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    How Can Our Church Grow

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    This sermon looks at the name of the Lord and expalins what that name means for us today.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Exodus 1 – The oppression of Hebrews in Egypt. (Babies killed) 2. Exodus 2 – Moses is put in Nile, found by pharaoh’s daughter, grows up, kills a man and flees to Midian. 3. Exodus 3 – Moses is visited by the Lord at the Burning Bush. B. Exodus 3:10-13, verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    This sermon illustrates the proper attitude in worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. John 4:23 – “True Worshipers will worship in Spirit and in Truth.” Both Emotion and Knowledge. b. We have turned our worship service into a performance. Those in the congregation are the audience and the preacher and music director are the performers. i. That is not the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship That Changes Lives

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    This sermon illustrates three charateristics of worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction II. True Worship Should Not Be Hindered By Anything (22-25) a. Paul and Silas were had just been beaten and still they were praising God. b. What excuses do we use? c. They were praising God at Midnight. III. True Worship Gives Testimony (26-29) a. They did not try to leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amos: The Call Of God

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 25,254 views

    This sermon looks at the charateristics of God’s call.

    I. Introduction a. Amos was a shepherd from Tekoa, a town about six miles south of Bethlehem. b. Amos’ ministry dates to the reigns of Jeroboam II, king of Israel and Uzziah, King of Judah. c. Amos’ ministry was during a time of peace and expansion for Israel and Judah. It was a time of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aspects Of A Wonderful Mother

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    This sermon gives five aspects of a woderful mother as outlined in the text.

    I. Introduction a. What does it take to be a wonderful mother? b. Lets look at five aspects of a wonderful mother II. The Marriage of an wonderful Mother (10-12) a. Worth more than rubies b. Husband has confidence c. Seeks good for husband not harm III. The Behavior of a wonderful mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Works

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 12,957 views

    James talks about three kinds of faith.

    I. Introduction a. There is a large controversy between Faith and Works. Many churches say you must have works to get to heaven, others say it is “Faith Alone” that saves. i. Paul states in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For if is by grace you have been saved through faith; and that nor of yourselves, if is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Out Of The Desert

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,474 views

    This sermon gives three steps to getting out of a spiritual desert.

    I. Introduction a. In 874 BC Ahab became King over Israel. i. Ahab was evil. He allowed Baal Worship. b. There was a drought in the land. i. Showed that Yahweh was God and Not Baal ii. Elijah means Yahweh is my God c. Elijah was living by the brook of Cherith living on food brought by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Valley Comes

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    Jesus was tempted by the devil but he resisted. From Jesus, we can see the three temptations that Jesus resisted and learn how we can resist our temptations.

    I. Introduction (1) a. Ill. Thetis held the young Achilles by the heel and dipped him in the river Styx; everything the sacred waters touched became invulnerable, but while she was dipping him in the water she had to hold him by the heel so the heel remained dry and therefore unprotected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For Us

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,600 views

    Jeremiah points out three things God’s plan includes and gives us three responses that we are to have.

    I. Introduction a. This was a dark time in Israel’s History i. Exile ii. Jeremiah’s Letter (597 BC) 1. 3,023 Jews b. God has Plans for our life. c. What Does God’s Plan in include? II. God’s Plan includes Prosperity a. Prosperity does not mean “Financial Gain” i. Verses 4-7 III. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Tips For Running A Race

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,977 views

    The Writer of Hebrews provides three words of advice for running the race of our Christian life.

    I. Introduction a. The Idea is that of running a marathon. b. In this passage of Scripture we are given three words of advice for running the race II. The first word of advice is to Remember the Testimony of Others (1) a. Ill. Football players remember the previous winners of super bowl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Imitate God?

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,440 views

    Paul gives us four ways to imitate God.

    I. Introduction a. Illustration –We have all seen young children imitate their parents. Young girls play with dolls and little boys play with plastic lawn mowers. b. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. c. Though Paul’s letter was written to the church at Ephesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A United Church Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three steps for building a united church.

    I. Introduction a. Today many churches are struggling because they are not united. For Example one church split of the issue of Adam and Eve’s belly button. b. Paul began his letter with the Building up of the church, and then he gave reasons for rejoicing, next he tells the church how to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Work Out Your Salvation Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon shows three ways to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.

    I. Introduction a. Work Out your Salvation (12-13) i. Paul was urging the church to obey his teaching. ii. Paul would urge us to do the same. II. The First Way is to stop Grumbling (14-15) a. Stop Grumbling for the purpose proving yourselves as being blameless. b. And for the purpose of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Christian Should Do? Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon illustrates Paul’s two examples of what a Christian should do.

    I. Introduction a. People who are examples i. Michael Jordan – Basketball Player ii. Billy Graham – Man of God iii. Your Name -??? b. Paul wrote to the church at Phillipi and told them that should live like a Chistian. c. What should a Christian Do? II. The Example of Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist