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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Deciphering Discipleship

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 17, 2011
     | 4,015 views

    We are all called to be floowers of Christ, but do you really know what it means to be a disciplke of Jesus?

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) DECIPHERING DISCIPLESHIP You and I are called to be Disciples of Christ, followers of Jesus. We are told throughout scripture that this is the way, the only way to get to heaven. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wonderful, Counsellor Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,168 views

    Series on the birth of Christ

    “His Name Shall Be Called, Wonderful Counsellor” Part 1 Isaiah 9:6 Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Knows Best. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,288 views

    Not all knowledge is good for us, mankind was never meant to decide for himself what is good and what is evil. He was created to depend upon Gods wisdom.

    Intro: 1. Vance Havner, "Some things are for us to know, some things are not for us to know. Blessed is the man who learns early which is which. Most of our unhappiness is caused by not knowing what we should know and by trying to know what we are not to know." 2. Not all knowlege is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
     | 5,560 views

    If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

    Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

    I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,898 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [2] Decisions, decisions, decisions. What an important part of our life. You know we make literally hundreds of decisions every day. Some over the mundane things in life and some over the important things in life. But making good and wise decisions is so important. Especially if we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,009 views

    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 3b) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 29, 2011
     | 5,132 views

    Sermon 3B in series. Please see previous parts of the study. Often, we regret an action immediately, but too late to undo it. P - Pray before you act. A - Check your attitude before you act. U - Understand fully before you act. Three new Bible illustratio

    PAUSE Before You Act Sermon 3B NOTE: This is part B of sermon three in the series, PAUSE Before You Act. While this sermon may be used independently, you may want to see the other sermons to give background and introduction. Handouts and keys for these studies are already prepared. Contact me if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job Versus Solomon

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    To focus on the wisdom of Job, even while comparing it with that of King Solomon

    JOB VERSUS SOLOMON The phrase “Patience of Job” is not so much inked as engraved not only in the chronicles of English literature but also in the minds of every Bible student. Whenever our mind zeroes in on this great hero of faith, it is his perseverance and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Earthly Things

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2012
     | 3,997 views

    Drop the bottle and dig into some meat.

    John 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? KJV I am convinced that the reason we do not see much of God's power in the Church today is because we cannot figure out earthly things. There are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eliminate Lot In Our Lives

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,608 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you an

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you and your blessings IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:14 After Lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Working With Human Nature Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    God created human beings to be social, reasoning creatures. His Word advises us about how to get along with others, how to relate to others, and how to live wisely and reasonably.

    Working With Human Nature (Proverbs 19:3-4, 6-7) 1. ABC News reported a strange story this week: Arthur Livingston, of Prosperity, S.C., may feel prosperous and alive, but his credit report says, "File not scored because subject is deceased." That’s because Livingston’s bank, Bank of America, has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Wise Among You? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 156 ratings
     | 24,380 views

    James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And We Thought...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 9, 2012
     | 4,107 views

    Exploring "Job’s wisdom" in order we too get the "mind of Christ"...

    AND WE THOUGHT... The phrase “Patience of Job” is not so much inked as engraved not only in the chronicles of English literature but also in the minds of every Bible student. Whenever our mind zeroes in on this great hero of faith, it is his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joshua & The Gibeonites Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,754 views

    Listening to God is vital, God’s grace extends to everyone & God keeps his promises

    Common Sense isn’t Always The Israelites have left Mt Ebal and Mt Gerizim behind and are now moving south to continue their conquest of the land. The whole population of Canaan has heard about them by now and the kings of the land below the hill country band together to prepare a defence. But not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican