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The New Apostle

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

The Lord provides a replacement for Judas

The New Apostle Acts 1:15-26 Jeff Hughes – January 26, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. However, now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 26, 2014

1) The Speech of Prayer(Colossians 4:2), 2) The Speech of Proclamation (Colossians 4:3–4) , 3) The Speech of Performance (Colossians 4:5), and 4) The Speech of Perfection (Colossians 4:6).

In an ancient story, it is said that Bios, a wise man of ancient Greece, was sent an animal to sacrifice. He was instructed to send back to the donor the best and worst parts of the animal. He sent the donor the tongue. The tongue is indeed the best and worst of humanity. In Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Other

Arrogant Ignorance

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper.

Our text passage this morning is part of the most terrifying collection of words ever put to paper. Romans 1:18 - 3:20 is the most stinging indictment in existence of the realities regarding the condition of men and women as they stand before Almighty God. If your picture of God is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

The Prayer Of Jabez, Part 1

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 18, 2001

Despite some pitfalls in Dr. Wilkinson’s presentation, the prayer of Jabez is an inspirational and useful tool for believers.

"And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested." -- 1 Chronicles 4:10, NKJV All of us struggle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Equating "Old,” With "Holy,” And "New” With "Unholy.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13 SECOND READING: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Exploring Deuteronomy

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002

This message is an overview of the book of Deuteronomy.

Tonight we are exploring Deuteronomy. There are 34 chapters in Deuteronomy. This book will teach us the importance of remembering God and His Word. We are told many times not to forget God or His Word. A specific reference is found in Psalm 78:5-9 which is a reference to Israel’s disobedience to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Arguments To Consider

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 2, 2002

That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

Arguments to consider when studying Partial Preterism The booklet promotes the theory that all (or most) of the events prophesied in the New Testament (including those in Revelation) were fulfilled in the past, specifically in 70 AD. The idea is that with the Roman siege of Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God - #1b - Love Applied Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Second in Knowing God series - this message deals with how to apply the principles of loving others as God has loved us.

Knowing God – #1b The Love of God – Applied Various Scriptures Introduction (1 John 3:18) Last week as I was greeting people leaving the service, someone asked me, “Okay, so we know more about the love of God, now how do we apply it?” And I was hit with the realization that I had broken one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer Trends In The Last Decade

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer have evolved in the Body of Christ.

PRAYER TRENDS IN THE LAST DECADE By Jerry Falwell During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer evolved in the Body of Christ. Notice that I said “Expressions of Prayer.” This meant that Christians have learned different ways to pray more effectively. Technically, we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-17, Joshua 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #2 - Proclaim Freedom For The Prisoners Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002

Second in series looking beyond the glitter of the holiday to the purposes of the Messiah.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #2 – Proclaim Freedom for the Prisoners and Release for the Oppressed. December 8, 2002 Introduction Today we continue our Christmas series on reflecting the purposes of Christmas, as seen in Luke 4:18-19, which is printed at the top of your bulletin. I’d like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-17, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003

Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Chosen By Grace Alone"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 18, 2009

All of us could say with Paul, "I was the worst sinner of them all", but God’s grace is greater than all our sin!

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

There comes a point in everyone's life where we have to take what we've been taught and make it our own. Have we "rightly divided" the Word of Truth?

Why I Believe in God - Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally asked the young man, "Son, how did you become such a fine young man?" ...read more

Is Heaven An Actual Place? Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus addressing the issue of heaven w/His disciples. And what we’re going to discover are some reasons we can have confidence that heaven is an actual place.

Intro: Lee Strobel had an interview in his 1994 book “What Would Jesus Say?” w/Donald Trump. This interview took place in 1989 when Trump was on top of his game. One writer asked Trump what else there was left for him to conquer in the business world. He very confidently responded, “Right now, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist