of Boxing Day 2004. It was caused by the Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates in the earth’s crust moved violently against each other. The resulting earthquake was so intense ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-25

Denomination: Anglican