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Being Rich in a World of Poverty
Loneliness
Loneliness is a catchword for a variety of feelings associated with being by oneself. The "feelings" associated with being alone are usually caused by the reasons why a person finds themselves alone to begin with.
Colossians 1:1-2 Let's be on Time From Prison to Prince
Biblical Baptism
Bible Basics
Explore the essential elements of biblical salvation, from the significance of repentance as a transformative relationship with Christ to the diverse and debated views on baptism, and discover the unified doctrine presented in the New Testament.
Acts 2:38
The Moral Choice Christianity Vs. Hinduism 7 Habits of Highly Effective Deacons Wall of Righteousness Church was Made for Man not Man for Church I Love You, God Senioritis The Forgotten Seventy The Thief on the Cross and Jesus' Promise The Grace of Giving The Aroma of Christ Why Mary? Lessons from the Desert Why Joseph? The God of the Bible Belief in God Introduction to Grace in Romans Jesus the Divine The Dangers of False Teaching Past-Present-Future of the Church The First Appearance of Satan in the Bible Day #3 and #4 Here Am I, Send Me Paul's Charge to Timothy Six Ways to Lose Your Soul Faithfulness Paul's Personal Witness The Result of Grace True Awakenings On the Run Again Confrontation Family Reunion The Reason for Paul's Letter to Timothy Elders, Deacons and the Church Be Ready The Spiritual Crisis 8 Universal Principles for Natural Church Growth At What Cost? The Bible and Addiction Christianity Vs. Jainism and Sikhism The Result of Biblical Worship: Transcendence How do I Graduate from Imitating Faith? Stillness and Solitude Plane Thinking How do I Acquire Searching Faith? Extreme Extinction Event! A New Life in Christ How do I Reach Mature Faith? The Glorious Church Blended Families Can I Reach Mature Faith? What to do When They Don't Accept You Survivor Guilt Slave or Free? Knowing Your Spiritual Limits Speed Parenting A Child's Glory Recipe for a Successful Family 24/7 Seniors and Sin Reassurance for New Elders Plane Thinking
Freedom, Slavery and Heaven
Reflect on the profound message of being freed from sin and becoming slaves of righteousness, pondering the practical implications in your everyday life and the pursuit of what is right.
To Proclaim and Serve
A meaningful sermon emphasizing the importance of projecting a positive church image to the community and working towards being a caring and welcoming congregation.
Servant-Leadership
When I review the qualities in men who are fathers, the one that I find most appealing and helpful for the well-being of the family is a man's ability and willingness to be a servant-leader.
Slavery to Perfection
Embrace the liberating truth of being a slave of righteousness, finding peace of mind in Christ's grace rather than striving for unattainable perfection.
The 10 Stages of Motherhood
Every parent looks forward to the day when their child will truly understand what being a parent is all about
The 10 Stages of Motherhood
Goodfinder Trait
Embrace the power of being a "goodfinder" and discover the joy that comes from acknowledging the good in yourself and others, ultimately leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.
They could have been champions
So you're the disputed winners of the Olympic gold medal in pairs' figure skating from Russia, what do you do? You could hang on to your prize and fight off criticism that your victory is tainted, never really exulting in, or being recognized for, this achievement.
They could have been champions
1. The Preaching of Jesus
Perhaps in examining Jesus' style and approach to this glorious work we can become more of what all of us seek to be, like Him.
Matthew 5:1-2
15. How Can I Be Right with God After a Divorce?
Encouraging you to embrace repentance and faith in Jesus, focus on being a holy partner in your marriage, as divorce may not be the path to righteousness according to this insightful message.
Holiness Beyond the Rules Broken or Crushed? Saved by What?
Shalom
This sermon delves into the concept of peace, highlighting the importance of finding lasting peace through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the necessity of forgiveness in achieving true peace in all aspects of life.
John 14:25-31
Characteristics of Church
The importance of following the pattern theology for church growth is highlighted through the three pillars of preaching the gospel, teaching Christ's commands, and fostering a fellowship among believers, as discussed in Acts chapter 2.
How to Perform a Water Immersion Baptism Top 10 Ways to Lose Your Soul The Hinge of History Who is Your Jesus? The First Liberated Woman Close to Greatness
Every Tribe, Every Tongue
Keynote speech for the 2007 World Mission Workshop at Oklahoma Christian University. The main message is that it is the responsibility of each generation to evangelize the world and today it is possible through modern communication technology (i.e. Internet) to preach the gospel to every nation each day, all day long, until Jesus returns.
Revelation 5:9; 7:9
What to Expect
Expect the new preacher to work hard as an evangelist, reaching out to the lost, organizing the church, and ministering through God's word, while he expects obedience and involvement from you to foster spiritual and numerical growth and be a model of encouragement to others.
The Chosen Wives
In selecting deacons, Paul emphasizes that their wives should possess qualities that support their husband's role, as their character can significantly impact his ability to serve effectively in the church, aligning with the biblical ideal of mutual partnership outlined in Genesis.
The Most Important Thing in the World What 40 Years of Ministry Has Taught Me Truth or Consequences K.O.'d by Sin No Fear Why is Giving More Blessed Than Receiving? What Blood Buys They Knew Who He Was by How He Was
Freedom Through Dependance
Understanding the concept of mutual dependency for freedom and peace, this excerpt delves into the importance of dependence on God and each other, highlighting the true freedoms enjoyed as citizens of the kingdom of heaven.
Why Jesus Had to Resurrect
In the Church of Christ we have no "special" services for religious holidays like Easter but the fact that Easter Sunday is celebrated by many seems to motivate people to make an extra effort to be at church service at this time.
The Disciple and Service
In this lesson, we learn the basic requirements for becoming and persevering as disciples of Christ.
Matthew 20:28
Faithful Through Failure Jesus: My Shepherd Building the Faith Muscle Christ: The Power and Wisdom of God God Provides at Mt. Moriah The Non-Negotiables The AIDS Psalm Having It All
Prayer and Fasting
The spiritual use, benefits, and practice of the combined spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting are examined within a biblical context.
Judge for Yourself
One month after my 16th birthday my father died. He was 53 years old. It was two o'clock in the morning and my mother woke me up saying that she thought my dad was really sick.
Acts 4:19-20
Tongues Today - #2
Mike examines the modern practice of speaking in tongues in light of biblical teaching. He explains the original purpose of tongues in the early church and discusses how its use today differs from the New Testament pattern. The lesson invites viewers to consider whether tongues are still relevant or necessary in contemporary Christian worship.
Why Me, Why Now?
One thing you learn a lot about as a minister is suffering and death. You're among the first to be called when there is illness and the last person to see the dead as they are buried at their funerals.
The Last Supper - In Round
At the Last Supper, Jesus transformed a traditional Passover meal into a profound lesson on humility by taking on the role of a servant, washing His disciples' feet and showing that true leadership means serving others—even those who might betray you.
9. The Work of a Preacher
What does it take to be a preacher? Here are some things every preacher should do.
37. Are Epaphroditus and Epaphras the Same Person?
Dealing with Anxiety Why Keep Praying? Why is Thanksgiving important? Making Sense of Evil at Christmas Miracle in the Water Canadian Thanksgiving Lessons from the Flood
The Promise Land
A lesson that parallels an immigrant's experience with the experience of Christians who come into the kingdom and seek the promise of heaven.
Field of Dreams
Mike envisions a congregation that leads by example in holy living, growth, service, and evangelism, inspiring others to follow suit and build upon this vision for the future.
John 4:34-35
Celebrating Jesus
If we expand our understanding of who Jesus is, according to the Bible, we will appreciate Him more.
John 20:26-29
5. The Work of this Evangelist
Paul the Apostle is near the end of his life in a Roman prison and gives instructions to Timothy, a young preacher he has trained about his work as a minister.
II Timothy 4:1-5
The Eternal Church
Jesus said that nothing will or can destroy the church. The Bible says that it will continue to grow until it fills and dominates every other kingdom in the world and remain that way forever.
Mark 16:18
7. How We Stream 24/7 on Twitch and YouTube
In this guide, we will look at how we create our never-ending Bible study by stream our on-demand videos to platforms using remote computers.