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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Being "Wise And Learned” Vs. "Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,204 views

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.”

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.” Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Chapters eleven to thirteen, are largely concerned with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Which Path Are You On? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    Romans 2:6-11 speaks of two different paths that we travel through life. This sermon examines these two different paths in order to show which path leads to eternal life.

    Scripture A pastor of a small church once received the following letter signed by “A Faithful Member”: Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday worship now and then. I think every person ought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Room For Improvement Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,418 views

    Joshua, Pt. 1

    JOSHUA: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS The names and the lives of Joshua and Moses were inseparable, but Joshua’s rise was not predicated on Moses’ fall. Joshua’s rise was not spectacular or sensational. His star was continually in the ascendancy and Moses’ fall only propelled his successor to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Without Excuse Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,186 views

    This sermon answers some of the excuses that we make in our failure to acknowledge, seek and worship the true and living God.

    Scripture Recently, I read the following announcement that presumably appeared in a church bulletin: To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special “No Excuse Sunday.” Beds will be placed in the foyer for those who say, “Sunday is my only day to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Recognizing Your Personality Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 33,232 views

    Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to discover how God has created each of us with unique personalities to be used together in serving in the church.

    If you haven’t been with us in the last couple weeks let me get you up to date. We are in a series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Memo To The Church: Part 2

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
     | 2,033 views

    Revelation 2-3 provides a performance review for seven churches. How would we measure up? What does Christ think of this church?

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Memo to the Church—2 Revelation 3 Here’s the church . . . here’s the steeple, open up and.. Common thinking: building, institution ---- people Group of Christian people who meet together on the first day of the week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 36,819 views

    The power of hope.

    Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Wafford avatar

    Fragrance Of The Father Ii Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    In order to carry the fragrance of the father with us everywhere we go, we need to deal with the coldness of our hearts and detach ourselves from the world and be good listeners.

    Key verse Psalms 46: 10 be still and know that I am God. Introduction: Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers- The reason people who know you aren’t interested in your God may be because you don’t have enough of the presence of God in your life. There is something about God’s presence that makes everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promises Of Life In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,003 views

    Paul tells young Timothy that they are both living the promise of life in Christ Jesus. Are we living that promise also?

    The Promise of Life in Christ Jesus Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 1 Today I want to look at Paul’s second letter to Timothy. We should realize, as we read this letter, that it is the last recorded word of the apostle Paul. Tradition tells us that shortly after this letter was written, Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wimberly avatar

    Blinded By Familarity

    Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 229 ratings
     | 40,056 views

    Like the people in Jesus’ hometowm many in the church limit what he can do among them.

    Blinded By Familarity Mark 6:1-5 Sometimes when I am traveling and go into various towns I will see signs telling that the town is the home of some famous person. In central City Ky, the have a sign saying it is the home of the Everly Brothers. There used to be signs on the bridge crossing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Scourge Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    The problem with legalism is: 1. It turns a relationship of love into a religion of laws. 2. It turns people from encouragers into fault-finders. 3. It emphasizes outward conformity rather than inner transformation.

    What an interesting story about the early church The Word of God has just spread to the Gentiles (non-Jews and people from other lands), and they have responded enthusiastically to its message. There were thrilling stories of healings, miracles and dramatic conversions. These new converts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Christ Our Comforter Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

    This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Baptism Of Fire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 25,088 views

    We want the baptism of the Holy Ghost but do we want the baptism of fire?

    A Baptism of Fire Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Luke 12:49-51 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Yesterday, Today Or Tomorrow? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,351 views

    We know what happened after Jonah preached in Nineveh but what happened to Nineveh after that?

    He arrived looking like a character out of a Wes Craven movie. He definitely wasn’t dressed for success and pretty wasn’t a word that would be used in describing him. His skin was bleached a pasty white, his hair was matted and there was a slightly fishy smell about him. If you were to describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Is Christian Joy All About? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.

    June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran