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Prophecy: Words To Us From God?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

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Are there some ways other than the Bible through which God lets us know what He desires and what He expects from us?

RYAN: Pastor Dan, there is something I need to tell you right away. DAN: Are you sure it can’t wait until after the worship service is over? RYAN: No. No, this is important. DAN: OK, what is it? RYAN: Well, God told me that we need to change the color of the church carpet. DAN: Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

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It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

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We must realize that God expects us to do more than sit on a pew each week. His desire is for us to become a useful vessel.

Title: Potential Service Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Intro: There are many good people, nice people with potential service for God. The only thing is they never move from potential to productive. ILL. Like the car that’s transmission is stuck in neutral; the motor sounds impressive, the lights radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006

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If we are not mature enough for criticism we are too immature for praise. Adverse criticism from a wise man is more to be desired than the enthusiastic approval of the unwise.

Let Nehemiah Teach You How to Handle Criticism "Do not mind criticism. If it is untrue, disgregard it. If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin. If it is misinformed, refute it. If it is ignorant smile and be bigger than the critic. If it is justified, learn from it." "Adversity ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

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Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.

Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Because We Belong To God, Part 2

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

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Because we belong to God, we should desire spiritual nourishment to grow, we enjoy certain blessings, and we have a holy purpose in life.

Because We Belong to God Part 2 I Pet. 2:1-10 INTRO.: We want to continue today thinking about certain things a Christian should do and be just because he is a Christian. Last week we spoke of being holy in conduct, living in reverent fear, and loving one another sincerely. There are other very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mid-East Crisis And Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 13, 2006

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Many in the Islamic world will not be satisfied unless Israel is annihilated. But their evil desire will never come to pass because God has His own agenda for Israel.

THE MID-EAST CRISIS AND BIBLE PROPHECY Isaiah 41:9-10 Whenever hostilities erupt in the Mid-East affecting Israel, many question whether the Battle of Armageddon is soon to occur. The answer to that query is “No”. The “Rapture” of the Church described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, will occur seven ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resume Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006

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We all have been gifted to do something within the Kingdom of God. Paul lays out the qualifications of those who desire to be in a leadership position.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT (PASTOR); THE RESUME OF A LEADER I TIMOTHY 3:1-7 POET ROBERT FROST IN HIS POEM ROAD LESS TRAVELED BORROWED FROM THE PSALM WRITER OF PSALMS ONE WHEN HE WROTE TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A YELLOW WOOD, AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jul 23, 2008

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What are you living for? Wealth and comfort or the purposes of God? Most of us have the desire to live a significant life. Jesus shows us how.

Where is your heart? Introduction When you’re 95 years old and looking back on your life, what will you say? Will you be happy with the way you have lived? A survey taken a number of years ago of those aged 95 and above asked this question; what changes would you make if you could live your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009

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Living the Christ-like life is humanly impossible but He has given us His very Spirit, empowering us to live the lives He desires!

The Power of the Holy Spirit. It is impossible for anyone to experience a victorious Christian life or fulfill their God-given purpose in life without the direction and empowering of the Holy Spirit. Example: Peter was cowardly and often very ignorant before being filled with the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

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BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Touching You Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 4, 2009

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This the second part of the series.Not oly does God wantto touch others thru you this Christmas, e desire to give you a fresh touch

A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas remains one of the most significant seasons of the year for reaching our neighbors and friends with the love of Jesus. Last week we began a new series, The CHRISTMAS TOUCH.’ In our first message we considered the topic, TOUCHING OUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"That I May Know Him”

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 29, 2007

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This message was birthed out of my personal burden to really know Him. I share it in hopes that others will have a greater desire to "really know Him".

"THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 13, 2008

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“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires”

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable: John 8:48-52 Introduction: No matter how good of a communicator you are, you will come to a time in a relationship when you must learn how to politely disagree. The Bible gives us an excellent illustration of this when Jesus showed his disciples how to disagree ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Baptist

Living As A Slave When You Are A Son Or Daughter

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

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Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law."

Text: Galatians 4:1-18 (NASB) Introduction: Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law." Their motives may be right, but their method is wrong. At Galatia, these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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