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  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Submission Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 307 views

    My big idea is Spirit filled people are submissive people.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humble Yourself In Childlikeness, Servanthood, And Brokenhearted Boldness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,866 views

    The key to Humility is 1) Childlikeness 2) Servanthood & 3) Brokenhearted Boldness

    One of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is experiencing it with Children. Children have an awe and expectation that goes above any distraction. Many of us adults get bogged down in so many plans and engagements this time of year that it is often the children who remind us of the joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Man Who Went Home Justified Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015
     | 6,893 views

    #2 in a series. A message about being justified and repentance and a part of getting there.

    We’re continuing in this series called “Crossing Over.” I appreciate Brian kicking it off last week with the most important foundation for all of it: Believe. Let’s face it, if you don’t believe Jesus deserves to be the Authority in your life, none of the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Toward A Kinder, Gentler Creation Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018
     | 4,686 views

    The Humility, Gentlness and Kindess of God was displayed in how he entered this world--as a gently, humble baby who would eventually deal with our sins with the same humility, gentleness and kindness in order to reconcile us to Himself. What an Awesome Savior and God!

    Toward a Kinder, Gentler Creation Luke 2:1-20 This month our nation mourned the passing of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States. The thing that I remember most about the first George Bush was a theme that he wanted to characterize his presidency. He wanted us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    No Compromise On Pride Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,552 views

    A look at Daniel 4, where we learn not to be proud, we also see the difference between false humility and real humility.

    Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE BEAR? ‘Why of course you are mighty lion’. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus' Humble Service

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    Jesus demonstrated his humility and love toward his disciples by washing their feet, and we should do likewise.

    It has been one of my major goals at our youth group over the past few years to get the kids to be more respectful and selfless in the way they treat other people, particularly their fellow group members. I remember vividly a discussion I had with one particularly guy. He was telling me about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ddd (Dignity Deficiency Disorder)

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    Many Christians today suffer from what I call ‘dignity deficiency disorder’ simply b/c they are looking in the wrong places for dignity.

    Bunbury Wed pm 28/07/10 “DDD” (Dignity Deficiency Disorder) Intro: *** I was sitting in the emergency waiting room of the hospital the other day waiting to be attended & the theme music of a daytime T.V. program caught my attention, it was the theme music of Days Of Our Lives. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 12 Apostles: James Son Of Zebedee

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2015
     | 9,994 views

    James had character flaws like being brash, bragging who'd be the greatest, wanting to call down fire on people and asking to sit on a throne next to Jesus. But he became an Apostle of love and became the first apostle to be martyred.

    THE 12 APOSTLES: JAMES SON OF ZEBEDEE Mk. 3:17 INTRODUCTION A. HELL’S ANGELS 1. I was running a service station outside of Springfield Missouri one time. I had 16 pumps. It was a large station and along a major highway. 2. There were two men on the pay phones. I was outside taking money ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freed To Love Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017
     | 5,849 views

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Freed to Love Galatians 5:1-6

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Freed to Love Galatians 5:1-6 David Taylor February 26, 2017 We are in the midst of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My goal is for us to gain a better understanding of life in the Spirit and our need for the work of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience - To Obey Is The Only Way

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,486 views

    Obedience is difficult and requires deep commitment

    Webster defines the word as "following the commands or guidance of; to conform to or comply with." *Becoming a Born-Again Christian requires obedience. It is the key condition of your relationship with God, whose Lordship demands obedience. Through obedience, you fulfill His commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Full Or Empty (Palm Sunday)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021
     | 2,787 views

    There is a difference between being full and being empty. There is also a difference between being empty and emptying one's self.

    FULL OR EMPTY Text: Philippians 2:5 - 11 The late Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was greeted by a burst of applause when he made his appearance as a speaker at a meeting in Minneapolis. He responded by saying: “Applause before a speaker begins is an act of faith. Applause during the speech is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thankfulness – The Great Antidote

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025
     | 145 views

    Thankfulness humbles the heart, silences pride, and turns worship Godward, freeing us from comparison and restoring His glory.

    Introduction – The Proud Lion A story is told of a lion who believed he was the undisputed king of the jungle. Confident and cocky, he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion demanded. “You are, of course,” replied the bear. Pleased, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Following In His Footsteps

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,445 views

    The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service.

    FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS. Matthew 20:17-34. Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why He came into the world. It was not outside His control (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 22nd, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 13, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Year B, Proper 20.

    Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 54, James 3:13-4:3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37. A). A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humbly Heartfelt

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 148 views

    Christ’s humility reveals heaven’s heart—God stooping in love. When His mind lives in us, pride dies, grace flows, and hearts rise.

    I. The Heartbeat of Heaven There are moments in Scripture that let us overhear the heartbeat of heaven. Philippians 2 : 5-11 is one of them. It’s as if Paul pulls back the curtain and lets us listen to how God thinks and feels. It’s not thunder or trumpet—it’s the quiet pulse of divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist