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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Humble Courage Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 7,692 views

    Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

    Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hands That Pray

    Contributed by Rev. Gordon T. Eldridge on Sep 8, 2012
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    The way we pray should reflect our own life in Christ toward others and ourselves.

    The Hands that Pray When you pray, do not do as the pagans do. With their many words they seek to impress; yet when you pray, do so in secret as your Father is in secret. (Paraphrase of Matthew 6) Your hands were made by God as you were so when you pray take note of them. Your thumb is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trust

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 19, 2012
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     | 17,520 views

    We all find ourselves having to trust people everyday, but do we trust God?

    Proverbs 3:5-6-Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Two partners from a small law firm were having lunch when suddenly one of them looked alarmed. He announced, "I have to go back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Prepared People"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 1, 2011
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    God has prepared a place for us, prepared a work for us to do and we are to prepare ourselves

    “A Prepared People” Luke 1:11-17 “Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him (Zechariah), standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Simple Man

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 28, 2012
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     | 31,257 views

    God gives us three simple instructions in order to reconcile ourselves and our nation to Him.

    Simple Man Micah 6: 3-8 Intro. A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." . We have the privilege to disagree. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    The Rock - Exodus Part 16 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    God always redeems us when we humble ourselves and let Him do so.

    INTRODUCTION • Exodus 15 - God reveals Himself as a healer…Exodus 16 God reveals Himself as a provider, Exodus 17 reveals Him as our banner or cover • The longer we walk with God the more He will refine us…if we let Him • God’s goal is to build us and refine us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love And The Law Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 4,464 views

    This text shows us three triplets of graces that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:9-12: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Recoving Stolen Property

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
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    Discusses how to protect ourselves and our families from the Devil's attempts to steal our testimony.

    Recovering Stolen Property "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) INTRODUCTION: The son of God reveals much about the nature of our adversary in this verse. He calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Could God Do Something Great Through Someone Like Me?! Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,663 views

    This sermon examines how God sees potential within us that we may not see ourselves.

    HIDING OUT: We see ourselves as weak and powerless. - Judges 6:11. - Here we meet Gideon for the first time. - A telling detail that is at first obscure is that he was “threshing wheat in a winepress.” What’s that mean? A winepress was a small pit carved out of rocky ground. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Forgiveness

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 10, 2011
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    The fourth in a series of walkng worthy of calling ourselves Christians. We are called and commanded to be a people of forgiveness.

    WALKING IN FORGIVENESS [ OUR GREAT KENOSIS ] Mt 18:21-35 INTRO: There is an old story that came out of the Korean War. Some officers had a Korean man cooking for them. They treated him rather badly, constantly playing practical jokes on him. They nailed his shoes to the floor. They put buckets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Triplets Of Duties Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    This text shows us four triplets of duties that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:13-21: 13Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Honor One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,878 views

    We discover in this sermon that to honor one another above ourselves, we must learn to be humble.

    Introduction: A. One day a group of four young friends were talking about what they would like to do with their lives. 1. The first friend said, “I want to be a congressman so I can draft laws to benefit my countrymen.” 2. The second friend said, “I want to be a lawyer so that I can defend my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Cosnecrate Yourselves

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    We are called to consecrate ourselves, becaue the Lord is going to do amazing things amongst us.

    Consecrate Yourselves Joshua 3:5 2 Cor. 7:1 I. What is consecration A. Devoting of one’s self 1. Honor the Lord - Seek those things that glorify Him a. Words - Titus 2:8 b. Actions - John 3:21 c. Praise - testimony of praise 2. Become imitators of Christ - 2 Cor. 3:18 a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let Us Draw Near"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 285 ratings
     | 25,935 views

    Some honest questions we should ask ourselves as we approach the Lord’s Supper.

    “Let Us Draw Near” Hebrews 10:19-26 HEB 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God