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  • How Can We Imitate God?

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    Paul gives us four ways to imitate God.

    I. Introduction a. Illustration –We have all seen young children imitate their parents. Young girls play with dolls and little boys play with plastic lawn mowers. b. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. c. Though Paul’s letter was written to the church at Ephesus, ...read more

  • Three Tips For Running A Race

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,138 views

    The Writer of Hebrews provides three words of advice for running the race of our Christian life.

    I. Introduction a. The Idea is that of running a marathon. b. In this passage of Scripture we are given three words of advice for running the race II. The first word of advice is to Remember the Testimony of Others (1) a. Ill. Football players remember the previous winners of super bowl. ...read more

  • God's Plan For Us

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Jeremiah points out three things God’s plan includes and gives us three responses that we are to have.

    I. Introduction a. This was a dark time in Israel’s History i. Exile ii. Jeremiah’s Letter (597 BC) 1. 3,023 Jews b. God has Plans for our life. c. What Does God’s Plan in include? II. God’s Plan includes Prosperity a. Prosperity does not mean “Financial Gain” i. Verses 4-7 III. God’s ...read more

  • When The Valley Comes

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,813 views

    Jesus was tempted by the devil but he resisted. From Jesus, we can see the three temptations that Jesus resisted and learn how we can resist our temptations.

    I. Introduction (1) a. Ill. Thetis held the young Achilles by the heel and dipped him in the river Styx; everything the sacred waters touched became invulnerable, but while she was dipping him in the water she had to hold him by the heel so the heel remained dry and therefore unprotected. ...read more

  • How To Get Out Of The Desert

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    This sermon gives three steps to getting out of a spiritual desert.

    I. Introduction a. In 874 BC Ahab became King over Israel. i. Ahab was evil. He allowed Baal Worship. b. There was a drought in the land. i. Showed that Yahweh was God and Not Baal ii. Elijah means Yahweh is my God c. Elijah was living by the brook of Cherith living on food brought by ...read more

  • Faith That Works

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,252 views

    James talks about three kinds of faith.

    I. Introduction a. There is a large controversy between Faith and Works. Many churches say you must have works to get to heaven, others say it is “Faith Alone” that saves. i. Paul states in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For if is by grace you have been saved through faith; and that nor of yourselves, if is ...read more

  • Aspects Of A Wonderful Mother

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    This sermon gives five aspects of a woderful mother as outlined in the text.

    I. Introduction a. What does it take to be a wonderful mother? b. Lets look at five aspects of a wonderful mother II. The Marriage of an wonderful Mother (10-12) a. Worth more than rubies b. Husband has confidence c. Seeks good for husband not harm III. The Behavior of a wonderful mother ...read more

  • Amos: The Call Of God

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 23,620 views

    This sermon looks at the charateristics of God’s call.

    I. Introduction a. Amos was a shepherd from Tekoa, a town about six miles south of Bethlehem. b. Amos’ ministry dates to the reigns of Jeroboam II, king of Israel and Uzziah, King of Judah. c. Amos’ ministry was during a time of peace and expansion for Israel and Judah. It was a time of great ...read more

  • Worship That Changes Lives

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    This sermon illustrates three charateristics of worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction II. True Worship Should Not Be Hindered By Anything (22-25) a. Paul and Silas were had just been beaten and still they were praising God. b. What excuses do we use? c. They were praising God at Midnight. III. True Worship Gives Testimony (26-29) a. They did not try to leave ...read more

  • Worship God Desires

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    This sermon illustrates the proper attitude in worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. John 4:23 – “True Worshipers will worship in Spirit and in Truth.” Both Emotion and Knowledge. b. We have turned our worship service into a performance. Those in the congregation are the audience and the preacher and music director are the performers. i. That is not the way ...read more

  • The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    This sermon looks at the name of the Lord and expalins what that name means for us today.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Exodus 1 – The oppression of Hebrews in Egypt. (Babies killed) 2. Exodus 2 – Moses is put in Nile, found by pharaoh’s daughter, grows up, kills a man and flees to Midian. 3. Exodus 3 – Moses is visited by the Lord at the Burning Bush. B. Exodus 3:10-13, verse ...read more

  • How Can Our Church Grow

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,104 views

    This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

  • Characteristics Of The Gospel

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    This sermon looks at four charateristics of the Gospel as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. Paul knew the Gospel’s characteristics. II. The Gospel is Powerful a. Ill. Man has the ability to make living men die, God has the ability to make dead men Live b. God picked an awkward way to demonstrate his power. Through his son. c. The Power of the Gospel unto ...read more

  • Lessons From The Water

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    This sermon compares Peter’s experience of walking on the water to our Christian Walk.

    I. Introduction a. The Story of Peter walking on water. b. There are many lessons that can be learned from this passage. i. We need time alone with God. ii. Jesus is all powerful iii. We can Trust in Jesus c. I want to look at this experience as an illustration of our Christian ...read more

  • And The Word Became Flesh

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    This sermon shows three ways the word became flesh.

    I. Introduction a. What does the Bible mean when it says “the became Flesh?” b. How did the Word become flesh? c. Let look at three ways the word became flesh. II. The First Way is that He Left Everything For Us a. What did he Leave. Jn. 1:1 b. What did he come to. Jn. 19:1-3 III. The ...read more