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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    23. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:3 - Message 23 – Are You A Big Shot? How Important Do You Think You Are? You Are Not Deceived Are You? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 1, 2025
     | 287 views

    What arrogance it is to promote yourself over others and put them down. This message deals with those who think they are something but are nothing; who deceive themselves. We look at church positions and humility and pride. Do not deceive yourself.

    23. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:3 - Message 23 – ARE YOU A BIG SHOT? HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? YOU ARE NOT DECEIVED ARE YOU? [1]. INTRODUCTION In the last message we considered a most important practical side of our Christianity and that was bearing the burdens, loads, problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus: The Ultimate Example Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,056 views

    Philippians 2:5-11 has been called the greatest text on Christ ever written. Most preachers preach this text doctrinally. But Paul meant us to understand in terms of our personal relationships. See how Jesus’ example helps us get along with others.

    HOW DID JESUS CHRIST EXHIBIT HUMILITY? 1. Jesus Christ exhibited humility in His thinking. "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God..." - Philippians 2:5-6 (NKJV) Paul says, "let this mind be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,883 views

    Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

    A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Unworthy Servants Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,915 views

    The parable of a dutiful servant in Luke 17:7-10 teaches us about the ideal attitude that a disciple should have in serving God.

    Scripture Does God owe you anything? If you believe that God owes you anything, you may be unhappy when God fails to deliver. And even if God gives you what you want, you may still find something about which to complain. You may be like the mother whose son was blown away by a tornado. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Praying Postures And Patterns

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
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     | 5,225 views

    Prayer is a part of our worship and communion with God. He is not interested with our half-hazard or muttered words. He needs our sincere fellowship. He is never tired of hearing you.

    “He cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between His knees” (1 Kings 18:42) Some of the praying postures being practiced and used by people include; a.SITTING; Someone can sit down, focus his heart on the Lord and still communicate properly to God. This is mainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Lu avatar

    Gospel In Motion

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,407 views

    The Bible is the Living Word of God. It is life-giving, life-preserving, and life-changing. Anyone who is guided by the principles of Scripture will have the power of the Holy Spirit in them.

    Had two Thanksgiving gatherings. Students came home and we celebrated the Sunday before with a traditional American meal - Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sticky-rice, and Tiramisu cake. With parents on Thanksgiving day and had the traditional Chinese hot pot. Parents older, soft ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,931 views

    Christmas is not about getting what we want rather Christmas is about getting what we need. The first Christmas God was using pinpoint accuracy to bring his plan to fruition to give us what we needed most; a savior!And that is the real purpose of Christma

    Introduction: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ”schematics, Trademarks And Transformation” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 17, 2013
     | 5,109 views

    Why does our profession often times not coincide with the lives that we are living? Paul gives some instructions on living a TRANSFORMED LIFE.

    ”Schematics, Trademarks and Transformation” Romans 12:1-2 What would it be like if we had to get up and profess what we believed based on how we actually lived our lives? If we were honest, we might say: “I believe in God the Father, maker of heaven and earth”, with whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of God's Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 21, 2013
     | 6,867 views

    The Character and work of God's Sovereignty in Election is truly a teaching of the Extravagant Grace of a Powerful and Providential God.

    4 21 13 The Character of God’s Sovereignty Romans 9: 1-13 Last week we examined the privilege that is ours in God working in such a way, conforming us into the image of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Darkness Invades Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,163 views

    Here's the problem with Christmas today: the Christmas we know is so very unlike the first Christmas was experienced by the holy family. The joy of the birth of the Christ child was soon dampened by evil. What we need to remember this Christmas is that we

    A Scandalous Love Affair: When Darkness Invades Matthew 2:13-18 Fireman Edward Cushing tells the story of an old frame house burning on the southside of Chicago. He ordered the hoses to start fighting the fire and then dashed inside and pulled three people out. When the blaze was over, the Chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Jesus, The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,954 views

    Who is Jesus?” His answer is that Jesus is both fully the son of God and fully human, the son of Man. Throughout the Gospel these terms are used and you find the humanity of Jesus portrayed and then next the divinity of Jesus. So from the earliest time in

    Jesus, The Son of God Mark 1:1-13 Just a few months ago, we celebrated the birth of Jesus but Mark doesn’t begin the story of Jesus there. Instead, he says the beginning of the Gospel is with Jesus’ baptism. He starts 30 years in the future from Jesus’ birth and so that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thy Kingdom Come

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011
     | 3,671 views

    Responding to unfairness and disrespect with grace and generosity imitates God’s own treatment of us, and requires three preconditions: realism, humility, and trust.

    I had a difficult decision to make this week. I had to choose between continuing my series on the Sermon on the Mount, or take a break to preach on Palm Sunday. But the more I looked at the passage for this week, and meditated on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem that long-ago Sunday afternoon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Welfare Of A Nation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,337 views

    You are a change catylst. COVID-19 brought to a standstill of the economy of the nations. Now, the welfare of your company, your society, your city and your nation is at your hand. Find out by viewing this sermon.

    Theme: Welfare of a Nation Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 Introduction: I greet you all in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today we are going to mediate on the theme ‘Welfare of a Nation’ based on the scriptural verse 2 Chronicles 7:14. As on date according to the UN, there are 251 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Encouragements For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,681 views

    Philippians 4:21-23 teaches us the characteristics of the communion of saints.

    Scripture Last time in our Sunday Seconds we examined “Encouragements for Prayer.” Today, I would like to examine “Encouragements for Fellowship.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians overflows with joy and thanksgiving. It is a wonderful letter in which he urged the Christians in Philippi to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Bondservants And Masters Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,791 views

    1 Timothy 6:1-2 teaches us how to serve different kinds of bosses.

    Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with problems in the churches around Ephesus. He was to deal with false teachers and their teaching. And he also was to instruct God’s people about living in God’s church. Paul gave Timothy instructions about the treatment of widows (in 5:3-16) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed