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A God Blessed Ministry

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2004

A message delivered to other pastors, noting the key ingredients necessary for a God-Blessed ministry.

- Read Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. In 1st Timothy 1:15 the apostle Paul says Jesus Christ came into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Makings Of A Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

7th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." The feeding of the multitude teaches us how we can be a part of God’s miraculous work.

Intro Hattie May Wiatt lived near a church where the Sunday School was very crowded, one day the pastor, Russel Conwell found her crying outside the building because there was no room inside and he told her that one day when they had raised enough money they would have buildings big enough to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings".

Series: Christmas Brings…[#1] HOPE Hebrews 6:18-20 Welcome Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Hymn 89 “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Vs. 1&3) Offering Hymn 335 “Standing On The Promises” (Vs. 1&4) Children’s Choir “Meet With Me” Introduction: Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Filled Church

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2004

The church that is filled with the Holy Spirit is never dull!!!!

Acts 2:1-12 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sabbath To Sunday

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 8, 2004

This is a study which shows that Sunday is the Divinely-instituted day of worship for the Lord’s Church under the New Covenant as opposed to the Sabbath.

For those who sincerely wish to please the Lord by doing His will, determining which day is the proper day on which God’s people should come together to offer worship is quite crucial. Scriptural and historical evidences provide a firm foundation for concluding that the Lord’s Church should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 16th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 2 Acts 3:11-21 Sermon followed a great miracle… Read 11-19 3 pts.: desired a murdered/denied the Lord/must decide to repent! Continuing… v. 19-20 Peter makes 2 promises, if they will repent: 1. Their sins will be blotted out 2. Jesus will return and set up His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004

How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

“Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Catch Us The Little Foxes

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 19, 2004

When a church begins to grow, it’s the little things that sabbotage it.

CATCH US THE LITTLE FOXES Song of Solomon 2:15 I can tell you right now, there are those who are not present tonight who NEED to hear this message. As you hear it, God may lay someone on your heart. Get this tape, and give it to him, or her. It’s CRUCIAL that this word gets into the ears of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 1 The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 16, 2004

Part 1 of a Bible study through the "Beatitudes

“Kingdom Living” Part 1 Introduction “Beatitudes” Matthew 5:1-12 Before we get started with out text -- allow me a brief moment to set the stage and give you a brief introduction as to what has taken place thus far in the Book of Matthew. You see – The Gospel of Matthew was viewed as the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

In The Spirit And Goin' To Town Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2004

If we are in Christ, we ARE in the Spirit. If we are not in Christ, we are in the flesh. So if we are in Christ, let’s become who we are, spiritual men and women and young people. And if we are not in Christ, let’s change that.

In the Spirit and Goin’ to Town (Romans 8:5-17) 1. Back when my dad was in high school, in the early 40’s, the guys would typically wear suits to school. 2. My dad had it made: his dad was a tailor, and he had two older brothers (hand me downs AND new suits). 3. Back then, people would dress up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep On Doing All The Good You Can

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Jul 17, 2004

An encouragement to be faithful and persistent in following the example of Jesus Christ in doing good, doing all the good we can.

DO ALL THE GOOD YOU CAN Text: Galatians 6:9-10 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. I. WE BECOME WEARY, DISCOURAGED. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Look At King Josiah

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004

This is a short character study on King Josiah. What we will find out about him is that as good as a king as he was, he meddled later on, and as a result of one SINGULAR case of meddling, tragedy followed. We can NEVER be sure what the consequences of o

A LOOK AT KING JOSIAH A man who meddled with God Josiah began ruling over Judah when he was just eight years old. He came from a wicked line of men, but sought the Lord himself. Josiah was instrumental in bring the nation of Judah back from idolatry and to the Lord. He was also successful in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Before"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God has selected beforehand(prior to the believers very first moment of existence) the goal (OF LOVINGLY SERVING HIM) which He is going to move everyone towards that BELIEVES i

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Taegu, South Korea Sunday, 22 August 2004 BIG IDEA: GOD’S PURPOSE FOR BELIEVERS WAS PREARRANGED FOR THEM TO LOVE AND SERVE HIM. REFERENCES: Predestination: This subject has been the reason for major divisions in Protestantism – Protestants are classified as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prescription Strength

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 1, 2004

When you are sick you go to the Dr. Here is the prescription. You can only get this from the Dr., not over the counter. Go see Dr. Jesus.

“Prescription Strength” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Everyone will agree that we are living in perilous times. If we look at the Bible as a time line beginning with Genesis as day one and Revelation the end we see that 2nd Timothy puts at very near the end. 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Healthy Church: One That Gives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2004

It has to do with transforming attitude and producing action. This morning we will talk about giving, but it is not the kind of giving that you are thinking of. The kind of giving we will talk about today is not the giving of tithes and offerings, but t

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT GIVES ROMANS 12:1-21 INTRODUCTION DL Moody once said, “The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation.” Becoming a healthy church, is a transformation and a process that is a worthy goal for any church to have. We talked last time about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ