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  • William Noel avatar

    The Problem With Liberty

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    Three timely examples of how Christian misuse and even abuse their freedoms in Christ

    “The Problem With Liberty” Gal. 5:13-15 Introduction · Introduction: Ruth is a 44 year old stay at home mother of five from Pennsylvania when asked why don’t you attend church she replied: “ I’m active in Scouts with my daughters, and my husband and I both coach teams for our kids. I feel if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    LORD WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO I. The Question Acknowledges The Lordship Of Christ II. The Question Is An Expression Of a Surrendered Heart III. The Question Was The Begining Of A New Career IV. The Question Opens The Door To What The Will Of God

    Sun. Sept 12/93 Acts 9:1-9 LORD WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO Ten Deep Questions Of Life 1. When sign makers go on strike is anything painted on their signs? 2. Why do television stations report power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Fears The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,603 views

    HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD!

    BIG IDEA: HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD! (:1A) INTRODUCTION: "Praise the Lord!" Sets the tone for this study This is another acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I. WHO IS THIS MAN? = "the man who fears the Lord" (comments on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Return To Bondage Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    The key to keep from returning to our old ways is growing in our relationship with Christ.

    Galatians 4:8-11 “A Return To Bondage” I. Their Former Life (8) • Paul wants them to remember the time before they knew God that is before they came to have an intimate relationship with Him. • “When ye knew not God.” o Know – is a word that means to know intimately or have personal knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 13, 2008
     | 3,465 views

    Paul continues to explore the depths of our salvation and justification in Christ.

    Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 5:2-15 Title: “The Truth of the Matter” I. Righteousness By Faith (2-6) Vs. 2 • Again in the context of salvation, circumcision can not add to the redemptive work of Jesus on the cross. Acts 15:1 -- 1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,760 views

    Prayer can be a powerful tool to help us grow spiritually. What does a powerful prayer look like? Is there a right and a wrong way to pray?

    The Power Tool of Growth Review: Today, I want to remind you of our theme verse for this series of messages. This theme verse outlines what a spiritually mature Christian looks like. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Taming The Beast

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it.

    Taming the Beast Text: James 3.1-12 Thesis: To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it. Introduction: (1) Doctor’s office – sticking out your tongue (2) Hence, James deals with this problem in chapter 3. (a) He begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    Growing pains are a natural part of our growth process. The same is true of the growth process of every Christian. In this message, Pastor Dunn outlines for us the four stages of growth in the life of a Christian.

    Intro: Dr. Paul W. Brand, the noted leprosy expert who was chief of the rehabilitation branch of the Leprosarium in Carville, Lousiana, had a frightening experience one night when he thought he had contracted leprosy. Dr. Brand arrived in London one night after an exhausting transatlantic ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conduct Worthy Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,366 views

    Does your conduct match the calling of the Gospel of Christ. Are you standing firm for the Gospel or being easily blown over of satan’s attackes.

    Conduct Worthy of the Church Philippians 1:27-30 INTRO. Paul had a special love, respect, and appreciation for the church at Philippi. It was one of the most mature churches mentioned in the New Testament. They did have there share of problems though, just like we have today: false teachers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2021
     | 3,813 views

    Leadership is a magnet for pain and if pain is handled correctly it leads to spiritual growth and maturity.

    FCA Connect meeting “Lead Pastors” - May 11, 2021 Topic: Leadership pain – the school of personal growth and ministry growth! Introduction: I heard a song a few weeks back listening to IHOP Kansas City and praying and a spontaneous song broke out that said “Pain is the school to growth – growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    Like death and taxes, trials and temptations are a part of life. In this sermon learn that temptations are inevitable, giving into them is inescusable, their pattern is predictable, but the good news is they are conquerable!

    Introduction: A. In the sermon today, we are returning to our sermon series on James called “A Faith That Works.” 1. In our last sermon we learned about turning our trials into triumphs. 2. We talked about the fact that life is difficult, but that in spite of our difficulties our toughest times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 50,064 views

    James tells us that the tongue is one of the most needed areas of life to be tamed and also the most difficult

    Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 October 29, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Helping The Fallen Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    What happens when you sin? Legalism tells us to look down on that brother because they "failed." But in Galatians, Paul gives us a new way to help those who have fallen.

    We left off last week by comparing the acts of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Though we all want the latter, we often act in the former. Finding freedom from legalism and the condemnation it brings doesn’t mean you immediately cease from sin. Our goal is still to be like Christ - and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living Holy In A Fallen World 1peter 1:10-12 Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 4, 2015
     | 6,563 views

    Book of Acts is a record of the coming of the Holy Spirit, it records the great numbers of people coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and describes of the use of the term "Christian" and more. Peter is giving practical instruction in living as Christian.

    Title: "Living Holy in a Fallen World" Big Idea: (I) Be Sober (II) Be Obedient (III) Be Holy Intro Illustration: Converted by Livingststone's life Henry M Stanley found Livingststone in Africa and lived with him for some time. Here is his testimony: "I went to as a prejudice as the biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,601 views

    Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

    Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational