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How Jesus Learned Obedience Through The Things He Suffered

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Believers should also be motivated by the knowledge that their heavenly Father both blesses obedience and disciplines disobedience in His children

How Jesus Learned Obedience Through Hardship (Heb 5:8) "He learned obedience through the things He suffered." (Heb 5:8) Everyone who wants to make a success out of his or her life has to remain teachable. Jesus humbled Himself by temporarily setting aside His rights to take on the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From This Day Forward

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Nov 21, 2002

On this day the church in Laurel has made a significant stride in the right direction. The Lord has blessed us with elders.

Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, November 10, 2002 Introduction: I. The Laurel church is in the midst of a change of seasons. A. Just as the four seasons pass from year to year. It is easy to miss the forest for the trees. 1. Today is a very significant day for the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Thanksgiving Classic

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 27, 2002

Some things are classics...a car...a Wendy’s Hamburger. Psalm 100 is a classic Thanksgiving Psalm

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: A Thanksgiving Classic—Psalm 100 Text: Psalm 100 Introduction There is an old Hebrew legend that the harp of David at midnight . . . when the wind swept across the strings; would give forth beautiful music. A writer commenting on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

A Persuasion Worth Living For.

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

The example of John the Baptist furnishes a lesson for all who, with a worthwhile purpose, would choose to be totally focused in life.

A PERSUASION WORTH LIVING FOR. John 1:19-34 Int: Ever since the fall of man there has been a longing in the human heart. All through the record of the Bible it increases, as men and women cried out for a way of deliverance, to be free at last from the power and the reign of sin. In all of history ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Adultery Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 23, 2002

Marriage is a covenantal relationship, put together by God and adultery happens in the mind before it happens in the bed.

God’s Top Ten Thou shall not commit adultery Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl October 2002 Exo 20:14 "You shall not commit adultery. I was told that Moses came down from the mountain with the two tablets and as the people gathered around him he said, “I have some good news and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Spring Bursts Forth"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 26, 2004

What can we do in order to allow God’s new things to "burst forth" in our life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches 5th Sunday of Lent March 28, 2004 “When Spring Bursts Forth” Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was at such a low point during their Babylonian captivity that they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Kingdom Is Here, The Kingdom Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 7, 2006

Jesus message was "the Kingdom of Heaven is Upon You" This message gives more teaxching on how to understand the kingdom, how to pray for it it and how to partner for it.

The Secret Message of Jesus The Kingdom is Here; the Kingdom is Yet to Come. Matthew 6:10 What was Jesus’ Message? – talk to you neighbour What did you come up with? Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." Matthew 4:23 Jesus went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: *other

"No Boundaries"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2006

Are we heeding the call of God on our lives?

“No Boundaries” Jonah 1:1-7, 15-17, 2:10, 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org According to a famous parable: There once was a fishing village on the shore of a great lake stocked full of fish. The ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

I Want The Faith Of Abraham! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

What can we learn from Abraham and his faith?

1. Abraham faced a dilemma. Just like we do from time to time. ABRAHAM HAD A PROMISE FROM GOD & SOME TIME PASSED. • IT didn’t come to pass immediately. • Flip over to Genesis 17:1-8 (Promised reaffirmed) • Did you hear that 99 years old! His wife not too far behind! • It was a few years earlier ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Cousin John

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

A Killer Comes To Christ

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the conversion of Paul.

A KILLER COMES TO CHRIST TEXT: Acts 9:1-9 Acts 9:1 9 -- And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unt the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ingredients For A Successful Life

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 4, 2008

The Bible give us the instructions we need to live the life God wants us to live. We have to follow those instruction, using the right ingredients, to build a successful life......

Ingredients for a Successful Life Open your Bibles 2 Tim 3 ...... and Psalms chapter 1 While you turn there....let me quote another verse from Psalms 107:20 ..... Psalms 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. The AMP says "He SENDS forth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Common Trouble? Uncommon Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2008

Often we feel like we are the only one having troubles. Troubles are common to man. Uncommon faith will deliver from common problems.

COMMON TROUBLE? UNCOMMON FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the lady that was bitten by a RABIED SKUNK? The doctor came into her room and informed her: YES, THE SKUNK HAD A BAD CASE OF RABIES. RABIES IS A HIGHLY CONTAGEOUS DISEASE. NOW YOU ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Irreconcilable Differences

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

Can their be irreconcilable differences in the Body of Christ?

Irreconcilable Differences Psalm 133:1-3 I have a confession to make this morning. I am really not sure how to say this to you. I am embarrassed, ashamed, and really fearful of what you might think of me once you know the truth. I must confess to you this morning that my wife, Ronda, and I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Mustard Seed And Yeast Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 21, 2009

We come full circle with the parables of Jesus. As we close this series, we are reminded the God’s Kingdom work starts small and seemingly insignificant but through God’s work becomes greater than we can imagine.

The Parables of Jesus The Mustard Seed and The Yeast Matthew 13:31-33 September 20, 2009 This week we will return to Matthew and look at two small parables that are connected together but give us two varying perspectives of the kingdom. These are the parables of the mustard seed and yeast. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Church Of God