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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Maintain A Healthy Fear Of God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes

    Illustration:We fear men so much because we fear God so little. William Gurnall. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes. John wrote, "Who will not fear You, O Lord and glorify your name? For You alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preaching To The Poor, Part 2

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
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    Preaching to the poor.

    “PREACHING TO THE POOR” Part 2 By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Review from last sermon. Preaching to the poor has always been important to the church. Listen to how important it was to Jesus to preach to the poor. When John the Baptist was put in prison, he became discouraged and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Way

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 14, 2002
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    Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life.

    Introduction: Life is a series of choices. We are constantly faced with ways that seem right and the right way. Our choices have consequences: the wrong way leads to death, the right way to life. As in navigation, so in life we need periodic course checks. Are we on the right way? Are we on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Consequences Of Short Fuses

    Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 17, 2002
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    Ever stuck your foot in your mouth?

    How many of us have said things or done things in a moment of rage that we have regretted later? I know I have. How many times have we stuck our foot in our mouth just because we were irritated at something or someone? Isn’t it amazing our quickly our attitudes can change when someone upsets us or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
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    The line has been drawn, & the battle is on. But do we realize it? Are we people who understand the times & know what should be done? You see, there are four areas in which this battle is being fought.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Updated & Revised: 2022) TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Acts 17:22-34 A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday celebrated in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the U.S. people will gather in parks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4th Of July - I’ve Gotta Be Free!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001
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    What we often forget is that in declaring their independence from England, our forefathers made an equally strong declaration of dependence upon Almighty God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. Today the United States is celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And as we look back at that event we need to realize that it was a fateful & very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tragic Mistake

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
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    This warning is so imperative that it appears identically in Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25. Man, left to his own way, is destined to spend eternity in hell. Only by turning to Christ can this tragic mistake be averted.

    A TRAGIC MISTAKE "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12 (Repeated identically in Proverbs 16:25). I There are many false doctrines abroad in the world today. Jesus warned His disciples: "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dirty Barns

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Dec 10, 2002
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    Evangelism is like raising oxen.

    "Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox" (Prov. 14:4). INTRODUCTION: What does this have to do with evangelism or missions? I. EVANGELISM IS MESSY. A. Like the oxen in this proverb, dealing with people--bringing in new people and working with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gray Hairs Of Spiritual Decline

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
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    Taken from Hosea 7, we find that God compares spiritual decline to the gray hairs of decay.

    “Gray Hairs of Spiritual Decline” Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read All 3 Verses – Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 B. Illustration – Christian Life is comparable to an airplane – No Reverse; Must continue forward at a steady pace or it will spin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where No Oxen Are The Barn Is Clean Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 135 ratings
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    #7 in Proverbs and Parables series Matthew 24:45-51 with Proverbs If you want a clean, tidy church just get rid of the people. As God’s servants we are in the people business.

    Where no Oxen are the Barn is Clean Proverbs 14-15 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 24:45-51 INTRODUCTION: You will notice in the parable _________________ read that the good servant did the job of overseeing other servants and making sure everyone was fed and cared for. If you’ve ever cooked for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Does God Think About Gambling Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
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    Part 3 in series What Does God Think About . . . This sermon addresses gambling

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 3: Gambling Roy Chapman was always a sharp businessman, never afraid to take risks. When car sales slumped because of the gas crunch in the 1970’s, he kept his Philadelphia dealership together by shifting from new big cars to used and smaller cars. Now the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "One Nation Under God..."

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    Does Proverbs 14 forecast what lies ahead for us? Have we invited God’s blessing or wrath?

    “ONE NATION UNDER GOD...” PROVERBS 14:34 INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate America’s 228th birthday. As a nation we have enjoyed the manifold blessings of God. During the past two centuries the United States has become the world’s greatest economic, political, and cultural power. America has had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting America Back To God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
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    This sermon was preached on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2004, as a patriotic message for our day and age.

    GETTING AMERICA BACK TO GOD, AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE --PROVERBS 14:34 Israel is a Jewish nation; Saudi Arabia is a Muslim one; India is a Hindu country; but what kind of Country is America? It may not be the politically correct position to take; but, nevertheless, it is true: “America is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Will God Continue To Bless America?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
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    God will continue to bless America as long as we give unselfishly to help others, stand firmly for the right, and continue to spread the Gospel of Christ.

    Will God Continue to Bless America? Prov. 14:34 & Psalm 33:12 INTRO.: We Americans complain a lot, but we live in the greatest nation on earth. We complain about the cost of gasoline but many in this world can’t afford a car. We gripe about real estate taxes, and in much of the world it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Positive Mothers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 9, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 18,370 views

    This message gives four common qualities of positive mothers.

    The Power of a Positive Mother Proverbs 14:1 “The wise woman builds her house; a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.” (NLT) Proverbs 31:25-26, 28 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist