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Lesson 4: Into Another Culture

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

What keeps a believer from being worldly.

A. WHAT IS CULTURE? 1. What does “world” mean? People. “For God so loved the world that he sent” (John 3:16, ELT). 2. What does “world” mean? Culture or the system by which people live. “Do not love the world or the things that belong to the world. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Relationships

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.”

I desire balance, yet it escapes me again today. What of it – where did it go? It is defined as “a state of equilibrium; equal distribution of weight.” Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.” In life, the rest that we call balance ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giver Of Life

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008

There are at least four basic essentials for human life. Light, Air, Water, and Food

Giver of Life John 1:2-4 Monte T. Brown August 3, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude Life is a key theme in John’s gospel; it is used thirty-six times. The word Life brings up many questions, but I would like to focus on one question and that is this: What are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, For The Oppression Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 29, 2014

Prayer that pleads the blood of the lamb; the saving power of Christ for all afflictions in particular the affliction of oppression.

Prayer, For The Oppression Of God's Family by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 29, 2014) “In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-19

Denomination: Friends

The Controversy And Confrontation That Jesus’ Kingdom Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2021

A look at the three closing promises Simeon makes - all of them challenging. What do we learn from these and where do we see these happening in Jesus' ministry?

SAFE AND HARMLESS? Is Jesus’ Kingdom like “no more tears” shampoo? - Have a bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and talk about the old “no more tears” promise. It was safe and harmless. A PIERCING SWORD: Simeon speaks of a Kingdom that is less happy and harmless and more controversial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

An Indestructible Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#7] AN INDESTRUCTIBLE LIFE Hebrews 7:11-22 Introduction: Seeing Kevin here today reminds me of one of our projects many years ago. Our Fellowship Hall used to be divided into 4 rooms and a very small Fellowship Hall area. The Church decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of Hosts

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts. Lord lives among the Hosts.

The Lord is also called Lord of Hosts. Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts. Lord lives among the Hosts. Because the Lord resides between the cherubim, the Lord is referred with the name as LORD of hosts in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:2

"woe" Means "whoa"

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 20, 2023

Isaiah pronounces seven "woes" on Israel in chapter five. They could apply to Amercan in the 21st century.

“WOE” MEANS “WHOA!” ISAIAH 5:8-23 INTRODUCTION A. The word “woe,” which means “great sorrow and distress” and the word “whoa,” which means “cease or slow a course of action or a line of thought” seem to have nothing in common, except their sound. B. In our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Leaders Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016

God will show the foolishness of trusting in man.

Isaiah 3:1-7 Little Leaders 8/27/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last Sunday we studied a passage that presented the final judgment of God, a judgment that shakes the whole earth and humbles all the arrogant. It ended with this admonition: 22 Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Firm In Suffering Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore how to maintain unwavering faith and rejoice amidst suffering and persecution, drawing lessons from Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica.

Welcome back church! We’re excited to have you here today as we continue in our series from 1 Thessalonians. As a brief recap, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians were some of the first “epistles” or letters to be written by Paul, and the church in Thessalonica was one of the churches established by Paul ...read more

Topics: Suffering, Unwavering Faith, Perseverance

Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

Quakes That Shake

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 7, 2001

Earthquakes aren’t the only quakes that shake us in life. There are many others.

QUAKES THAT SHAKE Psalm 46:1-3 INTRO.- Quakes that shake. ILL.- A pretty big one shook Redmond, Washington, and the surrounding area last Wednesday, Feb. 28, near 11 a.m. The quake measured 6.8 on the Ricther scale and caused over $2 billion worth of damage, and injured about 410 people. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your World Spinning? Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 21, 2000

How the things of the world affects our lives.

"Is Your World Spinning?" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 2 of 7 Text: 1 John 2:15-17 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 2, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! 1 John 2:15-17 "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Pragmatism Within The House Of Faith. By F.martin

Contributed by Frank Martin on Apr 19, 2007

A look at the traditions of present day church

Pragmatism within the House of Faith. By F.Martin An approach to philosophy which holds that the truth or meaning of a statement is to be measured by its practical (i.e., pragmatic) consequences. A man stands within the confines of his office looking out at the gathered multitude. He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pick And Mix Spiritituality

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 26, 2007

This is a evangelistic message for our post modern world which touches on religous syncretism

Acts 17:13-32. THE UNKNOWN GOD. One hundred years ago, the German philosopher and self-styled anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche famously quoted "God is dead." Sadly it’s Friedrich Nietzsche who is dead because GOD is still very much alive, He’s risen! But how can we find God that is the deep ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Poor - The Call To Charity And Justice

Contributed by E Philip Davis on Mar 10, 2008

When we look at God’s word, we will realise that we must respond decisively to the poor in three ways; to be charitable, to seek justice, and to see poor people as God does.

GOD OF THE POOR – THE CALL TO CHARITY AND JUSTICE God’s love for the poor Luke 16:19-23 "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-23

Denomination: Baptist