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Reasons For Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

Some people act as if they had nothing to be thankful for! • A lack of thankfulness is a lack of thoughtfulness. • Ingratitude is probably the less attractive attitude anyone could possess.

Reasons For Thanksgiving to God Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High (Psa 50:14 KJV) : I Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Psalms 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:14

Freedom On A Higher Level

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2006

The freedom that is ours as Americans is a precious treasure. But there is a freedom that transcends even this.

FREEDOM ON A HIGHER LEVEL “…casting all your care (anxiety, worry) upon Him, for He cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 The freedom that is ours as Americans is a precious treasure. The sacrifice of the brave men and women who have fought, and many have died, in defense of that freedom makes it all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Restored Vision

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

I believe it is God’s desire for His church to begin seeking Him today so that we can catch HIS vision for what He wants to do through HIS Church.

Introduction: It is sad to say; but many churches have turned away from the original vision God gave to them. I have never been part of a church that hasn’t struggled with that in some manner. But just because we may lose sight for a time of “who” we are, and “what” God has called us to do ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ownership And Obedience Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

The first in a month-long stewardship series. Financial giving boils down to obedience. Who owns your stuff?

Stewardship I - Ownership and Obedience Purpose: 1. Read I Kings 17:7-16 2. (This story is an adaptation from an illustration from Leonard Sweet) Let me tell you about a trip Grant and I made to McDonald’s last spring. Dana and Jackson were on a field trip to Hendersonville … and it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Purity In Heart

Contributed by Israel Roy Abao on Oct 18, 2003

blessed are those who are pure in heart, for they shall see God.

We can see signs that say, “cleanliness is next to Godliness" in schools, sidewalks, and streets. It’s common here in the Philippines. Basically we all like a clean environment. It makes us comfortable and it gives us a clear mind to think. Study shows that students who are exposed to clean and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 2 - But Why Gardening? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 14, 2009

No sooner is he breathing and looking around and he is given a PURPOSE. In fact even before he is created from the dust of the ground God already gave him a purpose.

1/01/11 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Spirit, Creation, Genesis 2, Breath of Life, Creation of man, Life | report Genesis 2 - BUT WHY GARDENING? There’s an ugly looking weed that persists in growing in our garden and we are enemies. It has thorns. I have weed killer with a trigger that spurts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Great Bible Paradoxes

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

A "paradox" is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory declaration but is in fact true. There are several interesting paradoxes found in the Bible.

Intro: The Bible is a unique and strange Book. It is very different from any other “sacred book” of other religions. The Bible contains “God’s thoughts” which are strange and yet marvelous spiritual teachings. Among them are paradoxes. A Paradox is defined as a seemingly self-contradictory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, Philippians 2:1, Exodus 10:1-24, Galatians 2:20-21, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

I Thes 5:16-18 “16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

“A Spirit of Thanksgiving!” 11/16/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez - pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Thes 5:16-18 “16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” “16Estad siempre gozosos. 17Orad sin cesar. 18Dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Rodney Burton on May 23, 2009

In this Mother’s Day sermon, we view the concept of TRAIN up a child. What exactly goes into that process?

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverb 22:6 “Train” in the Hebrew is chanak (khaw-nak’) and appears 5 times. Once here it is translated as train or train up. The other 4 times it is translated as dedicate. This is the Hebrew word used to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Should We Be Good? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010

Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down Our Will

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• In order to grow in the things of God and to be used in a powerful way for Jesus, we must lay down our will. • In order for God's life (His will) to be expressed through us, we must lay our life (our will) down. • Laying our will down is an act of

Introduction • In order to grow in the things of God and to be used in a powerful way for Jesus, we must lay down our will. • In order for God's life (His will) to be expressed through us, we must lay our life (our will) down. • Laying our will down is an act of obedience to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day Allowance

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 23, 2010

Memorial Day is simply put, about remembering – memorializing those individuals, men and women who have given their lives in the service of this country. Memorials without regular attention fall into oblivion. They become forgotten in memory and overgro

MEMORIAL DAY 2007 MEMORIAL DAY ALLOWANCE ROMANS 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is simply put, about remembering – memorializing those individuals, men and women who have given their lives in the service of this country. Memorials without regular attention fall into oblivion. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Father

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009

A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Distractions:"Don't Let Distractions Cause You To Miss Your Blessing.:

Contributed by Denise Davis on Jan 11, 2012

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted.

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted. Some may say, No not me…”I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-30, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: *other

Church Personnel Manual Part 1

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 6, 2012

A talk on the way love should look and be displayed, and the way we see spirituality.

Text: 1 Cor 13:1-7, Title: Church Personnel Manual, Date/Place: 2/5/12 NRBC Opening illustration: Common problem in churches: lack of love. Even in Peru one of the local churches that we are working with experienced a fairly traumatic split that caused their reputation to be stained. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist