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Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The gospel has a powerful impact on those who are receptive. Believers are to joyfully share their faith with others – before it’s too late.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God’s Word provides growth in our lives and our faith must be lived out in the context of relationships. When Jesus comes back, find your joy in Him and in the changed lives of your friends.

Growing Pains A small factory had to be shut down because their most important piece of machinery had stopped working. The company mechanic couldn’t get it running, so they called in an expert. The man looked over the machine for a few minutes. He then picked up his hammer and gently tapped it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Be Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

In this classic passage on the “Rapture,” Paul reminds us that we don’t have to grieve without hope because believers will meet the Lord in the clouds one day. These words provide encouragement to us when we’re trying to deal with the death of a believer

Will You Be Left Behind? This past week we went with another family to an apple orchard. Upon discovering that they had a “Corn Maze,” we decided to check it out. I thought it was going to be a little field with a few paths through the corn. Boy, was I mistaken! We paid our intermission fee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Keepers Of The Flame Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God’s desire is for us to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. We must avoid every kind of evil and make sure that we allow the Spirit’s flame to burn brightly in our lives as we await His glorious appearing.

Keepers of the Flame A guy from Wisconsin and a man from Illinois are sitting next to each other on a long flight to L.A. The Illini leans over to the Badger and asks if he’d like to play a game to pass the time. The cheesehead just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines. The flatlander ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength That Lasts Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

Followers of Christ can be confident of salvation and sanctification because of the work of the Holy Spirit. We’re to stand firm and hold to the truth of the Bible in these final days.

The Strength That Lasts I hope you had a good Thanksgiving! How many of you ate too much? Here are three signs that you may have overdone it. Paramedics had to bring in the ‘Jaws of Life’ to pry you out of the EZ-Boy. You set off 3 earth tremors on your morning jog Friday. When you had your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Busy For Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Knowing The Hope Of His Calling" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 22, 2003

This is the second sermon in the Prophecy Series. It seeks to explain the Hope Or Confidence We As Christians have concerning our Future & Eternity.

“Knowing The Hope Of His Calling” Pastor Gary L. Smith Text: Eph. 1:15 - 23 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Introduction To The Book Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Introduction into a study of the book of Revelation

Week 1 Revelation “Introduction” I go into this study with much anxiety. As I said last week I do not intend to debate this study. I will try to give as much information and background as I can as we go through this wonderful book. The theme of the Book of Revelation is not the seven churches, not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 11:1, Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The rapture of the church.

The Rapture of the Church Even though many groups deny the rapture, the Bible clearly teaches that there is a rapture of God’s people when Christ returns. I can understand why there is a debate as to when the rapture will occur, but I can’t identify with groups who deny the rapture will happen at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

In Luke’s gospel (12:35) we find the first extended teaching on the Second Coming of Jesus and here he warns his followers to be ready. In these verses we are given three distinct characteristics of a “good waiter.”

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 34 Are You Ready? Luke 12:35-44 We have all seen and laughed at the Ameritrades commercial that shows the lazy husband reclining on the coach as his wife tells him to do one thing that day – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

In these verses Jesus continues his teaching by warning his disciples and anyone else who would listen that there is great wisdom in reading the signs of the times.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 35 “The Signs of the Times” Luke 12:54-59 These are amazing and exciting times in which to live as a Christian. We have been privileged in our lifetimes to witness things that those who lived before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot’s Wife

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 30, 2002

This sermon reminds us to remember the tragic end of Lot’s wife.

1. Great Sin is a Time of Great Laxity. A. Sin dulls our spiritual senses B. Morality becomes Indefinable C. People become predators 2. Great Warning will Precede Great Judgement. A. Prophetic preaching B. Natural disasters C. Chaos and disorder 3. Jesus Reminds Us of the Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

My Best Friend Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002

This is the 26th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at some characteristics of my best friend, Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning October 27, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§The End¡¨ [#26] SLIDE 1 MY BEST FRIEND Revelation 19:11-20:15 Introduction: 1. On this ¡§Friends Day¡¨ let me ask the question, ¡§What is a real friend?¡¨ Let¡¦s go to the Bible for our answer. Proverbs 17:17 [A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipated Reign Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 8, 2001

Using Isaiah’s prophecy we can anticipate Christ’s millennial rule on earth by first allowing Christ to rule our hearts and lives.

EDEN. THE GARDEN. PARADISE. THE PLACE CREATED BY GOD IN WHICH HE SAID "IT IS GOOD!" A PLACE THAT DEFINED PERFECTION AND HOLINESS. A PLACE WHERE GOD COULD DWELL AND COMMUNE WITH HIS CREATION. A PLACE OF PEACE THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN AND IS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE DUE TO HUMANITIES DESTRUCTIVE CHOICE TO ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text calling seekers to receive Christ and believers to grow in grace in order to meet him face to face without any shame when he returns.

Introduction: Does anyone here like to wait? I know many of us struggle with procrastination at times, but do you really enjoy waiting? How many people here look for the longest slowest line when making a purchase at the store? Don’t we prefer to grumble and complain when the line we left for a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan