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  • Winson Butler avatar

    "Full Of Trouble..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    Never be too quick to critize yourself. It’s not fair to all your relatives who are dying to do it for you! Sometime we are our worst enemy. There’s hope for those hopeless days. Let’s see it together.

    Introduction Stress or disstress, it’s all the same. Some of us burn the candle at both ends. Someone said, "I’d rather burn-out than rust-out..." Either way you are OUT! Millions are poured into the Pharacutical industry to help us all cope. Butour answer isn’t dope. It’s hope spelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Genius Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,564 views

    Looking at fellowship and how we overlook so much of what it means to us as Christians, but really Christianity offers something no other "religion" does, true fellowship.

    The Genius of Christianity! Story of Linda and Whitehorse Community is the genius of Christianity -having areas of interest in common, sharing things Acts 2:42 Koinonia- sharing, participation, contribution Let’s study this more! Acts 2:44-47 Where is the community in this passage? V. 44- in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,639 views

    We are all commissioned by Jesus to make disciples. This shows that we are able to do just that.

    12-14-03 The Great Commission Text: Acts 1: 7-9 Forty days had past since the resurrection. Jesus has been with the disciples and has been seen by as many as 500. (I Cor. 15:6) Now the time had come for Him to return to the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Four Myths About Child Raising

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,290 views

    As the message for a baby dedication service, this sermon pointed out some of the contemporary myths that exist about the roles of parent and child.

    Baby Dedication December 1, 2002 With all of the millennia of child raising you would think we would have gotten a handle on it by now. Yet with every generation there are myths that arise around child raising that cause trouble for the next generation. Myth #1 Children are a blank slate NIV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith, Faith, And Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 50,285 views

    This message shows three distinct phases of Faith.

    FAITH, FAITH AND FAITH Text: John 11 Tell the story of the death of Lazarus. I. Struggling Faith (Martha) vv 20-27 A. A person in deep water. 1. Trying to find something to cling to. 2. But it is just out of reach. B. If you only had been here Jesus (Martha) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Joy Of Being Saved!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    There is no greater joy than being saved and knowing it; this simple study shows that kind of joy.

    Text: Philippians 3:1-3 Introduction: This third chapter is a flowing artesian of truth dealing with the different aspects of being saved and the joy that comes. For that reason may we drink slowly from His precious Word. As we do, may we consider [1] the might of the saved, [2] the message to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touching The Untouchables

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 8, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    Jesus touches those whom society has abandoned. No one is beyond the reach of Christ; and no one should be beyond the reach of the church either.

    In our text, Jesus meets a man with leprosy. This man had been abandoned by society. According to the laws and traditions of the day, leprosy reduced a man to nothing. Everywhere he went, he had to declare his uncleanness. No one would dare get close to him. Touching him was not even considered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Praising In His Letter To The Church At Colosse.

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    This is a sermon from Colossians Bible Study.

    Paul’s Praising In His Letter To The Church At Colosse. Text: Colossians 1:15-29 Introduction: A church that is void of praise is a dying church. Paul praises three things in this section. He praises the Creator, the cross, and the church. I. Paul praises the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unto Us

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    The prophecy of Isaiah was more than just an abstract description of the coming Messiah; it tells us of the personal application of his titles.

    The passage in Isaiah 9: 6-7 is one of the spectacular prophecies given in the book of Isaiah about Messiah’s coming. I have read this passage many times, sung it, and heard it read. This week, however, two words have come alive in my spirit; two little words that change the whole perspective of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Which Road Do You See?

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    For many people they see the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as a Triumphal Entry and it was for us but it was not so for Jesus. For it was one of sorrow and death.

    Palm Sunday 2003 John 12:12-26 Introduction: In John chapter 11 we see the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and how the chief priest and Pharisees began to plot to put Jesus to death. And then in the beginning of chapter 12:1 we see the story of how Jesus came to Bethany and stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Choice That Counts

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    Joshua lays before the children of Israel the only choice that counts and commends to them by personal example in Joshua 24:14-15.

    “The Choice That Counts” Joshua 24:14-15 I. It is a POSITIVE choice. (v. 14) Deuteronomy 10:12; 1 Samuel 12:24; Genesis 17:1 A. To do what is RIGHT (v. 14a) “Now therefore fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and in truth” Job 28:28; Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 111:10; Psalm 130:4; Acts 9:31; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrast Of Barnimas And Zaccheas

    Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,743 views

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zaccheas.

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zacchaes while they were both named Jerico they were two extremes. -one sitting by the way side one in a tree -one was poor one was rich -one needed mercy one needed sight -one had to get up to be saved one had to get down Christ is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bound Or Broken

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,992 views

    Freedom and Victory How to get it.

    Bound Receiving your Deliverance Bound: To be limited, Restrained, Restricted, Temporarily/Permanently unable to perform one’s best due to “outside” forces. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free,* and do not be entangled again with a yoke of ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Communion And Unity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2009
     | 5,058 views

    Eucharist is the supreme manifestation of the unity of Christians

    January 19, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There is a special co-incidence of today’s readings, the week of prayer for Christian unity, and the words of the Holy Father in Sacramentum Caritatis, where we are at article 15. This Mass, this memorial of Christ, is the supreme sacramental manifestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    Jesus declares that He is the resurrection and the life.

    1. Martha and Mary expected Jesus to operate in their time and on their terms. a. “If you had only been here . . . “ b. How often do we feel as though God has let us down by not doing things as we expected? 2. Martha was looking for the moment of the resurrection. a. Martha had faith to believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God