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Today is part 3 in our series. It was originally going to be 4 parts, but I downsized…
Open Today is part 3 in our series. It was originally going to be 4 parts, but I downsized… In part 1 we talked about having faith in worldly possessions is like using a wet paper sack…the bottom is going to fall out. In part 2 we talked about having confidence in ourselves, or in the flesh, and ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things.
Open In the first part of this series on downsizing, we talked about the effects on our brain on a regular practice of rejoicing in the Lord. We reflected on the error in putting our confidences in earthly things. We discussed our chances at fulfillment when we carry around our hopes and dreams in ...read more
If you only take this away today, remember the Words in verse 3 put no confidence in the flesh and verse 1 rejoice in the Lord.
Downsizing Part 1: Wet Paper Sack Open Joseph Segel is a name that may not immediately be familiar to you, but what he founded in 1986 probably is. Quality Value Convenience is the name of his creation, but you probably know it better by its acronym: QVC. Since its original broadcast in ’86, when ...read more
You can own stuff or stuff can own you.
Do you own your house or does your house own you? We tend to love the American dream and that usually translates as having bigger and more expensive stuff with swapping it often. That stuff can own us. If you were to be unemployed tomorrow due to layoff or illness how long would you last before ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:9
Denomination: Assembly Of God
As we finish Romans 2 this morning, we’re going to learn that many believers today are “cheater Christians,” because they’re fooling themselves and others. Too many religious people have pretty packaging on the outside but have downsized the amount of sp
The Fatal Flaws of Religion Romans 2:17-29 Rev. Brian Bill 6/25/06 I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years. Have you noticed how companies are shrinking the size of their products while keeping the packaging the same? The result is less product while the price ...read more
Scripture: Romans 2:17-29
Denomination: Baptist
The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like.
Acts 2: 41-47 The Marks of a Great Church The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like. The Church at Jerusalem was not seeking after greatness, but she attained it because each member did what God ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
This message is part one of two that focuses on the first two chapters of the book of Ephesians which give us a detailed description of who we are as born again Christians in Christ Jesus.
Born Again Christian Part 5a Who Are You? Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Isaiah 55:11; Ephesians 1:1-2:22 In my message last week I shared with you that was the conclusion of my series on Born Again Christian. This week the Spirit laid on my heart one additional message for the series. The ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:15, Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 1:1-2:22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This message focuses on stepping out of the American Dream's pursuit of escalating standards of living. Instead we are to hold our money lightly and "freely receive, freely give."
- In some ways this is the second part of last week’s sermon. Last week we looked at this passage in Matthew 10:8 about freely receiving and freely giving. We talked about living life with an open hand and whether we are living stingy lives. - I want to return to that same passage this morning ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:8
God frequently trims our resources to get us to depend entirely on Him. When we’re serving in God’s army we become part of the “overwhelming minority.”
“The Sword of the Lord" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many of us are familiar with the management concept of downsizing—we’re told to “do more with less”. However, nations don’t usually downsize when preparing for war! They mobilize their ...read more
Scripture: Judges 7:1-25
Denomination: Congregational
This sermond deals with God’s desire to transform us into generous givers.
Transforming Attitudes Toward Money 7/19/2009 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 19:1-10 Let’s begin with a short film clip on our attitude toward our blessing. The portions of Scripture in the clip comes from 2 Corinthians 8:7. It says7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
There are many ways to improve your marriage. Here are five simple things everyone can do. Many times these things are forgotten or we get so busy that we don’t think about doing something to help our mate. Here are five.
Five Things To help you Marriage Although there are many ways to improve your marriage, this list of five things you can do to improve your marriage is centered around major red flag issues that can tear your marriage apart: Lack of respect for one another Lack of time with each other Lack of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon takes a look at the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the father. Later it reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father as He receives and forgives those who return home to Him. It's part of the Conversational Evangelism Series.
Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION ¥ The Pharisee’s were finding fault with Jesus because He received and ate with sinners. - "This man receives sinners and eats with them." - Lk 15:2 ¥ Jesus responded with three parables: His response? 1. "The Lost Sheep" - Lk 15:3-7 2. "The Lost Coin" - Lk ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 6:37, Ephesians 2:4-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:3-7, Luke 15:11-32 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Church Of God
Statistics show that most women now work paying jobs outside the home in addition to bearing the bulk of responsibility for raising kids and fulfilling household duties. Unfortunately, no woman can be a "supermom" and survive. The Bible teaches balance.
Title: “Supermom Syndrome” Text: Proverbs 31: 10-31, Selected Verses Date: May 12, 2002 Faster than a toddler in toy store. More powerful than a teenager’s attitude. Able to leap from work to dance lessons to dinner preparations to toilet training to toilet cleaning to teacher ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31
If you can work and don’t, you shouldn’t eat.
Emotional Blackmail by Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P. Something I always like to cover in my missions is the role of feelings and emotions in our moral lives. Someone just gave me a copy of a book by Susan Forward, Emotional Blackmail. It’s about those who prey upon people’s emotions as a form of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14
Denomination: Catholic
We all live for something. What do you live for?
Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Just as Christ had no will of His own, but lived to fulfill the will of the Father we are to have no will or life of our own but to fulfill the will of Christ since we have His mind. Having His mind we should have His ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21
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