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Guidelines For Seeking First His Kingdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 28, 2003

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Resist, reject and renounce all rival kingdoms to that of the kingdom of God. There are many kingdoms that will attempt to compete with the kingdom of God that include egotistical, monetary, fleshly, worldly and devilish influences. We must take seriously

How to Seek First His Kingdom Illustration: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. Quote:In order to seek first the kingdom, we must begin by seeking first the King: His praise, His purpose, and His plan. Paul J. Fritz Illustration: Bruce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Myopia Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003

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The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Forbidden Purpose

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

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This is about understanding God’s will.

A young lady attended a missionary service several years ago. As she heard the missionary share the stories of danger and success, she knew that God was calling her to be a missionary. She prayed about it, and talked to several people about this. She just knew that God was calling her to be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17, 2 Samuel 7:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding The Peace Of God In Unsettling Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2003

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A message meant to encourage us to not give up when we look at the world around us.

Finding the Peace of God in Unsettling Times John 16:33 October 19, 2003 Introduction I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone here that we live in a world of turmoil, right? Wars are being fought all over the world, and even in our own country, we’ve adopted a terror alert system that while ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, John 16:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Celebrate Christmas - Advent Part 4 Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

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Today I would like to wrap this study up on Advent by asking the question - how can we respond to these truths we have studied together? And in trying to think of what would be an appropriate response I have gone not to the Bible but instead to a hymn, a

We have been taking the diff. Sundays in December to reflect on Advent - the coming, the arrival of Jesus Christ into this world. And we have much to be thankful for concerning Advent for as we have seen we had a great, great need, a desperate need for Advent. And Advent was something that every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Learning How To Plant And Grow Village Churches

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

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Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism

Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to describe four ways to plant a church in a village setting. 2. The students will be able to explain how Malam Maudi overcame the forces of evil in village ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Gain Support From Christian Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

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Many churches have failed to grow due to poor communications. One man came from the U.S. to teach principles of communication in management to ECWA leaders, but he failed to communicate. He knew all the proper theories, but he failed to show understandi

How To Gain Support From Christian Leaders for Church Planting Projects Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to establish rapport with leaders. 2.The students will explain how to approach local leaders in seeking their support for planting and growing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - Preparation For Eternity

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002

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We dare not forget that this life is a preparation for eternity - an eternity in which we will be among the saved or the lost forever & ever.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 27:62-28:7 A. What a wonderful day this is! All over the world people are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, alive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

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He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Fully Realize The Fact That God Works All Things Together For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 28, 2004

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Even though many Christians can quote Romans 8:28, few of them fully realize the GREATER GOOD spoken about in the text. Only when we are able to completely surrender our rights, problems and perspectives to the Lord can we can fully appropriate the greate

How to Fully Realize the Fact That God Works All Things Together for Good - Rom 8:28 Introduction - Why do you suppose that many people live stressed out by anger, fear and worry? What are some of the reasons that more people seemed to suffer from burn out and fatigue than ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 5, 2005

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Psalm 96 is one of those wonderful psalms of praise that remind the people of God what they are supposed to be about.

Holiness: The Big Picture Psalm 96 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 20, 2005 2nd Sunday of Lent Rach and I were talking the other day about education. We were listening to some talk show – I am not sure which one any longer – when we heard one woman referring to her family as uneducated. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Plunder Of Providence Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003

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The eighth commandment: Do not steal. Details many ways that stealing has become commonplace. Christians should not steal, but work for their needs and for others

Introduction In New York City, there are eight million cats and eleven million dogs. New York City is basically just concrete and steel, so when your pet dies, you can’t just go out in the back yard and bury it. The city would dispose of your dead pet, but charged $50 So one lady had this great ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

Patience – Hope In Action: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

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We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prison Break: And The Chains Fell Off Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

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The Lord rescues and delivers those who put their trust in Him.

Prison Break “And the Chains Fell Off” Acts 12:1-17 …and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists (7). Intro: This was the ultimate prison break. How does a person escape while chained to two guards, being watched by several more guards, and being locked behind doors and a secure gate? It was virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Christ The Saviour Of All Men? Ii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Feb 10, 2008

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Study on 1 Tim 4:10

IS CHRIST THE SAVIOUR OF ALL MEN? II A study on 1 Tim. 4:10 12/9/07 Last week we began a study into a passage of Scripture that can be difficult to understand. It is one of the Scripture that when simply read on it own, that is read out of it’s context and out of the context of Scripture as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Bible Church

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