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Watch Your Step Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2011

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Often we Christians believe that we are so insulated against evil that we do not need to be isolated from evil. Everything the Bible says is opposed to such a view. The people and the activities we are involved with can hurt us and cause us to fall.

PROVERBS 4:10-19 WATCH YOUR STEP [Jude 24, 25] A sign on the entrance to the IRS office read, "Watch your step." A sign on the exit read, "Watch your language." Two good pieces of advice! The first warning is especially appropriate, for as we walk through life, it is easy to stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship - The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2013

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Discipleship - The Cost of Following Jesus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Decision (verse 57-58): (2). Delay (verses 59-61) (3). Determination (verse 61-62) SERMON BODY: Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: • "James Butler Bonham--no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Brethren

Wisdom's Path To Life (Prt 1)

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 20, 2023

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Do you really want to find life and fulfillment? Be around people of wisdom who lead you to the path of wisdom and point you to the person of Wisdom - Jesus.

What is godliness? Who even uses this term “godly” today to describe fellow Christians in the church? Is this something that we personally aspire to? Yet this is what we read throughout the book of Proverbs as how we should live - to know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction; to discern and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2023

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As is characteristic of Mark's Gospel, he quickly identifies that his subject is "the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then immediately introduces John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Jesus, and then immediately tells about Jesus' baptism and temptation.

A. When you are writing a story, you want to catch your reader’s attention from the very start, right? 1. Here are some opening lines from actual books – some are famous, some not so famous. 2. “If you're going to read this, don't bother.” Choke 3. “I come from Des Moines. Somebody had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deciding Not To Decide Is Still Deciding Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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This sermon looks at repentance and responding to God’s Word as a function of our worship.

When Confronted with God’s Word how do you respond? King David was confronted by the Prophet Nathan in II Samuel 12. Let’s see what happened. Now let’s look at how David responded in Psalm 51. 1. Plea for Forgiveness (1-2) There are three different and distinct words used for sin they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"For All That Are In Authority...: By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

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What keeps America great? It doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to know the formula for keeping our country going, growing and great, let’s examine it together!

Introduction The things that make you think...for example: *We live in a country where we drive on parkways and park in our driveways! *We live in a country where a pizza gets to our homes faster than an ambulance! *We live in a country where the sick have to walk to the back of the store to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living An Extraordinary Life

Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009

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What about us, do we want to live ordinary lives, or extraordinary lives? Even as Christians we can live ordinary lives.

INTRO: Movie Hitch w/ Will Smith scene near end of movie where he goes to talk to Eva Mendes’s Character Because he is love struck he can’t get a word our straight She walks past him, and down the stairs She says, perhaps he was right ... perhaps they should just live their own lives He says, "what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Bias

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 23, 2016

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BIAS IS PROBLEMATIC AND DANGEROUS.

THE PERIL OF BIAS OBSERVATION: WEBSTER DEFINES BIAS AS AN INCLINATION OF THE MIND: A BENT, PREJUDICE. AUTHOR DOUGLAS CONNELLY SUGGESTS PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN YOUR LIFE. MOST SCHOLARS CREDIT KING SOLOMON AND A FEW OTHER WRITERS AS AUTHORS. INTERPRETATION: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of The Wicked Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 23, 2018

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The wicked are blinded by their anger, the wicked complain against God, and the wicked make foolish decisions.

TITLE: THE FOLLY OF THE WICKED TEXT: EXODUS 14:1-31 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we look at each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we talked about the importance of taking time ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Help! A Cry For The Gospel

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 26, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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a stewardship sermon on evangelizing based on a WELS sermon study

September 28, 2003 Acts 16:6-15 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Father's Day 2001

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 16, 2001

based on 149 ratings

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Scriptural thoughts from the book of Proverbs in an effort to honor Fathers.

FATHER’S DAY 2001 INTRO.- It’s Father’s Day and someone wrote, “What my dad taught me.” - My dad taught me about religion - “You better pray that stain will come out of the carpet!” - My dad taught me about behavior modification - “Stop acting like your mother!” - My dad taught me about time ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hope" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Part 3 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text) In the past two weeks, as we’ve entered the Christmas season, we’ve talked about the announcement of the angels to the amazed shepherds near Bethlehem. It was a message of good news, which was to be of a great joy for all people, and, according to the angels’ song, was to herald ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Open Your Eyes And Mouths As The End Draws Near

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 30, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Jesus gives us signs to look for prior to his coming. We’ll see how these signs were fulfilled in Jesus’, Luther’s, and our times, and how we are to respond

November 2, 2003 Mark 13:5-11 5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

12 Steps To Recovery Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 1, 2008

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Part five focuses on our confessing our addictions to God and to another trusted person.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 5 Scripture: Hosea 11:8-11; Amos 7:7-8; John 8:3-11 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first four steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was a God greater than ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006

based on 74 ratings

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The power of hope.

Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

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