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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Troublesome Tongue

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,432 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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,010 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
     | 2,014 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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    Slaying Your Giants

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    David was able to slain giant Goliath because he finds strength in (1) looking unto God and trusting Him, (2) recalling what God has done in the past through him.

    1 Sam 17:45 ’...but I come to you in the Name of the Lord of Hosts...’ 17:11 - King Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. 17:16 - This go on for 40 days, every morning and night, Goliath took his stand. For more than a month, they were living in fear and weakness... They knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumph In Trouble

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Psalm 3 was writtne by David during a very trying time both in His reign and in His family life. It was written during that time that his son Absalom revolted against Him. This was probably one of the hardest times in David’s personal and kingly life!

    1. The Lord is our Shield (vs.3) A. This was an important revelation in David’s time when darts and arrows were the common weapons used against. B. It is still useful against the fiery darts of the devil (Eph.6:16) C. God’s people have always been the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,932 views

    A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

    Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "He Beheld The City..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,605 views

    The best rose bush is not the one with the fewest thorns, but that which bears the finest roses. That best describes the Life of Jesus. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction We are now a week away. In just a few more days Jesus will be hanging on a Cross. Right now, about this time of the week prior to His crucifixion, He’s in a small village about 2 miles east of Jerusalem. Meanwhile the rumor has already started in the city. Jesus was on the lips and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "As An Eagle..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings while others buy crutches. Let’s examine a simple way God illustrates His love and care for us all!

    Introduction Let’s face it, God’s love for us has been illustrated in a variety of (strange) ways! Take the lesson we learn from Deuteronomy. What a beautiful picture of how our God deals and directs the lives of His children. As a mother eagle goes about preparing her young so God is with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Happen In Your Heart

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    The outside of my life should match my heart. I think this is one of the lessons that we Christians miss most of all in our efforts to be like Jesus. Many times we can talk a good game or know the right places to be, but our heart is truly what God look

    LET IT HAPPEN IN YOUR HEART Colossians 3:15-17 INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul tells us that when we put on the characteristics of Christ (mentioned in verses 12-14) that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. Paul says that these characteristics of Christ should not be just on the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way To The Lord

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,296 views

    God does not desire to hide Himself from you. He desires the way to Him to be simple and easy to follow. God does not desire to hide His purpose for your life.

    The Way of the Lord Acts 18:1-27 Introduction: One of the fun things that kids like to do is to hide from their friends and their parents. They like to hide behind the curtains, or the couch, or the door. Sometimes they like to build those little tents, with a sheet and a couple of chairs so ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    From Bones To Brawn

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,497 views

    From Bones to Brawn 1) See what God did for Israel 2) See what God does for us

    Watching our Mum & Me program in action has been an enjoyable experience for me. I’ve been especially impressed with one helper our teachers have - Shep the sheepdog puppet. Shep usually shows up when it’s time for the Bible story. He’s really good at keeping the children’s attention and explaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Put Your Trust In A Good God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,544 views

    Despite hardship and having to run for his life, David kept his faith in a good God and prayed for deliverance. His experience can be ours too, today.

    For a believer, no ’dead end’ is really a dead end. It is so only from man’s point of view. If we believe in God, then we must believe that He can still make a way. Matt 19:26 - Jesus: "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Isa 43:19 - See, I am doing a new thing! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "And There Were Also Two Other..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,275 views

    No one can become what they need to be by remaining the way they are. Those crucified with Jesus learned this valuable lesson. Let’s examinie it together!

    Introduction Crucifixon was the Roman form of execution. It was meant to be a public spectacle, to serve as a deterrent to other lawbreakers. It was indeed a horrible way to die. Have you ever wondered why Jesus was crucified? My next question would be why with two others? I can think of several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did You Receive?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    Whatever we envision or however we describe Christian doctrine, in all actuality it is a needful thing that explains what you believe, in whom you believe, and how you believe.

    Title: What Did You receive? Acts 19 Introduction: Doctrine! When I say the word doctrine, what comes to your mind? Policy? Principles? A set of guidelines? Or, do you visualize a long and boring lecture by someone about canon? Do you visualize long and unfamiliar words about dogma that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "In The End..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,467 views

    What most folks need is an alarm clock that will ring when it’s time for them to rise to the occasion. Jesus not only rose to the occasion but also rose from the grave for us all. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction Once someone discovers Jesus Christ as their Savior they find out then the difference He and He alones mkaes in all our lives. Everything about Him becomes special. The way He came into this world. The way He lived as a boy and of course the way He died as a man! His death became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist