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Handling Anxiety In A Time Of Economic Crisis Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 22, 2009

In times and circumstances when we are tempted to worry Jesus gives us the cure: Stay focused on the Kingdom not the Calamity - Learn the value of contentment.

22.3.09 HANDLING ANXIETY IN A TIME OF ECONOMIC CRISIS Matthew 6:19-34 INTRO How many of you still buy and read a daily newspaper? Most of us keep up with the news one way or the other – either by listening to the radio or watching television news and in-depth reports. Also, increasing numbers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Work Part Time?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 19, 2008

Why is a recognition of the Trinity important? Without an understanding of the working of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God is reduced to part time work.

Does God Work Part Time? Does God work part time? This might seem to be a ridiculous question. You may say, “Of course God works full time. If God only works part time, I am in big trouble. I always believed that God was at work 24/7. God neither slumbers nor sleeps. God works all 3 shifts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Being At The Right Place At The Right Time"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013

Theme: "Finding Your Place Of Service"

I. God’s Calling Is Personal (v. 6-9a) A. He Calls People Involved (v. 6-8) B. He Calls People Individually (v. 9a) II. God’s Calling Is Persistent (v. 9b) A. To Show The Concern Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

Bioethics & Timeless Truths For Changing Times

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 5, 2013

Bioethics & Timeless Truths For Changing Times

The rate of technological and cultural change is so fast and comprehensive in these days in which we live that futurist Alvin Toffler has likened the phenomena to waves sweeping over society and labeled the feeling of disoriented perplexity that settles over us in the wake as "Future Shock". Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trying Times - "When We Started" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2013

Fear that leads to denials and lies.

Trying Times – “WHEN WE STARTED …” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013) “But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they ...read more

Denomination: Friends

"The Merry-Go-Round Of Time"

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 22, 2013

God's timing is sovereign, sufficient, seasonal, and surprising. God turns extreme calamity into extreme possibility in the pendulum swing from Good Friday to Easter morning. Change comes as an unfolding pattern rather than a mindless swing of events.

January 20, 2013 “The Merry-Go-Round of Time” Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses. 2 He sets the time for birth and the time for death, the time for planting and the time for pulling up, 3 the time for killing and the time for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Christians' All-Time Greatest Failure

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2013

Exposition of John

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Farewell Address – 1st Command—Love One Another 1. Preliminaries a. Glory ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

“in Times Of Aimlessness” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 16, 2013

God speaks to us when we find ourselves in a spiritual desert.

Moses was a man with time on his hands. But such was not always the case. Once, he was a prince of Egypt. As such, he occupied his time with experiences and opportunities that only being in such a position can afford. Added to the privileges associated with being part of Egyptian royalty was the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

“in Times Of Discouragement” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 18, 2013

God has a word for us in discouraging times.

In 1 Kings 18, we are told about Elijah’s “mountain top” experience. He had challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest and had won! It had been decided that each would place a sacrifice upon the altar and pray to his God. The God who answered by sending fire from heaven upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Right Words At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 28, 2013

“A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11

The Power of Right Words “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11 Words, when well chosen, have so great a force in them that a description often gives us more lively ideas than the sight of things themselves. — Joseph Addison. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its About Time To Be Followers Of God Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2013

In essence, God is here commanding us to do something that is impossible within ourselves.

Pastor Allan Kircher 12 May 2013 Ephesians 5:1-2 Be followers of god As we look into the 5th chap/great book/Ephesians we are immediately confronted by a passage that demands we do the impossible. • We are called to be like God. • Called to love like He loves. • Called to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

“in Times Of Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 22, 2013

God calls to us to guide us through times of change.

Our day is certainly a day of tumultuous change. We could describe the changing times we face today the same way Russian empress, Catherine the Great, described the changing times of the eighteenth century, said, “A great wind is blowing and that gives you either imagination or a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time:beware!caution! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 27, 2013

Rather than just telling us what we should not do, the Lord here tells us why we should not do the things He forbids.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church May 26th, 2013 Ephesians 5:3-7 It’s about time Beware! Caution! Intro: In our last study, we considered verses 1-2. • We were told to be “followers of God, as dear children • We are/imitate God---child imitates/parent. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

“in Times Of Loss” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 28, 2013

What does god want us to know in times of loss?

We read in this passage how Isaiah saw a vision of the Lord and heard the voice of the Lord. The circumstances surrounding this experience was the death of Isaiah’s king and friend, Uzziah. We learn about king Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26. Uzziah was a good king, until he allowed pride to make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist