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Sacrifice

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Ten reasons to sacrifice.

Sacrifice 1. It is not a sacrifice if you have not willing given it up. Many people think that they are sacrificing for God if they are not driving a Cadillac, not living in the riches part of town, or not wearing the finest clothes. However, they are not able to have the best; so it is not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018

This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watchful Servants

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 25, 2019

The mood of fear is evoked in each of the three punishments

The mood of fear is evoked in each of the three punishments according to Jewish biblical-era legislation (called halakhic legislation). Reading and hearing Scripture is "imaging the real" in all of its "moods”—and letting the tone of the text bring one to the truth of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Catholic

Building A Confident Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Five essential "bricks" for building a confident Church.

When this church finally decided to build our new worship center back in 1996 all my pastor friends told me to pack my bags. One of my former seminary teachers suggested that I update my resume. You see, building projects have a reputation for tearing churches apart. And through the years a general ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakfast At Tiberias Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Trying harder may not be the answer. Used movie clip from "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" to illustrate this. Expository sermon examines three experiences of the disciples (1)Failure (2) Success (3)Companionship with Jesus.

Breakfast at Tiberias Fortifying the Foundation # 46 John 21:1-14[1] 9-12-04 Intro The video clip you are about to see is from the movie, The Pink Panther Strikes Again[2]. Peter Sellers stars as the bungling Chief Inspector Clouseau who has set out to stop a mad man and save the world. The ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fellowship Of The Mystery Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Paul wrote part of his prayer journal for these believers to read, so they would know he believed God could work in them to do His wishes. God can make them able; they need to be ready to act, not just talk and agree.

Martin Luther wrote a short letter to his barber in response to his desire to learn more about prayer. Paul too records part of his prayer journal for these Ephesian believers to read, so they can see how firm his confidence is that they can overcome the natural tendencies self pushes us to, with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004

First in a series from Ephesians; and for the Day of Prayer for World Peace. Our lives and our world seem fragmented. But God brings order to our lives by choosing us; He redeems the messes we make; and He calls us to the work of restoration.

Do you experience life in pieces? Do you find that each day is a jumble of bits and pieces, fragments? That most of the time there isn’t any coherence, there isn’t any consistency? Do you feel that each day is a whole lot of things to be done, but they don’t always hold together? I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Blessed Areas Of Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 19, 2004

Without the Lord’s enabling, empowering and envisioning we are unable to do the ministries according to His mighty power. We need the mind of Christ to help us perceive,process and perform in a way that pleases Him and bears fruit in every good work.

Ten Blessed Areas of Ministry (Eph. 4:11,12) For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry for the building up of the body of Christ The Barna research group found that people want the following from their leaders: 1. 87% want a leader who motivates their people to get involved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 24:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church And Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fight A Good Fight

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 25, 2007

Preach the word and stand upon it. Preach it in both opportune and in-opportune times, which also means; day as well as night, in church and out of church, at home or away, everywhere and on all occasions, wherever the Lord’s work requires it.

FIGHT A GOOD FIGHT 2 Tim 4:1-8 CHAPTER 4 1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Journey Of Repentance Part 2 – Surrender Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Repentance is about surrender, about admitting our helplessness and turning to God for His Spirit to change us, and then cooperating with God in His work. Repentance is about death to sin, about death to self, about making a choice to turn away from sin

A Journey of Repentance Part 2 – Surrender Romans 6:2-14 February 13, 2005 Intro: Last Sunday I invited you to join me on a journey of repentance. Today, aside from being the day before Valentine’s day, is more importantly the first Sunday in the season of Lent, the period of time we set apart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Portrait Of Worship

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Apr 14, 2007

We should praise God not only for His wonderful works but for the way He sustains everything He made. He is to be praised for the marvelous world He created and for the wonderful life He gives us- especially a new life through faith in Jesus.

Teacher: Elder Clarence E. Weaver, Sr. Key Verse: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created – Revelation 4:11 DECLARATION I am a child of God, born of the Spirit of God, filled with the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Test God Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

What a wonderful reminder that God has given His children through the lessons of the Old Testament Prophets…If we are faithful givers to God and His work, He promises to give back much more than we can even dream.

A Time to Test God Malachi 3:10 What a wonderful reminder that God has given His children through the lessons of the Old Testament Prophets…If we are faithful givers to God and His work, He promises to give back much more than we can even dream. I. Bring in the Tithe II. Provide for the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Holiness

Fire, Light And Power!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 18, 2006

Fire, light and power should be alive, shining and working in every believers live. God wants us to be His living witness in this world. To do so we must be seen by the world reflecting the Love of God. This message deals with the Fire, Light and Power of

FIRE, LIGHT AND POWER Fire, light and power should be alive, shining and working in every believers live. God wants us to be His living witness in this world. To do so we must be seen by the world reflecting the Love of God. This message deals with the Fire, Light and Power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11