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  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    When People Are Big And God Is Small

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    What happens when we fear men more than God? Sounds silly doesn’t it. Why do people buy stuff they can’t afford, Why do we lie, Why don’t speak up agains wrong and the list goes on and on. Many times it is because we fear what someone will think of us.

    WHEN PEOPLE ARE BIG AND GOD IS SMALL Jeremiah 17:5-8 Intro: When people are big and God is small we face continual defeat in our lives. When God is big and people are small we will have victory over satan. Even true worshipers can have what the Bible calls “the fear of man” “FEAR” in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Cry Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 8, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,661 views

    This is the 9th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#9] THE CRY OF GOD’S PEOPLE Judges 10:1-18 Introduction: In the last chapter, Gaal was trying to overthrow Abimelek, who had been a self-appointed King after killing 70 of his brothers. Both Abimelek and Gaal were killed. Judges 10:1-2 Judges 10:3-5 After Tola ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judge And Jury

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    “Judge not that you be not judged.” Does this verse mean that we are to never judge anything? What exactly is Christ talking about? When is judging right? Or is never right to judge anything?

    JUDGE AND JURY Matthew 7:1-14 Introduction: “Judge not that you be not judged.” is a passage that has been misinterpreted, misquoted and misapplied more than almost any other verse in the entire Bible. It is often quoted by those who are seeking to justify their actions and answer any criticism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteous Or Sinner?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,395 views

    Do we use our knowledge of God's word to criticize others, or to become more and more humble about our own sins? Let’s learn that we are all still sinners and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke 18:9-14.

    Do we use our knowledge of God's word to criticize others, or to become more and more humble about our own sins? Let’s learn that we are all still sinners and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke 18:9-14. Self-Righteousness “Also He spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People The Church Cannot Do Without

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,778 views

    Adapted from another pastor on SC, this message speaks to the need of the local church to have a special breed of people,

    People the Church Cannot Do Without Ephesians 5:1-17 / 1 Peter 2:9-10 * It was in the hill of Caesarea Philippi as recorded in the 16th chapter of Matthew where Jesus initially mentioned the church. In the everyday vernacular Jesus turned to Peter, who had just expressed a strong, supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Can Stifle God's Love Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,795 views

    The contrast between legalism and loving obedience of God’s Word

    A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranging from 2 to 5 pounds. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it." He continued, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redefining Significance (How To Surprise Your Biggest Critics) Acts Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,694 views

    contrasting God’s and the world’s understanding of a significant life...

    Redefining significance: how to surprise your biggest critics Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 7 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - February 23, 2003 Acts 4:1-22 I. HOW OUR WORLD DEFINES SIGNIFICANCE: 1. Success. (People speak of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Social Justice And Critical Theory: Biblical Justice In An Age Of Ideological Civil War

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 3,428 views

    There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic lines, and along religious lines.

    Proverbs 21:15 "When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Forcing People To Be Good, Can It Happen? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2021
     | 1,542 views

    It’s alien to Christ’s life and law of love to force compliance. One cannot and may not try to force sanctity or even basic justice on another.

    Sophomore year in high school. We were assigned to study world history at that time, and we were using a Christian textbook, which rightly saw Jesus Christ as the center of all history. We even date years before and after the birth of Christ, even though the time line is about 3 years off what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, Or Criticize Me?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,427 views

    Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? I Cor. 13:4-7

    Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? Quote: Love overlooks a fault. (I Cor. 13:4-7) We are living at time when the rhetoric of debate, criticism and verbal abuse is rising to a fever pitch. Many people think that criticisms are a normal part of American life with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Ministered To People By Listening

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 72,966 views

    Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord

    Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord was not ready to believe everything He heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sticking With The Facts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew t

    Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew that he was primarily responsible to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,618 views

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People * Remember that you can overcome any difficult person through the strength, wisdom and enabling given to you through Christ. Once you confidently express your faith God’s ability to help you overcome any problem person you are well on your way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mindset

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 27, 2014
     | 7,745 views

    MINDSET IS CRITICAL FOR RESTORATION.

    MINDSET OBSERVATION: NEHEMIAH WAS A HIGH OFFICIAL UNDER THE RULE OF KING ARTAXERXES 1 IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF SUSA, NOW MODERN IRAN. THIS KING ALLOWED HIM TO RETURN TO HIS HOMELAND AND REPAIR THE BROKEN DOWN WALLS SURROUNDING JERUSALEM. HE ENCOUNTERED OPPOSITION BY PAGAN TRIBES IN HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Why It's Easier For "Bad" People To Go To Heaven Than "Good" People Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,914 views

    The parable of the two sons and how they describe our life in relationship with the Father.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re currently looking for a job, you need to be careful when you fill out the application form. Here are some actual statements from job application forms. One person wrote, “I served as an assistant SORE manager.” When asked about his education, one applicant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist