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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Problems Of Inflexibility

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,315 views

    1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint.

    1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint. The biggest problem with spiritual inflexibility is that one risks missing out on all the vital truths God wants us to learn. The inflexible Sanhedrin commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Old Whiners Or New Wineskins? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,529 views

    We all have a tendency to reject a new idea, or a new revelation of truth because we like the old too much. Like an old, stiff wineskin, our hearts and minds can calcify until we become so inflexible we can’t accept change.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone who was a chronic whiner? They are constantly whining about their health or the weather, or what’s going on in Washington. Do you know someone like that? Now, do you think anybody was thinking about YOU? Chronic whiners and complainers are everywhere. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change My Heart O God Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011
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     | 10,531 views

    Are we flexible or inflexible? Churches and Christians tend to lean more toward inflexibility with a “This is the way we’ve always done it" attitude.

    A Jewish man moved into a Catholic neighborhood. Every Friday the Catholics went crazy because, while they were unhappily eating fish, the Jewish man was outside bar-b-cuing steaks. So the Catholics went to work to convert him. Finally by threats and pleading, the Catholics succeeded. They took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,025 views

    What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

    What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - God, You Are So Narrow Minded And Inflexible! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    No wonder people see Christians as uncaring when they hear these words used like a sledge hammer against any OTHER RELIGION or against anyone who does not believe in Christ. It implies that God is UNLOVING and rigidly bent on sending people to hell.

    Part 10 - Matthew 12:24-30 - GOD, YOU ARE SO NARROW MINDED AND INFLEXIBLE! There's a fictional story of the soldier in the American civil war who did not want to fight with anyone. In an attempt to remain NEUTRAL, he dressed in Union pants and a Confederate jacket. Unfortunately BOTH SIDES shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearts Of Stone Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2022
     | 2,541 views

    There are several places in the Bible where God has promised to give us new hearts … hearts for Him alone … but in order for Him to give us new hearts, hearts of flesh, hearts for Him alone, He has to break our hearts of stone.

    [Note: The theme for this Lenten series is "stone." I have stones at the church and each week the people are asked to pick up a stone and hold it during the service and then place it at the foot of a wooden cross placed at the front of the sanctuary. Each stone has a meaning. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Rookie Gets The Sermon Right Series

    Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    The preaching of the word. What to look for in a preacher. (part one)

    Acts 2:14-24 A Rookie gets the Sermon Right (Part 1) This is Peter’s first sermon, but the church age to come here is the age of preaching. We still live in that same age, a I. Rebuke Preaching (14-15) Now the apostles had just been accused of drunkenness and the Spirit and power of God led ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Through The Door Of Faith

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 3,056 views

    The process by which truth can become a life-transforming power.

    (The Bible reading can include vv. 28-59) Introduction: A. Jesus is calling us to be His disciples. This calling includes a new commitment to the TRUTH. B. Three important questions: 1. What is the truth? 2. Where can I find the truth? 3. What do I do with it, once I find it? C. ILL: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons I Learned At Kids Camp

    Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    What can you learn from a child?

    During this past week at kids camp I sure learned a lot or at least was reminded of many things that I had forgotten about. And so during the week and as the days went by, I began to take some mental notes on what lessons children, God’s children could teach me. So yesterday on the way home I ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    The Holy Spirit keeps us flexible by reminding us to remain humble while trusting the Lord for our direction. David wrote, "He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. (Psa. 25:9 How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:4

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:42) Illustration:Leadership in the local church should be determined by spirituality, not notoriety. Tony Evans. Illustration:Back in 1934, when the Cunard line was getting ready to name its greatest ocean liner, the consensus was that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearts Of Stone

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 17, 2014
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     | 7,011 views

    GOD DESIGNED A HEART OF OBEDIENCE FOR BELIEVERS.

    HEARTS OF STONE OBSERVATION: ISRAEL WHILE IN EXILE EMBRACED SPIRITUAL ADULTERY. GOD STATES HE WILL VINDICATE HIS NAME AMONG THE NATIONS. (EZEKIEL 36: 22-23). INTERPRETATION: EZEKIEL 36: 26 (NEW KING JAMES VERSION) I WILL GIVE YOU A NEW HEART AND PUT A NEW SPIRIT WITHIN YOU; I WILL TAKE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demands Of Christianity - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    Part Two, Expectations of Christians

    Demands of Christianity – Part Two Introduction: A. Grandmother’s demands – Picadilly; Done eating; No old people! B. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    Building A Relationship That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,107 views

    This sermon assists couples who want a marriage that will stand the test of time.

    INTRODUCTION • Philippians 2:2-5, “…living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind...be concerned about the interests of others...” I. LOYALTY IS A LOST CAUSE • Studies tell us those who stay in marriage are the ones who win in the end. • Reality is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 5,174 views

    Are you reconciled? If not come to Jesus by faith in His work at the cross. If so, what kind of ambassador are you?

    RECONCILIATION II CORINTHIANS 5:14-21 INTRODUCTION: What’s all this talk about reconciliation? Note the following. I. The Meaning “Regeneration” comes from the maternity ward (born again). “Redemption” comes from the slave market. “Reconciliation” comes from the judicial system. All three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motive For Murder

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 20, 2023
     | 647 views

    All the crime shows on tv talk about motive.

    Motive for Murder Acts 7:54 -60 One person said: Man's life is made up of 20 years of his mother asking him where he is going, 50 years of his wife asking him where he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist