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Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2008

What valuable insights can we gain from praying Paul’s letters?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 March 2, 2008 A. WHY ARE LETTERS IMPORTANT TO US? 1. Hope. Picture a soldier overseas waiting for his name to be called. 2. Information. What’s going on at school/home? 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008

Using Genesis 48:9 this Father’s Day sermon can be used year around to help people appreciate their fathers or learn to cope with the absence of a good father figure.

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad” Genesis 48:9 Robert Kiyosaki (Ki yo sa ki) wrote a best selling book on finances called, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. It’s an awesome book I highly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:9

Denomination: Baptist

You Good For Nothing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 23, 2008

"Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

Review SOTM- Mtt 5-7 … You Good for Nothing. We learned (5:17) Jesus did not come to abolish- Law Jesus made Himself the pivotal point in History. The entirety of the OT points towards His coming, and when He came, He introduced His Kingdom. Mtt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Charismatic

I Know You're There!!!

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008

HOW TO LIVE DAY TO DAY WITH THE TEMPTATION AND TRAILS WE FACE FROM THE SATAN.

I KNOW YOU’RE THERE INTRO: JESUS IS BAPTIZED 1: MATT 3:16-17 A) THE BAPTISM B) IT’S A VICTORIOUS THING FOR A MAN OR WOMAN C) CHRIST WAS BAPTIZED TO SHOW HIS OBEDIENCE AND HUMILITY TO THE FATHER D) HEAVEN WAS OPENED, THE SPIRIT OF GOD DESCENED UPON HIM, A DOVE A LIGHT WAS UPON HIM POINT: THIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

Truth Exists- Absolutely!

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

“That’s true for you, but not for me… Truth means different things to different people… there’s no one absolute truth for everybody…” Ever had your Christian perspective rebutted by statements like these? You may not walk around thinking about the nature

“That’s true for you, but not for me… Truth means different things to different people… there’s no one absolute truth for everybody…” Ever had your Christian perspective rebutted by statements like these? You may not walk around thinking about the nature of truth or routinely use words like ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take The Time To Give Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2007

Ingratitude is perhaps the most frequent and one of the most grievous of all sins that a Christian can commit.

TAKE THE TIME TO GIVE THANKS While He was on the way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. As He entered a village, ten leprous men who stood at a distance met Him; and they raised their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" When He saw them, He said to them, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Vs Islam

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

In this message I just wanted to expose the differences between Christianity & Islam. It’s not us vs them, God loves them, we got to pray for them, and help win them to Christ.

Christianity VS Islam Tonight, I want to talk about what Muslims believe, and how it’s different from what we believe. Muslims say that there is just one God, but tonight we are going to be talking about the difference between Jehovah and Allah. I What Does Islam And Muslim Mean? A) Col ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Cast, You Come, You Follow

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

Jesus extends three invitations ¡V the disciples are drawn closer and closer to Him with each one ¡V and the intimacy and responsibility grow deeper each time.

The story of our text today has the familiar theme of Peter’s restoration. Peter had denied Christ three times outside Pilate’s house during Jesus’ trial. In this reunion by the sea Peter confesses his love for Jesus three times. It is heartwarming to think about the big fisherman being received ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Believe It Or Not...you're Rich Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2006

By God’s grace you have been richly blessed. This message examines the glorious riches of salvation.

Ephesians 1:1-2 (NLT) This letter is from Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. It is written to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. [2] May grace and peace be yours, sent to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Pass Over Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 4, 2007

Jesus invited some people to "Pass over the sea" with Him; He still invites all of us to "Pass over the sea of our lives with Him" to the Other Shore-Heaven."

MARK 4:35-41 LET US PASS OVER I. INVITATION: * Mark 4:35-36 A. Inviter. 4:35 B. Ingratitude. 4:36 C. Interested. 4:36 II. IMPEDIMENT: ** Mark 4:37-38 A. Immensity. 4:37 B. Inundating. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 5, 2006

The universal law of the harvest is not only that we reap what we sow but that we reap far more than we sow.

THE LAW OF THE HARVEST “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” Galatians 6:7-8 I. BE NOT DECEIVED Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010

Paul persecuted Christians of the early church with a ferocious intensity. That is until he encountered Jesus. Meeting Jesus turned Paul's life around. He, who was dead, experienced new life.

Acts 9:1-6 “From Death to Life” INTRODUCTION Almost all of us have experienced a life changing event in our lives. The people who worked at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (but missed being at work that morning) share that their lives have been changed. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

What Love Looks Like Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 9, 2009

We all have ideas of what love is, but Jesus uses an unlikely person by Jewish standards to illustrate what love looks like.

Karl Marx the philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary is without a doubt the most influential socialist thinker to emerge in the 19th century. He gained a reputation as a socialist and seemed to be concerned about the poor and the working class while he himself sought a middle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 10, 2009

Why God designed marriage.

Title: God’s design for marriage Text: Genesis 1:26-2:25 Introduction Why do a sermon series on marriage? Reason #1: The most difficult years of marriage are those following the wedding. Reason #2: The best testimony any married couple can have is …a great marriage. First sermon: We are going ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Egyptian Economy

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Can history repeat itself

11-22-09 Egyptian Economy Genesis 47:13-27 Many of you may remember the debate between Sen. Lloyd Bentsen and Sen. Dan Quayle Quayle was a young man by Presidential standards He was only 41 during the 1988 Presidential campaign He was running as Vice President in George H. W. Bush’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible