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Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 13, 2005

Four steps to overcome depression like Elijah.

Overcoming Depression 1 Kings 19:4 Introduction: A. Illus. Debbie Downer - Jingle: "You’re enjoying your day, everything’s going your way Then, along comes Debbie Downer! Always there to tell you about a new disease A car accident or killer bees. You’ll beg her to spare you, "Debbie, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spiritual Tune-Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

What in our Christian life needs to be worked on

SPRITUAL TUNE-UP Date: July 7, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Mark 12:30-31 Several weeks ago, my family & I drove to St. Louis for the Southern Baptist Convention. We decided to drive the some 800 plus miles (seemed like 9 million mile drive). My greatest fear when traveling is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It Unwise To Underestimate People With Less Formal Education?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In this passage we read, "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) There is a tendency for the formally educate

In this passage we read, "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) There is a tendency for the formally educated to look down on those without formal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Successful Partnership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of

1. Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of Timothy. Find people who have a good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say He Is?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young seekers/believers

“AND JESUS WENT OUT, ALONG WITH HIS DISCIPLES, TO THE VILLAGES OF CAESAREA PHILIPPI; AND ON THE WAY HE QUESTIONED HIS DISCIPLES, SAYING TO THEM, “WHO DO PEOPLE SAY THAT I AM?” 28 AND THEY TOLD HIM, SAYING “JOHN THE BAPTIST; AND OTHERS SAY ELIJAH; BUT OTHERS, ONE OF THE PROPHETS.” 29 AND HE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Cleaving To The Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

COMMITMENT TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL (= REVIVED SPIRITUAL STRENGTH)

BIG IDEA: COMMITMENT TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL (= REVIVED SPIRITUAL STRENGTH) I. CONDITIONS THAT CALL FOR PERSONAL REVIVAL A. (:25) Emotional Death "My soul cleaves to the dust" We came from dust and our body will return to the dust (imagery of death) B. (:28) Overwhelming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Work Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION What is the difference in our culture between employers and employees and in the NT culture of masters and slaves? To what extent are these principles binding on us today? Lack of accountability ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Releasing Material And Financial Prosperity Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 15, 2001

Outlines some principles of giving that release God’s prosperity into our life.

DATE: July 01, 2001 TEXT: I Corinthians 9:5-15 THEME: "Releasing Material & Financial Productivity" INTRODUCTION The historical background: BODY I. WE RELEASE MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL PRODUCTIVITY BY SOWING SEEDS OF GIVING (II Cor. 5:5, 7) II. UNPRODUCTIVE SEED – HOW WE SHOULD NOT GIVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trapped Or Triumphant?

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 17, 2001

This sermon contrasts the trap of fearing man and the triumph of putting your trust in the Lord.

INTRO: --Someone has said that there are 4 motivations for man: fear, faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is fear. --Ann Landers receives 10,000 letters a month and most of the questions she is asked revolve around fear. --Psychologists call fear ‘phobias’ and some have calculated up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Or Poor?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Jesus offers a challenge in His conversation with a Rich Young Ruler.

Poor Little Rich Man Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "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." 18 "Which ones?" the man enquired. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Marriage Series

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 6, 2002

Marriage as an institution is under great pressure today. It is appropriate therefore that we try and learn some secrets of a successful marriage from Jesus first miracle at the Wedding at Cana.

Introduction: Jesus said that the last days would by like the days of Noah: people would be marrying and giving in marriage and yet after all these years of experience, marriage as an institution is under great pressure today. It is appropriate therefore that we try and learn some secrets of a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Betrayed,tried And Denied Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 26

BETRAYED, TRIED AND DENIED Matthew 26 v. 47 - 75 1. The Lord’s Betrayal v. 47 - 56 see:- (a) The Timing of it -" Gethsemene" (b) The Tragedy of it v. 47 "lo, Judas, one of the twelve" i.e.he was as much saved as the rest of the disciples (c) The Thoughtlessness of it v. 47 "a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-75

Denomination: Holiness

Discerning Good And Evil

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001

Seven questions that new Christians can ask themselves in helping to discern good and evil.

As Christians, we are zealous to serve the Lord that paid for our Salvation with His very life. We want to please Him in all that we do. However, if we are new in the Faith, we realize that our knowledge of the Christian walk is lacking. In our day-to-day life, determining what is right and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Unholy Angels

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 15, 2002

What does the Bible teach about demons? Join Pastor Steve as he examines the fall of angels.

In Revelation 12:4 it tells us that the dragon (i.e., the devil or Satan) "drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth." The "stars of heaven" is a reference to angels. These angels, Jude says "did not keep their proper domain, but left their own habitation" (1:6). Here we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs In The Night

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

Anyone can sing while it is day. But only through God’s grace can you sing while it is night.

JOB 35:10 BUT NONE SAITH, “WHERE IS GOD THY MAKER, WHO GIVETH SONGS IN THE NIGHT? 1. WHAT IS NIGHT? PSALMS 91:5 & 6 THOU SHALT NOT BE AFRAID FOR THE TERROR BY NIGHT; NOR FOR THE ARROW THAT FLIETH BY DAY; NOR FOR THE PESTILENCE THAT WALKETH IN DARKNESS; NOR FOR THE DESTRUCTION THAT WASTETH AT ...read more

Scripture: Job 35:10

Denomination: Church Of God