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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

    How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of The Nicolaitans In The Church - Especially The Black Church

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2022
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    Now is the time that the watchman should be warning the people of impeding danger, equipping them to be double fisted, working in one hand and ready to fight in the other like Nehemiah did.

    The Spirit of the Nicolaitans in the Church “Especially the Black Church” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- There is in the Body of Christ a clarion cry today from a remnant of the people of God that I truly believe is coming from the mouths of burden ridden souls and going directly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Over Coming Battle Fatigue

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 25, 2023
     | 1,919 views

    The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” If we are fighting the good fight, we are subject to battle fatigue.

    OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Know Your... Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018
     | 4,112 views

    Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in the society. God’s people are placed everywhere, wherever the people fight to establish the Kingdom of God values then and there the Church exists.

    Theme: The Church and the World Powers Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in the society. God’s people are placed everywhere, wherever the people fight to establish the KOG values then and there the Church exists. Samartha Said: “God fights with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Applying Servanthood To Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,415 views

    Servanthood is realized in our understanding that to be in debt to Christ is to conquer pride in our lives, to understand the source of our individuality, and to embrace the uniqueness of being a servant for Jesus.

    APPLYING SERVANTHOOD TO OUR LIVES 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 INTRODUCTION: According to the dictionary, a servant is one who, “One who expresses submission, recognizance, or debt to another”. Here in this text, Paul, seeks to see this definition of servanthood realized in our understanding that to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Lesson 9) Peter: A Backslider Restored To Service

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    Peter denied the Lord through boasting and pride. After breakfast on a beach, Jesus restored him to service and he became a bold preacher on the day of Pentecost.

    A. PETER’S BACKSLIDING 1. Cause boasting. "I will lay down my life for thy sake" (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. "Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily Verily, I say unto thee, the cock shall not crow till thou hast denied me thrice" (John 13:32). 3. Effort flesh. "Smote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Full, But Empty Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 17,769 views

    This message is part of series from Isaiah paralleling ancient Israel and America. Israel was attempting to exault itself. It exposes the problem of human pride and self-sufficiency.

    ISAIAH 2:6-11 FULL, BUT EMPTY Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Why is it imperative that Israel learn to walk in the light of the Lord? Because there is no future or hope in their present condition and way of life. Isaiah now depicts the foolishness of humanity attempting to exalt itself. The cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Adversary Fell Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,953 views

    First of A 4 WEEK STUDY ON THE PERSON AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATUS. Wherever these themes are: ADVERSARY, PRIDE, DARKNESS, LIES, Satan is.

    I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. YOUR ACCUSER FELL Luke 10:17-20 (18) The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. THE CONTEXT: 1) Immediate picture: 70-72 sent out to spread the message that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have You Walked Through The Wrong Door?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,625 views

    To share that no matter where we are in life, God is in control and we need to lay our Pride to the side and accept the Salvation that has been given to us.

    Have you walked through the Wrong Door? Scripture: Isaiah 30:21 Date: 19 September 2010 Purpose: To share that no matter where we are in life, God is in control and we need to lay our Pride to the side and accept the Salvation that has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2018
     | 3,341 views

    In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. It was instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham. God said, "All of you must be circumcised."

    His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Roman 2:25-27 25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. This is a minor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Two Brothers With An Agenda

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022
     | 2,576 views

    The original disciples were no different than us in their pride until they fully understood what Jesus did for them AND only then did the commitment make sense.

    Two brothers walk up to Jesus. It sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Two brothers, often referred to as the sons of thunder, walk up to Jesus. It was just after the third time he shared that crazy statement about going to Jerusalem to die. They knew he was just trying to scare off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lucifer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Explore the story of Lucifer's fall from heaven, highlighting the dangers of pride and self-exaltation, and urging us to learn from this tale to avoid similar pitfalls.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a challenging topic that's as old as creation itself. We're going to dive into the story of Lucifer, his pride, his fall, and the warning that his story serves for us all. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The devil is a better theologian than any ...read more

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  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Consider The Interest Of Others

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024
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    God’s Big Idea: Put aside jealousy and pride and humble yourself before God and each other; we are all God’s creation.

    Message: There are many and varied reasons to consider the interests of others ahead of our own. If you are a child of God, the main reason is your belief in an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-seeing God who loves all His creation. Secondly, we must be obedient to His word. The God we serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Conquering Sin (4): Experiencing Complete Victory Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    The fight with sin is very real but God never intended for us to live in bondage; He has given us the keys to victory over sin and they are found in His Word.

    Winning the fight. There is a fight! Rom.7:15-19 - “I don’t understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate. I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, and my bad conscience shows that I agree that the law is good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attitude Of Disciples On Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2021
     | 5,756 views

    Usually, many Churches remember the Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the cross and its importance on Good Friday. But today, we are going to mediate the attitude of the Disciples on this Good Friday.

    The attitude of Disciples on Good Friday Introduction to Good Friday Devotions: Almost all Christians all over the globe observe Good Friday. No one would call the death of a person a good thing. But this Friday became Good Friday because the death of Christ has changed many things in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist