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Part Three: Seek Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

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The third of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Idea: God will take care of our needs. In the meantime, we are to concern ourselves with his kingdom. Unbelievers: One of the things that should distinguish us as believers is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 20, 2016

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Humility is disdained by this world but the Kingdom of God and the citizens of Heaven are those who are contrite and humble. Sometimes we need to examine ourselves to see if we are prideful or humble. Hopefully this sermon helps us with that examination.

Luke 14:1-11 (read from the Bible and have the congregation follow along) Luke 14:11 NIV “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Humility … humility in relationship to God comes from knowing that God is God and we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Humility 2016 Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

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Sometimes we need an analysis of how we view ourselves in order to determine if we are actually humble or not. This sermon contains an mini-quiz to that effect and also the testimony of John Piper in an article from 2010 where he was struggling with pride

Luke 14:1-11 (read from the Bible and have congregation follow along) Luke 14:11 NIV “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Humility … humility in relationship to God comes from knowing that God is God and we are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gospel Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

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THE GOSPEL IS A THEME THROUGHOUT PAUL'S WRITINGS AND THE BOOK OF ROMANS. HE BEGINS WITH THIS BEING THE PURPOSE OF HIS LIFE IN ROMANS 1:1. WE EXPLORE WHAT THIS MEANS AS WE BEGIN STUDYING THE BOOK OF ROMANS

Romans 1:1 – Gospel of God 1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2. (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3. Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Encouraging Words Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

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Shows the importance of encouraging words in the family. This includes things said and unsaid.

Encouraging Words Theme: To show the importance of using encouraging words in the family. Text: James 3:3-6 Introduction James here speaks of the power of the tongue. Whereas a small bridle controls a horse and a small rudder controls a ship it is no surprise that a small tongue, a part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Are You Fighting Against Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 25, 2015

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When conflicts arise, ask these two questions: What is at stake, and what is in your heart?

Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the wise man's home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You're absolutely right." The next ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Before Abraham Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

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He said something only God could say. These are the words of the greatest blasphemer of all time, or the words of God Incarnate.

“I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I AM,” Jesus is talking mainly to people who think they’re insiders, yet are outside of God’s grace. But first--verse 30 (which we looked at last time) records how, in spite of critical opposition to Jesus, many came to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Congregational

Clearly Seeing The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012

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HE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH THE RECOUNTING OF THE ACTIVITIES OF PETER WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOUSE OF CORNELIUS. WORD OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED HAD MADE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM, AND HAD CAUSED A STIR AMONG THE MEMBERS. PETER NOW TAK

CLEARLY SEEING THE WILL OF GOD ACTS 11:1-18 THE APOSTLES AND THE BROTHERS THROUGHOUT JUDEA HEARD THAT THE GENTILES ALSO HAD RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD. 2 SO WHEN PETER WENT UP TO JERUSALEM, THE CIRCUMCISED BELIEVERS CRITICIZED HIM 3 AND SAID, "YOU WENT INTO THE HOUSE OF UNCIRCUMCISED MEN AND ATE WITH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Comes Before The Fall

Contributed by Choe Sergent on May 17, 2016

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This message explores Numbers chapter 14 & examines how our attitude toward God & others can have a direct impact on the victory we experience. Additionally, the message emphasizes trust in God's sovereignty & being obedient to God's will in our live.

Scripture: Numbers 14 1. The Protest and Rebellion vs. 1-12 Now when the children of Israel see the giants keeping them from the land they start to complain. God’s plan for our lives often takes us through the most difficult paths in order to grow us spiritually. Bu there is the risk to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Reliable? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014

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Part 1 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines.

INTRODUCTION: Most of us know the basics. Big God. Baby Jesus. Our Sin. The Cross. The Resurrection. But beyond that, many of us don’t really know much more about Christianity. It’s a sad commentary on the state of the church when more often than not we don’t actually have clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Leadership Lessons From A Serpent's Siege Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

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Saul, discouraged after the sonsos of Belial reject his kingship, returns to life as a farmer, until the people of Jabesh Gilead need him. Then he demonstrates leadership Qualitites we can apply.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 LESSONS FROM A SERPENT’s SIEGE TEXT: I Samuel 11 VERSES 1-3 The name, Nahash means Serpent. It is related to the Hebrew Word which refers to the serpent in Genesis 3 which means something along the line of “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Fickle Pickle

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 10, 2023

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A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

July 9, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The Fickle Pickle Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, little Goldilocks happens upon the bears’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Upside Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009

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Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Intentional Faith Development - Five Practices 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

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This sermon is based on the book by Robert Schnase, focusing on the second chapter - Intentional Faith Development.

Philippians 2:1-5 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3 Do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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