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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Supersize Me!

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    In order to avoid the trap of self-indulgence, we need to: 1. Reject the spirit of entitlement and embrace a spirit of gratitude. 2. Reject excess and move toward moderation. 3. Reject the temporal and focus on the eternal.

    Two years ago Morgan Spurlock created a film documentary called Supersize Me, which won several international film awards. It was based on an experiment to see what would happen if he would eat nothing but McDonald’s fast food for one month. He had three rules for this experiment: 1. During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    House Guest

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

    ---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War And Disaster Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    The Revelation serves as a warning to us all. Fear and repentance is the proper response to God’s judgment. May we never indulge in soul’s boast that only invites destruction, for He humbles the proud, but exalts the humble.

    Revelation 16 TRANSLATION 12. And the sixth poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way for the kings of the East could be prepared. 13. And I saw from the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Cheating The Labourer Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,752 views

    James cautions us against cheating those to whom we are indebted. The message explores some of the parameters of this admonition.

    “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted, and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Return To God Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 178 ratings
     | 117,460 views

    Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

    How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Life In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,624 views

    Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature or the flesh. To help us recognize when we are walking in the flesh a partial listing of some of the expressions of our fallen nature are giv

    Galatians 5:19-21 FLESH CONTROLLED LIFE / LIFE IN THE FLESH (Mt. 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; Col. 3:5-9) Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature, or flesh. In order for believers to recognize when they are walking in the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live A Sinful Life . . . Why Shouldn't I" Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,994 views

    As children of God, we live a life of grace and forgiveness. So, since we are forgiven, why not indulge a little? This sermon points to I John 3 to revel that there is more to living a holy life than just dutifully living in purity.

    Authentic Christian Living Live a sinful life . . . Why not? I John 3:4-10 We are saved by grace through Jesus Christ and regardless whether or not you believe in eternal security, one can say that God will forgive any and all of the sins I commit when I ask Him. So why not indulge a little? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Become A Prodigal

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 20, 2012
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     | 4,418 views

    Prodigal means: Dissolutely – riotous (Dissolute is used to describe a person lacking restraint) Dictionary Definition: Lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices. Have you ever been a prodigal? (a person that lacks restraint)

    Luke 15: 11And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. 12And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. 13Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel: Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2015
     | 5,728 views

    It is wrong when freedom is abused. Love is what balances grace. Spiritual liberty is not a license to indulge the sinful nature. Rather it is a call to serve one another in love. It was for freedom that Christ set you free. You were called to be free.

    There was a woman who was married to a domineering husband that demanded her to follow a list of duties. His demands were full of regulations and the marriage was drudgery for that woman. Her husband died and she later remarried. This time her marriage was based on love. It was not like the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring Temptation And Overcoming Sin

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,200 views

    Temptation is the enticement of our natural, God-given desires to go beyond God-given bounds. We can blame our failure to resist temptation on others, Satan, or God Himself, but in reality, we are the ones who choose to indulge.

    ENDURING TEMPTATION AND OVERCOMING SIN Study Text: James 1: 12 – 16 Introduction: - One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is dealing with temptations. This is especially true for new Christians: For it can be frustrating to know that your sins have been forgiven, only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Friends Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012
     | 5,487 views

    There is a war raging between our self-indulgent nature and God. That war sets us at enmity with our brother, shuts the window of heaven and makes us Friends of the world .... and enemies of God. What can we do to avoid this and be friends of God?

    Friends of God James 2:23 James refers to Abraham as, "a friend of God." What a title, what an epitaph. Wouldn't you like to have that said of you? I would. How do we become a friend of God? We will learn that in today's sermon. But first we will look at James's discussion in 4:1-10 He begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Have It Both Ways

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,026 views

    The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

    YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spoiled

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012
     | 5,112 views

    “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

    SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Your Way Back To God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,035 views

    Prodigals, those who rebel and step away from God's blessings, still exist today. They indulge in reckless living, ruining their lives. But when they reach total desperation and are willing to repent, God runs to meet them and welcome them home.

    In this sermon, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, which actually reveals the character and nature of our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus used this story to teach us about God's unconditional love and His willingness to embrace those who have strayed away from Him. It is important to ...read more

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    Scripture Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024
     | 864 views

    On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was the “starting gun,” if you will, where a monk and a mallet make real and lasting changes to our entire world.

    This year, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing the 95 Theses to the Wittenburg Door. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was a catalyst to make real and lasting changes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist