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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,955 views

    There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

    1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons In Love Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,306 views

    This is the last of four and looks at the heart of Jonah compared to the heart of God and the lessons in love that Jonah would need to learn as a consequence.

    Jonah chapter 4: 1-11. Lessons in love. I recently watched documentary on the internet it we Louis theorux and he was spending some time with a Christian family from Texas who had formed a Church called Westboro Baptist church and part of their evangelistic strategy was to travel around America ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Why? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,286 views

    An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

    All of you know that I try to use deep theological things in my sermons...right? I am sure that you have often sat there.scratching your heads...wondering where in the world I come up with these deep theological concepts and examples. I mean, we have talked about the Three Stooges...the Lone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Unthankful Times

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,594 views

    The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

    Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foolishness Of Hidden Sin

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,562 views

    Sin has a devastating effect on the conscience. No matter how carefully covered, it will ultimately be exposed.

    The Foolishness of Hidden Sin John 15:22 John 15:22 -- “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.” Ps 19:9-14 -- “The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” “More to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run For It

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,054 views

    Zacchaeus and Martin Luther both learned the just are saved by faith; and Paul shows us that for Christians, All Saints Day and All Souls Day should be the same thing.

    Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Dress The Part Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    35th in a series from Ephesians. Our lives are to be consistent with what God has already done for us.

    We’ve probably all heard the phrase “Clothes make the man.” But I wonder if you’ve heard Mark Twain’s take on that familiar adage: Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Clothes really are important. But it seems to me that our clothes don’t really make us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Point Of No Return Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    Joshua, Pt. 2

    THE POINT OF NO RETURN (JOSHUA 2:1-24) Worldwide Challenge, the Campus Crusade magazine, published an inspiring and heartfelt testimony of a former monk named Yuttasak Nok Sirikul. Sirikul was a dutiful son who had been a monk four times even before entering college, a few months each time, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Chosen Parents Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    Couples, Pt. 8

    GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years the cost of raising a child through its survey of 12,880 families and 3,395 single-parent families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Harvest At The End Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 1

    THE HARVEST AT THE END OF THE AGE (MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43) One summer (2007), Pastor Michael, a Chinese missionary with our denomination, was on furlough from his work in Peru. He and his wife decided to visit Los Angeles area pastors to share about their work with coworkers and friends they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Son Of David

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,755 views

    How can we know if Jesus is the Son of David? Why is it important to us today if He is?

    The Son of David Matthew 1:1; 2:1-2 Purpose: To explain the importance of the title “Son of David.” Aim: I want the listener to humbly worship Christ as King. INTRODUCTION: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. At Petersburg, Virginia, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Opportunity Found Me Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,462 views

    Esther, Pt. 4

    OPPORTUNITY FOUND ME (ESTHER 4) Peanuts’ Lucy asked Charlie Brown as they were walking together: “Why do you think we’re put here on earth, Charlie Brown?” Charlie Brown gave a simplistic answer: “To make others happy.” Lucy stopped and reflected: “I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come As You Are Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,509 views

    Prayer Warriors, Pt. 1

    COME AS YOU ARE (2 SAMUEL 7) A Fortune magazine argues that even the most accomplished people need around ten years of hard work before becoming world-class, a pattern so well-established researchers call it the ten-year rule. The ten-year rule represents a very rough estimate and most researchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 1)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007
     | 4,967 views

    Paul was ready for his final goodbye. How can we get ready?

    Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 1) Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2007 *The rest of Acts 20 is an extremely important portion of Scripture. In these verses Paul reflects on the past and tries to prepare the church leaders of Ephesus for life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,756 views

    The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

    LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist