EVERY THINGS BETTER WHEN GOD'S ON IT

I. It Is A Better Way Of Life A. Those who give themselves wholly to the Lord, B.  Realizing the truth of I Cor. 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is inyou, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? (1) Have a life that is far superior  to a LOST person. (a) The best way to live is to live for theLord (b) It would be terrible to get to the endof the   LIFE and realize...

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RESPONDING TO MATERIALISM

INTRODUCTION 1. We live in a very materialistic society... a. As evidenced in our popular culture (music, TV, etc.) b. As expressed in the desire for an affluent lifestyle 2. Materialism is dangerous foe to the Christian... a. The deceitfulness of riches can render the Christian fruitless - Mt 13:22 b. The desire for riches can ensnare the Christian, leading him astray - 1Ti 6:9-10 3. What can we do as Christians, and...

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THE PROBLEM OF RELIGIOUS DIVISION

INTRODUCTION 1. Every disciple who follows Jesus should be concerned with unity among believers... a. In light of Jesus' prayer for unity - Jn 17:20-23 b. In light of Paul's condemnation of division - 1Co 1:10-13 2. From Jesus and Paul we learn... a. Unity can be a powerful witness to the world b. Division is often a mark of carnality and spiritual immaturity - cf. 1Co 3:3-4 3. Unfortunately, many who claim to follow Jesus... ...

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PRIVATE DEVOTIONS

INTRODUCTION 1. Great men of God were noted for engaging in private devotions... a. Isaac meditated in the field at evening - Gen 24:63 b. David prayed three times daily, meditated on his bed at night - Ps 55:17; 63:6 c. Daniel's custom was to pray three times daily - Dan 6:10 2. Private devotions is encouraged by the Son of God... a. Jesus sought solitary places at early morn and late night - Mk 1:35; Lk 6:12 b. He...

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Principles of Church Growth

INTRODUCTION 1. The Lord desires for His church to grow... a. He provides gifts to ensure spiritual growth and development - Ep 4:11-16 b. He provides increase through our connection with Him as the head - Col 2:19 2. Yet church growth is not automatic... a. Some churches become stagnant b. Other churches enter a downward spiral till they cease to exist [To avoid either of these catastrophes, there are two important principles...

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Healing the Hurts of Life

  Background: John 11:10-18I. Pain Is a Universal Experience (vv. 19-20)Some pain is physical, the result of injury or illness. Some pain is emotional, imposed by friends and foes or rising from our own fears or frustrations. Whether the hurt is real or imagined, it still hurts and usually is associated with some kind of loss. A. Different in kind (physical, emotional) B. Different in degree (pain threshold) C. Some...

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5BX SPIRITUAL FITNESS PLAN

INTRODUCTION 1. In the late 1950s, there was an exercise program called 5BX (Five Basic Exercises)... a. Developed for the Royal Canadian Air Force b. Published as a booklet with 23 million copies sold in Canada c. Consisted of five exercises to be done daily in 11 minutes 2. In this lesson, I would like to suggest a similar 5BX plan... a. Designed for Christians, to aid their spiritual growth and development b. Consisting...

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