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    Stress

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on May 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    The answer to the question of "How do I deal with Stress?"

    I am sure that I am the only one here who ever slips up and allows stress to get to me. I know I am probably the only one who ever works hard to cover it all up and show one person on the outside while inside there is something completely different going on. To describe what I mean let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Leaving The Boat To Get Aboard

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,162 views

    So often we either sit like a knot on a log and refuse to seek God’s purpose for our lives or we do seek God’s purpose and realize just how difficult it can be to fulfill it.

    Leaving the boat to get on board. A. John the Baptist had just been beheaded by King Herod. Because of the rat race that was going on Jesus got his disciples in a boat and headed away for a little R and R. The crowds noticed Jesus and his disciples heading away from town, across the lake, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Help, I See Fat People

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    I think God wants us to be FAT. Faithful, Available, Teachable.

    I see FAT people. 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 6Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7We live by faith, not by sight. 8We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9So we make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Truth About Anger

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,093 views

    So what is Anger? More importantly, what isn’t anger?

    INTRO: Define anger and its effects Anger is 1. Proper use of anger. Illus: My gun has proper use 25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin"[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Flares Are Going Off...will You Still Crash

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,472 views

    As we go through life we can avoid a lot of pain if we will just be a little quieter and listen to the warnings God gives us

    Flares are going off. Will you still crash? I don’t know if you have noticed or not but we live in a society who ignores warning. Men, how many of you have ignored that little sticker on your step ladder and stood above that crucial step like you weren’t supposed to? Ladies, how many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Enjoying Life When Your Dog Growls At You

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Life can be tough and often seems unfair but we serve a fair God.

    Enjoying Life When Your Dog is Growling at You Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: One of the most resounding things in my memory is my mother telling me, “Josh, life isn’t fair.” I have carried that with me throughout life. The only thing I can say about it is that she was right. Life doesn’t seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Aware

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    I know you are aware of the problems in the world but are you aware of the power of God to beat those problems.

    Are you Aware? Intro: As most of you already know we live in a time which rages dangerously close to the realm of hopeless. Media of every type is bent on sharing the bad news of our times. From war around the world to disaster on our coast we hear of the destruction of our kind. From new and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To Much Luggage

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,556 views

    What do we do, what do we have that keeps distance between us and God

    What do we do that keeps us from getting as close to God as could be. I. God wants us to be close to Him 1. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not parish, but have eternal life.” 2. As He did with many characters in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Dating Game

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 251 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    Just what is this thing called dating and what is expected of you.

    What does it mean to be dating? -Webster simply says "to have social engagements with persons of the opposite sex" -Period of time a couple takes to get to know each other. Matthew 19:4-5 "And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Not Just Survivors But More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    As Christians in this dark world we are not just small survivors but more than conquerors in the power of Christ Jesus, our Lord who loves us. This sermon will help the audiance recognize their victory.

    Question 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." Response 37No, in all these things we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From Suffering Servant To "Yes Your Majesty"

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 1,903 views

    The value of this sermon is to help the audiance understand why Christ came to earth as the lowly carpenter before he could be respected as the great "King of Kings"

    Standing just in view of the steps of the bus that will take him to the infamous Paris Island is an eighteen-year-old young man with his mother, father and younger brother. The Marine band is playing the Marine’s Hymn and the Marine Honor Guard is standing at attention supporting the colors of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    On The Run

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    This sermon is to help the congregation assess where they stand in their Christian Walk

    On The Run 2 Timothy 4:7 ”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;” “PRAY” 1. Runners "Achievers are not only persistent, they are also hard workers who believe in themselves." - Timothy L. Griffith -Confident in the calling of God on their lives Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God