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  • James May avatar

    Take The Next Step

    Contributed by James May on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,024 views

    While we may have to follow our heart in devising the path that we are to walk in, we can rest assured that Jesus is still directing our steps.

    TAKE THE NEXT STEP By Pastor Jim May Sometimes life can be so confusing. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have come to a point in times of confusion when I did not know which way to turn or what to do next. In those times I often think of the words of Moses to the Children of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Answer For Pride: Swallow It

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    The thesis of this sermon is that pride is the root of all sin and must be confessed and surrendered to the cleansing power of Jesus.

    God’s Answer for Pride: Swallow It --Proverbs 16:18 --James 4:5-10 --Luke 18:9-14 In Shakespeare’s satiric tragedy on the Trojan War Troilus and Cressida the Greek General Agamemnon conjectures: He that is proud eats up himself; Pride is his own glass, his own trumpet, his own chronicle. . ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Words Of Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,241 views

    #8 in Proverbs & Parables series Proverbs 16:20-24 The words we speak are a life and death issue. DRAMA: A GOOD WORD incorporated into sermon

    Words of Life Proverbs 16 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 16:20-24 INTRODUCTION: According to some statistics I read, the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking. In fact, if all of our words were put into print, the result would be this: The words from a single day would fill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Moore avatar

    The Handy Guide To Guidance Series

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    This sermon seeks to provide a better understanding as to how God guides His people. It takes an illustration of a hand, with its five fingers, to give a practical insight into the subject.

    INTRODUCTION Today’s talk is entitled How does God guide us? As we consider this subject, I would like to make some assumptions – 1) We assume that God exists. 2) That God wants to guide us. 3) That we want him to guide us. I will assume we all hold a positive response to all of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - If some TV shows are not taken off the air, the public will demand longer commercials. ILL.- You perhaps recall that very old (70’s) Virginia Slims cigarette commercial saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Well, we have come a long way in our TV programs! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 12,566 views

    Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Enemy Within: Pride Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

    The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seems Right To A Man

    Contributed by Brian Wright on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,449 views

    Seems right to a man not to pray but to have a relationhip with God you have talk to Him

    Joke: Mark, a loving husband, was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really ticked off at him. She told him... "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds flat, AND IT BETTER BE THERE." The next morning, Mark got up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 2: The Trollop And The Scoffer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,314 views

    “For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV)

    A. WHO IS THE TROLLOP? 1. Webster, “A slovenly, dirty woman, a sexually promiscuous woman, a prostitute.” 2. Trollop came from troll. “To fish by moving the line in water working it up and down, or trailing behind a boat.” A troll is used to catch fish, a trollop catches men. 3. Synonyms: slut, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Better Or Worse

    Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    God has always promised us a better life through Him. This messeage is a challenge to choose better over worse.

    For Better or Worse. By Pastor John Price Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Proverbs 16:16,19,32 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. ---19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, ----32 He who is slow to anger is better than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Making Better Choices

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 16, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,144 views

    Some decisions have little impact on us, but others are decisions that will impact our life and the lives of others. I am convinced that with these type of decisions we make better choices when we rely on the Word, on Jesus and on the Holy Spirit in our

    Making Better Choices By Greg Johnson May 16, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Last Friday, I went with my wife Becky to the fresh fruit and vegetable market that we like to shop at occasionally. The task assigned to me was to pick out seven apples. It took me as much time to pick out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Money Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
     | 6,827 views

    Part 5 in a series from Proverbs dealing with stewardship and finances.

    Wise Money I. Introduction A. The Businessman and the Fisherman 1. A businessman noted that a fisherman was back early from the catch. 2. The fisherman said he had caught enough for the day. 3. The businessman said it was too early to quit and many more fish could be caught. 4. The fisherman asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nebuchadnezzar: Pride's Proud Prisoner

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,467 views

    Pride tends to make one see themselves as the center of one’s own universe; as the one who is in control, when in fact, pride holds us prisoner. God’s dealings with Nebuchadnezzar on the issue of pride totally changed his thinking.

    Nebuchadnezzar: Pride’s Proud Prisoner Text: Dan.4: 8-18; Prov.16: 18 Intro: One need not go far in God’s Word to find the sin of pride rearing its ugly head. Genesis 3: 4-5 recounts for us the fall of Adam and Eve. Their fall was the direct result of pride having taken root in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Highway Hypnosis

    Contributed by Susan Nordin on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    How to keep from losing your zeal and purpose in what God has called you to do.

    I love to read...and anytime I travel or am out anywhere I always carry something with me to read. It helps pass the time quickly. On one such occasion I found myself without anything to read and began to search the car for anything to pass the time with. I got the vehicle manuel out (out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Your Pride Is Showing

    Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,074 views

    Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Examples and illustrations are given.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible