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  • Winson Butler avatar

    Stephen: His Love & His Life; Pt 2 By Dr. Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,464 views

    Godly, bold, spiritual are just a few words to describe the man Stephen. His life is an example for us all to follow. Let’s examine why!

    Introduction Godly, bold, faithful, friend, by now your asking, "Where can I meet a guy like this..." if you are a single girl. They are hard to find. However, you can read about such a person and discover too that his life served as the best example for us all to follow. To begin with, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think Straight Be Straight Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives.

    1 Peter 1:1 – Think Straight Be Straight Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives. Video Illustration: Movie Pay It Forward. Clip is from the beginning of the movie were a reporter becomes the recipient of a random act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Romance The Stone! - 1 Peter 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives.

    Romance the Stone! I Peter Chapter 2 Part 2 of series on Peter Thesis: We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives. Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2:1-25 1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Fool..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,801 views

    No one likes being called a "fool." Yet, the Bible says a man who says there is no God, well, get ready to change your name. Let’s examine more what the Bible says about the matter!

    Introduction How many times have you heard someone say, "She’d be a fool to take him back." or "You’re a bigger fool than I thought you were." or "Boy was I a fool to believe that." Regardless of it’s use, it leaves a strong taste in all of our mouths and rightly so! It’s not the worst but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Milk And Honey..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    Crisis are a challenge from God to exercise confidence in Him. As the Children of Israel wondered in the wilderness we too will face our trials, hopefully not in the same manneror response, Let’s see!

    Introduction Israel’s wilderness wonderings is an account from which much can be learned about God’s loving kindness and care for His children. It is also a lesson in what not to do when trouble or crisis come our way. The children provoked God to anger with their lack of faith and trust. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graduation 1999 - Learning

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,071 views

    Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!”

    TEXT: Proverbs 8:33 SUBJECT: LEARNING (Graduation 1999) Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!” You may not know this, but school was never meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Those In Quest Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    The Bereans show us that a quest becomes noble when: 1. We receive the Good News with eagerness. 2. We examine the Scriptures to see if it is true. 3. We are transformed by the truth.

    My favorite part of Paul Harvey is the last segment of the newscast that he calls “For What It’s Worth.” One day he gave this interesting story: “Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania — where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remain Loyal Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,012 views

    If we want to kick-start our faith we must remain loyal (Part 2 in a series on "How to Kick-start Your faith").

    How to kick-start your faith Part 2 Remain Loyal (2:10-17). INTRODUCTION Malachi 2:10-16 With good reason there was one particular woman who was always suspicious of her husband’s waywardness. Each night there would be a row when she would discover a blonde or a brunette hair on his lapel. One ...read more

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    Return To God Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,550 views

    Malachi takes God’s people for a spiritual checkup, an inventory that is essential if we want to kick-start our faith (Part 3 "How To Kick-start Your Faith").

    How to kick-start your faith - Part 3 Return to God (3:6-12). INTRODUCTION You may recall that we are talking about how to kick-start our faith. Someone once said, “It’s not enough for us to have been confirmed or to have made a decision for Christ at an altar. We cannot walk successfully in the ...read more

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    Rest In His Righteousness Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    If we want to Kick-start our faith, we must learn to rest in God’s righteousness (Part 4 "How to Kick-start Your Faith")

    How to kick-start your faith Part 4 4:1-2 Rest in His Righteousness. INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dilemmas in the Christian faith is to accept that God loves us yet still sends some people to hell. It’s a problem that can paralyse our faith, if we don’t it get sorted out early in our journey. ...read more

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    Traveling Without A Map Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    All of us are familiar with the ’where’ test. “Where should I live, work, worship, invest? Where should I send the kids to school?" (Part 1 "Passing Life’s Tests")

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART 1 “Traveling Without a Map” The ‘Where’ Test (Hebrews 11:8) Central thought: A real believer follows God’s leading without knowing where. Co-ordinated reading: James 1:2-3 and 12 INTRODUCTION When airlines train their pilots they first test them in a ...read more

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    Traveling Without A Watch Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    We can patiently wait for God’s timing without knowing when he will answer (Part 2 "Passing Life’s Tests")

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part II “Traveling Without A Watch “ The ‘When’ Test INTORDUCTION A woman was shopping with her three year old daughter. As they passed the lolly section the child asked if she could have some. "No" came mum’s reply, upon which the little girl began to cry ...read more

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    Focus On Your Hero Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    If we want to become an elite spiritual athlete, we must focus on our hero – Jesus Christ (Part 2 "How To Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

    HOW TO BE AN ELITE SPIRITUAL ATHLETE PART 2 “Focus on your Hero” Hebrews 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION We’re talking about how to be an elite spiritual athlete. We all know how important it is to stay in shape physically, and it’s no less important for us to pay attention to our spiritual condition. And ...read more

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    Stephen: His Life & His Love Pt. 3; By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,531 views

    Just because you are following a well marked trail doesn’t mean that whoever made it knew where they were going. Stephen knew who to follow and why. Let’s examine this one man’s Godly example!

    Introduction While living in TN we enjoyed visiting Bays Mt. Wolves, beaver, wild life was abundant. Most of all, there were plenty of Mountain trails. One could walk for miles. There was a sign at the entrance that said, "Marked Trails." Those were the ones we took, however one wise member of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Habits Of Highly Effective Christians

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,380 views

    Christians can strengthen their walk with God by adopting these habits.

    Six Habits For Highly Effective Christians (Based upon concepts from John Calvin’s Institutes) Topical Message September 5, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson A school teacher who was bypassed for a promotion went to her administrator and complained, "I have twenty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist