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Thriving In A Changing World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2010

What Does The Bible Say About Prosperity & Success? ❶. Is it Wealth? ❷. Is it Approval? ❸. Is it Ministry?

- PROSPERITY\SUCCESS - Merriam-Webster - the condition of being successful or thriving - America according to Legatum is slipping in success & prosperity - Legatum is an international investment group which measures the prosperity of 104 countries - Legatum, Latin for legacy or gift - 2007 US ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Island Of Adventure Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is the final message in my series through the book of Acts.

“Island of Adventure” Acts 28:1-10 August 24, 2008 Next week, Paul will find his way at last to Rome, as we end the study that has consumed us for many, many months. Today, we pick up the story with the weary travelers having all made it to shore, as God had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Building On The Right Foundation

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 21, 2010

It's not necessarily how we build, but how we start that counts. We can build a great building, but if it is on the wrong foundation...trouble!

Passage: Matthew 7:24-29 Intro: Story of the Quimpers on the banks of the river, in Michener’s book “Texas” 1. the Sermon on the Mount has been full of images. PP very fast: paths, roads, gates, wolves and sheep, salt, light, trees… 2. but there is a final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Treasure Island Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 24, 2010

Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?

Most American kids love pirates. I was also among them—I’m not sure if it was the adventure of the open seas, the outfits, or those great accents that did it for me. Of course, the reality of pirates is something quite different than the romanticized “Pirates of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't You Want To Be Like Him?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 4, 2010

This little story is full of the tender, merciful heart of God as expressed through the actions of Jesus.

Passage: Matthew 8:14-17 Intro: When I saw this little passage coming, I wondered if I should just skip it. 1. not much going on, minor healings without any dialogue. 2. but what a mistake that would have been, because this passage reveals some really beautiful things about Jesus. 3. and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Follow Me"

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 4, 2010

It’s simple,really. Jesus calls us to follow Him. Let’s see what that means.

Passage: Matthew 8:18-22 Intro: As a kid growing up in the church, there were certain songs that seemed dishonest for me to sing. Here was one: 1) “Earthly pleasures vainly call me, I would be like Jesus. Nothing worldly shall enthrall me, I would be like Jesus. Be like Jesus, this my song, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Firm Foundation Sets The Standard Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 10, 2010

There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discourage

Introduction There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discouraged, or disoriented we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Why Not Tell The Truth? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2010

People ask all sorts of questions about God.

So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Ephesians 4:25 (NRSV) [1] You have probably never seen a more purely uncomplicated presentation of the Gospel than the scene we’re about to watch. In Disney’s 1940 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: United Methodist

Reject Worldliness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness.

REJECTING WORLDLINESS 1 JOHN 2:12-17 BIG IDEA: Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness. Walking in the light implies fellowship with God. Fellowship with God requires that we: 1. Renounce Sinfulness (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 2. Obey God’s Commands (1 John 2:3-11) 3. Reject ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 28, 2009

We continue to look at how the Lord desires us to live in the war zone of this age - compliant with government as long as it doesn’t force us to violate God’s Word and loving to others who are not as far along as we in their walk with God.

Living as a believer in this age is like being in a war zone. It’s hostile territory. In chapters 12-15 Paul explains how we can not only exist, but do God’s will and even thrive in enemy lands. We do it by knowing our place and purpose. Our place is as a part of the body of Christ and our purpose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pursuing The Prize Of Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 11, 2009

Philippians 3:12-4:1. Christ-likeness is the essence of Christian maturity.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PURSUING THE PRIZE OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:1 INTRODUCTION - I want to open today with some very familiar words. I am almost certain you will recognize them. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of The Call

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 3, 2009

Discerning our call and living that out in the body of Christ.

One of the wonderful things about Paul’s writings is the fact that they are instructions and exhortations written to the early church, and yet his words to that church are still quite applicable to the modern church. This particular passage from Ephesians addresses a number of matters related to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

A Dream Came True!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

Dreams are rocket boosters of our lives. Let’s get them blaring up!

Joseph was a seventeen-year-old young man. He took care of the flocks with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives. Joseph told his father about the bad things his brothers were doing. Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because Joseph had been born in Israel’s old age. So he made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Missing Piece Of Your Life

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

However you may succeed in your endeavors, without Christ, there will still be a missing piece of your life.

Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life? Why do you ask me about what is good? Jesus replied. There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments. Which ones?, the man enquired. Jesus replied, ’Do not murder, do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

The Lord is my Shepherd... I must not lack.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational