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Foolishness Or Stumblingblock?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Many people today want a God who doesn’t require any changes in us, & who places His stamp of approval on whatever way we want to live.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. I want us to read some of the most meaningful words in the N.T. Paul writes, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dependence On God

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jan 27, 2001

If we want significance, success and security, we need God

DEPENDENCE ON GOD “The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them”” (Genesis 11: 6) A world with one language - a good idea? Yes? No? Men working together in unity - a good idea?? Yes? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Fear Of Following Series

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 29, 2001

To follow Christ, we have to overcome many fears.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol.V, Issue 2, No. 11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C February 4, 2001 Readings: * Is. 6:1-2a, 3-8 * 1Cor. 15:1-11 * Lk. 5:1-11 The Fear of Following The Unnamed Fear I’m sure you’ve all heard of the fear of flying. Some people just can’t get over the fear of getting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

What About The Future?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Predicting four things that the future holds for us & for our families.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. An article appeared in an Arizona newspaper more than 40 years ago entitled, "Make A Date With The Millennium." It pointed out that the year 2000 was approaching, & that many who were reading that article in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings And Curses.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title: ¡§Blessings and curses.¡¨ Jeremiah 17: 5-10 Even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001

Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-9, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Really Listening Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001

The reception of Peter’s sermon to the household of Cornelius is an illustration of how we should be involved in listening to the sermon.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 The Art of Really Listening Acts 10:24-48 You will remember that in our last study of the Book of Acts we left Peter as he had arrived at the house of Cornelius. At Caesarea they met ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-48

Denomination: Baptist

It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001

Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments For Marriage Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001

Ten ways to improve your marriage. Five for the ladies and five for the men.

Survivor’s Series How to Survive in the Real World Sermon # 3 Surviving Marriage The Ten Commandments for Marriage Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Americans have one of the highest marriage rates in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Temperate Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2001

Fifth in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 2/11/2001 Temperate Titus 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:2 Introduction: A. Once the devil was walking along with one of his demons. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. “What did he find?” asked the demon. “A piece of the truth,” the devil replied. “Doesn’t it bother you that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Set In Stone Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002

Remembering what God has done, passing those along, and making them visible to the world

Set in Stone - Joshua 4 June 8/9, 2002 Intro: An 80 year old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them. When they arrived at the doctor’s, they explained to the doctor about the problems they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to support one another.

THIS IS A HOLD UP Galatians 5:25-6:5 S: Encouragement and support Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Galatians 5:25-6:5, we will find four ways we can support one another. The _____ way we can support one another is… I. LIVE IT UP ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy: A Virtuous Woman

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002

After much sorrow, painful meditations and many prayers, I undertake an unpleasant task: a eulogy on the death of a virtuous woman.

........................................................................................................... Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Peas In A Pod?

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours...”

A. INDENTIFYING WITH BIBLE CHARACTERS 1. What Bible character do you think you identify with more than any other? 2. I hesitate to name any names, because all of the people I would want to resemble were so great in God’s kingdom—like David the “man after God’s own heart”, John the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why It Is Important To Learn To Cope With Imperfections

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

Why It is Important to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10

Why It is Important to Learn to Cope With Imperfections - 2 Cor. 12:9,10 Quote:Don’t let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you. The following types of people have a difficult time coping because of their inability to cope with imperfections of various types. 1. Perfectionism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational