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When we have opportunities to help resolve conflict, we need to make sure we are careful what we say lest we become a gas can instead of a blessing.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In a world torn by conflict, we need folks who are willing to be Peacemakers. • Christians are called to be those peacemakers. • Conflict is a part of the world we now live in, but God needs us to stay above the fray. • Last week we ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The first in a sermon series around John Wesley's "General Rules for the People Called Methodist." An exploration of Christ's command to "love your neighbor as yourself."
Scripture: Romans 12:14-13:9
Denomination: United Methodist
How do we treat those who are suffering? This sermon is trying to answer that question from the life and experience of Job.
Love does no harm The three thematics that run through Job 1) Retributional Theology 2) Suffering is Divine Chastening – Job, God is going to teach you something important through this 3) Suffering is only temporary – Job you have lost perspective – in the end – everything will be ok. A. ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 18:1, Romans 12:15, Job 19:2, Job 4:7-8, Job 8:3-4, Job 22:5-11, Job 5:17-18, Job 8:11-19 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.
Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Base upon the Book "Three Simple Rules," A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This second in the series begins examination of the first of the three rules. "Do No Harm." The rule sounds simple, and easy to understand. But in practice, it presents
Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK: We began a series involving John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. We reviewed the response of Jesus when asked which ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15
Denomination: Methodist
Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This third in a multi part series continues and concludes our examination of the first of the three rules. "Do No Harm." Sounds simple, easy to understand, hard to prac
Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job REVIEW OF LAST WEEK We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week we began with “Do no Harm.” We remembered the response of ...read more
Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.
Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Few ever learn the power that words can carry. Little words can do great harm and bring danger deep in the heart. Pay back or pay forward?
THE MYSTERY OF WORDS... IS NO MYSTERY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FEW PEOPLE CAN UNDERSTAND THE GREAT MYSTERY OF THE POWER OF THE TONGUE AND WORDS? PONDER WHY? James 3:3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 ...read more
Scripture: James 3:3-6
Did Jesus advocate pacifism? Is taking human life always wrong? Does "Turn the other cheek" mean that we must allow ourselves, our families and our nation to be at the mercy of those who wish to do us harm?.
Note: This message is a collaberation between myself and my friend Dave Pope It has been said that a person can but minister out of their ’overflow’, that is, out of the abundance of the Word of God in them and their personal experience. It is with this thought in mind that we present this third ...read more
Scripture: Luke 22:36
Denomination: Charismatic
This is the first of a multi- part series based upon the book "Three Simple Rules," "A Wesley Way of Living" by author Rueben P. Job. The rules: 1-Do No Harm. 2-Do Good. 3- Stay In Love With God. Following these rules can transform ourselves, our comm
Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job Rules. The world, our culture, our families… all have rules. Without rules, our world would be in anarchy, chaos. Some rules are called laws. We have civil laws and criminal laws. Break a civil ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14
This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.
(This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-12
Responsible love will help us with self control.
Love that Keeps Yourself in Control Responsible Love with Others – Part 1 Romans 13:8-14 We want to look at how God teaches us as Christians to love. I want to call this love “responsible love.” You can love someone responsibly or irresponsibly. The Bible teaches us to be responsible in our ...read more
Scripture: Romans 13:8-14
Denomination: Baptist
Living a life of promise in a hostile world- Joseph Next to the last sermon in the people relating to God series
Please feel free to use all or part of this material to further God's kingdom Power points available on request Genesis – people relating to God part 8 “Living a life of promise in a hostile world” Genesis chapters 39-50 The life lessons of Joseph part 2 I ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 50:20
Here's another sermon in my series on Revelation. It covers the beginning of God's judgment during Tribulation.
The Beginning of God’s Judgment Revelation 6:1-8 1 Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, "Come and see." 2And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8
This is the final of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.
Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part III We have been looking at the Prayer of Jabez as a role model for our own prayer life, especially as we look to the Holy Spirit to “increase our territory” as we embrace the lost and the least in our community. We have seen that God’s plan for ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
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