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  • Lauro C Hernandez avatar

    The Blessings In Being A Servant

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
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    Knowing what is expected of us as servants of God and the blessing we have in Him.

    THE BLESSINGS IN BEING A SERVANT 1 Peter 5:2 INTRO: In our relationship with God to be able to maintain these encounter with Him, we have to realize what He expects. There is nothing more great and sublime than Him. Separated from Him, there isn’t nobody that deserves our worship and surrender. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit Of Pride

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
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    The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

    The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose That Lion

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
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    Too often we give the too much credit and too much power. This message’s purpose is to bring his ability into focus.

    I want to talk about what I feel to be one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible- 1 Peter 5:8 This scripture has been interpreted as a warning - be careful your going to get attacked.......WHEN IT WAS GIVEN FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Tonight we will find out what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Devil's Tools Of Destruction

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
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    Do you know your enemy as a believer? This sermon looks at how the devil attacks.

    Sunday Morning February 20, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM THE DEVIL’S TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION 2 CORINTHIANS 11:13-15; 1 PETER 5:8 Introduction: 1. The Devil or Satan is our enemy. a. He is described by Peter as our adversary or the one who stands against us or opposes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Fear Not

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
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    The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    Wanted: Willing Laborers For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 426 ratings
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    There is much work to be done in the Kingdom, but few workers to do it.

    WANTED: WILLING LABORERS FOR THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 9:35-38 As I continue along my journey up the King’s highway, I have witnessed some eye-opening situations in the church today… The Lord has allowed me to observe some troubling signs of the times… I’ve had the opportunity to see what I believe is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call Someone Who Cares

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
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    This sermon helps us to find comfort in the times when we feel like no one cares for us.

    Introduction: Have you ever had someone to tell you call someone who cares? Maybe you have not uttered these words but I bet you have felt this way before. We all have felt uncared for in this journey of life, in fact for many of us this is the reason we became saved. I am glad that the writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
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    WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

    ‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Young avatar

    If I Were The Devil....

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
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    To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

    (Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Drop The Worry

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 31, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
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    Worry is a sin. How do I stop it? This simple message demonstates how to practically drop your worries.

    I Peter 5:5-10 Intro: Have everyone print on a piece of paper their #1 worry, problem they are currently facing. This is something they think about everyday. (Do not give details/names/incidences that anyone could recognize this as your problem.) Have them fold them in two and hold for now. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Guard!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    A message to encourage the saints to guard their hearts...especially taking great care to watch their communication, attention, and behavior. These things, if left unchecked, can lead to drifting from the Lord.

    Stand & Read - Proverbs 4:20-27 ?My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. [21] Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. [22] For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their whole body. [23] Watch over your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Charles Scott avatar

    God As Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,703 views

    Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

    pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Cast Away The Pride

    Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
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    The greatest hindrance in accepting a gift if pride.

    Introduction A baby girl was born into the world, abandoned by her father, and viewed by her mother as a hindrance to her social life and prospects of remarriage. The mother was eventually arrested for offering shoppers at a store her precious child. The little girl was passed through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Groce avatar

    I Worry About My Anxiety!

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
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    But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are.

    I. Intro A. All of us fall victim to anxiety. B. Tears at the mind, keeps us up at night, consumes our thoughts, causes stress. C. But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are. D. Read 1 Pet. 5:6-8 1. Anxiety is a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Portrait Of A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,504 views

    The humility essential for motherhood is a picture of the humility of Christ.

    Mother’s Day was first officially observed in the United States in 1914. And ever since then, it has been the annual goal of candy makers, greeting card companies, florists, and restaurant owners to persuade you that the best way to show appreciation to your mother on her special day is to spend as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist