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  • Be Careful Of Divisive Spirits

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023
     | 997 views

    The goal of a divisive person is to cause conflict. "I urge you, my friends: watch out for those who cause divisions and upset people's faith and go against the teaching you received. Keep away from them" (Rom. 16:17, GNT)!

    People that participate in divisive arguments have an unhealthy interest in creating strife. However, a mature, faith-filled person recognizes that participating in contentious discussions will not end the matter. With the knowledge of God and the wisdom of the Lord, we understand that calmer ...read more

  • The Ends Of Family Institution, With Observations On Tbe Importance Of Educ Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 31, 2004
     | 2,304 views

    This Sermon is #21 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXI. The Ends of Family Institution, with observations on the Importance of Education. Malachi ii,15. "And did not he make one? Ye had he the residue of the Spirit. And ...read more

  • Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,390 views

    To show the importance of listening and speaking

    Title: Swift to hear, slow to speak Theme: To show the importance of listening and speaking Text: James 1:19-20 ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20 AV) It ...read more

  • Aren't You God?

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    Along with the beautiful promises of God is the conditional clause of severe discipline if we break His commands and His laws.

    In 1969, in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a group of people were preparing to have a "hurricane party" in the face of a storm named Camille. Were they ignorant of the dangers? Could they have been overconfident? Did they let their egos and pride influence their decision? We will never know. What ...read more

  • Lost And Found Proverbs

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,397 views

    This collection of 137 proverbs was spoken by Solomon and most likely copied into a collection during the reign of Judah’s king, Hezekiah. These proverbs were added to the collection of Proverbs. King Hezekiah tried to bring revival to Judah, he elevated

    Lost and Found Proverbs Proverbs 25:1-28 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of ...read more

  • Chronos: James #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,548 views

    Being a Christ follower requires having control of body, mind and spirit as we encounter the world as witnesses and co labors in bringing a little heaven to earth.

    A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

  • We Come Together As One Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,310 views

    The church comes together as one in the Lord's Supper, with no distinction of class or race, no division or faction. We remember not just our redeemed relationship with Christ but also with one another. The Lord's Supper is a corporate witness.

    1 Cor 11:17-34 - We Come Together as One From 1 Cor 11-14 Paul addresses the conduct of the Corinthians when they come together for worship. • 1 Cor 11:2-14 Keeping to Good Traditions • 1 Cor 11:17-34 Observing the Lord’s Supper • 1 Cor 12:1-14:40 Using of the Spiritual Gifts Last week, we ...read more

  • What Kind Of Seed Is That In Your Hand Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    Sermon 6 of 6. Although there are seven sins, there are only six sermons in this series. Two of the sins have been combined in one sermon.

    What Kind of Seed is that in Your Hand? Final Message on Seven Sins to Avoid Prov 6:16-18 A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" ...read more

  • Overcoming The Enemy Within

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,648 views

    1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean.

    1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean. For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly." (Mark 7:20,21) Every outward act of sin is ...read more

  • Christian Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,710 views

    Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

    CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

  • Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    A holiday word of encouragement to the distressed.

    Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go December 1, 2002 Isaiah 64:1-9 1. Excitement Holidays-family, friends, shopping, vacation, TV specials, parades, lights A. Can be fun, but also fearful -Reunion of contentious family -drunk relative who embarrasses themselves, everyone ...read more

  • Choosing Allies Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    3rd in a series from 1 Timothy. While the world looks for certain attributes in its leaders, good church leaders are measured by completely different standards.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Choosing Allies of Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Introduction: Spring is just 22 days away. Are you glancing at seed catalogs or wandering into the garden departments at the local stores to see what is being set out on display? Whether we are farming, planting a small ...read more

  • God Is Merciful

    Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,658 views

    God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

    JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

  • Standing Firm In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,855 views

    Are we equipped to stand in difficult times? This exposition of Philippians 4:1-3 examines Paul's instruction for standing firm. We cannot do it without the right mindset. We cannot do it without unity.

    Intro We are in a study of Philippians; our text today in Philippians 4:1-3. In the previous three chapters Paul has emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of persecution and other difficulties. In chapter one he exhorted: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so ...read more

  • The Hypocrite's Triple Judgment

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2011
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,323 views

    God looks on the heart, and sees through all of those things that we outwardly decorate ourselves with. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Hypocrite's Triple Judgment Romans 2:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TripleJudgment.html Howard Carter discovered the tomb of old King Tut back in the early twenties and when he finally broke in to the tomb of one of Egypt's richest kings, he went in and found the casket, the sarcophagus, ...read more