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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Avoiding Comparison Traps

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,039 views

    We are always comparing ourselves to each other. we should: 1. Stop comparing ourselves to each other 2. Not resist Godly change 3. Know who we are in Jesus Christ

    4/20/2008 AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP 2 CORINTHIANS 10:12-18 INTRO- THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Leprosy Exchange Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 30, 2017
     | 8,437 views

    When we humble ourselves, we can draw near to God and be blessed by Him. When we elevate ourselves or self-interest, we are driven from Him and under his discipline.

    The Leprosy Exchange (2 Kings 5:1-27) 1. Probably every one of us thinks, “I hope I never get to a condition where other people have to take care of me because I am bedfast.” 2. But the future is unknown, and life can take a sudden turn. Take Charles Krauthammer, a political analyst many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    The Mercy Formula

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 21, 2017
     | 3,181 views

    The formula goes: (1) We understand God’s mercy for ourselves, which is cognitive, and this leads us to (2) giving mercy to others, which is how we (3) receive mercy for ourselves.

    Matthew 5:7 is a great verse for Divine Mercy Sunday—“Blessed are the merciful, they will receive mercy.” The formula goes: (1) We understand God’s mercy for ourselves, which is cognitive, and this leads us to (2) giving mercy to others, which is how we (3) receive mercy for ourselves. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Who Do You Trust ?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 1, 2018
     | 7,730 views

    This sermon begs us to look at ourselves and decide who we really trust. Are we putting our trust in ourselves or other people or do we put our trust and Hope in God

    We all have to put our trust in someone or something. It might be God, or it might be another person, or it may be material things. We all give some sort of trust to others we trust that the car we are meeting will stay on there side of the road. But that’s not the kind of trust that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Latter Rain

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
     | 785 views

    The latter rain signifies a time of divine blessing, restoration, and empowerment for believers. As we align ourselves with God through repentance, prayer, and faith, we position ourselves to receive His abundant outpouring.

    Bible Study: LATTER RAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:23 – "Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before." Supporting Texts: Zechariah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    What Makes You So Holy? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    often we think we are so deserving, but when do we see ourselves as God sees us.

    Luke 18:9-14 is one of 3 prayer stories unmentioned by the other gospel writers(11:45-13, 18:1-8) Prayer story- explaining the basic nature and necessity of prayer If we compare ourselves to others, we feel pretty good. It’s much tougher when we compare ourselves to Jesus. St Francis of Assisi ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Last Or First? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,458 views

    At the beginning of the new year and decade we must ask ourselves if there is any hint of anti-Christ in our hearts.

    New Year’s Eve 2019 Last or First? Our holy Scripture today is taken from the apostle John. The Gospel teaches about the beginning, and the letter tells us about the end. And both beginning and end must be centered on Our Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, everything we do in the new year, the new decade ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Quitters - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 6,175 views

    Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

    I. Introduction Happy New Years! It is in this season that we have been trained to make resolutions. Goals set for change. Great promises to ourselves. Weight will be lost. Bills will be paid off. Hobbies will be explored. Sites will be visited. Here were the Top 10 resolutions for 2018: 1. Eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Comparison Trap" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 15, 2017
     | 19,031 views

    All of us do it. We compare ourselves to others and by doing so we expose ourselves to one of two things----pride or low self esteem. neither is healthy. Paul teaches us in this passage to keep our eyes on the prize not on other people.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    A Course Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    We train ourselves to run the race ’marked out for us’ if our children are to run this race of faith!

    What Parents Owe Their Children A Course of Discipline November 11, 2001 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Calibrating With God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,256 views

    Part of serving Jesus Christ is our lifelong commitment to calibrate and recalibrate what goes on within us and what goes on in our relationship to the people in our lives. This frequent adjustment is based upon His revealed will in His Word.

    Calibrating with God (Proverbs 29:20, 23-27) 1. One man: “While working as a prison guard in Prague, part of my job included a lot of walking up and down the prison corridors. I used to pass a lot of bad Czechs.” Ouch! 2. Checking account checks, different story. Some people balance their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Pursuing The Good Of Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    consequences of what happens when we model ourselves after Jesus in seeking the good of others.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 12 & 13 of "Traveling Light" Jesus pursued the good of other people. He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. Jesus poured his life into the lives of others. Ultimately Jesus pursued our good by dying in our place, taking upon himself the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Grant MacDonald avatar

    Don't Forget Your Change Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    Christ has transformed us. We need to remind ourselves of that fact and continually claim it by faith!

    Everything seemed normal when British Airways’ flight #2069 left London’s Heathrow Airport. Six hours into the flight things started to go downhill fast, literally! Scuffling was heard near the front and the cockpit became a whirling kaleidoscope of fists, arms and legs. The problem was that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Where Does Love Come From?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2023
     | 1,197 views

    If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter into our lives.

    For this passage of Scripture, we need to understand the four types of love. There is the Agape – unconditional love (Godly), the Philia – beneficial love (brotherly), the Storge – family love, and the Eros – romantic love. In verses 7-8: Everybody accepts that love is significant, yet we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Practice Of Confession Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,918 views

    Confession is a necessary ongoing practice to break down the wall of sin between ourselves and God, helping us to grow in deeper in Christ.

    In the Bible, one of the primary messages that shines through is God’s unconditional love for each one of us no matter how much we fail him and his desire for us to walk in close relationship with him. We have been focusing over the last several weeks on how we grow spiritually which means how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist