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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Look Out For That Lion

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    You just got started don,t stop before you land at home.

    LOOK OUT FOT THAT LION 1Kings 13 : 16 And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place: 17For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What You Want

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    Discovering what the difference is between be a consumer Christian and a serving Christian.

    What You Want? Mark 10: 35 – 45 Job 38: 1 – 7, 34 – 41 Intro: “He who dies with the most toys, is still dead!” I believe the basic problem today is this: people wish to do as little as possible and to get as much as possible. / Start at the top and work their way down I. James and John – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "My Ears Are Tuned Differently To Yours”

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,923 views

    Why if the harvest is ripe are there so few harvesters

    “My ears are tuned differently to yours” I would like to look at one part of one verse this morning “The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Luke 10:2) Jesus gave the Church only one Commission – and that was not to put “bums on pews” It was to make disciples Jesus in Matt 28:18-20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Rebuke Turned Back Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Jesus turns from silence about His achievements to open speaking about His death. He will not follow the ambition path, the pleasure path, or the easy spirituality path.

    You can admire Jesus, you can think well of Jesus, you can even love Jesus. But you cannot domesticate Him, you cannot tame Him, you cannot make Him sweet and nice and pretty. He is who He is and He says what He says, and sometimes it’s hard to take. In my experience, just about everybody out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Blowing Our Doors Off

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,695 views

    Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

    Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Discipleship - Warts And All

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,414 views

    Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood

    Scripture: Mark 10: 32 - 45; Psalms 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Isaiah 53:4-12 Title: "WARTS AND ALL" Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    War And Peace - The Way Of The World Vs. The Way Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 7, 2016
     | 3,864 views

    This sermon is a look at the opposites that are described in Philippians 2:3-4. The first part is the way of war and strife. The second part is the way of peace and joy in the Lord.

    Philippians 2:1-11 (Read from the Bible with the congregation) As I’m sure you noticed, our new memory Scripture is found in this awesome passage. Let’s take a look at the first part … Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit … Selfish ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Longing For More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2012
     | 6,465 views

    A sermon on spiritual dryness, lack of enthusiasm, lack of growth, and desires (Material adapted from Ruth Barton's book, Sacred Rhythms, chapter 1 entitled Longing for More)

    Introduction: U2 sang these lyrics: You broke the bonds and you Loosed the chains Carried the cross Of my shame Oh my shame You know I believe it Sounds great, about Jesus but then they sing: But I still haven't found what I'm looking for WBTU: Don’t jump to conclusions or judgments here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Downwardly Mobile

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,001 views

    Jesus isn’t saying that ambition is a bad thing, or that they/we shouldn’t aspire to be great. He’s telling them/us that true greatness is something else.

    Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On His Majesty’s Service

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023
     | 1,128 views

    True greatness is not power but service.

    Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Playing Second Fiddle Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011
     | 6,971 views

    Ambition is a two-edged sword; it can spur hard work, but can also lead to resentment if proper recognition isn't forthcoming.

    Good morning. This is Rubel Milkash from the Canaan Broadcasting Corporation, bringing you the region’s top stories every morning. Today’s feature is an exclusive interview with Moses BenAmram, charismatic leader of the most amazing mass migration in recent history. But first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use The Scriptures For Their Selfish Ambitions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions (Mark 7:11,12) Illustration:Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wallace avatar

    Forsaking Foibles That Fracture Families Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 1, 2018
     | 7,354 views

    How to avoid creating the environment that produces sibling rivalries, bitter jealousy and self ambition in families.

    Fixing Family Feuds Forsaking Foibles that Fracture Families Genesis 37:1-11 This morning we begin a new series on the life of Joseph, which I've entitled, Fixing Family Feuds. The Title is actually inadequate—yes a family feud was fixed, but an incredibly gracious God and an incredibly faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    A Life Without Worry Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020
     | 5,029 views

    To overcome worry: Ramp up worship. Re-align ambitions. Trust God, one day at a time.

    Healthy Disciples: A LIFE WITHOUT WORRY—Matthew 6:25-34 (Read the text first.) “Do not worry…” What would it take for you to stop worrying? Would 10 million dollars be enough money? Would a cure for cancer set your mind at ease? Worry is a common human thing. People worry about their kids or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Conceited Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    Third John 9-10 shows us how a conceited Christian lives.

    Scripture We are closing in on the conclusion of our study in the Apostle John’s letters that I am calling “That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life.” John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed