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  • How 2 B, Worry Free

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    Worry does us no good, therefore, we need to leave it at the feet of our Father!

    Don’t Worry, Be Happy Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:25-34, I Peter 5:6-11 I. The Effects of Worry: A. Health 1. Physical - High Blood Pressure - Heart Disease - Headaches - Nausea - Insomnia - Lack of Energy 2. Mental = Depression (Proverbs ...read more

  • Words - Toxic Talk

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 22,621 views

    A message to Singles on how words can either heal or hurt in relationships and in life.

    Words - Toxic Talk Prov. 12:18 and 15:1 Introduction Suppose a grocer takes inventory of his store. Buried in the bottom of his meat section he finds a package of "over ripe" hamburger. It had somehow set there for weeks turning green. What should he do with the rotting meat? He should get rid of ...read more

  • The Mark Of Maturity ... Responsibility

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,546 views

    Re-establishing Commitment Based Christianity Into The Church

    INTRODUCTION I know that in the heart of every believer is the desire to mature … it is the desire to grow in their faith … and in our lives in this sanctuary I believe that our desire is to know CHRIST MORE! I also feel that many believers, however, are lacking in the pre-requisite to maturity … ...read more

  • Managing Anxiety

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    No use denying anxiety, so how can we manage it.

    Managing Anxiety By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Oct.28, 2001 “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Pro.12:25 (NKJV) Scene from "Meet the Parents" movie - Girl brings home boy to meet her parents. U can hear the words "Anxiety Attack" going through the ...read more

  • Watch What You Say

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,545 views

    What you say, reveals what you are.

    WATCH WHAT YOU SAY I. OUR WORDS REVEAL OUR CHARACTER. The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. (Proverbs 10:11 KJV) A. THE LORD DETESTED HYPROCISY. Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit ...read more

  • Worry Wart

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,903 views

    Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life.

    Worry Wart Thesis: Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life. Illustration: A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the ...read more

  • The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 4: Diligence Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    Fourth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #4 - Diligence.

    2, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Four: Diligence Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

  • What Did Jesus Say To President Bush?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 1,913 views

    The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!”

    What did Jesus say to President Bush? Thesis: The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!” Texts: Hebrews 10:38 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased ...read more

  • Two Flies In The Ointment Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

    Two Flies in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:10-15) Note: This is the second part of my sermon titled, "A Fly in the Ointment" also posted on Sermon Central. INTRO 1. Talk about a rude awakening. The Reuters news service told a story about a man in January of 2004 who "woke with a jolt in the ...read more

  • Hands On! (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    When we do our best, we will enjoy God’s best.

    Last week we studied Ecclesiastes 9:10. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might”.[1] We saw what is required of us. We are to do our best with what we can while we can. Now, as we continue our “Hands On!” series, we will see what our reward is when we do with all our might ...read more

  • The Tragedy Of Wasted Opportunity

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,414 views

    Your life is an investment, make it count.

    Proverbs 12:27 KJV The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. I. THE HUNTER -Much as the hunter that is described here in the Proverbs, the kill is made but it is never appreciated and therefore no benefit ever comes from it. ...read more

  • Truth, Time To Wake Up And Smell The Caffine. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    A sermon looking at the call upon Christians to tell the truth, to live in the truth and to realise that God delights in the truth!

    We live in a society which is prone to exaggeration: think about this I found this in yesterdays Press, what kind of car is this? “The sportier, sleeker, you won’t want to stop. One look and you’ll be seduced by the curves and fine lines. With even more specification and features than you could ...read more

  • How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,811 views

    How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

    1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

  • The Sword Of Speech

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010
     | 5,024 views

    If we have God's truth in our hearts, we must speak our witness. It is not good enough to remain silent. That word must be a word of love and it must be a word of justice. Martin Luther King exemplified this discipline.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 19, 1986 It was the spring of 1964, and I had to make a choice. I had to decide whether I would, in my very first year of ministry, do something which would create a bit of tension in the church, but which the students with whom I worked were ...read more

  • Mastering My Mouth: Part I Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    First part of this message focus’ on words that wound (from Proverbs) and the need for a changed heart.

    We are continuing in our series through the book of Proverbs to seek God’s wisdom for everyday living. When I began going through Proverbs and categorizing different proverbs into various topics. The one topic which kept coming up again and again was the tongue or the mouth. There are more ...read more