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Faithfulness

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

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True faithfulness, or God’s kind of faithfulness, can only be understood by understanding a Blood Covenant relationship.

FAITHFULNESS Opening scripture: 1 Cor. 4:1-2 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” [To be found faithful is our part in the Covenant relationship we have with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

based on 57 ratings

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True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These Is Love!

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

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To Help One and all Understand What God Expects of Love and His People. (A true definition.)

The Greatest of these is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: to help one and all understand what God expects of love and His people. A true definition. Introduction: 1. The badge of our discipleship is our Love a. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith To Empty Your Alabaster Box

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Nov 6, 2001

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The Lord is worthy to receive unashamed worship. See how this woman gives us the blueprint of true worhsip.

True Worship Faith to Empty Your Alabaster Box Luke 7:36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. Luke 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity: An Essential

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 8, 2001

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Unity, according to Jesus, is essential for the well-being and success of any institution. This is especially true of the family and the Church.

Christ made a profound statement rgarding the importance of unity in MARK 3:24-25. Let us stop to examine the context of this statement. Jesus had just cast-out demons from a fellow. Rather than admit Jesus’ Divine power, the spiritually blind Pharisees were making the claim that Jesus expelled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25, Ephesians 4:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Benefits Of Rest And Reflection On Things Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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True rest comes by starting to reflect on things above rather than on your troubles here below

The Benefits of Rest and Reflection (Acts 18:18-23) Illustration:There’s no music in a rest, but there is the making of music in it. In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by ’rests,’ and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune...not without design does God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Called Upon The Lord"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Mar 9, 2002

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David’s faith was established in God because he knew he had called on the true God.

Introduction: David knew he was in tune with God “Let the wicked be ashamed”. He knew because had had a special time of fellowship with God. David was known for his fellowship with God It is no surprise to know he called upon God David knew: I. david knew who God really was (Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mary – The Example Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

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Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a godly example throughout her life. Notice the characteristics of a true woman of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? "My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY WOMAN 1. Mary was living a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Becoming Rich Forever Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 17, 2002

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Jesus teaches kingdom people what true riches and how one can become rich forever.

JESUS ON BECOMING RICH FOREVER Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus wants to make you rich. This is one of the reasons why Jesus came. The Apostle Paul states that Jesus, who was rich, became poor, so that through his poverty people might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9). Matthew records Jesus definition of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

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This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Too Obvious To Miss

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

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It is still true today that the world can tell whether we have "been with Jesus" by our demeanor.

TOO OBVIOUS TO MISS “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 It is still true today, that the world can tell whether we have “been with Jesus” by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

They Supply What Is Lacking

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

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We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

"Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Doesn't Save Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

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Don’t be misguided on where you will spend eternity. Only true faith, will set you free.

Intro One of the most fearful realities in all of scriptures is that some who think they are saved will be eternally lost. They think they are on the narrow path that leads to heaven, but in reality they are on the broad path of religion that leads to destruction. Once day they will hear the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Holiday Rush Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

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Our society creates a huge rush around Christmas that causes many to lose the true meaning of Christmas

Escaping the Holiday Rush Luke 10:38-42 December 2006 About a day after Thanksgiving, people begin to act like turkeys. A gobble mentality is everywhere. Adrenalin’s up and courtesy is down. We see hot collars, long lines and longer faces. We deck the malls with howls of folly. It’s Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006

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We cannot avoid the centrality of the Cross if we are going to truly reflect to the world the true Gospel of Jesus.

02-04-06 NR/NC Story: On 15th February 1597, 26 Christians were crucified at Niz-hiz-aka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Anglican

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