Sermons about Stages Of Growth

"Though He Slay Me..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 16, 2005

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When you can’t change the direction of the wind...adjust your sails. Job couldn’t avoid the landslide coming his way, he did however do the next best thing. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction What do you do when you look up and everything above you is coming towards you? i.e. an Avalanche of hurt, heartache and horror! Running won’t help! illus. Alaska Bear Encounter "All I’ve got to do is out run you...all I’ve got to do is shoot you in the leg!" Job knew the feeling ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Stand On Your Feet

Contributed by Charles Holt on Feb 16, 2005

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Using the Biblical metaphore of foot and feet we are encouraged to live victoriously.

Charles W. Holt cholt@gt.rr.com STAND ON YOUR FEET Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 especially verse 15 Text: Revelation 10:1-2 I have chosen a passage of Scripture found in the Book of Revelation 10:1-2 as a text for today’s message. But a key verse is also found in Ephesians 6:15. I know, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Qualities Of Low Conflict Christians Series

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 16, 2005

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Do you want little or no conflict in your life? Look here!

Qualities for Low Conflict Christians John 15:12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Intro… This week I believe it would be profitable for us to begin where we left off last week. Last week we talked about seven things you need to know before you die. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Trials Of Poverty & Riches Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

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Humility is one of the great keys of an effective Christian life. James points out some important aspects of living the humble Christian life.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Trials of Poverty & Riches” (James 1:9-11) Introduction:  Keeping in our context we see that wisdom to understand our trials can be a very useful thing…it can also be useful as we consider our attitude in the world  No one likes a stuck up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian & Temptation Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

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We all struggle with temptations in differing forms. Let’s spend a few moments allowing James to share with us his appraoch to being overcomers.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “The Christian and Temptation” (James 1:13-18) Introduction:  Recall story of Daniel and the Lion’s den…  One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is trying to overcome temptations  We have it tough – (it is not easy being ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With God's Word Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

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„« As Christians we have a guide to follow which can not be deterred¡KGod has laid out our pattern and it is our responsibility to do as God has told us

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Dealing with God¡¦s word¡¨ (James 1:19-27) Introduction: „« As Christians we have a guide to follow which can not be deterred¡KGod has laid out our pattern and it is our responsibility to do as God has told us. „« As we consider how we as Christians are to respond to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Showing Partiality Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

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Favoritism...don’t say you have never done it. Thankfully God is not one to show partiality, but we may, therefore what does James have to say about it.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Showing Favoritism¡¨ Part 1 (James 2:1-13) Introduction: „« Favoritism¡Kwe do not struggle with this in the church today do we¡Kyea right! A. Do we actually believe that we are immune from this problem? „« This problem here and in many places might not be rich vs. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test The Spirit's-Know Love-Fear Not! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2005

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John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not.

1 John 4 – Test the Spirit’s! - Know Love! - Fear Not! Thesis: John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not. Listen to this Chapter on the DVD, The Audio Bible and follow along in your Bible! Scripture Text: 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Iii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

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Do you want to experience little or no conflict in your relationships? Look at part 3 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part III) John 15:12 Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you feel is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very little or no conflict in them. Do you think this is a “do-able” situation? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Qualities Of Low Conflict Christians Iv

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

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Are low conflict relationships one of the desires of your heart? Part IV

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part IV) John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you sense is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Consider Me A Believer

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 19, 2005

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What do others say about how you lead your life before others at work, at church, or at home? Is the way you behave at church different than the way you behave at work. Do you lead a life of persuasion that constantly tells others that you are a Christian

Consider Me a Believer. Acts 16:1-15 Think back if you can about your spiritual life in the Lord. Think back to the people you’ve brought to the Lord. Think back to the many Bible studies that you’ve attended, the sermons you’ve heard, the places where you heard them. Think back to your baptism, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Carcases In The Wilderness

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 22, 2005

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This sermon warns about the danger of not growing in Jesus and living in disobediance to the Lord using the Isrealites as an example.

CARCASES IN THE WILDERNESS Hebrews 5:11-14 Hebrews 3:7-19 . Hebrews 3:7-19 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, "Today, when you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness, 9 where your fathers put me to the test and saw my works for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"In The Tops Of The Mulberry Trees..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 23, 2005

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It is not the man with a motive but the man with a purpose who prevails. David is our classic example. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Everyone has met the character David. Who can forget him. Young, innocent, brave and of course handsome to a fault...but not without them! All of us do. Have faults that is. David was no exception. He who was after God’s own heart often times let his own heart get in his way. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Tradeoff

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 22, 2005

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It can be discouraging when we compare the raw faith and power of th first century church with what the church has become. Have we traded power for "silver and gold"?

Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Intro: We look at a passage like this and sigh.. 1. great that Jesus healed people, great that the apostles did. 2. we’ve concluded the day of miracles is over, that God no longer works this way. Il) a Pope once said as he showed a visitor the splendor of his palace, “We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faithfulness

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

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True faithfulness, or God’s kind of faithfulness, can only be understood by understanding a Blood Covenant relationship.

FAITHFULNESS Opening scripture: 1 Cor. 4:1-2 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” [To be found faithful is our part in the Covenant relationship we have with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

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