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  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us view problems with the mind of Christ. When you are tempted to say, "All these problems make me think that my efforts are not worth it, remember Romans 8:28.

    1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 Cor. 3:18, Paul writes, "But we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are changed from ...read more

  • Benediction-Anticipation Of Complete Sanctification

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 1,972 views

    A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1.

    A. Desire for Complete Sanctification 1. Agent -- God Himself = the God of Peace 2. Scope -- "entirely" a. spirit b. soul c. body 3. Description a. "sanctify" b. "preserved" "complete" "without blame" 4. Timeframe -- "at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" B. Assurance of Complete ...read more

  • Building A Confident Church Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,078 views

    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

  • Stop The Snooze

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

    “Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

  • Advent Iii, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 12,023 views

    Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

    Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

  • I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

    December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

  • Family Matters

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 77,021 views

    Paul closes this letter with some good tecahing about the family. (1 Thessalonians pt - 6)

    “Family Matters” 1 Thessalonians Part Six 5:12-28 Today is our sixth and final message from Paul’s letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. We have learned much from this letter that Paul wrote nearly 2,000 years ago to a group of believers who were relatively new in the faith. They have ...read more

  • The Heart That God Uses

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 (Adapted from an outline by Wayne Norton)

    Sermon for 4/25/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 The Heart that God Uses HoHum: A young mother went to her doctor for an appointment. She took her little five-year-old son with her and made no attempt to restrain him from ransacking an adjoining room. Finally, after hearing a bunch of bottles being ...read more

  • Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

    Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

  • Move Forward, Not Back

    Contributed by Whitney Morton on May 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    This sermon examines what we mean by "Holiness Unto the Lord," and examines why we must seek Christ and His Holiness - we must continually move forward lest we fall back.

    Usually, when I get ready to preach, I go to the Common Revised Lexicon to find a scripture passage. Then I look at what others have had to say about that passage of scripture both online and the good old fashioned way of looking things up in books and commentaries. Sometimes a word in the passage ...read more

  • Addition Through Subtraction

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    A Holiness message that tells how God wants to add so much to our lives, if we will give him all that we have.

    Addition through Subtraction Pastor Glenn Newton 2-5-00 Text: Titus 2:11-14 “ For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while ...read more

  • Ready To Be Different Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 25, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    The church is still the best hope for the world, but the church is in trouble. I could list the problems, but the list would exceed the time allotted for this teaching time. I’m not sure listing the challenges are necessary because you know the problems

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Congregation on September 28, 2003. This sermon is the last installment in the series – Ready The sermon title is, Ready to be different Biblical Text 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 The church is still the best hope for the world, ...read more

  • A Heart Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    Thanksgiving Holiday reminder that we need to be aware of all year.

    12, October 2003 Dakota Community Church A Heart of Thanksgiving Introduction: The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian ...read more

  • How Do I Know That I Am Sactified?

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,986 views

    Entire Sanctification & its attributes.

    "How Do I Know that I am Sanctified?" (1 Thess. 5:23-24 & 1 Thess. 4:7) Did you know that the author of Amazing Grace (John Newton), prior to his conversion, years as a pastor and theologian had sunk very low in his life. Early on in his life, Mr. Newton stole away on a ship, where he was found ...read more

  • While U Wait, Seasonal Basics For Believers

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    While we wait, do we get frustrated and anxious or do we realize that only through times of waiting can our Lord accomplish some great stuff.

    Don’t you just hate to wait? I do. Patience is not something that I am exceptionally good at and as a matter of fact is one of the main areas in my life that God is having to work overtime to bring into line with His will and plan for my life. Christmas is the worst when it comes to waiting. ...read more