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Godly Financial Management Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 10, 2013

This message focuses on two of the primary usage of funds received by the Church.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 6 Scriptures: 1 John 3:17-18; Galatians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Introduction: My message last week focused on the attitude we should have as it relates to how we give to God. As I shared last week we are to be cheerful givers and in order ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2008

Life is a trust from God. We are to be good stewards of God-given time and to manage time well by making wise choices. Time management can be learned.

[I have taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon on MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added some of my personal thoughts.) NIV: Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Personal Instructions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 15, 2022

1 Timothy 6:17-21 shows us two areas that require attention.

Scripture In the final chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul issued four charges to Timothy: first, about the false teachers (6:3-10), second, to Christian leaders (6:11-16), third, to rich Christians (6:17-19), and finally, to Timothy himself (6:20-21). Today I want to conclude our study ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Empty Armor

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 18, 2014

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Empty Armor Ephesians 6:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyArmor.html 1. Analyze the enemy - we began this series getting to know Satan and his tactics. 2. Utilize our weaponry - we have now looked at each article of Christian armor. now... 3. Realize the victory - this happens in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Scheme Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan tries to rob us of life – both eternal life and abundant life – through his lies and deception, and if we listen to him, he will steal away life as a thief in the night. He wants to bring about death, and loss of joy and fulfillment.

If you’re sinking in quicksand, Satan will gladly pat you on the head. - Adrian Rodgers Satan, or the devil, is always trying to beat us down and to steal our life. The Christian vocalist Carman, in his song called “Slam,” stated of the devil, “You tried to break me, tried to shake me; tried to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Team Player

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 27, 2017

A look at the need for community within the church. Part 4 of 4.

Being a Team Player Ephesians 4:2-6 January 29, 2017 I love this picture! Look closely at the picture, each boat is rowing at the same speed, at the same rate. It’s a great example of teamwork. We don’t go canoeing very often. I do remember canoeing with my family and we had to remind one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Confused Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2017

In part one of this series "Are You Confused" I focused on our identity as Christians. The three definitions of the word confused are: “unable to think intelligently; not differentiated; disoriented.”

Are You Confused? Part 1 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 1 John 1:4-10; 2:7-11; 4:7-11 This morning I want you ask you a question, “Are You Confused?” I recently completed a series on Christians and how we can identify them. This morning I want to circle back to the beginning because in order for us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon explores the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including the plethora of gift, the problem with gifts, and the purpose for gifts.

The Spirit-filled Life (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/4/2017 A couple weeks ago we began a series all about who the Holy Spirit is and what he is anxious to do in our lives. I hope this series will help all of us reverse our tragic neglect of the Holy Spirit and begin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Lord, Touch My World

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

The ultimate outcome of prayer should be the move of God in touching our world

Lord, Touch My World Tonight concludes this series of messages I am doing on prayer, but it does not conclude our emphasis on being people of prayer. I hope you have utilized the material on prayer and have increased you time in prayer this month. Turn with me to Matthew 9:35-38 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Theology Of Work Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Work is a principle of creatioin and must be pursued as it has timless value.

Series Title - “THE VALUE OF WORK” Sermon Title - “Towards a Theology of Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church For the most part, when we talk about work, it is with a sense of drudgery and even despair. For after all, it seems that a man’s work is never done. Many times it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Meal Of Love Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 16, 2001

Christ institutes a new, different sort of Passover Meal for his disciples and all would be followers of him: A meal of love and forgiveness.

Sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C Based on Lk. 22:7-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Christ’s Meal of Love” Luke’s account of the Last Supper emphasizes that this meal is a new and different sort of Passover Meal for all would-be followers of Christ. Over time, most churches have come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Blue Angel Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about an angel in waiting.

Now, you may think that angels never get the blues. It’s not true, of course. Kadel was feeling pretty glum about being the only one left in Angel Hall...You know, the place where the angels go to wait for their assignments. Actually, Kadel’s shift started out with great excitement. As soon as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: *other

Qualifications For An Innovator

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com business. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance of change. An innovator is a person who does not mind introducing a new way of doing things to othe

Illustration:Perhaps you may remember Hank Luisetti, the great basketball player of a few decades back. When Hank came along, virtually every basketball coach in the country insisted that his players shoot with two hands. Instead of two hands, Hank used a jerky, funny-looking, one-handed jump shot. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life-Changing Guarantee

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Nov 21, 2007

God offers us a guarantee. His love, protection and guidance is seen in the Scriptures. It is a guarantee that will absolutely change lives.

A Life-changing Guarantee Open: What good is the Bible? Do we really need it? How useful is it for us today...some 4000 years later. Illus. Nowadays when you buy an appliance, anything electronic...they offer you a guarantee. So if you scratch it, drop it, immerse it...it’s covered and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talk Show Religion

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 22, 2007

Humanistic attitudes that hinder worship.

Talk Show Religion, Humanistic Attitudes that Deter Worship. Some TV talk shows have some redeeming qualities; many others send subtle yet harmful messages to their viewers. Why should that concern the church? It should concern us because entertainment in culture tends to bleed through into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4

Denomination: Baptist