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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Where Are The Figs?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    On a close inspection of our life what do we find. Have my years of privileged & opportunity through my sin & indifference has carried me future & further from God?

    Where Are The Figs? Mk. 12:11-21 Many are like that famous painting of olden time, in which the artist depicted what seemed at a distance a holy friar with a book before him,, and his hands crossed in devotion, looking like a saint indeed, but when you came close to the venerable impostor, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now What? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    4th in series. This sermon examines what to do after you are sure of your salvation.

    QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK Part 4: Now What? - John 10:7-10 In the past three weeks we have covered 3 related topics. First, we looked at evidence for the existence of God. 2nd, we looked at evidence showing that we are worshipping the right God. That’s important. Last week, we looked at what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dressed For Success Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,086 views

    THE APOSTLE PAUL TELLS THE CHRISTIANS AT COLOSSAE HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS. THERE ARE THINGS TO PUT ON AND THINGS TO TAKE OFF.

    Dress for Success: Things to Take Off and Things to Put On Text: Colossians 3:1-15 Introduction. Clothes are very important to us, and it’s very evident when we look at our economy. If we understand how many billions of dollars are spent each year on making, selling, and buying clothes, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Or Otherwise? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    IT SEEMS THE CHRISTIANS IN JAMES’ DAY WAS HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING BETWEEN TWO TYPES OF WISDOM. DO WE HAVE THAT PROBLEM TODAY?

    Wise and Otherwise Text: James 3:13-17 Introduction. Sometimes late at night, it’s hard to find a good movie to watch. The other night, as I manned my remote to look at the listings, I noticed a movie called “Dumb and Dumber”. If you’ll remember back to the time when we were kids on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Causes Fussin And Fightin? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    WILIE AND WAYLON SAYS,"THIS LIFE WE’RE LIVING HAS GOT US FIGHTING LIKE THE HATFIELDS AND THE MCCOYS.THIS AGE OLD PROBLEM STILL RAISES IT’S UGLY HEAD IN THE LORD’S CHURCH

    What Causes Fussin’ and Fightin’? Text: James 4:1-10 I’m sure most of you have heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, two famous (or infamous) feuding families from the hills of Pikesville, Kentucky. Now, what you might not know is this famous family feud lasted for a decade—and it started over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,425 views

    This sermon is a call to be spiritually alert when we are tempted to be spiritually sleepy.

    Some time ago Judy (my wife) and I attended a funeral on a Sunday afternoon. At that funeral I had an embarrassing experience with drowsiness. In fact, to be totally honest¡I fell asleep at the funeral. Falling asleep was not so bad. The embarrassing part occurred when Judy elbowed me and I jumped. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Zeal (By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,664 views

    Discover biblical zeal - both short-term and long-term. God constantly motivates us and inspires us, but what keeps us moving regardless of circumstances?

    A Life of Zeal Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Psalm 119:127-149 119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Name?/ What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Jeff Leigh on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    See yourself as God sees you - what name are you calling yourself.

    Little Penny told her mother one evening that she had learned a new prayer in Sunday school. She wanted to say it instead of her usual “ Now I lay me down to sleep”. Her mother agreed but was surprised, when Penny began “Our Father who art in heaven, hello, what be thy name?”. God might well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Lord Has Done For Me

    Contributed by Moises Hernandez Jr on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,832 views

    As we discover just a few of the things that God has done for us our response should be full surrender to Him.

    First verse of the song “What the Lord has done for me” What the Lord has done for me, I cannot tell it all. What the Lord has done for me, I cannot tell it all. What the Lord has done for me, I cannot tell it all. He saved me and washed me with His blood! Indeed we can’t tell it all but Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Know God's Will In Minstry Or Establish A Ministry Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,131 views

    As we seek to do the Lord’s will as a church we need to be sure we are doing His will. God gives us the directions we need in our passage this morning.

    HOW TO KNOW GOD’S WILL IN MINISTRY OR ESTABLISH A MINISTRY Acts 1:12-14 INTRODUCTION: A. Today we have so many programs to “establish” ministries 1. In Evangelism: GROW, Faith, Share Jesus Without Fear 2. Sunday School: The Winning Spirit 3. Stewardship: Encouraging the Heart 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come-Alive-Power

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,731 views

    Four Words that help us come alive in Christ 1. Courage, 2. Confidence, 3. Commmunication 4. Companionship

    Sun. Oct. 24/93 Jn.10:1-10 Come-Alive-Power Read John 10:1-10 What is it that Christ gives us ? <--- LIFE What do I have as a saved person? <--- We don’t know what that life means. - Paul’s salutation in every letter tells us what is ours --- Grace & Peace - Only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Things Vs. One Thing Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,775 views

    Short Bible Study - Focus: That ONE thing God wants you to do.

    Title: Martha, Martha Text: Luke 10:38-42 I. Introduction a. John wanting some time, but I am too hurried II. Exegesis a. Martha Received Him b. Mary Heard Him c. Much Work was Possible, but III. Conclusion a. One Thing was needful i. Notice this is countercultural, for Jesus’ time and ours as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apollos Question

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    Which is better Preparing or Participation?

    Acts 18:24-28 The Apollos Question Preparation Or Participation Which is better Preparing or Participation? - With water Balloons it is Preparing and not Participating - With life it‘s defiantly participation not preparing - Ex. - Education preparation is a drag - But participation in what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus Christ The Lord Of This Church? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    I once saw a package of plastic shark teeth that were labled as "genuine imitation shark teeth." I wonder if we aren’t guilty of being genuine imitation Christians at times. As Paul begins his letter he points out that the Colossians were 3D Christians-

    SERIES: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD...SERIOUSLY! SERMON: IS JESUS CHRIST LORD OF THIS CHURCH? Colossians 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: This church will be what it ought to be when our members become what they should be. I am beginning a new series of messages this morning from Paul’s letter to the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Bless Us With Victory

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,427 views

    We need victory over the troubles of this life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, "Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never found them. I lost my socks in the washing machine and never found them. I lost three pounds on a diet -- I found them and five more." Life does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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