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Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2004

All Christians are to be growing Christians.

GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO I Corinthians 3:1-17 S: Spiritual growth Th: Live the Difference Pr: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE TO BE GROWING CHRISTIANS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 3:1-17 three contrasts that show us how to be growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like My Father

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 10, 2004

In order to be like our Father God, we must get rid of anger and begin living a life of love. But what does that mean in our everyday lives?

Many here have heard of a man named Bobby Knight. He’s a famous college basketball coach. Bobby Knight is given to what commentaries on the Old Testament refer to as "ebullitions of wrath." Maybe you’ve seen some of Bobby’s ebullitions on display in television news clips: Coach Knight hurling a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 12, 2004

Living an Abundant Life

The Road Less Traveled Little Log Church John 10:10 February 7-8, 2004 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago, John and I decided we would take one morning a week, which is really only 2 and ½ hours due to our children’s school schedule, to hike. We’re calling it our pastoral staff meeting. We hike and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delays, Denials And Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 16, 2004

What is the basis of your faith? On what you think God will do, should do or on who he is?

Delays, Denials and Devotion Little Log Church John 11:1-27 February 14-15, 2004 INTRODUCTION There is a path to life that’s narrow and that few find. We could call it the road less traveled. But those by the grace of God that are led to the path to life then begin a path of life. We begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blending Into The Woodwork Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2004

A quiet, introverted people can still bear witness if they will first determine to be obedient, and then will affirm who they are, where they are, as an opportunity for witness.

One of the defining moments of my life the day I was the first to arrive for class. I sat for a couple of moments alone in a corner of the classroom, waiting for others to show up. A young woman came in the door, looked around, and then said to someone behind her in the hall, “There’s nobody ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Focus On The Violence Of The Passion? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 13, 2004

Part Three of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious? Find out more!” Violence of the Bertuzzi sucker-punch and the Madrid bombings and the violence of the cross says a lot about God and us.

Why focus on the violence of the cross? 13 See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. 14 Many were amazed when they saw him—beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know he was a person. 15 And he will again startle many nations. Kings will stand speechless in his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Twice Dead

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 16, 2004

Eternity will reveal whether we have made the right use of time.

Jude 1:12: “These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear; clouds they are without water, carried about of winds: trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots.” Psalm 49:16-17 says, “Be not thou afraid when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comforted But Not Comfortable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2004

No trial, no comfort and being comfortable is poverty.

We live in a day when there is much hardship, sorrow, guilt and untimely deaths. People seek comfort for their sorrows in many ways. Many turn to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sex and even food to feel better or to forget their pain for a while. Sadly, the pain returns and often the temporary cures ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

To Know Him

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004

How to know Jesus VS knowing of Jesus.

TO KNOW HIM PHILLIPPIANS 3 THIS MORNING I WANT TO ASK YOU A QUESTION. DO YOU “KNOW HIM” ?…REALLY KNOW HIM ? CHRISTIANS CAN BE UNIQUE TO SAY THE LEAST! THINK ABOUT IT, CHRISTIANS BUY & WEAR SOME OF THE STRANGEST THINGS…. T-SHIRTS, COFFEE CUPS, TAGS, BUMPER STICKERS, READ ABOUT HIM, SING ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Maintenance

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2004

1- Maintaining the body 2- Maintaining the faith 3- Maintaining the church

INTRO.- ILL.- "The hardest thing about milking cows," observed a farmer, " is that they never stay milked." This is true for many things. Many things in life have to be done over and over, again and again. The job is never really done. ILL.- It’s like the two mothers who were discussing their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Imperfect Called Perfect" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 16, 2004

When God calls something that which it is not, it eventually becomes that.

In Romans chapter 4 the faith that saved Abraham is defined as that which believes that God gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. (vs. 17) Throughout the scriptures, no matter the specific accomplishments of men and women of God, whenever we are given any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Real Sinner's Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 21, 2004

In the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, we see that you can’t impress God. Having "religion" doesn’t impress God. The Publican gives the REAL "Sinner’s Prayer".

“The REAL Sinner’s Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: Jesus loved to speak in parables. They grabbed people’s attention. If Jesus said, “Once upon a time, there was a man who ….”, then everybody stopped to listen to the story Jesus was about to tell. It’s like … when I stop to tell a joke … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Eat?

Contributed by Charles Newman on Jul 24, 2004

God is coming soon. He has invited all to the wedding feast. Do you have the proper wedding attire on? Will Christ find you dilligently working to advance His kingdom or will you be investing in things that will one day turn to dust?

Are You Ready to Eat? Ah, the wedding feast. I love weddings. Doesn’t anybody need to get married around these parts? I’m available to do the ceremony. One of the best parts of a wedding is the food. It seems that most don’t spare any expense in preparing the food for a wedding. It is as though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Fishermen Ought To Fish

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

FISHERMEN OUGHT TO FISH Matthew 28:19-20 S: Discipleship Th: Our responsibility to make disciples Pr: It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. ?: Transition 1--How? Transition 2--Where? KW: TS1--Ways TS2--Applications TS1: Since, according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

"What's In A Name?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2005

In the name, "I AM", we find everything we will ever need, forever.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” Exodus 3:14 “And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’, and He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM as sent me to you’.’” I don’t know who first asked the question, ‘what’s in a name?’ I don’t remember ever hearing it as a quote from a book or anything. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Orthodox