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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Growing Up In All Aspects In To Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    Without the macroscopic and microscopic vision of how we are to grow up in all aspects in to Christ, we will fall short of God’s plan for our lives.

    The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15 Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Benefits Of Sound Judgment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    For this reason Paul cautions the Christians in Rome about the temptation to think too highly of themselves at the expense of mutual consideration. Let us examine some of the reasons why we should use sound judgment in accordance with the faith to conside

    Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3 As Americans we can be very competitive and outspoken about our success. One enduring characteristics about Americans is our freedom to speak our mind as given to us by the first amendment. We love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "No Longer Children" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    It’s time to grow up... (#15 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;” E. K. Simpson, in commenting on this verse, points out that the Christian is to be ever a child and childlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    To Vow Or Not To Vow

    Contributed by Nathan Began on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,878 views

    There have been many vows made throughout the Bible. Some have been good, and some haven’t been so good. Some vows were kept some vows were broken. A vow is a promise we make to God and failure to keep that vow will result in disfavor… toward us… from Go

    TO VOW OR NOT TO VOW? There have been many vows made throughout the Bible. Some have been good, and some haven’t been so good. Some vows were kept some vows were broken. The Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains defines vow; a binding promise made to deity, often with conditions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Men, Wise Decisions

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 6,608 views

    The wise men were more than Magi, they followed the will of God and made many wise decisions to search for their Lord.

    Introduction If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us a teacher. If our greatest need had been technology, He would have sent us an inventor. If our greatest need had been money, we would have received a banker. If our greatest need had been entertainment, God would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Principles To Build On Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    You are God’s building, and the new birth is your foundation, but what is being built on that foundation?

    Series: Under Construction (1) Christianview Church July 30, 1995 Principles to Build On I Corinthians 3:9-10 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Who Is A Wise Man Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
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     | 16,455 views

    Part 1 in a series of lessons from Proverbs, defining a wise man

    Who Is A Wise Man? I. Introduction A. The difference between knowledge and wisdom. 1. Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information. 2. Wisdom is the proper application of knowledge. 3. Knowledge is the awareness that a surface is hot, wisdom is not touching it. 4. Knowledge is knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Mouths Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    Part 2 in series from Proverbs dealing with the use of the tongue.

    Wise Mouths Proverbs and The Tongue I. Introduction A. We are a nation of talkers 1. On average we engage in 35 conversations per day. 2. We spend almost 25% of our lives talking. 3. We speak enough words each year to fill a 53,000 page novel. 4. Talk radio, TV talk shows, over 100 million cell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Plans Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
     | 4,504 views

    Part 4 in a series from Proverbs, reminding us how to plan in a godly way.

    Making Plans God’s Way I. Introduction A. The Would Be Cadet 1. A young man from Wisconsin traveled to West Point to enter the Military Academy. 2. To get there, the young man spent two months walking and riding on freight trains. 3. The young man had a great and sincere desire to be trained at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Hearts Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,065 views

    Part 6 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the heart.

    Wise Hearts I. Introduction A. In the Wizard of Oz, the tin man (Jack Haley) wanted a heart in order to be 1. Human 2. Tender, Gentle and Sentimental 3. Friendly 4. Emotions such as jealously and devotion. 5. Young and chipper. B. When we consider the heart…. 1. We sometime think of the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,796 views

    Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

    OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Humble And Teachable Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,024 views

    Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

    NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thinking Through Our Decisions

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,274 views

    Learning to make godly and sound decisions in light of the consequences that could potentially occur.

    THE STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WHO ONCE HAD AN AUNT WHO TOOK HIM TO A COBBLER FOR A PAIR OF NEW SHOES. THE COBBLER ASKED THE YOUNG REAGAN, "DO YOU WANT SQUARE TOES OR ROUND TOES?" UNABLE TO DECIDE, REAGAN DIDN’T ANSWER, SO THE COBBLER GAVE HIM A FEW DAYS. SEVERAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Avoiding Arguments Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,251 views

    This sermon looks at three desires that cause arguments and four steps to help resolve arguments. I. Give in to God II. Resist the Devil III. Draw closer to God IV. Seek forgiveness

    Avoiding Arguments We are going to look today at how to avoid arguments. Remember I have said that James is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. As we get to chapter four James talks about how we are to avoid arguments. He doesn’t beat around the bush when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judging Others? Stop It! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 71,480 views

    Three Negitive Outcomes of Judging Others and Three Reasons to Stop Judging Others.

    Judging Others? Stop It! Today we are going to have another “How To” sermon. Remember I have said that James is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. He tells us “How to live the Christian life.” He tells us “How to Reach For Christian Maturity.” Today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational