Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us Series
Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2019
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Paul says, “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."
11/13/18Tom LoweLesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us (1 Thess. 5:12-13)Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV)12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.13 Hold them in the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Dough And Bucks
Contributed by Terry Melton on Aug 4, 2019
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Looking at “dough” and “bucks.” I am not referring to the kind of “deer” that God created, but rather the "dough" and "bucks" that man created, and hold too "dear" to our hearts, for the love of money is the root to all kinds of evil.
When my daughter was little, we were driving along a country road, and she spotted a deer. She asked, “Does the deer have any doe?” I said, “Ya. Two bucks.”Today, we will have a look at “dough” and “bucks.” I am not referring to the kind of “deer” that God created, but rather when we hold the ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Invested Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019
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Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?
OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Living Humbly
Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019
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The importance of Humility
Living Humbly - 1 Peter 2bJuly 13, 2008Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Depression: Madness In The Palace 2 Series
Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Aug 7, 2019
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Sometimes after an extremely stressful experience, even a demonstration of great success, some people are overcome by feelings of fatigue and ultimately depression.
Depression: Madness in the Palace III Kings 19:1-18And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2019
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I want to make a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.
ScriptureIt is our great joy today to ordain and install Todd Bayley, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Ted Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
I Wonder Series
Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 9, 2019
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With every mess that we find ourselves in that we cannot fix on our own, there is this inward desire to see God come through for us, to rescue us, to provide that miracle that we so desperately need.
Introduction:With every mess that we find ourselves in that we cannot fix on our own, there is this inward desire to see God come through for us, to rescue us, to provide that miracle that we so desperately need. And if I were to ask God about His timing, He would tell me that He does what He does ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
"eh?"
Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Aug 10, 2019
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Listening, hearing and acting on the call of God.
“Eh?”1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19Raise your hand if you sometimes have a hard time hearing God or discerning God’s voice.Interruptions define our lives, do they not?Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
What’s The Price?
Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2019
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The doctrine of the blood of Jesus exposes the terrible seriousness of sin, the extremes to which God was willing to go because He loved us, and that only Christianity has a Savior who saves and delivers from sin and the sin nature.
WHAT’S THE PRICE?1 Pet. 1:18-20INTRODUCTIONA. HUMOR: LETTERS TO THE PASTOR 1. Dear Pastor, I would like to go to heaven someday because I know my brother won't be there. Stephen. Age 8, Chicago 2. Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
The Making Of A Deacon Part 2 Series
Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 12, 2019
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When looking at the qualifications for a deacon we see that these are things that all Christians should aspire to.
For far too many churches, the deacons appear to be group that runs and directs the activities of a church, whereas last week we discussed how deacons were set up to be the servants of the church. In fact that is what the title of deacon means, a servant, not a ruler, taskmaster, or overseer. The ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Giving Thanks During A Pandemic
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2020
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We are commanded by Paul to have a joyful spirit and to be thankful, no matter what the situation.
Giving Thanks During a Pandemic1 Thessalonians 5:16-242020 has certainly been one of the most challenging years in recent times. It started with the spread of a new virus originating in Wuhan China which spread rapidly throughout the Earth. Many millions have caught the virus and many hundreds ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Give Thanks
Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 24, 2020
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No matter the circ*mstances, we are to give thanks.
Give ThanksNovember 22, 2020 Morning ServiceImmanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OKRick BoyneMessage Point: No matter the circ*mstances, we are to give thanks.Focus Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Supplemental Passage: A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
A Past Forgiven, A Life Worth Living, A Future In Heaven!
Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020
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From this brief but powerful text we are going to discover three things the Resurrection of Jesus Christ provides:
(1 Pet 1:3 NKJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,(1 Pet 1:4 NKJV) to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Our God's Inheritance! Series
Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 27, 2020
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As God’s children we have a living hope of an inheritance; an inheritance of mercy, grace, and life eternal with him.
Our God is Immanuel, He is Immortal, He is Imperishable, He is Intercessor, AND He gives to us His Inheritance as described in 1 Peter 1:3 -6. ". . .In His great mercy, He has given to us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (4) and into an ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
For Our Benefit Series
Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
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Christians may no longer be bound by sin but be changed and set free to live a life of righteousness, walking in fellowship with God, Christ and in step with the Holy Spirit.
For Our Benefit Christians may no longer be bound by sin but be changed and set free to live a life of righteousness, walking in fellowship with God, Christ and in step with the Holy Spirit. 1 John 4:9 says, “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
