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The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 1 – What On Earth Am I Here For?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“It’s not about you.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT KNOWING YOUR PURPOSE 1. Without knowing your purpose, life will seem tiresome. “The sun still rises and it still goes down . . . the wind blows . . . round and round and back again. Every river flows into the sea . . .[then] the water returns to where the rivers began, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in a series looking at the life of Joseph and how dreams come true. This message deals with the finishing touches on a life that is lived in God’s perfect plan.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 5 ¡V Finish Well Genesis 37:4-8 The Dream Genesis 41:46-54 The Climax Genesis 42:6 The Fulfillment Genesis 45:1-8 The Finish As we have progressed through this series over the last month ¡V let me take just a moment to recap 4 take home points with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: *other

One Thing Needful

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Nov 26, 2003

The word of God is the one thing needful for a succesful life

THE ONE THING NEEDFUL THE WORD OF GOD Introduction There is only one solution to the problems of life. There is only one way to live. Jesus said concerning Mary the sister of Martha: “ But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Destiny Vultures Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 20, 2001

A lot of people are not in the position they are supposed to be in life. The servant has taken over the horses of the princes of God and these princes are now walking like servants.

DESTINY VULTURES Wednesday, October 17, 2001 Eccles. 10:7 says, “I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth”. This scripture says that many are not in the place they are supposed to be. The servant has taken over the horses of the princes and they are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:7, Ecclesiastes 10:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Gift

Contributed by Garry Code on Nov 29, 2001

There is no better gift

Christmas for me as a Kid was great; even though as a family things were tight, there always seemed to be lots of presents plus stacks of food and drink. Probably the best present I ever receive and still remember, was when I got a three wheeled bike, actually tricycle from my nanna. Boy was that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Of Escape

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Finding refuge in His arms...no matter the trouble!

The Cave of Adullam (Justice of the People) Text: I Samuel 22:1-2 (Verse 2) Every one that was 1) In Distress 2) In Debt 3) Discontented 400 men Adullam means ‘refuge.’ This was a city conquered by Joshua in Joshua chapter 12. It was fortified by rehoboam in II Chronicles 11. It is referred ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Goliath: He's Back!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

A first person monologue, done as King David, who wishes he could feel the rush of victory when he first slew Goliath; but he has learned that evil recurs, does not recognize God, is related to power. He needs a greater than David to come and deal with i

Ah, if only I could go back to those wonderful days! If only I could be a young man again and feel the rush of victory! But I cannot. I am old and tired, and I feel defeated. I have lost so much. My body is weary and my soul is drained. If only I could go back and feel victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 20:1-8, Psalm 51:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life - The Way It Was Meant To Be Lived

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Sorting out what matters in life

Apr. 21 Life - the way it was meant to be lived Stand up - close your eyes, point north - Check w/ compass Today we will explore true north - life the way it was meant to be lived Acts 2:42-47 Christians living the life Jesus lived, not knowing all the rules , Jesus was the truth Important vs. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Luke 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Life

Contributed by W F on Nov 18, 2002

Psalm 1 describes how to be truly successful in life.

The Good Life (Psalm 1) INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull the emergency ripcord. 4. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 11:12, Psalm 1:1

Denomination: *other

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Mediocrity is the greatest enemy of greatness!

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Microsoft goes for "station domination," and wallpapers a San Francisco metro station with recruiting ads. By Katharine Mieszkowski March 2, 2000 | "You could spend your whole life trying to change the world." The ponderous message looms above hordes of commuters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For This Cause Were You Created!

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This sermon attempts to answer Why we exist

Have you ever wondered why you were born? Why God breathed life into your body? Have you ever wondered what God has in store for your life ahead? The fact of the matter is that 94% of people today are just enduring today while waiting for the future. But we must understand that ALL we have is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dios Ha Trazado La Trayectoria Para Tu Bendición

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Apr 23, 2005

¿Cuál seria tu reacción si yo te mencionara que Dios ya ha marcado un camino para tu vida, y el mismo provee bendición para tu vida? El nuevo nacimiento representó una completa regeneración, para que de esa forma puedas cualificar para realizar las buenas

DIOS HA TRAZADO LA TRAYECTORIA PARA TU BENDICIÓN Lectura: Efesios 2:10 Introducción: ¿Cuál seria tu reacción si yo te mencionara que Dios ya ha marcado un camino para tu vida, y el mismo provee bendición para tu vida? El nuevo nacimiento representó una completa regeneración, para que de esa forma ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purposeful Ownership Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005

Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

“Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

El Secreto De La Felicidad

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jan 31, 2005

Muchos gastan mucho tiempo, dinero y energia buscando la felicidad. La Biblia nos dice el secreto de como vivir vidas llenas de felicidad, aun cuando todo no sale bien.

Dad gracias EN todo El secreto de la felicidad 1ª Tesalonicenses 5:14-18 ¿Cuantos están felices? - No que aceptan esta vida y que ’la están pasando’ pero realmente FELICES - No que se están aguantando las lagrimas, pero que están llenos de felicidad Yo he conocido poca gente que viven vidas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist