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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary, Year C: Humility

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 29, 2025
     | 214 views

    The crucified and resurrected body of Jesus thus represents the ultimate paradox’ and provides the necessity for disability. Jesus became so completely identified in his life and teaching with the lowest place, not only in the Eucharist by being disguised as the poor.

    Imagine this situation, if you will: a husband comes home from work on a Friday afternoon, as he drives into the driveway, he sees that there is a rented tent in the back yard. Under the tent are tables and chairs for about forty people. A bandstand and dance floor are assembled in one corner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Lowe avatar

    Let The Brother Of Low Degree Rejoice In That He Is Exalted: Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,248 views

    As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives not as they are now but as a completed work made up of millions of decisions.

    Tom Lowe 1/19/2021 Text – James 1:9 (KJV) Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: INTRODUCTION As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Face Value. Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,833 views

    Don’t take people at face value and so become a stupid judge and a judged sinner. Instead, be quick to love even those you might prejudge as unworthy.

    I’ll never forget what has become one of my all-time favorite TV commercials, shown during Super Bowl 39 over 12 years ago (February 6, 2005). The Ameriquest Mortgage Company sponsored the commercial, and it came with a powerful message. Take a look… (show Americaquest Cat Commercial video) A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Money Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2024
     | 1,912 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.

    Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should We Preach Good News To The Poor? - Isa. 61:1

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 142 ratings
     | 39,468 views

    Are we passing up some of the greatest opportunities of our lives? We are commanded to preach good news to the poor. Let us realize that the poor are people who are more than those who live in human poverty. Those who are really poor are the ones who are

    Why Should We Preach Good News to the Poor? - Isa. 61:1,2 Illustration:Why people don’t witness: 1. 90% have failed in witnessing attempts in the past 2. The are biblically illiterate 3. They leave it to the professionals 4. We shouldn’t impose our faith on others Ron Hutchcraft, Wake Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Is A Result Of Laziness (Part 1 Of Rich Man Poor Man In Proverbs) Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,409 views

    The book of Proverbs is not a book of finances. Rather, Proverbs is about wealth and want in light of the social reality of Proverbs. It makes us rethink the tribulations of poverty and, yes, even the troubles of prosperity (Prov. 15:16).

    "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man" (Prov. 6:10-11). The context of this sub-section is laziness. Solomon tells the lazy person to look to the ant (Prov. 6:6). The ant has no boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Priorities-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2020
     | 2,382 views

    3 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—III—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Priorities: Hurricane Dorian Devastated the Bahamas in August of 2019. Below is an actual picture of our TV screen showing just how Floridians are Preparing for the threat of Hurricane Dorian. Synopsis: The Weather Channel host is speaking to their man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Humility - The First Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,044 views

    This sermon looks at the first "Be" Attitude. Three benefits of humility. 1. Humility reduces STRESS. 2. Humility improves RELATIONSHIPS. 3. Humility releases Gods POWER.

    Humility - The First Step To Happiness What would it take to make you happy? This question was asked of 52,000 Americans in Psychology Today. These were the answers: Friends and social life Having a good job Being in love Recognition and success Sex Personal growth Good financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,288 views

    This message focuses on swearing an oath and the use of profanity.

    Sacrifices Part 5: Multiple Choice or True/False Christian Living Scripture: Exodus 20:7-17; Matthew 5:13-7:27 Introduction For the last couple of weeks we have been discussing how we live our lives as Christians as either as a multiple choice question or as a true or false question. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Servant Leadership Part 2: A Concious Choice That We Make Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,964 views

    All leaders are called to constantly choose between the Power and Authority Model and the Servant Model of Leadership. What do we generally choose and why do we choose the obvious?

    Servant Leadership – Part II – A conscious choice that we make There was this couple, who lived very close to the Church. They could just step into the church from their home, pretty much like Abrahams when they attend our church. One Sunday the wife, decided that she will save time, in cooking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 16, 2013
     | 4,848 views

    There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 1 Acts 21 Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When God confronted Adam about ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 2 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,789 views

    The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 3 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    3 Crosses – 3 Attitudes – 3 Choices

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,207 views

    God makes the choice of what we go through; however He allows us the choice of how we go through it.

    Quotes on attitude by John Maxwell: "You are only an attitude away from success!" "Your attitude determines your action. Your action determines your accomplishment." "Life is not a dress rehearsal." "The greatest mistake a person can make is doing nothing." "Others can stop you temporarily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. avatar

    Conviction Of Conscious Choices Cause Change Or Continuation Of Your Current Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 26, 2016
     | 7,273 views

    The Holy Spirit's conviction causes us to change our circumstances. An expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

    The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 12: "Conviction of Conscious Choices Cause Change or Continuation of Your Current Situation.” (Mark 6:14-29) June 14, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Have you ever heard the expression what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist