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The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 9, 2009

There is a cost to be paid for everything we do in life, even in our spiritual lives. We explore this concept using King Jehoshaphat and his decision to turn the battle over to God and let God fight it for him.

Last week, we spoke about our having problems and how those problems will undermine our walk with Christ if we let them. I reminded you of just how important it is to stay on top of the storms in your life, and that you can only do that by fully relying, not on yourself, but on Jesus Christ to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-30

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What Did You Say?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 3, 2010

True communication begins with what God has been trying to tell us for thousands of years. And now, He uses Jesus Christ to portray the truth to us.

Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to convey them to another? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

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Two Hats

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 12, 2008

One hat is a dress hat, the other is a work hat. When we profess to be Christian, we start wearing a hat. But which hat do we choose? Text, audio & Communion message will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Someone once asked, ‘What good are cowboys?’ I replied that without cowboys, there would be no cowboy songs or western movies or cowgirls. Have you ever noticed how cowboys seem to have pretty good judgment? Of course, a lot of good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

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What's Your Cardboard Say?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 18, 2008

Cardboard testimonies sermon, dealing with the past versus the present in Christ. Full text, audio & Communion message will be placed at: www.sermonlist.com

Many people, including all of us, have done things in our lives that God despised. Oh, by worldly standards we weren’t that bad, but we must remember that to God, there is no distinction between sins. To God, a little white lie is just as bad a shooting somebody because they are both done with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

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Get Behind Me, Satan!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 29, 2008

A sermon dealing with addiction to alcohol. It tells you in bottom line words what God says about it and challenges the drinker to stop the disobedience. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be at www.sermonlist.com

Two little boys were the best of friends. As they grew up, their friendship only deepened. One became a preacher and the other a priest. And they would meet each week for coffee at the local Starbucks, no matter what else might be happening. After one such meeting, they shook hands and started ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-33

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A Call For Revival

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2008

A message that deals with what we must do before any revival can begin. Text, audio, and Communion message will be placed at: www.sermonlist.com

Can you remember when you were 8-years old? What was your top priority at that age? Was it the efficient operations of your household, or was it to hurry and go out so you could play with your friends? All I can remember was that I was in the 3rd grade and I loved recess. If you would have ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

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Blessings, Punishment & Choices

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2009

A message about receiving blessings for our obedience; punishment for our disobedience; and the choice we make as to what we receive.

We are called to live our lives in the way God has already directed. The problem is that we are separated from God due to a decision Adam and Eve made, and that causes us to try and live our lives in the way we want to live them. We do not like to look at ourselves as sinners who do not obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

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The Power In An Eyewitness Testimony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2009

Giving one’s testimony involves telling others 1- How we were before we met Christ; telling them about the circumstances that 2- Led us to meet Christ; and 3- The difference Christ has made in our lives since we met Him.

What is the most crucial testimony in a court of law? Actually there are three: One is a picture or video taken of a person committing a crime. But, depending on the quality of the picture, that can be ruled inaccessible. Another is an eyewitness that testifies they saw a person doing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10

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A Loss Of Focus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2009

A message explaining why Martha felt sorry for herself, got angry at her sister, and why she questioned Jesus as to whether He cared for her or not.

How would you feel if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the mailman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally when you flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

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The Change That Comes With Church Growth

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009

A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

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One Is Bad - One Is Good

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 11, 2009

A message comparing the horrifying attributes of hell to the wondrous goodness of heaven.

I read a news article the other day that said over 50% of society believes in a heaven, but less than 40% believe in a hell. There is a discrepancy in those numbers because everyone wants to go someplace good, and we all recognize that heaven is a good place. Likewise, we do not want to go any ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

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Prepare Thyself!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 15, 2009

A message about how to prepare to do the job for which we have been called, and how this preparation will get you ready to meet our Savior!

In LUKE 24, we read the account of Jesus’ last day upon this earth. Please turn in your Bibles to that chapter and keep it there as we will come back and visit it again in a few moments. This passage that we will read only covers a few days, yet so many things happened, it had to have thrown ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

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Jeremiah 29:11

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 27, 2008

God has definite plans for each one of us, and it is our duty to know them and fulfill them. Text & Communion Message at - www.sermonlist.com

JEREMIAH 29:11 – ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a hope and a future.’ What good news it is to know for sure that someone is in charge of this mess and that someone wants good things for us! Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

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Remembering Veterans & God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 5, 2008

A sermon admonishing us to remember our veterans, but to also remember our God. It starts with how we are to react to the recent elections - no matter which party you voted for. Go to www.sermonlist.com for all sermons and Communion meditations.

Every four years, America puts herself into the position of electing a new leader. It is a time of harsh words and emotional upheaval. It produces many scars that last long beyond the election process, and all too often, it produces bitter enemies where once before, there were friends. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

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Exodus 2-19

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 13, 2009

God’s activities in EXODUS 2-19, as they pertained to the freeing of the Israelites from captivity in Egypt. These studies are best received when given to those who have never studied the bible to any depth, but are interested in finding out

We ended our overview of EXODUS 1 with the Israelite still being held captive in Egypt, but the time was quickly approaching when God was going to deliver them out of slavery, and He was going to use a man by the name of Moses to lead them out of Egypt. The first part of EXODUS is almost as much ...read more

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