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  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Love: The Prerequisite To A Life Changing Experience Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021
     | 1,865 views

    John paints a beautiful picture of God and the life of believers. He says that love is the preeminent attribute of God and this is seen in the cross. Christian love doesn’t happen by self-determination, it happens because of the abiding presence of Holy Spirit.

    G.A. Studdert-Kennedy, the English chaplain poet, found himself alone one dark night on the cliffs of Dover, peering sightlessly into the darkness across the English Channel. His thoughts led him to wonder what kind of force lingered in the darkness. As he thought about who may be lingering in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Roth avatar

    Grapes Of Wrath, Grapes At Last

    Contributed by David Roth on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,587 views

    Proper 22 (A) As Christians, we bear fruits of righteousness in our lives because we live in Christ. We are grafted into Him, the true vine. He bore our grapes of wrath so that we may bear grapes at last. Grapes that will last. Now and into eternity.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Grapes of Wrath, Grapes at Last” Our Gospel reading today brings us to a third parable of Jesus about a vineyard. In the first one, the owner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If You Had Been Here

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,248 views

    Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross.The Good Shepherd is bringing His Jewish sheep & His Gentile sheep to make one fold.The blessing that God gave Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob ha

    “If You Had Been Here . . .” March 25, 2012 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross. 1 John 10.22-24 a Festival of Dedication ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Called To Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,851 views

    Jesus wants us to abandon our compromised, self-centered involvement in the church and turn to the God-centered communal life He can use for His resolve. The purpose of the church is to reflect God’s character to the world.

    An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all types of vegetation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "sown To Rise: The Seed Of Resurrection"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 27, 2024
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    The Grain of Wheat parable reveals the transformative power of sacrifice, resurrection, and divine rewards. It highlights Jesus' mission and acts as a guide for believers, encouraging them to embrace a life characterized by selflessness and obedience while strengthening their faith.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 12:24) "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." [25] He that loveth his life shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2024
     | 1,855 views

    In order to be able to serve like Jesus served, we have to overcome our selfish and self-centered tendencies. With a desire to do so and with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can become more selfless.

    Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week called “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is an important way that we must be like Him. B. Today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    The Character Of A Disciple: A God Inspired Life Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,157 views

    God wants us to be people of love and joy and peace. He wants to breathe into us the qualities of generosity, integrity, humility, and self-discipline. The disciples of Christ are “inspired” people ... Inspired by God's Holy Spirit.

    Let’s go back to the beginning of this chapter … back to verse 1 (Philippians 2:1-5): “If then there is any encouragement in Christ … any consolation from love … any sharing in the Spirit … any compassion and sympathy … make my joy complete … be of the same mind … having the same love … being in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Taking Risks For Homeland Security

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    For Men’s Day at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA. Aquila is an example of taking risks to secure his self-knowledge, his relationships, and his contribution to the church.

    Anything worth doing involves risk, doesn’t it? Nothing great has ever been accomplished by people afraid to take risks. I have seen a poster that showed a small fish, closing in on a worm and a fishhook, but unaware that he was about to be gobbled up by a large fish, which was itself about to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Little Bo Pete Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    The third message in an Easter series looking at the life of Peter. In particular, how we struggle with some of the same issues he did because of our attidue of self-sufficiency.

    The Passion of Christ March 21, 2004 Little Bo Pete – Mt. 26:33-54 Sunday AM Intro: Little Bo Pete lost some sleep b/c he didn’t trust the Savior Got out of the boat, and almost did float instead he only got soaked Little Bo Pete lost some sleep b/c he didn’t hear the Savior Was there in the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Teaching Our Children Respect For God - Part One Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 20,499 views

    Lack of respect for God is epidemic. How can we change that? Part One of a three-part series focusing on teaching respect for God, others, self and leaders.

    April 7, 2002 Recently the leaders of our children and youth programs met to brainstorm ways of helping the young people of our church become better examples of “salt and light” in our community. We talked about many things, and there was some exciting and very promising dialogue. One of those ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Touch That Transformed

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,320 views

    Every Christian must ultimately decide whether they will continue to follow their own self-devised path or make full commitment to Christ, and that decision is often made in the midst of a crisis.

    The Touch That Transformed Text: Gen.32: 30-31 Intro: A study in the life of Jacob, the son of Isaac, reveals much about human nature. More importantly, it reveals many spiritual truths about the Christian’s walk with God that need to be acknowledged and applied to daily life. I won’t take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Keeping Grace In Bounds?

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

    “Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Dieing To Live

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    The world teaches us to only consider Me, Mysel, and I. Let us dethrone self as God deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus.

    Dieing To Live At a party a woman said this: “My husband and I managed to be happy together for 20 years. I guess this is because we’re both in love with the same person.” The husband of this marriage is a picture of the self absorbed and self-centered society we have today . The wife even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Qualities Of A Caring Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    God wants to add to your fellowship, family and church the following areas: A greater sense of SIGNIFICANCE, STIMULATION, SUPPORT, STABILITY, SELF-EXPRESSIVE CONFIDENCE, SATISFACTION, SPIRITUAL DEPTH.

    Qualities of a Caring Fellowship As we have opportunity, let us do good to all. --Galatians 6:10 A rainbow is a sign of God’s promise never again to destroy the earth by a flood (Gen. 9:11-17). But that was little comfort to the people of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in April of 1997. Eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational