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  • David Owens avatar

    A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2016
     | 12,354 views

    In this second sermon in the series, we tackle the problem of selfishness. The only way to be a servant is to rein in selfishness and replace it with selflessness.

    Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week that I am calling “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is a primary way that we must be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Gift To An Ambitious World

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,323 views

    What is our place in this world?

    God’s Gift To An Ambitious World Psalm 131 June 1, 2008 Spelling Be story, This week on National Public Radio, they told the story of the ever-increasing difficulty graduating seniors are having in getting into the college of their choosing. Despite high grade point averages. Despite involvement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The World Program Of Re-Education Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    King Nebuchadnezzar’s program for re-education of the captives from Judah looks remarkably like what we see in our society today.

    King Neb’s re-education program aimed at causing the captives to: I. Compromise Their Ideals A. For Them 1. Education 2. Diet B. For Us 1. Education 2. Media 3. Send messages like: a. Bible is not true/relevant b. Christians are the minority c. Christianity is not relevant II. Lose Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 247 ratings
     | 91,737 views

    God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Two Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

    INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Wrong With Our Fishing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    Why are we not winning more people to Christ?

    LUKE 5:1-9 “WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR FISHING?” A) Back in July, I attended the National Association Of FWB’s in Memphis, Tenn. * It was my very first, and I’m telling you, I loved it! * There was great preaching ... Booths set up in the Convention Center ... Church growth ... * I read stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Action

    Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,453 views

    A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

    I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 58,900 views

    When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

    “Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What The World Needs Now Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Mar 15, 2007
     | 3,714 views

    This series is a word study on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. It is hopefully a relevant way to see how love should look to a world that does not know agape love.

    What the World Needs Now is Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love Countdown Video 5 minutes prior to service VIDEO: LOVE QUOTES 4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forging A Real World Faith

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    This sermon looks at what we must do to forge a faith that is real and effective in our world today.

    Forging A Real World Faith: Live as a Servant and Witness of the Lord Acts 26 Intro.: A. We have been talking about Forging a Real World Faith! A couple of special word pictures we have to help us understand that God wants to Forge in us a Real World Faith is… 1. BlackSmith who took molted metal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Most Important Job In The World

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 28, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,430 views

    The most important job anybody could ever have is raising a family. We have a divine trust in this area and will be held accountable to God for our success or failure.

    Introduction: Some jobs are more important than other jobs. I think the importance of a certain job has to do with who is asking you to do it. In Genesis 24, Abraham, well advanced in years, is giving to his servant the most important job that servant could ever do. Abraham’s son, Isaac was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Living In A Fallen, Broken World

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,523 views

    We live in a fallen and broken world. We should expect disappointments in all facets of life. We know also that Painted on the canvas of our lives is the tender touch of a Creator who has a special place for the bruised and weary of the world

    Living in a fallen, broken world Luke 4:16-19 KJV Is there anything more frail than a bruised reed? We have all seen one at the water’s edge. A once slender and tall stalk of sturdy river grass, it is now bowed and bent. It’s bruised and broken. That’s a pretty accurate picture of what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Exclusive Claim In An Inclusive World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    Philippians 2:9-11. The rightful lordship of Jesus is explained from these familiar verses.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM IN AN INCLUSIVE WORLD PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11 INTRODUCTION - What does it mean to be inclusive? I suppose a good way to put it is that to be inclusive means to accept all persons, or ideas, or worldviews as completely equal in a given situation. We are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Blessing In A Persecuting World

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2022
     | 2,116 views

    A sermon about the blessings and woes found in the Sermon on the Plain, with particular focus on the persecution of Christians today.

    The Sixth Sunday After Epiphany February 13, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 6: 17-26 Finding Blessing in a Persecuting World In our gospel lesson, Jesus says to us today, Vv. 22-23 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Staying Real In A World Of Illusions

    Contributed by David Dunn on Aug 12, 2025
     | 258 views

    How faith keeps us grounded when technology blurs the truth.

    Introduction I want to start with something simple. Life today feels like one giant dating app. Swipe left. Swipe right. Reject this. Keep that. But it’s not just dating apps. For many of us, life feels like an endless Zoom meeting — faces in little boxes, muted microphones, “connection” that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist