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The Old Paths

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

based on 188 ratings

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There is no new way for serving God, The bible is not a book of lofty suggestions, But is in fact a book of righteous commands from a Holy God. Ask for the old paths and you’ll find the power of God

Jer 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. It is to a nation who has lost it’s way that these words come from the mouth of God. Jer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Proverbs 28:22, Haggai 2:3, Jude 1:3, 2 Peter 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14, Romans 16:18, Matthew 7:13-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Likes

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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This is a message about living a life that is pleasing to God.

Introduction: A Catholic Bishop recently asked a Yoga group to leave there facility believing the teacings involved in yoga to be contrary to the Catholic churches teaching. The pastor of the church was outraged and proclaimed to the Bishop that Catholic teaching was mere dogma whereas yoga is a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing In Mind

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001

based on 109 ratings

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What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Aroma Of Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001

based on 92 ratings

| 13,539 views

The Gospel is an "aroma" of life for some and death for others

INTRODUCTION Heroes, in Paul’s day, were usually great generals, leaders of mighty armies, and conquerors of nations. Really it is the same today. That is why we know whom Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great is. These men whose fame and fortune came from desolated cities and enslaved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Day Is The Same

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

based on 99 ratings

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Even when we don’t recognize it, Even when our days are not going according to plan, God is still on his throne.

The worried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. “How is your day going Dear?” Asked the voice on the phone. "Oh, Mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I’ve had such a bad day. The baby won’t eat, the washing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Billy Backstabber - "The Betrayer" Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 8, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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A look at some of the flawed people who surrounded Jesus, and his relationship with them.

When it comes to relationships there is probably no worse feeling than to be stabbed in the back. To have someone you trust and consider to be a good friend violate that trust is a wound that is often very slow to heal. I would be willing to say that betrayal leaves one of the biggest scars on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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A brief message intended to serve as a transition from a choral concert of Advent music, featuring our children and youth choirs, to the Communion table.

“He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.” Children bring things down. All sorts of things. Around our place we are learning that a ten-month-old can move very quickly and has a vice-like grasp. Things will come down if they are not moved beyond reach. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

2 Advent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001

based on 420 ratings

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John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ

2 Advent A Matthew 3:1-12 9 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Once there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"The World's First Glance" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 10, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 3,611 views

From the beginning, perceptive outsiders have been welcomed into the presence of Jesus.

Yesterday was the Twelfth Day of Christmas. That means that today is Epiphany. Epiphany means manifestation or revelation – a turning on of the light – the shining light. And in some ways Epiphany is about the light of the Christmas star – but it’s also about the Magi who followed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004

based on 337 ratings

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What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Advantages And Logic: No Substitute For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 3,912 views

Even people with all the spiritual advantages will not open their hearts to Christ apart from the Sovereign Grace of God.

Advantages and Logic: No Substitute for God’s Grace (Romans 9:1-6a) Romans Review: Chp.1-3:23 The Doctrine of Sin „h Gentiles are lost Sinners „h Jews are lost Sinners „h Everyone is a lost sinner Chap. (3:24) 4-5 The Doctrine of Salvation „h Christ¡¦s atoning death on the cross its objective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Drops By

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003

based on 78 ratings

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When Jesus drops by lives are changed forever

When Jesus Drops By Luke 19:1-10 March 30, 2003 What happens when Jesus drops by?  The lost find direction  The hopeless find hope  The helpless find assistance  The weary find new strength  The thirsty find refreshment  The broken are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Encouragement Through Discouraging Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 12, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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When you’re depressed, remember to take advantage of the spiritual antidepressants in the words of Jesus. Find your joy, hope, and friendship in the Lord Jesus and speak against the sadness that seeks to steal your joy.

Finding Encouragement Through Discouraging Times (John 15:11-15:13)"These things I have spoken to you so my joy may be in you." Illustration: David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. --1 Samuel 30:6 Talking to oneself is something many people ridicule in others and vow they’ll never do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen From The Beginning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 26, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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God’s foreknowledge is the foundation upon which He established His eternal purpose of grace.

CHOSEN FROM THE BEGINNING “But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.” II Thessalonians 2:13 (NASB) INTRODUCTION God, knowing the end from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandents

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 12, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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A study of the past and a look into the future. Its time we took another look at Gods laws and what they mean to us.

The Ten Commandments A study of the past and a look into the future. Exodus 20;3-17. The children of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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