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Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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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

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

based on 464 ratings

| 26,873 views

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

Discovering Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

based on 284 ratings

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As we understand the ramifications of Christ dwelling within us, we will strive for maturity in our faith and can become all that God desires for us to be.

Discovering Your Purpose A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed and drove into ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Because We Belong To God, Part 2

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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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

Confession: Reasons And Excuses

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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God doesn’t want our excuses or reasons. He desires a pure heart and real confession. Both Saul and David confessed. One was real.

Confession: Reasons and Excuses Purpose: To better explain full confession 1. Cheating reasons: a young man comes from a very poor farming family. The only way he can go to college is on scholarship. He wants to study agriculture so he can return home and help the family increase the productivity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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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

Cultivating A Hunger For God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 15,350 views

We have got to overcome our merely dutiful approach to God. You cannot cultivate a hunger for God born of duty apart from desire.

Last couple weeks considering our expectations .. begin with Children’s letters to God A couple weeks ago… began our time together in the new year asking…”What are YOU expecting..? This morning.. > “What do you WANT from God? > I believe every one of us in this room… indeed every human soul who ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mid-East Crisis And Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 13, 2006

based on 39 ratings

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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

based on 7 ratings

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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

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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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

Living As A Slave When You Are A Son Or Daughter

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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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

A Time For Deliverance & The Ultimate Deliverer Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

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The purpose for this message is that God’s children might recognize His power and desire to bring deliverance to those who are in bondage and captivity to sin and circumstances in their life.

A TIME FOR DELIVERANCE & THE ULTIMATE DELIVERER Habakkuk 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Deliverance – it is a grand theme of the Bible – consider this 1. The word deliver and its various forms is written 595 times in the KJV of the Bible 2. One whole book is devoted to deliverance – Exodus, the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Character Of A Winner ; Noah As Our Example Series

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on May 17, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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God has set a race of life or death before man. His desire is that man run the race for life and not death and become a winner in His kingdom.

Introduction: Ever since the creation of the earth, God has always set a race of life or death before man. His desire is that man runs the race for life and not death. This is why in every dispensation, He always make sure man is warned and reminded of man’s need to run for life. The whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009

based on 30 ratings

| 15,500 views

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

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 13, 2008

based on 8 ratings

| 4,977 views

“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

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