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  • John McCormack avatar

    Spiritual Posturing

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 14, 2013
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    THE REALITIES OF SPIRITUAL POSTURING.

    SPIRITUAL POSTURING INTRODUCTION: THE PROPHET ISAIAH (THE LORD SAVES) WAS AMONG THE MOST PROLIFIC OF THE MAJOR PROPHETS. HE EXPERIENCED THE COLLAPSE OF THE NORTHERN KINGDOM ISRAEL, AND THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM, JUDAH. HE LIVED UNTIL ABOUT 681 B.C. THIS STUDY SPEAKS TO SPIRITUAL POSTURING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Crisis Averted”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013
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    A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

    In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Discretion And Understanding Protects

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 4, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have discretion? Do you have understanding? Do you have protection? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have been given much and much more than our eyes can see and more than our ears can h

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have discretion? Do you have understanding? Do you have protection? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have been given much and much more than our eyes can see and more than our ears can hear. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 2:11-13 (New Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Guarantee!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 27, 2012
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    Scrupulously read the above words of God that talk about standing guarantee for loan!

    Standing guarantee! Proverbs 6:1 –‘My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge for another..’ Proverbs 17:18-‘A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.’ Be not one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas: Different Strokes

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 12, 2012
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    To focus on how differently people respond to Christmas very much like they did 2000 years ago!!!

    CHRISTMAS: DIFFERENT STROKES Its quiz time, folks! What is the significance of April 2nd 1984 in Indian History? Pat yourself on the back, if you have hit upon the right answer. Cheer-up, if you are still clueless for here comes a clue... well, well, well, the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Foolishness Of Rehoboam Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: It is useless if a wise king will only hand over the kingdom to a foolish son. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD needed to be first in everything in your life and humility brings grace to your l

    I. EXORDIUM: It is useless if a wise king will only hand over the kingdom to a foolish son. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD needed to be first in everything in your life and humility brings grace to your life. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 12:8 (New Living Translation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Check List (B) Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 9, 2013
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    Part 2 of the sermon on what it means to be a faithful follower

    God's Check List Part 2 Colossians 1:9-12 Last week we began the checklist of things that should mark the walk of a "saint" or a "faithful brother, or sister, in Christ." 1. Intercessory prayer for spiritual needs of others 2. Love for the brethren 3. Hope Today we shall continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
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    All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

    Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Godly Speech

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 1, 2014
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    THE MERITS OF GODLY SPEECH

    GODLY SPEECH OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE MERIT OF GODLY SPEECH OPPOSED TO FALSE SPEECH. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 10:31 (NKJV) THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS BRINGS FORTH WISDOM, BUT THE PERVERSE TONGUE WILL BE CUT OUT. THE BOOK (PROVERBS 10:31) THE GODLY PERSON GIVES WISE ADVICE, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yield Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 24, 2012
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    Others, submission, consideration, unity

    YIELD Phil 2:3-4 (p831) July 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I love this story…I believe I first heard it during a Wayne Smith sermon but I’m not sure…what I am sure of is if Wayne was using it he’d “borrowed” it from someone else…but it’s a great story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Eliminate Lot In Our Lives

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you an

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you and your blessings IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:14 After Lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Working With Human Nature Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2012
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    God created human beings to be social, reasoning creatures. His Word advises us about how to get along with others, how to relate to others, and how to live wisely and reasonably.

    Working With Human Nature (Proverbs 19:3-4, 6-7) 1. ABC News reported a strange story this week: Arthur Livingston, of Prosperity, S.C., may feel prosperous and alive, but his credit report says, "File not scored because subject is deceased." That’s because Livingston’s bank, Bank of America, has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Wise Among You? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
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    James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And We Thought...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 9, 2012
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    Exploring "Job’s wisdom" in order we too get the "mind of Christ"...

    AND WE THOUGHT... The phrase “Patience of Job” is not so much inked as engraved not only in the chronicles of English literature but also in the minds of every Bible student. Whenever our mind zeroes in on this great hero of faith, it is his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
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    If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

    Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican