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The Greatest

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

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If we want to be the greatest disciple, greatness will not be found as the world defines it, but in servanthood and in embracing the least of God’s children.

Sports fans will know that Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. Ali himself used to tell everyone “I am the greatest,” but not everyone agreed, especially when he was younger. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contentment - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

based on 244 ratings

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Our Society is summed up in the words of a U2 song - "I still haven’t found what I’m looking for." This sermon explores why we have such a drive for more...

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m looking For 1 Timothy 6:6-10 While your turning to our passage, I want you to listen to a few words from a song by U2. (Play song) I hope you caught that. Bono the lead singer of U2 is singing the words, “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

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God has given us the hope of sharing in his glory even though we may have struggles in this life.

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Text: Rom. 8:18-30 Introduction 1. Video: Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2 2. When this song came out back in the late 80’s I heard a lot of Christians complain. They said, “If the members of U2 are Christians, how can they say they haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham Chased Faith And Found God's Promise Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023

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Don’t look at the size of your giants, or the size of your faith, rather look at the size of your God.

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CALLED ABRAHAM “By obedient faith, Abraham left his home in Ur, when God called him to go see another country that God would give him as his inheritance. Abraham went without knowing where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8, ELT 1. In Babylon God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Romans 4:18-20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Real Thing In The Case Of Jesus, His Voice, Is Found In His Word.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

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April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.” Jesus teaches that he is the gate of the sheepfold; no one can enter eternal life except through him. Chapters nine and ten, form one literary unit. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Extraordinary Humility Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 27, 2019

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Third in the Series Extraordinary Life. I wanted to preach a sermon on “Extraordinary Service” but every time I studied “service” I found humility. Where are the best examples of humility in the Bible? They are all found in Jesus.

Extraordinary Humility March 24, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus gave us the perfect example of extraordinary humility. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:2-8 Introduction: I wanted to preach a sermon on “Extraordinary Service” but every time I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 4,676 views

Here is something to want for Christmas that is good for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is December; Christmas is going to be here in a few short days. Have you been buying all your gifts? • How many of you love electronic stuff? • I LOVE the latest techie gadgets. If I had an unlimited income, I would have everything electronic thing known to man. • I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Condemnation? I Don't Want To Hear It.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

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The dictionary defines condemnation - the condition of being strongly disapproved of; "he deserved nothing but con-demnation"

John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, be-cause their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

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Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Does God Want To Bless You Or Judge You?

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 27, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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An exposition of Psalm 80

Islington Baptist Church October 23, 2005 Psalm 80 Scripture reading: 2 Kings 17:1-23 Does God want to bless you or curse you? Please help me out by filling in the blanks Obedience to God brings ______________ Disobedience brings ____________ What do you think God’s desire is? To bless ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers Optimus Prime God Wants You To Be A Transformer

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2017

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This message is part of our Super Heroes Series. The sermon shows how the story of the Transformers is taken out of the Bible. Although Optimus Prime is a great leader, he is not on the same level as Jesus Christ.

Super Heroes—Optimus Prime —God Calls You To Be A Transformer 7/16/2017 Isaiah 42:1-9 Ephesians 4:17-32 We are in our series Super Heroes. So far we have looked at a Superman and found his story in the story of Moses. We looked at Wonder Woman and found her story was in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Wants Us To Worship Like The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2020

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The Wise Men show us how to be wise in our worship. 1. Go the distance to seek God (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the guidance of God (vs. 2-12). 3. Come to Jesus with an abundance for God (vs.10-11).

God Wants us to Worship Like the Wise Men The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 31, 2012 (Revised September 8, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we turn our focus to the Wise Men. We sing about three Wise Men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

" No Parental Consent When God Wants To Use You"

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014

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When God has needs of your Gifts, Talents or Spiritual Aptitude, he does not ask for parental consent.

" NO PARENTAL CONSENT WHEN GOD WANTS TO USE YOU" Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Designed You Wants To Know You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

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"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."

"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 12:36 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reclaiming The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

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The third and final sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

(1) As we conclude our current series, ‘The Church that You and God Have Always Wanted,’ we are treated one last time to some classic bulletin bloopers. (2) Today’s focus is on preachers and guest speakers. (2A) The Rev. Merriweather spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. (2B) During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

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