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"How To Overcome Temptation"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 19, 2003

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A person cannot live the victorious Christian life without Jesus. Here is an easy to remember five point acrostic outline spelling the name "Jesus." Christ is our example in this text on "How to overcome temptation."

Introduction: On Friday night of last week, we had a men’s retreat. Sitting around the camp fire, my Son, Jerry, led us in a discussion on the subject, “How to overcome the lust of the flesh?” My meditation went to the text that we just read. Jesus is our best example of everything. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"America Needs A Footwashing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 24, 2003

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Joshua was told to "take his shoes off," he was standing on holy ground. Once again, God stands with a drawn sword, offering leadership. Will America bow down to the God of the Bible?

Text: Joshua 5:13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? 14 And he said, Nay; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Sail On, Avoid Becoming Shipwrecked"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 1, 2003

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Paul needs Timothy. In this message you will find a list of ten rocks to avoid lest you become a shipwreck!

Text: 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrecting Your Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2003

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The resurrection of the dead is one of the key foundations for the hope of those who believe in Jesus!

Resurrecting Your Hope 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Introduction In one of his lighter moments, Benjamin Franklin penned his own epitaph. He didn’t profess to be a born-again Christian, but it seems he must have been influenced by Paul’s teaching of the resurrection of the body. Here’s what he wrote: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Church Of God

The Backsliders Favorite Verse

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 8, 2003

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Matthew 7:1 is probably the most quoted verse and least understood verses of the Bible. In this message we will learn three wrong motives for judging others, and three right motives.

Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be The Pastor Of"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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It may have been the criticism of the elder brother that drove the prodigal son away from home, but it was the love of the Father who brought him back!

“The Kind of Church I want to be the Pastor of” Introduction: It seems the reason why the prodigal son left home might have been because of the attitude that his elder brother had towards him. What brought him home was the love of the Father. I do not want to frame my Church around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Mr. Worng Meets Mr. Right"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 22, 2003

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Before a person comes to Christ, we are under the dictates of the Old Testament Law. When we came to Christ, we became "married to another." Abigail pictures this same truth in 1 Samuel 25.

Text: Read 1 Samuel 25. (I will submit this text for you at the end of this outline.) In Brief, Nabal refuses to give a "love offering" to David and his men who have been protecting his shepherds from being harmed by the enemy. Nabal is a fool. If his wife, Abigail, had not come to David with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

"The First Prayer Meeting Service Ever"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 29, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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God sanctified the seventh day, and nearly three hundred years passed before anyone thought of attendeding Church. Think about it! Then a weak and frail preacher named Enos came along...

Text: Gen. 4:25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Making A Widow Difference"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 13, 2003

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If we are not going to "faint, we need to learn how to get things from God. The widow is our example. God delights in coming to the rescue of his children. This message is a study of the Widow and her cry for help.

Text: (Luke 18:1-8 KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 13, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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This was a message prepared for our annual Veteran’s Day celebration on the faithfulness of Jesus

Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful Revelation 19:11-16 November 7, 2004 Veterans Day Message Introduction The United States Marine Corps have an interesting motto; Semper Fidelis or Semper Fi for short. This Latin phrase literally means always faithful. The motto is meant to exemplify the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Secret Of Thanks Living

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004

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The secret of thankful living is found in a grateful heart.

The Secrets of Thanks Living Luke 17:11-19 November 21, 2004 Thanksgiving Message Is anyone here familiar with the writings of Rudyard Kipling? He is best known for writing Riki Tiki Tavi and the Jungle Book. At one time Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the world. In fact, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The High Price Of Getting Even

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004

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We are meant to live as Christians in a "get even" world.

The High Price of Getting Even Matthew 5:38-42 November 14, 2004 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up my sister and I would fight a lot and I mean a lot. We just couldn’t seem to ever get along very well. I remember one day in particular when I was really being hard to get along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

The Reality Of Repentance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004

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All of the transforming power of Jesus flows to a heart that is repentant and turns from a life of sin

The Reality of Repentance Luke 7:36-50 October 31, 2004 Introduction A young boy about nine years old went with his parents to Europe one summer. Part of their tour was visiting the great old cathedrals of the past. As he would visit cathedral after cathedral he saw the massive stained glass ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Remember The Wonder

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2004

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The first gift of Christmas was given to us by God through Jesus and belief in Him will make the bell of belief ring in your heart

Remember the Wonder Matthew 1:1-17 November 28, 2004 First Sunday of Advent Introduction Chris Van Allsburg has written a wonderful Christmas book called The Polar Express. The book tells the story of a young boy who wakes up one Christmas Eve to the sound of a train in his front yard. As he goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Lead With Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2004

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This was my leadership devotional for the month of November witha focus on being Thankful

Lead with Thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 November Leadership Devotional Do you ever find it hard to thank God that you are a leader? Sometimes being a leader within the church is a thankless job. Sometimes it takes a great deal of time to fulfill their responsibilities. Sometimes it takes a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

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