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Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

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Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision - Noah

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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Learning vision from Noah

Vision - Noah Seeing with the knowledge of your heart and soul “Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.” What a powerful description of a man’s life…. That is the kind of quote I would like to have on my Spiritual resume. You know, the stuff ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Congregational

The Nobility Of You, The Nobility Of Me

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008

based on 47 ratings

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1- We must receive the message 2- We must examine the scriptures 3- We must present the Word

INTRO.- The nobility of you and me. Nobility doesn’t sound like a big deal to us. Nobility sounds like someone who is royal, high and mighty, wealthy, great, powerful, or perhaps someone who is a celebrity. Do any of these adjectives fit you? Are there any celebrities here today? ILL.- When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Card Left Series

Contributed by John Braland on Sep 27, 2006

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Welcome back to the world poker tour. Maybe you feel hopeless. Whatever is on your mind whether it’s your kids, your parents, your friends, your job, your marriage, your future, God wants you to take the one card you have left in your hand and give it t

Welcome back to the world poker tour. Today you are at the table hoping for a good hand. It’s five card stud so you need to play every card in your hand. It’s a brutal game and the stakes are high. What are you going to do? What cards are you going to play? Are you willing to go all in even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

based on 59 ratings

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A question worth answering isn’t it?

DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

'tis The Season

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2001

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’Tis the season to live and give, to reach and teach.

‘ TIS THE SEASON Eccl. 3:1-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Someone described the seven ages of man in these ways: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Spills - infancy. Drills - childhood. We get drilled about doing this and that. Thrills - Teen years perhaps. I’m not sure they are all that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hidden Dangers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2001

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There are many hidden dangers in life which can devastate the human soul.

HIDDEN DANGERS INTRO.- ILL.- The furious customer called the waitress over to his table and demanded to know what was in his soup. She looked and shyly said, "I’ll have to call the boss. I don’t know one bug from another." That’s what I call a "hidden danger." Better check your soup from now on. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

based on 261 ratings

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Trusting God means both letting go and listening, and it means getting busy and going in the direction He leads

Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Joshua 2 Intro: There is an old Persian proverb, which says: “Trust in God, but tie your camel.” It acknowledges the tension we often come up against when we talk about trust – what is God’s part and what is our part? When does trust mean that we do nothing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Deadly Morsels

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

based on 104 ratings

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The consequences of unbelief can be far-reaching; which is one reason God calls unbelief ’evil’.

There is an old story of an eagle who, on an early morning during the Spring thaw, soared high above the forest looking for something to eat. As he followed the course of a river he looked down and spied a small rodent, trapped on a piece of ice that had broken free and was floating down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Orthodox

The Troublemakers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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There are troublemakers in our own lives which need to be dealt with.

THE TROUBLEMAKERS INTRO.- ILL.- An evangelist was speaking in a meeting when a heckler shouted, “Listen to him! And his father used to drive a wagon led by a donkey.” “That’s right,” said the evangelist, “and today my father and the wagon are gone. But I see we still have the donkey with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001

based on 101 ratings

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WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Grace

Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Feb 11, 2008

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There is much more to God’s grace than just its saving power. Christians need to learn to get the most out of God’s grace.

MAKING THE MOST OF GRACE I’m a pretty technically minded guy, and I like gadgets as much as the next person. But I just don’t seem willing or able to embrace the technology that has sprung up around cell phones. They make me feel positively old-fashioned. Maybe it’s just that when I hear the word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Prevented You From Obeying The Truth? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2007

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We must take responsibility for our failure to obey the truth. Two personality factors that contribute to disobedience are self-indulgence and competitiveness. Final message in revival at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA

I’ve lived in the Washington area long enough now that I know the lingo. I understand what you do when you get caught doing something you are not supposed to do. I’ve discovered that if you cannot get away with a “no comment” and you don’t have a lawyer to send people to, you stand up and you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

At Your Command

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

based on 37 ratings

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Jesus has promised us that if we will commit ourselves wholly to the Kingdom of God that all our basic needs will be provided.

At Your Command Introduction: Matthew 6:25-33 Proposition:Jesus commands us not to worry each day for our basic needs but to,instead, be about our daily spiritual duties. (Outline) I.RECOGNIZE HIS INTEGRITY (by) A.Obey(ing) His Commands 1.The Soldier 2.The Christian B.Perform(ing) All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

Sometimes God Gives Us What We Want

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

based on 71 ratings

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If God gives us what we want, is there a guarantee of satisfaction?

Art Linkletter’s statement that "Children say the most amazing things" helps us to laught at life from a child’s perspective. But, here are some news items that will cause you to SHAKE you head in amazement. The Stupid - Criminals HALL OF SHAME…… How could anybody do such a stupid thing? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

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