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  • Tim Stutler avatar

    Why Not Take The Bait? Series

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,022 views

    Resisting temptation is the only way to go

    Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Training Wheels

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as

    Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as I prayed Jabez’s prayer, God revealed to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grudge

    Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,952 views

    What do we do with grudges? How do we overcome them?

    The Grudge Text: Numbers 20:14-21 Introduction: “After the Israelites brief stay at Kadesh, Moses was eager to press on to Canaan. He had obviously given up any ideas of entering from the south because of the defeat Israel had already experienced from that quarter (14:44-45). “He therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Whole Armour Of God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,522 views

    The Divine Equipment to enable the Christian to effectively stand against the works of darkness.

    THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD EPHESIANS 6: 13 – 18 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Hearing From God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    Discover the many ways God speaks to us. Through His word, creation, situations, inwardly and in some cases audibly.

    Hearing from God First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 50:4 “The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Peach Of Peace Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    To most people peace is simply "the absence of strife." If there are no wars, we say the world is at peace; or if we aren’t fighting with our neighbors, we have neighborhood peace. But peace in the scriptures is far more than that.

    THE PEACH OF PEACE I WHAT IS PEACE? To most people peace is simply "the absence of strife." If there are no wars, we say the world is at peace; or if we aren’t fighting with our neighbors, we have neighborhood peace. But peace in the scriptures is far more than that. In the OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,617 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Remember, Jesus Christ and constantly keep Him in mind as risen from the dead." (2 Tim. 2:8 - Amplifie

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion Illustration:Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see what we believe. Augustine. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    Paul’s confidence that he could do all things through Christ is specifically related to the ability to be content in all situations.

    Philippians 4:10-13 Sunday, August 25, 2002 As you go through life their are certain moments that are captured in your mind with absolute clarity. With the right reminder you can go back to that moment and see the whole picture in the most vivid detail. I have one of those flashbacks whenever I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Laugh Belongs To Christ

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    Easter C: In jokes, the third person often provides the punch line. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus raised two people from the dead, but his resurrection was different-- God’s punch line.

    Please join me again in proclaiming the Easter greeting: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Among our brothers and sisters in Christ in Eastern Orthodox traditions, Easter is a time for humor. After the seriousness of Lent, and the heaviness of Holy Week, Easter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Those Who Watch For Your Soul

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,472 views

    Preachers are not made their called There are none that are perfect; not people, preachers, pew sitters God wants for people to have a shepherd that’s under Christ. Weather you want to heed to that, to be under a Shepherd is up to you. He has always

    THOSE WHO WACTH FOR YOUR SOULS Hebrews 13:7, 24, 17 Intro: Preachers are not made their called There are none that are perfect; not people, preachers, pew sitters God wants for people to have a shepherd that’s under Christ. Weather you want to heed to that, to be under a Shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    God’s Gifts To Us

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,180 views

    A Wednesday night devotional calling for us to remember the Children Of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and learn 4 principles.

    God’s Gifts to Us Exodus 13:17-22 • In just a few weeks, we will hear a message from James 1:17 which say in part, “Every generous act and perfect gifts comes down from above, from our heavenly Father.” God does give us ‘good’ gifts. Yet we don’t always understand His gifts as ‘good.’ The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Far In Either Direction

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 17, 2010
     | 2,950 views

    Learning from Mary and Martha’s responses, we can see why it is important to maintain a proper balance between discipleship and spiritual work.

    OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES CAN SOMETIMES BE LIKENED TO A PENDULUM OF A CLOCK. ONE DAY OUR FAITH SWINGS FORWARD IN ZEAL AND DESIRE AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT OUR FAITH SWINGS BACKWARD BY THE FORCES OF BUSYNESS AND DISTRACTIONS. IT IS TRULY A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN DOING TOO MUCH FOR GOD AND STEPPING BACK AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "X” Marks The Spot

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
     | 3,159 views

    EXPECTATION IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE MIRACULOUS

    “X” MARKS THE SPOT 7/12/07 Mark 2:1-12 1 And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carol Patterson avatar

    The Key To The Treasure Series

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,455 views

    God has wonderful treasures for us.

    February 15, 2009 “Key to the Treasure” Isaiah 33:5-6 I. He dwells on High Isaiah 40:12-31 (New International Version) 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Ceased Not

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    It’s never easy to live under constant stress and adversity. When our lives are finished, may it be said of us that “they ceased not.” Faithfulness to God is not a novel thing; it’s to be our normal practice.

    THEY CEASED NOT ACTS 5:34-42 Text: Acts 5:42 Acts 5:42 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Introduction: We see the spirit of the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:32. As we read this verse we are reminded of the constant adversity the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist