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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Upside Down Kingdom

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    The Kingdom of God is an upside down kingdom where to be a child is to be great and the proud are rejected.

    “An Upside Down Kingdom” Main Passage (Matthew 18:1-4 ESV) “… The disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like (little) children, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Alpha Male Or Child Of God

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

    Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 31,659 views

    As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

    Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Only Children Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

    Only Children Go To Heaven Text: Matthew 18.1-4 Thesis: To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord. Introduction: (1) Here is a story I came across: I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Childlike Or Childish 2

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 17,233 views

    Christ told us to come as children Paul tells us to grow up, how do we find a balance.

    It had started out quite innocently. But then again it usually does. It was just a discussion. They had just been sitting around chewing the fat and somebody had mentioned how important so and so were going to be in heaven. “I don’t think so” said Peter “He hasn’t got what it takes.” Well it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 61,361 views

    Part 2 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! With a child Jesus demonstrates who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven! Certainly not what most would expect... 

    THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Matthew 18:1-6 Read at beginning of service: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Huckaby avatar

    As Little Children

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,809 views

    Children are important to our Lord Jesus Christ. And they should be important to us! If we do not reach them for the Lord who will? Not the world, flesh, or the devil. This message was given in honor of the children at Stateline Christian Church, Standin

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title As Little Children By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D Before we look at our text, I must praise the little children all over the world. You have been born into a world that is full of sin, and unbelief, so do not let yourselves be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Standard Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 322 ratings
     | 140,215 views

    If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

    The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

    Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Who's The Greatest

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 21,492 views

    Jesus explains who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    Matthew 18:1-6 Who’s The Greatest? Introduction It must have been a great privilege and awesome experience to have walked with the Lord Jesus Christ during the three and a half years He carried out His public ministry 2000 years ago. Imagine if you can hearing Jesus preach and teach with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Is The Greatest?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 21,659 views

    The disciples asked the question, Jesus gives the answer!

    INTRODUCTION • Who is the greatest? That debate rages on in the sports world. Is Tiger Woods the greatest golfer ever? Was Babe Ruth the greatest baseball player to ever play? Was Johnny Unitas the greatest quarterback to ever play the game? Who was the greatest of the presidents? • Who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gerald avatar

    The Danger Of Offenses

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,070 views

    Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

    THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Suffer The Little Children

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,723 views

    A sermon on child abuse

    Introduction: 1. Tara Cook spent the first part of her life being shifted from one house to another. When she was ten Tara went to live with her dad & his girl friend Rose. All went well for a short time and then Rose began to abuse her. After she had lived there for about 15 months Rose informed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron VanStrien avatar

    Like A Kid Again

    Contributed by Aaron Vanstrien on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    Become like a Kid before Jesus.

    Like a Kid Again Christmas Story Image that we are all 5 years old again and it is Christmas Eve and we have all been eagerly anticipating Santa for weeks. The Christmas tree it all lit up and the stockings are in the right place. We get all excited and we set out the milk and the cookies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Learning To Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,514 views

    Jesus said that we must change to become like children. What must you change?

    Precious little potential adults. Tiny packages of compressed energy. Imagination factories. Tricycle motors. Curtin Climbers. What ever you call them they are the main reason we have balloons and Happy Meals and birthday parties and lawn sprinklers on hot summer days and Easter Egg Hunts. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ