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    Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    This message deals with the specialness of God’s name and image in man.

    LIFTING OUR SPEECH OUT OF THE GUTTER Ephesians 5:3-12 Exodus 20:7 INTRODUCTION: We live in an increasingly relativistic society. Decency has become a relative matter. We have warning labels on everything from video games to music CD’s. Yet, EVEN with those warnings, children, younger and younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Childish Imitator

    Contributed by Denny Feasby on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,220 views

    Paul gives us four areas in which we should imitate our heavenly father the way a child imitates his eartly father.

    Becoming A Childish Imitator Ephesians 5:1-21 Intro: Two weeks ago we began to look at Paul’s standards for being part of the perfect church. At the end of chapter 4 Paul gave us the 4 standards we are to live up to regarding the old life; the old life of sin. We found that Paul says that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,674 views

    We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

    INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Basics For Dealing With People Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    This sermon shares some basic biblical principles for dealing with people.

    Intro to series: “Dealing with People.” Sometimes we say, “Life wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for all the people.” We have to deal with people. Next week: “Dealing with the Spouse” Controversial passage. Then: “Dealing with the Kids” Parent/child relationship is vital. Finally: “Dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    When we endeavor to manifest God-like characteristics in our life, we are well-pleasing to Him. The benefits we receive by "being imitators of God" are substantial.

    IMITATORS OF GOD "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2 I. To imitate God, one must evidence God-like characteristics in their daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Wisdom

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,228 views

    This sermon illustrates six ways to walk in wisdom as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. Wisdom is something that everyone seeks. II. The First Way is to make the Most of Our Time. (16) a. People today waste time. b. “the days are evil.” III. The Second Way is to understand the Will of God. (17) a. God Speaks through the Bible b. God Speaks through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Imitate God?

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,530 views

    Paul gives us four ways to imitate God.

    I. Introduction a. Illustration –We have all seen young children imitate their parents. Young girls play with dolls and little boys play with plastic lawn mowers. b. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. c. Though Paul’s letter was written to the church at Ephesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Finding The Path"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,837 views

    Discovering the will of God

    “Finding the Path” A minister was asked to conduct a service at a mental institution. Things went well until the sermon. He began his message with a rhetorical question: “Why are we here?” A patient responded, “Because we’re not all there!” Purpose in life is a challenge for most of us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Memorial To My Mother, Juanita Shepherd

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 6,643 views

    My mother, Juanita Shepherd, passed from this life on June 30, 2002. This message was given in her memory.

    A MEMORIAL TO MY MOTHER, JUANITA SHEPHERD Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." INTRO.- Someone said, "It’s better not to have lived than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Evil Days" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 16,866 views

    Paul continues his emphasis on the Christian’s walk and the necessity of using wisdom (#6 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” Paul’s great theme in chapters 4 and 5 has been the walk of the Christian. He has presented his exhortations and encouragements from numerous angles. We are united in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Be Mimics Of God

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    If we are children of God,and if God is truly our Father, then we ought to imitate or mimic our Father.

    October 26th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome.... It is good when saints can come to-gether and fell-ow-ship, and last evening we had a wonderful fellowship at the home of Bro. and Sis. Jones........... Last Sunday we used as our topic, Is Any Thing Too Hard For The Lord? and we con- cluded that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Good Way To Live

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 216 ratings
     | 83,252 views

    This sermon calls us to the kind of living Paul describes in Ephesians 5:15-21. 1- Make the most of opportunities coming your way 2- Understand what the Lord’s will is 3- Be filled with the Spirit

    A Good Way to Live 12-29-02 Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Making The Most Of The New Year

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,057 views

    This is the New Year’s eve homily delivered at the prayer service. Theme: Make the best use of your time in the new year.

    Making the Most of the New Year Rev. Sean Lester New Year’s Eve prayer service Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction A. As our passage says, the days are evil. 1. The point is proven as the night wears on. Hundreds of people, our neighbors, have already begun drinking beer and wine in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Hamby avatar

    Good Advice For A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,375 views

    The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

    “Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist