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Illusions Of And Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Mike Mayfield on Mar 10, 2001

Being a christian is more than just attending church on Sunday morning.

ILLUSIONS OF AND COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY II CORINTHIANS 5: 17 WEBSTERS DICTIONARY SAYES THE WORD ILLUSION MEANS A MISLEADING PERCEPTION OF REALITY AN OVERLY OPTIMISTIC IDEA OR BELIEF MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE BUILD UP AN IMAGE OF WHAT THEY WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THEY ARE; IT’S LIKE WEARING A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Blessed To Be Cursed

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

With the blessing of the Lord on us, We can walk through this hostile environment knowing no curse can stick. (We’re too blessed)

“TOO BLESSED” Ps 3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. Gen 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:8, Numbers 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job's Final Defense

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001

Job examines his life carefully for hidden sins. We must regularly ask ourselves some hard questions.

INTRODUCTION A. Apostle Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves - II Cor.13:5 1. This is something the faithful Christian must do everyday. 2. We must look into the mirror of God’s Word, and see the truth about ourselves, no matter how unpleasant it might be - Jas.1:23-25 3. We ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Save Before It Multiplies

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option.

Thesis: We must irrevocably decide to follow God and destroy any other option. Intro.: 1. When God's people first approached the Promised Land after deliverance from Egypt they sent 12 men to spy out the land. a. Land of milk & honey, huge grapes; also giants & great walled cities. 1) 10 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-6

Christmas Is About Warfare

Contributed by Clarence Talley on Dec 19, 2000

The Advent of Jesus Christ is the continuing saga between good and evil

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT WARFARE by Rev. Clarence Talley, Sr Youth Pastor and Professor of Art PVAMU Don’t be alarm but Christmas is also about warfare. Christmas is more than the fulfillment of the promised Messiah. It is also an escalation in the war between the forces of good and evil. No one, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Heaven Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2005

This is part one of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues. A church that experiences miracles signs and wonders is a praying church. It?s a spiritual church that is sensitive to spiritual things. You want to see miracles in your life

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles? teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shakethe Dust Off Your Feet

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

Relationships in the church are vital. If you have been wronged, shake the dust off your feet.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Changing The World In A Moment

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 30, 2006

When we share our faith, we have the chance to change the world for an individual, and perhaps even thousands of people, in a moment.

Change the World In a Moment It was likely a day as any other. The work day was over and she was looking forward to spending time at home doing the things she did each night. To look at her, you would not see anything but another woman heading home after a long day at work. You would not see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Relationships Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007

We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

- Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abel: Faith To Follow God's Way Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Abel chose obedience and was accepted by God.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ABEL: FAITH TO FOLLOW GOD’S WAY Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-5 I. ABEL’S FAITH PRODUCED A HEART PLEASING TO GOD (Genesis 4:4c) “...And the Lord had respect unto Abel...” Abel’s actions flowed from a Heart of Humility Cain’s actions flowed from a Heart of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - Eternal Life Lifted Up

Contributed by Al Lowe on Mar 28, 2003

Lenten message identifying Jesus as the source of Eternal Life.

John 3:14-21 PROPOSITION: Jesus is the source of eternal life. OBJECTIVE: To realize the Source during lent. This is now the fourth Sunday during Lent. On April 13, we will experience the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem to begin his week of passion. This tradition call is Palm Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 27, 2003

Jesus is the Truth and if we are on the side of Truth, we follow Him absolutely

What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 We live in a post-modern society that no longer believes in the absolutes of truth Our modern philosophy has been summed up as follows: “There are no absolute except the absolute that that there are no absolutes.” Each person is entitled to “his or her truth” and one ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Anglican

God's Uncoventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2006

Why did God use John the Baptist rather than the "good and the great" to announce the birth of his Son

NR 10-12-06 Luke 3:1-20 John the Baptist Conventional wisdom says that how you present the message is more important than the message itself And Alistair Campbell Tony Blair’s spin doctor incorporated that in the ultimate Why else do we see smartly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer That Packs A Punch

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 23, 2007

Jesus in his prayer in John 17 shows the heart of prayer and power that can come when we allow our prayers to pack a punch.

Prayer that packs a punch…John 17 1. Prayer that packs a punch comes from a pure heart From the temptation in the desert…all through his ministry Jesus kept himself right with the Lord. When we are not living for God we cannot expect God to listen to our ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ