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  • Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,374 views

    The wrong use of words is not a problem limited to unbelievers. The hard truth is that slander can also be a very serious problem among Christians. James addresses the issue of slander in today’s text.

    Scripture Kathy Plate of Orlando, FL tells the story of the time she visited her neighbor. While there, five-year-old Andrew pulled out his kindergarten class picture and began describing each classmate: “This is Robert; he hits everyone. This is Stephen; he never listens to the teacher. This is ...read more

  • "The" Man Becomes "A" Man

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    Christmas sermon reflecting on Christ coming to earth in the form of a man. Emphasizes a personal relationship with Christ, as opposed to merely believing with head knowledge.

    Well we are just one week away from the big day! Kids, are you getting a bit excited? Adults, have you finished all your shopping? Many of you are soon to be in the presence of family and friends that you have not seen throughout the year, and you always want to impress them with your knowledge ...read more

  • Producers Of A Hostile Environment-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 26, 2010
     | 2,890 views

    Part 5 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-V—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: When the store manager returned from lunch, he noticed his clerk’s hand was bandaged, but before he could ask about the bandage, the clerk said he had some very good news for him. "Guess what, sir?" the clerk said. "I finally sold that ...read more

  • Following For Life

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
     | 3,249 views

    In this standalone sermon, Dave discusses what it means to follow Jesus for life.

    Following for Life August 2, 2009 David Flowers Hey, good morning everybody. Welcome to our first Sunday service in 69 weeks. I mean, if you don't count last week. Are you all awake this morning? We've just come off a 10 week series on spiritual formation, and really the sermon I preached at ...read more

  • The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,279 views

    James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

    INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

  • Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,124 views

    James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

    INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

  • God's Gift To The World ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,043 views

    This lesson purposes to lead those who are thinking on the subject of love to gain a better understanding of biblical love as the lesson answers the two basic questions: Question #1: Why would God show so much love for boys and girls and men and women? Qu

    INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to John 3:16. 2. This verse is very appropriate for today, Valentine’s Day. Most everyone is making an effort to give different ones something special today. (1) Valentine Cards with comments of love and appreciation are exchanged today! (2) Flowers ...read more

  • The Reality Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    The first choice is the Reality Choice... I acknowledge that I am spiritually bankrupt. I am powerless to overcome my tendency to do the wrong things and I need help.

    Title: The Reality Choice Text: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Thesis: The First Choice is the Reality Choice in which I admit that I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that I need ...read more

  • Friendships Are Important - Friends Accomplish More - Alone Is Dangerous! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,968 views

    Friendship are important when they are with the right people, friends can accomplish more together than they can by their self and often times trying to go through life all alone is dangerous, both physically and spiritually.

    Introduction 1. Open your bibles please to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Hold this reference. 2. There are many passages that teach the importance of having friends. They teach that two are better than one in most all situations. 3. We will discuss some of the passages from the bible that will help us ...read more

  • Forgive Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,838 views

    Today we’re starting a new series called 7 Words that will go through Easter Sunday. Each week we’re going to be looking at one of the seven phrases Scripture records that Jesus spoke as He was dying on the cross. Today we will be looking at the word Forg

    This morning, we’re starting a new series called 7 Words that will go through Easter Sunday. Each week we’re going to be looking at one of the seven phrases Scripture records that Jesus spoke as He was dying on the cross. But as we look at those phrases, we’re going to do ...read more

  • Moving To The Head Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 33,373 views

    Jesus hated pride and used the Pharisees to highlight the evils of that sin. But why would God hate pride, and how would I know if I suffer from it?

    Last Sunday we introduced the “Upside Down Teachings of Jesus”. The teaching of Jesus that just don’t make sense to most people. Today’s sermon will continue that theme by focusing on Jesus’ teaching: “the Last shall be First, and the First shall be Last”. OPEN: When my dad first married my mom, ...read more

  • We Don't Look Like What We've Been Through Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 95 ratings
     | 209,970 views

    When we were at our LOWEST STATE, it is there that God is able to work with us and help us SHED the things of this world that we can become truly dependent upon Him. It is during the Hardships of Life that we learn how to lean and depend on the Lord.

    TITLE: WE DON’T LOOK LIKE WHAT WE’VE BEEN THROUGH SCRIPTURE: JOB 28:2-3 I and the Perfected Praise Worship Center family are honored to be here this afternoon to participate in such a celebration hosted by this great Pastor and Church family. I must say that we have experienced a ...read more

  • Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

    Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

  • Forgiveness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,513 views

    God expects us as Christians to forgive those that hurt us.

    FORGIVENESS Text: Hebrews 12:14, 15 We all get hurt. Sometimes, a loved one will say the wrong thing and hurt your feelings. Or your spouse will forget your anniversary. Or someone that you thought was your friend betrays a secret. Most of the time we consider these to be minor offenses, ...read more

  • Jesus Is Big! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,541 views

    There is no equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God.

    Title: Jesus is Big! Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: There is no one equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God. Epiphany series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The last Sunday in Epiphany and it is known as Transfiguration Sunday. At Christ’s transfiguration God, once again as at his ...read more