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How To Be A Difference Maker

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 9, 2000

How to be a high impact Christian in a lost world.

Introduction: Every year at Christmas time one of my favorite movies is shown on TV, "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. In the movie Jimmy plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do With Good News

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000

Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps People From Jesus

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

Why is it that not everyone embraces the truth of Christ?

27 Turn to Ephesians Chapter 4:17 So where was the problem with the Gentiles? In the futility of their minds. Their problem was in their thinking. 4:18 What keeps people from following Christ? They are blinded in their mind. When it says they have hardness of the heart, it means that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-27, Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved And Serving -- Really!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 31, 2000

Encourage and Examination of the Christian Work.

The word "resolution" in Daniel Webster says that it is the quality of not allowing difficulties or opposition to affect one’s purpose. Christians will resolute to diet, to exercise, to set new personal goals,and most do this in good will. Remember that the Word says that we can do all things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Life

Contributed by Shane Williams on Jan 2, 2001

There is one book that you will not find at any bookstore. Consider some observations about this very important book, the Book of Life.

The Book Of Life 10/8/00 Introduction: 1. If you ever go into a store like Barnes and Noble, one thing cannot escape your attention: There are a lot of books! 2. There are so many different types of books and writers of them. a. People write about topics such as politics and philosophy, as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19, Exodus 32:31-33, Exodus 32:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Finding the courage to testify about Jesus seems to be so difficult for Christian now days because they have no examined the Scripture concerning Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 - 6 Title: “Bragging Rights” Introduction: How many times have we heard someone make the statement, “I’m the man”?  A saying arose a few years ago, “No brag, just facts!”  John the Baptist was languishing in prison appearing to be discouraged and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Defining Discipleship" Part Two Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 10, 2002

The message encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and to inspire one another in effective soul winning.

Wed. Night Bible Study Prepared For Jan. 23rd, 2002 (Christian Discipleship) Defining Discipleship (Part Two) Matt 4:19 (NKJV)19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 "But you shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Trusting The Rope?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

We need to gab the Censers from the altar and run to intercede for others.

Are you trusting the rope? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Where are the dinosaurs? Years ago, while traveling down Highway 23 in eastern Kentucky, we would pass by a beautiful brick church. It was in an ideal location. The church was closed and the windows were broken out, there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:8, Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marcando La Diferencia

Contributed by Alberto Sanchez on Apr 22, 2002

Un sermón con el propósito de motivar a la evangelización presentando a Jesucristo como la única respuesta a las necesidades de las personas en general.

MARCANDO LA DIFERENCIA Rom. 10:8-11 La gente corre por todos lados, a todos lados pero sin rumbo fijo y sin meta segura. La gente busca, de todo, pero nada en particular, La gente sabe que necesita algo, pero no sabe qué. La gente tiene la inquietud de que necesita saber, pero, ¿qué es lo que ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tunnel Vision In The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

The church must reach beyond it’s walls, to a lost and dying world.

TUNNEL VISION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 9:37 Then saith He unto His disciples, the Harvest is truly plenteous, But the labourers are few: 33. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His Harvest. Matthew 28:19 GO YE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:33-37, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Makes Breakfast

Contributed by Alan Butterfield on May 1, 2002

Significance of Jesus’ third post resurrection appearance to the Disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21). Comparing with Calling of Disciples in Luke 5:1-11

Background We have Experienced Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus. we are now within the 40-day period where the resurrected Jesus appeared, talked, ate and prepared people, in particular the Disciples, for ministry. Scripture verse an appendix to John’s gospel. see John 20:30-31 "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Things In Hell That Ought To Be In Every Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

An evangelistic message to motivate the church to witnessing

FIVE THINGS IN HELL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: The Scriptures we have just read is a very familiar passage of Scripture to us. We all know the story about Lazarus and the rich man, but there are some deeper thoughts we would do well to think about today. In light of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

We Have An Example

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Christ is our example for outreach.

We Have An Example "To The Jews I Am A Jew" I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: Being called an alien, different Times of being different -feelings, experiences As Christians we are different: John 17: 14,16 "I have given them your word; and the world has hated them because they are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

Why Are We Not In Heaven?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message encouraging church members to share their faith

WHY ARE WE NOT IN HEAVEN? Proverbs 11:30 INTRO: We are fit for heaven from the day of our salvation. We can’t improve upon our fitness, so why aren’t we already in heaven? Why doesn’t God take us on to heaven when we receive Jesus? I. SUPREME INTEREST OF GOD. God has a desire that everyone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message both to the lost and to the nominal church member

THREE KINDS OF MEN 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRO: The world is made up of over 6 billion of people. By the year 2040 we will peak at 7.2 billion people, and by 2050 we will be losing 150 million people a year. All sizes, types, shapes, colors, etc. But there are only THREE KINDS OF MEN. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist