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When You Fast... Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 3,867 views

#2 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

When You Fast… (Matthew 6:16-18) I. The Wrong Way to Fast A. Fasting as a hypocrite 1. To gain a sense of God’s approval and self-approval 2. To fulfill a religious act 3. To gain religious recognition B. Fasting for recognition 1. Danger of feeling “super-spiritual” 2. Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Audience Of One Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 19,825 views

What does it mean to put God first? How do we stop performing for others who may be watching and perform solely for Him?

This is our fifth and final week in our series on Canadian Idols. Of course, you’ve got to wait until September 16 for the finale on CTV, but this is it for us. Over the past several weeks we’ve talked about a variety of things which can become idols for us… things which vie for our attention and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our First And Foremost Message: Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 2,745 views

*Jesus Christ is the Son of God! -He is unparalleled, incomparable and without equal. -Jesus stands alone!

Our First and Foremost Message: Jesus! Acts 2:21-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 3, 2006 21. And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ 22. "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trialschristian Face Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,127 views

Trials are part of life, and perhaps even more for a Christian desiring to live for the Lord. The Christian does not have to face these trials alone. James tells us to count our trials a joy.

Some Trials Christians Face James 1:9-18 JAMES1-3.WPD {9} But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; {10} and let the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11} For the sun rises with a scorching wind, and withers the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: *other

Which Praises Men Or God?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2014

| 6,343 views

To aid in our decision which one must be glorified and honored, men or GOD.

Which praises do you love the most? Praises from men or praises from GOD? Applause from men or applause from GOD? Remember that we can please all people, but we can easily please GOD. Be an audience of one, that is GOD ALMIGHTY? Since when did you last gave glory and honor to GOD, Most High? Our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Sons And Heirs Of God Our Father

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

| 4,570 views

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Sons and Heirs of God our Father

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Sons and Heirs of God our Father Galatians 4:1-11 There is a deep need and desire in all of us to experience a father’s love. Many of us have had less than perfect fathers which has left of us emotionally and socially wounded. In Galatians 4:1-11 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Picture Of The Christian Life For Paul

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Oct 3, 2024

| 81 views

Love

Phil. 1:9-11 Zoom In Zoom Out Flow Chart of Philippians 1:9-11 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Share The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 20, 2021

| 1,498 views

All Christians are called to lead and teach for the Lord with the goal of agape love!

We continue our study of the Letters to Timothy. Please open your Bibles to 1st Timothy 1. We have noted that Paul was called to be an Apostle, an ambassador, for Jesus Christ. Timothy, discipled by Paul, was left in Ephesus to minister. Ephesus, 2000 years ago was a metropolis with a pagan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Trusting In God

Contributed by Nancy Peren on Jun 25, 2022

based on 3 ratings

| 2,090 views

When we start to become dependent on man, we are no longer dependent on God.

The base text for this message is in Jeremiah 17:5-10. When we start to become dependent on man, we become less dependent on God. In fact, we eventually become far away from His presence. We no longer have a firm foundation. So then when man fails us and deceives us, we are alone. We have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 1:7, James 1:5, 2 Timothy 2:15, Isaiah 53:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 4:29-31 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 9,086 views

How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Most Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 25, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 29,077 views

Life’s sinking sun is sinking low, a few more days, and I must go. We will not be here for long. How will you spend your days?

Making the Most of the Time We Have Psalm 90 This is the oldest Psalm, and it was the only one written by Moses. Psalm 90 is Moses prayer to God asking for wisdom to make the most of his time on earth. A key verse might be verse 12. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Humble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024

based on 3 ratings

| 521 views

This sermon emphasizes the importance of practicing humility and righteousness for God's glory, not for human recognition or applause.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. I stand before you today, with joy in my heart and a message on my lips. A message that is as timeless as the stars, as enduring as the mountains, and as profound as the deepest ocean. It is a message that has the power to transform lives, to heal broken hearts, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Topics: Humility

Overcoming Pride

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 27, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 13,022 views

The only way to overcome pride is to seek to be exalted by God rather than man. In this sermon we will see: I. The Problem of Pride II. The Place of the Humble III. The Praise Of God

Overcoming Pride Luke 14: 7-11 By Chris Nerreau Prayer / Read The Text: Father God we come to you not good but yours, not whole but broken and not faithful but seeking you. Father in you there is no deceit, no false hope and grace that extends to us even in our times of unbelief. It is my prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Defining Moments Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 10,782 views

The experience on the Mount of Transfiguration was an encouragement for everybody involved that, despite the dark times ahead, God was guiding them. This calls us to remember our defining moments.

Mark 9:1-13 – Defining Moments Today, as we continue through The Life of Jesus, we are looking at a passage of scripture that I have never preached on before. It’s the Transfiguration, and it’s mentioned in Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9. Let’s read tonight from Mark 9:1-13. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Up The Checklists Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,188 views

Do you think that pleasing God means making and keeping a long list of rules? Think again.

Tearing up the Checklists It’s Monday evening at your house. You have had a long day and now after dinner you are going through the mail at the kitchen table. A long envelope falls out of the stack of junk mail that is hand addressed to you. The feel of the paper is rich and textured; the stamp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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