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  • David Welch avatar

    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    Third in a series on managing anger.

    “Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 3 REVIEW Ephesians 4:26 tells us to be angry. Only four verses later we are told to “put away all anger and wrath.” Which is it? Be angry or put anger away. We have learned that there are two sources of anger. There is Spirit-generated anger and flesh-generated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 21, 2009
     | 4,535 views

    Treating others with gentleness begins with understanding that God uses gentleness with us, and then moves to our being gentle with ourselves. Gentleness does shape the behavior of others.

    Why is it that some situations cause us to lose our tempers? Why do we sometimes lose all sense of reason and just get angry all over? Why is it that when we are trying to get someone else to do what we want them to do, we can barely control our rage? A few weeks ago I introduced you to our new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,140 views

    Be absolutely dedicated to following God.

    I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE I Kings 18.1-46 S: Change C: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BE ABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING GOD. Type: Inductive Challenge I. Trust God [showdown] II. Worship God alone [no syncretism] III. Sincerity is overrated [false prophets] IV. Acknowledge your high calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Read Or Not To Read Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    The Spiritual Discipline of Bible reading is vital for us to grow in Christ. part 4 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading January 27, 2008 Psalm 119:1-8 This folder I am holding in my hand contains some of the cards, notes, and letters Debbie has given me since the time we met, until even recently. She has given me permission to read some of a letter she wrote to me before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What, Me Holy? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,550 views

    Taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

    After 13 years, I feel it’s time to come clean, to be vulnerable, to share some deep secrets with this congregation. So here goes: • My first childhood crush was Agent 99. • The first time I was on a TV game show was when I was in 6th grade—but it wasn’t the last. • My nickname in high school was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is The Handwriting On The Wall?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,470 views

    This sermon takes a look back at ancient Babylon and compares it to modern day America.

    Introduction: Most of you here tonight have probably heard the phrase or expression “The handwriting is on the wall” before. But what some of you many not realize is that the phrase originated from an event that is recorded in the Bible. Turn with me if you will to Daniel 5:1-6. (NIV) On March ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big, Big I Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 6

    THE BIG, BIG “I” (2 CHRONICLES 26) Two ladies were walking home from church one Sunday morning. “Tell me, what do you consider your worst sin?” “Well, I must admit my worst sin is vanity. I sit in front of the mirror for hours just admiring my beauty.” “I wouldn’t worry too much,” replied her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Safety First? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    In a safety and security conscience culture, does the narrow way of Jesus offer such a radical departure that we have missed the danger of the Kingdom?

    Series on the Mount Safety First? Matthew 7:13-14 October 28, 2007 We live in a safety first culture. When I was a kid, we didn’t wear helmets when riding our bikes except on the BMX track. I turned out ok. Today we wear seatbelts, have car seats, and heaven forbid that the kids might actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,238 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fifteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition” Acts 9:1-19 August 19, 2007 Though I’ve never seen it, I’m given to understand that there is an ABC TV show called “Extreme Makeover”. It must play well in our “image is everything” culture, as teams of plastic surgeons and dermatologists and dentists and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Learning To Lean On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,951 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

    A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Lean On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010
     | 5,471 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

    A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discouragement - Talk To The Hand Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success reveals our lack of faith.

    Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success in telling others about Jesus Christ, or in living our Christian life reveals our lack of faith. We must remain obedient to Jesus and continue to share who Jesus is, even in the face of no success. In our Scripture this morning, Paul, Silas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing Revival Through The Bible

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    God's word changes lives of those who desire it.

    Intro: Can God’s Word bring real life change to people today? The Bible is the living Word of God (Heb. 4:12). It is infallible and has God Almighty as its Author. This book is called the “Word of life” and brings strong hope to those who believe it. Illus: In Genesis – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Pentecost

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,326 views

    Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

    The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #3 Of 3 - Love’s Ultimate Victory Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Feb 14, 2010
     | 4,173 views

    Love’s Ultimate Victory is that we can be in a personal, intimate, love relationship with God through faith in Jesus.

    Sermon Handout Series Title: L.U.V. Sermon Title: #3-Love’s Ultimate Victory Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3: 12-18 February 14, 2010 I. M________ had this kind of relationship with God., v. 13 When Moses came away from interaction with God, his F_______ radiated II. We often M________ having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist