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  • Winson Butler avatar

    "Sampson: Sidelined By Sin" Pt 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way! Sin is the same way. When it sidelines us we discover how it breaks our fellowship with God. We see this in the life of Sampson. Let’s study it together!

    Introduction "Out of bounds" That’s what every referee says when your foot crossses the little unforbidden white line. The sad thing is, when this occurs, not only are we, the player out of bounds but the whole team, the coach and the fans are too! Often times, others are penalized because of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen: His Life & His Love; Pt 1 By Dr. Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,788 views

    While in seminary, I was asked, "What is the best translation of the New Testament?" I replied, "My Grandmother." Today Stephen serves as our best example of the qualities of a servant. Let’s examine them together!

    Introduction I. I was standing in the hall following Chapel at Seminary and was asked by a fellow student, what I thought was the best translation of the New Testament was, I replied, "My Grandmother..." Surprised my friend continued his questioning by returning with, "I didn’t know your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen: His Life & His Love Pt. 3; By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,559 views

    Just because you are following a well marked trail doesn’t mean that whoever made it knew where they were going. Stephen knew who to follow and why. Let’s examine this one man’s Godly example!

    Introduction While living in TN we enjoyed visiting Bays Mt. Wolves, beaver, wild life was abundant. Most of all, there were plenty of Mountain trails. One could walk for miles. There was a sign at the entrance that said, "Marked Trails." Those were the ones we took, however one wise member of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "More Precious Than..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,436 views

    Weak men are the slaves of what happens. Strong men are masters of what happens. Peter of the Bible was one of those men. Let’s see why!

    Introduction Recently, we held a memorial service for the father of one of our Deacons. Everything was going so well until there was one of the most touching, may I say "precious" presentations to honor their Love for their Dad was given. Pictures were shown which highlited his life and then it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Same Page

    Contributed by John Mehrens on Jun 19, 2014
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     | 4,445 views

    Seeking to move ahead in UNITY!

    On the Same Page! Titus 3 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Life Of Turning Aside

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 24, 2024
     | 2,109 views

    This world is full of distractions and diversions. God wants us to minimize both and spend time with Him. This message is about Satan's purpose for diversions and distractions.

    The song we sang said “I’ll praise until my breakthrough. I will praise because I trust you.” Sometimes we need to be reminded that faith and trust, oftentimes, requires patience and it requires endurance. It requires us to be willing to hang in there and continue to do what we know we need to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    This message looks at the response of those at Antioch after Pauls preaching.

    There are many ways people can respond to God’s Word when it is proclaimed. This morning we are going to look at three ways the people at Antioch responded. They are the Good response, the Bad response and the downright Ugly response. 1. Let’s begin with the Good response… a. (They hungered for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "He That Is Wihtout Sin..." Bydr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,408 views

    Right is right even if everyone is against it and wrong is wrong even if everyone is for it. This lesson is seen so well in the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery. Let’s examine it together!

    PREACHED BEFORE THE CONGREGATION OF DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH 10500 OLD KINGS ROAD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32219 BY: Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Near the end of the feast of days, a woman is brought to Jesus by the ruling authorities. These authorities wanted justice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Parting Message Series

    Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

    The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Set Thine House In Order" By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,676 views

    The purest metal comes out of the greatest heat! It’s amazing what we can discover about ourselves & others when life throws us a curve. We can see this in the life of Hezekiah. Let’s examine it together!

    Preached @ Dinsmore Baptist Church (free audio tape upon request) Introduction What would you do IF, today you were told, "You would do well to get all your affairs in order because today at 3:00 PM life as you know it will end!" Panic? Party? Pray? This is exactly the decision Hezekiah was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Standing On The Four Corners Of The Earth..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,202 views

    A truth worth remembering: The Best Way To Keep Your Word Is Not To Give It Foolishly. Another truth one should never overlook, the role of Angels in our lives, let examine it together!

    Introduction In Billy Graham’s book, Angels, God’s Secret Agents, he remarks, "Hundreds of accounts record the Heavenly escort of Angels during times of grief. When my maternal grandmother died, for instance, the room seemed to be fill with a Heavenly light. She sat up in the bed and laughingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "And Sent Her Away..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,925 views

    One degree makes all the difference. For example at 212 degrees water boils. One degree less and it’s just hot water. Abraham’s life took that one degree turn that brought devastation. Let’s see why!

    Introduction Did you know that one degree can make all the difference between disaster or discovery for anyones life? For example, at 212 degrees water boils, one degree less and it’s just hot water! Still not convinced, then listen to George Woods as he wrote concerning Korean Airline flight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing How To Persevere For Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    “How can I persevere in earnestly contending for the faith?”

    Knowing How to Persevere For Christ Jude 17-23 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is King, you must persevere in earnestly contending for the faith. I. Work at knowing the Word of God. v. 17-19 A. Know the commandments of the Word of God. 1. It is essential to know what the apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 - Unity Through Truth Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    Unity is vital to any church, but the Bible does not teach unity at all cost. Part 1 of this series examines the Biblical concept of Unity through the truth of scripture.

    Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 1) Scriptural unity is founded upon sound doctrine and a local church cannot have true unity without building its foundation on the truth of God’s word. A good example of this is explained in Ephesians 4:11-16 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Will Be Called Sons Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,788 views

    A peacemaker is someone who is actively seeking to reconcile people to God and to one another and who breathes truth and righteousness into conflict.

    They Will Be Called Sons Of God #BlessedAreThePureInHeart Matthew 5:9 It’s 30 AD and Jesus has been: preaching, teaching and healing people for about a year. AND SO - there is a very large group of people following after Jesus. AND – as Matthew chapter 5 opens up, it’s time for Jesus to give His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ