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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    What Makes You Lion Alert And Not Lion Dessert?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
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    Humility, self-control, and God’s grace keep us from being devoured by Satan.

    “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight...” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faithful Followers

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mutual Humility

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 72 ratings
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    MUTUAL HUMILITY HELPS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1.

    MUTUAL HUMILITY HELPS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1. The Call to Mutual Humility -- Humility Prepares Us To Serve One Another a. this call is for every believer b. this call prepares us for service toward one another c. the essence of the call is humility 2. The Link ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Casualties In This Christian Army

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000
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    CHURCH SOLDIERS

    MODERN DAY CASUALTIES IN THE CHURCH! ( failure is when you stop trying....if you lay down soon you will be laid up...wounded, in foxholes, in the bunkers..phillip. 1:27 1. THE AWARENESS OF OUR ENEMY. a. his personality..as a roaring lion, deceiver, thief, destroyer, liar, murderer, accuser... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For God To Return Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
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    It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

    Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All Your Anxiety?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004
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    Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

    I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2005
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     | 7,716 views

    Peter gives us some things that will help us to be better servants of Jesus

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What is the goal of a lot of the things we read in the Bible? Why did God leave us the Bible? • Why is Peter trying to encourage his readers to stay strong? Why in the midst of persecution is Peter not telling his readers to go hide in the mountain? • We are given the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Job Descriptions

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
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    Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

    1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Need Elders Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

    Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Spotting Godly Men (Part 1: Humility) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
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    God makes us humble to exalt us like Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Three weeks ago, we explored in 1Peter 5 the heart of the job description of church elders. They are “shepherds,” looking out and caring for us through love, prayer, compassion and concern. We also learned they are “overseers,” a work which must be done without domineering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Casting Your Cares Upon Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    Humbly cast your cares, soberly resist the devil, and confidently stand in God’s grace.

    1. It’s been my prayer that we all gain a greater love & appreciation for Pastor Peter. a. He loves Jesus and because of that love he loves the flock! b. Writing to those scattered, hassled believers in the first century, he encouraged & exhorted them. c. And through Him, the Holy Spirit has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5 Battle Fields That The Devil Will Use In An Attempt To Defeat You

    Contributed by James Lacey on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,453 views

    A message about how the devil attempts to defeat people in different areas of their lives.

    1ST PETER 5:1-8 #1- YOUR MIND. 2 Corinthians 11:3- N.I.V. But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. #2- YOUR HEART. Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Give It To God!!

    Contributed by Robert Coats on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,609 views

    Cast your worries and cares upon God

    Give it to God!! 1 Peter 5:6-7 Introduction: Once there was a man laying down with his ear pressed against the sidewalk, he was there a long time and many people walked by him…they would stop for a moment and stare and then move on….then a crowd started to gather…wondering what he was doing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Because of its importance, the first kind of prayer we want to examine is the prayer of casting your cares upon the Lord.

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Yet Still I Rise

    Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,329 views

    Stand in Faith in the Midst of Suffering

    Yet Still I Rise 1 Peter 5:5-9 It’s preaching time, and text as read this morning is taken from the first letter of Peter, and in your leisure please read Chapters 3, 4, & 5. Now, as I meditated on the text, the theme that the Lord had given me is… “Yet Still I Rise!” Yet Still I Rise!” Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist