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  • Wise Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,038 views

    Jethro’s advise wasn’t just good for Moses in his day, it’s also good for Christians today. What lesson can we learn from this ancient man of God.

    OPEN: Back in the 90’s there was a president of was a president of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil ...read more

  • The Praise Of The Wise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 41,704 views

    Why would the Wise Men travel so far, at such expense, and over dangerous roads? Jesus wasn't "their" King was He? And what can we learn from how they responded to Jesus wasn't they arrived?

    OPEN: When I was a boy, every December we’d sing: We Three Kings Of Orient Are” Stand with me and let’s sing just the first verse together: “We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star ...read more

  • The Ways Of The Wise

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    Are we among the wise of this generation? What does it mean to be a person who walks in Kingdom-wisdom? Perhaps some sages from the first Christmas can shed some light upon our paths as we walk into a new year.

    Opener: Here we find ourselves in the house of the Lord the day after Christmas!? How do we feel about that?? Traditionally, Boxing day is this: The holiday’s roots can be traced to Britain, where Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen’s Day. Reduced to the simplest essence, its origins are ...read more

  • Wise Discipleship

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,169 views

    It is obvious that Jesus is not commending this man for being underhanded or dishonest. But the shrewd manager is an example to us in that he saw clearly what the issues were, he cared about the outcome and he did something about it. Tonight I want us to

    Wise Discipleship Wed. Night October 14th 2009 Luke 16:1-15 Introduction A middle-aged man is in trouble with his boss. He has helped himself to his employer funds one time too many and now he is facing the music. In fact, he has been told to clean out his desk. He is given a few days to clear ...read more

  • A Word To The Wise On What God Hates Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 74 ratings
     | 43,388 views

    There’s an old saying "God hates the sin, but loves the sinner." But the Bible actually tells me God hates sinners. How can that be?

    A man was driving down a country road, and - off to the side of the road - he saw an old tumbledown barn. On the side of the barn- a young man had apparently painted this message: "I love you, Kathy." The man smiled as he drove on and thought about the beauty of those few simple words. A few ...read more

  • The Proper Place Of Tradition

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Mar 31, 2025
     | 385 views

    Jesus teaches that traditional rules and Laws can't provide salvation and can be dangerous because they can lead to hypocrisy.

    We all know the comfort that tradition can bring us. Family traditions over the holidays, birthdays Church traditions - singing hymns, Candlelight Christmas eve services, The way we have always done it. For years after Pat and I were first married - Bowed and/or genuflect - before sitting in ...read more

  • A Proper Use Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,662 views

    Looking at Jesus’ teaching about the Sabbath

    A Proper Use of the Sabbath - Luke 6:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church - 13/10/04 On your handouts this morning, I have a little questionnaire for you. It is a number of questions which I want you to answer. No one is going to look at your answers. No one is going to mark you right or wrong, but I ...read more

  • A Proper Altar Call Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 27, 2019
     | 3,249 views

    We argue over the best methods to win people, including whether we should have altar calls. Perhaps we should stick to the message.

    A Proper Altar Call Acts 2:37-41 The “Altar Call” plays a very important part of many Evangelical worship services. We want people to accept Christ as Savior. This is right because the Scripture states that God Himself is not willing that any perish. Considering the dread alternative of eternal ...read more

  • Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,754 views

    Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

    Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

  • A Proper Response To Affliction

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

  • A Proper Response To Grace Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,691 views

    Second sermon in the study of 2 Peter. Looks at how we are to "add" to our faith practical disciplines in personal holiness as a proper response to grace

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO GRACE Scripture: 2Peter 1:5-15 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your ...read more

  • Keeping A Proper Perspective

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,363 views

    Our attitude is crucial to living our lives for Christ

    Keeping A Proper Perspective Philippians 4:4-9 October 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I was a youth minister, one of my teens had earned his pilot’s license and offered to give me a plane ride. Honestly, I have to admit that I was less than enthusiastic. Here was a young man that ...read more

  • Theology Proper: The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014
     | 4,282 views

    Trinitarian doctrine

    The Trinity What is the doctrine of the Trinity? It should be noted that the word Trinity is never given in the Bible; it was originally used by the church father Tertullian (AD 155–220).” “The word trinity means ‘tri-unity’ or ‘three-in-oneness.’ It is ...read more

  • A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 2,464 ratings
     | 519,534 views

    This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

    "A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

  • A Sermon For Proper 14

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    WE need to look between the trees in order to perceive the presence of Christ in our midst.

    9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 14) August 10, 2003 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen Let us pray: Loving God, it is often easier for us to trust our minds than our hearts. Sometimes we believe only what our eyes ...read more