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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Heart For God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 28, 2007
     | 5,116 views

    To complete God’s best means having a heart for Him.

    A HEART FOR GOD Joshua 8:28-35 *Emerson said, "A man is what he thinks about all day long." *The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius put it this way, "A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it." * William James said, "The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Churches Should Grow

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

    Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Troublesome Tongue

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 2,443 views

    Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

    Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Production Of Humility

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 3,020 views

    We are not naturally inclined to pursue humility, and yet it is one of the greatest Biblical characterisitcs there is. How does God build this into our lives?

    Passage: James 3:13-18 Intro: We all have a great example to follow, a man who lived the life described in v13. 1. this man is Jesus Christ. 2. his life was certainly a good one, full of deeds “done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 3. the great news is that, as James commands us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,029 views

    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is It Nothing To You

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    Taking time to place those things that are important to the life of a saint

    IS IT NOTHING TO YOU, AS YE PASS BY? Lamentations 1:12 Introduction: Jerusalem, sitting dejected on the ground, calls on those that passed by, to consider whether her example did not concern them. Her outward sufferings were great, but her inward sufferings were harder to bear, through the sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 10 Study

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,114 views

    outline of Vv.1-10

    Romans Outline: 10: 1-10 Study page ~ The key to God’s past dealings w/ Israel is His sovereignty. (Which means dominion, rule or power.) ~ The key to God’s present dealings w/ everyone is His wonderful Grace. ~ Today God is offering salvation to the Jew, as well as the Gentiles. ~ If a Jew or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drop Dead And Live

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,456 views

    If the sinful nature has been crucified with Christ, why is it still so active?

    March 11, 1974: Japanese Lt. Hiroo Onoda, a World War II holdout for nearly 30 years, emerged from the Philippine jungles yesterday (this was 21 years ago yesterday). He told Japanese newsmen he had not come out before be cause "I had not received the order." Onoda, who turned 52 yesterday, met ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hidden Commandment

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,110 views

    Hidden in the middle of the Golden Rule is a commandment which needs to be obeyed.

    THE HIDDEN COMMANDMENT - Telling yourself the truth. I want to talk to you this morning about the hidden commandment. Mk 12:28-31. Did you hear it? Love your neighbour as you love yourself ... we need to love ourselves! But do we? Woody Allen: “my one regret is that I am not someone else” If we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Under New Management

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

    Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Bird In The Hand

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
     | 5,300 views

    Based on the old parable "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" teaches thankfullness for all God has done for us.

    Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,767 views

    A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

    Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Community: Producing For God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 2, 2007
     | 2,599 views

    it is God’s will that we produce Spiritual fruit. We can only do this by abiding in Jesus Christ

    Intro: many people who have worked at a plant know the word production. You may get paid by the amount of production credited you for a certain day. You may lose your job for not meeting production for an extended period of time. At a plant you are there to produce. In God’s kingdom, we are planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Image Of God

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,013 views

    In the image of God we find our redemption.

    I have full powerpoint and colored manuscript that could be sent free -- just email me with the title of the sermon in subject line. “The image of GOD” “In the image of God we find our redemption.” Colossians 1:15-20 Sunday Morning Sermon December 2, 2007 Intro: Start with Youtube.com video “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Serving God With A Perfect Heart"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,632 views

    Amaziah served God with an imperfect heart? Using the text: "Seven Steps to a Perfect Heart"

    Key Verses: (2 Chr 25:2 KJV) And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. (2 Chr 25:9 KJV) And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist