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  • A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,154 views

    Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

    I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

  • Living A Life Of Love Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    How we act and how we speak to each other really does matter to God. You may be just mirroring what you see people doing and saying around you - but is it right?

    The cover story of the September 14th issue of Newsweek magazine is very revealing about our culture today. The story is entitled: "How to say no to your kids." What I found interesting wasn’t the tips of saying "no" but on why it’s so hard for parents to do it. Some statistics jump off the ...read more

  • The Power Of Our Words

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,080 views

    to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

    The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

  • Journey Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,235 views

    Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

    Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

  • The Bonds Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,986 views

    Bitterness will DEVASTATE you spiritually/DESTROY you physically/DISCOURAGE you emotionally/DIVIDE the fellowship/DEPRIVE you of blessings/DEFILE your relationships! Powerpoint at website.

    The Bonds of Bitterness Eph. 4:31 Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? Every time their very name is brought up, even if it was years ago, it still brings butterflies to your stomach. When you think of them, your heart rate increases. ...read more

  • The Transformed Life

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    This is the seventh in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with the hallmarks of a transformed life in Christ.

    The Transformed Life Ephesians 4:17-32 As we continue to look at Paul¡¦s message concerning the early church and it¡¦s ministry, tonight we move on to a difficult and much maligned subject. The transformed life. Jesus makes it clear that Salvation is about Change ¡V it is not a magic incantation ...read more

  • Grieving The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by D Dimedio on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    What it means and what the effects of grieving the Holy Spirit.

    There are some amazing truths contained in the NT concerning the person of the Spirit of God. I am afraid that because He is unseen, He is so often overlooked. Yet He is so frequently mentioned and given such prominence, that we overlook Him at our own demise. In our text we are given a command ...read more

  • "What Forgiveness Looks Like" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    Just what does real forgiveness look like?

    In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to all those things associated with unforgiveness - ...read more

  • Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    Derek Kidner wrote: "What is done to you is not as important as what is done in you." Sticks and stones are not as powerful as words and attitudes.

    Family Security Encourage One Another Various Scriptures We come to our final message in this series. We based this on an acrostic I came across. John Maxwell described a study in which they were looking for qualities of a good, strong family, and they came up with these six Characterisitics of ...read more

  • Express Positive Thoughts Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    The way we communicate communicates a lot. Strong families look for the good in each other without ignoring the bad, but they emphasize the good.

    Family Security: Expressing Positive Thoughts Ephesians 4:29-32 We are basing this series on an acrostic I came across in an article by John Maxwell, citing a study that discovered six keys to strong families. Six Keys To A Strong Family S = Spiritual Bonding E= Express Positive Thoughts C= ...read more

  • How To Get Angry [taming Your Temper]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,802 views

    It is possible to be angry and yet not sin. These Biblical and practical helps will cool ’hot heads’ and yet are great for all believers in some way or another. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    How to Get Angry Eph. 4:26, 27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToGetAngry.html -Andy came to work one day, limping something awful. One of his co-workers, Josh, noticed and asked Andy what happened. Andy replied, "Oh, nothing. It’s just an old hockey injury that acts up once in a while." Josh, ...read more

  • The Bitterness Battle (Mid Week Series) By: Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,405 views

    There’s never a right time to do the wrong thing. Holding on to bitterness is one of those many wrongs thing we do. Most never admitt it’s devastation until it’s too late. Let’s examine this together!

    Introduction We all have a lot to be bitter about. Failed expectations; battered relationships; dashed hopes; soured friendships and the list goes on! What does this tell us. More than we are willing to admit. i.e. How destructive these circumstances can be when left unchecked and unresolved in ...read more

  • Healthy Marriages

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    Having a healthy marriage

    Last week we talked about a problem we are facing in America: Marriage is being undermined by a force of enemies coming against it. I hope in the wake of the Senate discussions that you have taken the time to call your Michigan senators and let them know how you feel about the definition of ...read more

  • How To Deal With Past Hurts In Your Family Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,938 views

    The first step to having love and harmony in your family is to get "past your past." In other words you’ve got to be able to forgive and move on. Here are 5 steps to forgiveness. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Living With Your Family Without Losing Your Mind Let me take a little survey: How many of you have had conflict with members of your family? <HANDS> Families are wonderful. . . but they can really be a pain to live with. Words get said, people get hurt and before you know it, you feel like the ...read more

  • Depths Unmeasured

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    This sermon deals with the fact that God’s love for us cannot be measured.

    Depths Unmeasured Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 3:19 December 2, 2004 I. Several hundred feet below the ground of the Texas hill country is and underground lake. A cavern that holds the water that gives life to a dry country. It’s called the Edwards Aquifer. A. The people in South Texas ...read more