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    The Tip Of The Spear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
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    There are people who form the tip of the spear, taking the gospel into very dark places. But what about the rest of us? What is the task for the shaft of the spear?

    Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Intro: “You’ve got to walk that lonesome valley. You’ve got to walk it by yourself. Oh, nobody else can walk it for you. You’ve got to walk it by yourself.” 1. that may be what we will experience, but it is not what is supposed to happen. 2. there is a poignancy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Encouraged

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
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    There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

    Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living Like The Family Of Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
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    Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

    Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Don't Want To Suffer Anymore

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
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    We want two things when we suffer; for the suffering to stop, and for it to stop now. But the Bible has a different perspective

    Passage: James 5:7-12 Intro: 1. the typical and understandable response to suffering is to end it. Il) see suffering, we want to alleviate it, rescue the cat in the tree, the puppies stuck in the drainpipe, the horse that has fallen through the ice. ` 2. James in this passage is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    3 Questions About Wealth

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
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    It’s not that money is bad, but it is how we view it, how we get it, and what we do with it that matters.

    Passage: James 5:1-6 Intro: (Read the 1999 wealth distribution statistics.) 1. in our world, there are certain activities that are not evil in themselves, but whose elevation to god status lead us into sinful behaviors and attitudes. 2. money itself is not evil, and having money does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Life's Foundational Choice

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    It’s very basic, this choice. And the results of the choice are also very basic, very universal. You will believe that God is and shape your life accordingly, or you will not. And the results of the choice are eternal

    Passage: James 4:13-17 Intro: There are two distinctly different ways to view the world. 1. and they produce very different results in a persons life, and in the life of a nation. 2. one view is very common, the other somewhat rare. 3. one view is very safe, the other very dangerous. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Production Of Humility

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    We are not naturally inclined to pursue humility, and yet it is one of the greatest Biblical characterisitcs there is. How does God build this into our lives?

    Passage: James 3:13-18 Intro: We all have a great example to follow, a man who lived the life described in v13. 1. this man is Jesus Christ. 2. his life was certainly a good one, full of deeds “done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 3. the great news is that, as James commands us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Troublesome Tongue

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

    Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dealing With Favoritism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    We have become comfortable with it, even in church, but the roots of this sinful attitude and behavior are deep in our hearts. We need to dig it up!

    Passage: James 2:1-13 Intro: When a behavior or attitude becomes the norm in a society, it becomes very easy as Christians to embrace it as our own. 1. and this is especially true when the socially acceptable attitude is one that we believe ourselves. 2. there are certain things that just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith Clearly Defined

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    There are two kinds of dead faith and only one kind of living faith. And God is the Judge of which kind we have.

    Passage: James 2:14-26 Intro: Last winter we had a nasty cold snap here. 1. lots of trees that looked dead on our campus, but that have all come back 2. daughtter Amy and her husband Brycen not so fortunate. 3. 3 Ficus trees, all lost leaves, and in spite of valiant efforts, never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Truth That Will Save Our Life.

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    In a cultgure that prefers to work in shades of grey, the Bible presents a different picture. The choice is clear and the results are real.

    Passage: James 1:19-27 Intro: In our culture, the tendency is for everything to become a shade of gray. 1. it seems that the list of things that are “wrong” has become shorter and shorter. 2. we have become eager to excuse every alleged fault, to redefine our ethics based on polls and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Could God Do That?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    Ther will always be mystery when it comes to suffering. We would certainly desgin the Christian life to have less suffering and more fun. But God has a different plan.

    Passage: James 1:9-18 Intro: It’s the most common theological question asked. 1. it is asked when hurricanes slam ashore and thousands die. 2. when tsunamis come without warning and kill 200,000 3. when a mom comes to the day of delivery and her twins are still-born 4. If God is good, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Where Does The Joy Come From?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    It is one of the toughest questions a believer can ask: "How do I find joy in trials?" The only answer is in the words of our great God

    Passage: James 1:1-8 Intro: In terms of trouble in this life, it’s not a question of if, but when. 1. each one of us can tell story after story of trouble, great and small PP Car accident pictures Il) funny insurance stories 2. not everyone gets rich, not everyone gets famous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Distractions

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 12, 2007
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    There will always be distractions that keep us from focusing on God’s plan for us. The Bible calls these distractions "the world."

    Passage: I John 2:15-17 Intro: One of the first child-raising techniques I learned from my brother was the power of distraction. 1. baby fussing, wave a toy or make a face and very possibly she will be distracted from the task at hand. 2. cell phones in cars a problem, distraction il) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free