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Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

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Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liar And Thief At The Gate Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

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Despite his past, Jacob encounters God and sees that nothing is the same. God in Christ shows us how to protect ourselves from the devil’s claim that life is ordinary and meaningless.

Last week we established the fact that Jacob was a cheat. After that incident, and before the incident we read of today, we learn that he is a liar and a thief as well. You all know the story of how Jacob masquerades as Esau to obtain his father Issac’s blessing. It is not too much later that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meeting Jesus Again

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002

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Like the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, many of us need to be re-introduced to Jesus.

MEETING JESUS AGAIN Luke 24:13-16 INTRO. Remember that the events that we have just read and those we will discuss all happened on Easter Sunday, the day of the resurrection of Christ. The two men - disciples of Jesus. They had seen the miracles and heard the sermons. They had made their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Obstacles?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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We must overcome hinderances and obstacles to advance the Work of God!

HOW TO HANDLE OBSTACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 24:56 And he said unto them, HINDERME NOT, SEEING THE LORD HATH PROSPERED MY WAY; SEND ME AWAY THAT I MAY GO UNTO MY MASTER. Galatians 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU, that ye should not obey the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Genesis 24:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of His Coming

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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God can be trusted that in His own time, He will return.

Title: The Promise of His Coming Text: 2 Peter 3:4-13 Introduction: I have an announcement. "I received a phone call before entering the pulpit. In 20 minutes the Lord will be returning to earth to take those prepared to go with Him, back to heaven." ‒ What would that mean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yes Lord!

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003

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This is my May devotional for my leadership team that examines the need for our obedience and faith to Christ’s calling.

Yes Lord Matthew 9:27-31 Leadership Board Devotional May 13, 2003 Introduction John Newton had received from the Lord some almost unbelievable answers to his petitions, and so he often engaged in "large asking." In support of this practice he would frequently tell the story of a man who asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Good Life

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 22, 2002

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what is the good Life? Will we know it if we have it?

Years ago, the Saint Petersburg Times, ran clues to a treasure of two hundred dollars that had been buried some where in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg area. Two thousand people showed up in front of the papers offices on the day the final clue was printed. During the next thirty minutes several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Life's Struggles Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-25, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Treasure With Heart"

Contributed by Steven Old on Jun 14, 2002

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With so many choices in the world, it is hard for the believer to know where to place their time, skill, and all of their heart. In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus gives us a perfect answer for the seeking believer.

Sermon “ Treasure with Heart” By: Steven Old Introduction: What do you treasure? In a world with so many choices, a believer can get confused, in where he should place his treasure. Most people value their family, spouse, children, relative, friends, etc. Society tells us we need to value, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths Of Righteousness*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

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You can walk in the correct path for your life when you follow the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths of Righteousness A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Prisoner Into A Prince (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

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This is the 2nd of 2 parts on how in one day, Joseph went from being a prisoner to a prince. It can happen just as radically in the life someone inprisoned to sin.

Nov. 21, 1999 Gen. 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince (pt. 2) 1. A prince tells it like it is even when the message is unpleasant ¡V WARNING! [Explain the interpretation of the dream ¡V ¡§I¡¦ve got good news, and I¡¦ve got bad news¡¨] The interpretation that Joseph gave to pharaoh of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Sez

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 28, 2002

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Why Jesus must asked Peter 3 times, just for the same question. It may not make sense to some of us...

Simon Sez John 21:15-19 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Lease On Life

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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I Corinthians 15:58 tells us to keep on striving forward in our work for Christ--yet, verses 1-57 give us the ammo to accomplish this command--read why we should be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding....

GET A NEW LEASE ON LIFE IN 2002 I Corinthians 15:58 Introduction: 1. Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: a. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters 1-6). b. Instruction—The Corinthian church was full of questions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

You Might Be Surprised What God Could Do For You

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 4, 2002

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This message tells some of the blessings God is wanting to bestow upon us.

YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED AT WHAT GOD COULD DO FOR YOU Text: Ephesians 3:20-21 "Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abun- dantly above all we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Study 2 - How Could All The Fullness Of God Dwell In Jesus? Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 4, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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Study 2 of a Major Series on Christian belief as a response to the Jehovah`s Witnesses.

September the 11th saw tremendous acts of self-sacrifice. What happened then was costly. That is what real love is like. It is willing to deprive itself. It is willing to give, even unto death in the cause of humanity. And yet the love that we saw that day, from priest and fire-service, police, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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