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    "Angels Unaware..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on May 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    An obstinate man does not hold opinions - they hold him. One doesn’t have to look far before they realize God at work in their lives through Angels. Let’s examine this together!

    Introduction I believe Angels are hard at work in everday life. I believe not because someone says so or has a credible encounter to prove their existence, I believe because the Word of God records their every activity. The Word of God says they are real and active. All of us whether we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "And The Angel Of The Lord..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on May 24, 2005
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    We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Along with the Holy Spirit, Angels assist God in our daily developement. Let’s examine this together!

    Introduction If God were to open your spiritual eyes and you could see into the other world and observe what’s going on, you’d notice Angels hard at work! Angels have a variety of responsibilities. The one we hear & know the least about is "The Angel of the Lord..." Let’s get better aquainted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Turned Into Hell..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004
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    John Lennon of the Beatles wrote a song and he encouraged us to imagine that there were no Heaven and no Hell. A world where we live as one. Is that possible? There’s one thing for sure though, Hell will be horrible!

    Introduction I. illus. I remember the crackling in his voice. The sense of loss and hopelessness in his words when he said over BBC radio, "John Lennon is dead..." I too felt strange. Was it true, one of the original Beatles dead, how? Shot! Then it dawned on me, John for the first time is ...read more

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    "A Stone..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 8, 2004
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    Impetous, I’d say. Reckless, all the way. That was Peter to a fault. Come to think of it, we’re all a lot like him. As God did with him He will with us!

    Introduction I. "Hardened by the elements of life and polished by the daily grind" would of been the way his resume’ would of began! His name was Peter. Some who had the misfortune of meeting up with him on a bad day probably called him by some other name. A. Regardless though, God used this ...read more

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    "Trusted In Themselves..." Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 8, 2004
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    Some kids are as different as night is from day! Their attitude, their affections, it makes you wonder if they are from the same family. We too are different & it can affect the outcome of our finding and discovering the forgiveness of God.

    Introduction I. illus. It’s amazing how different our own kids can be. One likes it hot while the other likes it cold. One may resemble you and th other their mother. Strange isn’t it! We all are different come to think of it. Sometimes it can be a bad thing. For example when our attitude doesn’t ...read more

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    "Ashamed And Confounded..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004
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    Life is tough. God never promised it would easy. However, He has set forth in His Word some wonderful instructions when the time comes when you feel like throwing in the towel!

    Introduction Back in the late 60’s very early 70’s a phrase was coined and it took off like wild fire and became the head stone of that era & many car bumpers were proud to adorn it’s message: KEEP ON TRUCK’N ! Regardless of how life was and no matter ones station in life, no matter how bad it ...read more

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    "No Room..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 10, 2004
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    The Church does not exist for itself. but for the fulfilling: Kingdom Purposes. One of those purposes are the bringing of others to Jesus Christ. Let’s see some examples together!

    "No room..." Text: Mark 2:1-5 Introduction The teacher of the fifth grade Sunday School Class asked did anyone have a special song they’d like to sing, to which one little girl said, "Let’s sing the laundry song...you know, "Bringing In The Sheets." You can’t blame her for trying! While on the ...read more

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    "The Fool..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    No one likes being called a "fool." Yet, the Bible says a man who says there is no God, well, get ready to change your name. Let’s examine more what the Bible says about the matter!

    Introduction How many times have you heard someone say, "She’d be a fool to take him back." or "You’re a bigger fool than I thought you were." or "Boy was I a fool to believe that." Regardless of it’s use, it leaves a strong taste in all of our mouths and rightly so! It’s not the worst but it’s ...read more

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    "They Could Not Drink..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004
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    Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way. Just as the children of Israel. Best lessons are learned while in the wilderness. Let’s see why!

    Introduction There’s an old saying and I wished I knew who to give the credit to but it goes like this, "Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way!" How true. Just ask the children of Israel. How long did you say it took them to reach the promised land, Oh ...read more

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    "Many Mansions..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
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    Everyone is courious about the future. What it holds even where will one be when eternity comes knocking at their door. We all have one of two choices. Hopefully yours is Heaven. Let’s see why!

    Introduction We all are a little bit curious about what the future holds. Even if we have a slight hint we still have an inquisitiveness about it. One Hardware store had a sign in their window that read, "We have been in business for over 75 years. In that time we have been pleasing & displeasing ...read more

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    "And They Are There Unto This Day..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004
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    When God prepares to do something wonderful, He begins with a difficulty. When He plans to do something very wonderful, He begins with an impossibility. Let me show you how!

    Introduction No matter the size of one’s obstacle or difficulty God’s promise is always bigger. He has never made a promise that He couldn’t keep! Even when the river of your life has swollen, God will and does make a way. Israel knew the feeling too well. Under the leadership of Joshua they ...read more

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    In The Sinew That Shrank..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 4, 2004
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    The strength of a man consists in finding out the way God is going and going that way! Jacob learned the hard way. Had he followed God without reservation, he may not of walked with a limp for the rest of his life. Let’s examine the story together!

    Introduction Going God’s way is not only the best way but the only way! It’s when we look back we say, "I wish I had followed God..." Jacob knew the feeling too well. A person is never what he ought to be until he is doing what he ought to be doing. Jacob was neither. In other words it took a bit ...read more

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    "Very Naughty Figs..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 9, 2004
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    When you give a lesson in MEANESS to a critter or a person, don’t be surprised if they learn their lesson. The same goes for the children of Israel as they discovered the truth behind the "Naughty figs.." let’s examine it together!

    Introduction What a contrast. I can hear Israel now, "We’ve been called many things, but, naughty figs, that takes the cake..." Jeremiah was his name. Called tyo proclaim the message that Judah would be destroyed by a foe from the north. God promised that he would protect Jeremiah as he became ...read more

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    "The Table" By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 9, 2004
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    Two bits of advice, Always drink upstream from the herd and never loose sight of the important things in life. Especially as a Christian the purpose and blessing of coming to the Lord’s Table. Let’s examine this together!

    Introduction Introduction It is called a variety of things: Eucharist, Holy Communion; The Lord’s Table; The Lord’s Supper. It isn’t what it’s called as it is that we Remember! I believe that today’s Church and Congreation has lost sight of the preciousness of the Lord’s Table. What we SEE is ...read more

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    "The Well Is Deep..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 16, 2004
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    Remember, if you try to go it alone, then the fence that shuts others out shuts you in. The story of the Woman at the Well is the best example of what this means. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction You know the feeling! There are those days, no, weeks, O.K. months, you just feel like crawling into a hole and hoping someone will come along and throw dirt over you! It’s those days, weeks and sometimes months, nothing goes right. Nothing! You can’t do anything right, nor say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist