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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Embracing Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 27,931 views

    To have wisdom we must develop the fear of the Lord, determine to get it, decide to ask for it, and then dedicate ourselves to Jesus.

    Embracing Wisdom Proverbs Rev. Brian Bill 1/27/08 www.pontiacbible.org Pastor Scott Hoezee points out that 3,000 years ago in Ancient Near Eastern schools of wisdom, teachers would give final exams by stating the first half of a proverb and the students were required to complete the wise saying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Out – False Teachers About Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    How we can recognise and protect ourselves from false teaching. Jesus says, ’By their fruit you will recognise them.’

    Introduction [Knock, knock, knock] The ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses’ are knocking at the door. They are evangelising this street. They come from the Watchtower House up the road. Did you know that there their base they print up to 120 million pieces of literature a year? That they produce literature in 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gambling Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 23, 2012
     | 6,113 views

    Is the prohibition of gambling in the Covenant of Christian Conduct just a legalistic rule or a natural outflow of loving God completely and love others as ourselves?

    A year or so ago we took several months to review the sixteen Articles of Faith found in the Manual of the Church of The Nazarene. These subjects included what we believe about the Triune God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Scriptures, Sin, Atonement, Salvation, the Church, the Sacraments, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Snyder avatar

    Parable Of The Arrogant/Humble Servant

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013
     | 8,608 views

    If we exalt ourselves, we hinder God’s work and His ability of using us for His work and glory.

    Every time a missionary came to our church when I was a young person, that was where God was calling me. We had many missionaries come to our church at that time which created a lot of confusion for me. I wanted to serve God but I did not have any confidence as to where God wanted me to serve. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Looks Of Love Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012
     | 4,951 views

    In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

    1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Minor avatar

    "Let Jesus Change You" (Sermon 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Minor on Jan 7, 2013
     | 7,925 views

    We want to see Jesus make changes to the world and are reluctant when we discover those changes may start with ourselves.

    “Let Jesus Change The World” Part 1: Let Jesus Change You 2 Corinthians 5.19 Introduction 1. None of us would be opposed to Jesus making a few changes for the better. Changes at work, changes in your finances, or bigger noteworthy changes. 2. What if these changes started with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing It God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,182 views

    If we want to see God’s will done in our lives, then we must commit ourselves to doing things His way.

    Doing It God’s Way Acts 21:27-40 Intro: As we have followed Paul through the past few chapters of Acts, we have witnessed someone who was willing to give up his own way in order to do what God had called him to do. That is not always easy to do because we are too easily convinced that our way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Me-Firstology

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

    Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013
     | 2,988 views

    Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

    "A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not A Step Without God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will.

    Not a Step without God February 26, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Supplemental Passage: "The LORD will fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Love Is Not Proud Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2013
     | 8,412 views

    In this sermon, we explore the relationship between love and humility. The key to humble love is rightly viewing ourselves and rightly viewing others.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenager who regularly babysat for her minister’s 5 year-old daughter. 1. One of their favorite things to do when she babysat was to play the card game “Go Fish.” 2. One evening, after winning several games, the little 5 year-old kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Know Christ Better

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 6, 2014
     | 4,967 views

    Among the resolutions we can make, resolving to know Christ better is one of the best things we can do for ourselves

    To Know Christ Better Ephesians 1:15-19 Text: “...that you may know him better.” (v17) I have more than 200 Facebook friends which is quite moderate to some people I know who have over 600! I would like to say "I know them all”! Actually, I know some things about all of them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Don Kesner avatar

    When I Was A Child

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Jan 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,401 views

    Becoming a Christian is the first step, now we are to commit ourselves to growing in the knowledge and the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    "If I have seen further than other men it's because I have stood on the shoulders of giants who have walked before me." - Isaac Newton Disclaimer: If I have borrowed anything from a sermon you have preached, please consider yourself one of those giants whose path I have crossed at some point in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Hindrances To God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,078 views

    There are many things that can hinder us or stop us, from spending time with God, but perhaps the biggest hindrance can be ourselves.

    People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 NLT As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship our focus this month is on The Word of God and today we are going to be thinking about Hindrances to God’s Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blow The Shofar! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2016
     | 6,036 views

    The Feast of Tabernacles reminds us of the blessings that come from aligning ourselves with God, and the losses we experience but stubbornly resisting Him.

    Blow the Shofar! (Psalm 81) 1. Pride begets bragging, whether about ourselves, our family, or our nation. 2. Amir: You Americans are always boasting how Paul Bunyan was the greatest lumberjack ever, but we Moroccans know that Ibrim Hassan was the world's greatest lumberjack. Fred: I never heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible