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  • Christmas Light

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Christmas is a celebration of light, but in what ways is it a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS LIGHT—John 1:4-13 John describes the light of Christmas. Christmas is a celebration of light. How is Christmas a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas 1—The Light of Christmas is the Light of LIFE(:4) —Explanation: “In Him was life, & the life was the ...read more

  • Lesson 8: Preach For Application Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2018
     | 2,290 views

    Making our sermons relevant and practical

    Lesson Goal The purpose of this lesson is to help us always make our sermons relevant for daily use and our congregations doers of the word and not hearers only (James 1:22). Lesson Intro There is nothing worse than hearing a pie in the sky, unrealistic sermon from a young preacher who has no ...read more

  • How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

    1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Recharge Your Emotional Batteries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,408 views

    The Holy Spirit renews emotionally us when we are using our primary spiritual gifts. Paul wrote, "We have different gifts, accoding to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him

    1. The Holy Spirit renews emotionally us when we are using our primary spiritual gifts. Paul wrote, "We have different gifts, accoding to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him ...read more

  • Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 1,537 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

    Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Remain Upbeat Despite Discouragements

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,415 views

    Ask the Lord to remind you to plug into His infinite power, perspectives and resources whenever you are feeling any discouragement in your personal life, relationships or ministries.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps bring God’s purposes to completion in us and our ministries when we feel like giving up hope. Paul wrote, "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it onto completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil. 1:6) Application: Trust the ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,357 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

  • Meeting Your Family's Needs

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,219 views

    A description of Jesus’ responsibility for those under His watchcare. A call to our own responsibilities in regard to the same.

    Meeting Your Family’s Needs—John 19:23-28 Jesus ensured that His mother had adequate provision. We must provide for those under our watchcare. How are we to meet our family’s needs? Keys to Meeting Family Needs 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, & the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

  • Why Is It Unwise To Underestimate People With Less Formal Education?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,048 views

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educate

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educated to look down on those without formal ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Keep Our Spiritual Fervor

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration,

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration, a spirit-led person is given the ...read more

  • How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,600 views

    Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

  • Sticking With The Facts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew t

    Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew that he was primarily responsible to speak ...read more

  • Paul As A Model Of Transformation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational g

    1. Many people fail to enjoy the blessings of God because they misunderstand the nature of spiritual transformation. Before his conversion, Paul’s prejudice blinded him to what is true, eternal and liberating. Some people stagnate in their transformational growth because they are fixated on ...read more

  • Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,769 views

    The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

    1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

  • Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,031 views

    The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

    1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more