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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Our Humble Status

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 28, 2010
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     | 4,952 views

    True humility is a Christ-centered, realistic assessment and commitment to serve everyone.

    WHEN IT COMES TO HUMILITY, I BELIEVE J. OSWALD SANDERS, HAD A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE IN HIS BOOK “SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP” WHERE HE WROTE, “THE GREAT FAULT…IS THAT NO ONE LIKES TO BE SECOND. THE WORLD HAS YET TO SEE WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF EVERYONE LOST THE DESIRE TO GET THE GLORY. WOULDN’T IT BE A MARVELOUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    When we decide to die for Christ we receive the promise of eternal rest and peace from all the persecution that the world has inflicted on us. We get the blessing of having our righteous deeds follow us to Heaven.

    “Series Revelation” Review of the book of Revelation: This writing unveils to us Jesus Christ – “The Beginning and the End” This book presents 7 churches, 7 seals, 7 resurrections of a Beast-like Kingdom, 7 trumpets, and 7 reasons why we as Christians should “Be Happy” through false prophets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    P90x For The Soul - Serving Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    Serving is one of those things that we all know the need for, but we struggle with finding time to actually do it. As we look at Jesus’ example of serving, what are some principles of godly serving that we can learn so we can glorify the Lord and find re

    P90X for the Soul – Serving Serving John 13:1-17 Godly service is done now! (v.1) Godly service is done out of love (v. 2) Godly service is not an issue of authority Godly service is an issue of humility (v. 3-5) Godly service helps others Spiritually Godly service helps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift

    Contributed by David Cook on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,460 views

    God has given you spiritual gift(s) to build and bless others in the body of Christ.

    Question: How many ministers does CWBC have? 1? 4? Everyone? Nowhere does the Bible teach the pastor is the only minister. The Bible teaches all Christians are ministers. READ 1 Peter 4:10-11. “Each one” received a gift. God is a giver. 1. GOD GAVE YOU GIFTS. THREE GIFTS GOD GIVES YOU THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grateful Living Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

    “Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Giving To Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009
     | 4,856 views

    Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

    Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Did We?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    This message helps the church ask why we do the acts of mercy we do? What is our motive? Last in a series of 4, we are reminded that all opportunities of service are to be done as though we are doing them for the Master Himself!

    Introduction Today, we end our study of preparation for the Vision of our church for the year 2010. We’ve talked about: 1. Recognizing the Open Doors (Rev. 3:7-8) 2. Effective Prayer (Col. 6:2-6) 3. Effective Giving (2 Cor 8:1-15) And now today the question, “When Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,927 views

    If we want to live a life that matters, we must sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. We don’t like those words, because they seem to be steps down to obscurity, but in Christ’s Kingdom they are steps to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America’s top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Gave His Life As A Ransom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,277 views

    Lent 4(A)- Jesus gave his life as a ransom. The Son of Man served to save. Christians are saved to serve.

    JESUS GAVE HIS LIFE AS A RANSOM (Outline) March 14, 2010 - Lent 4 - MATTHEW 20:17-28 INTRO: The mission of Christ while living on earth was to obey his Father’s will. Jesus was the King of kings even while living on earth covered with human flesh. Jesus also came to earth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cost Of Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,977 views

    Sermon 4 in series. As Jesus’ ministry became increasingly popular with those desiring to shed the bondage of the Pharisees, many desired to follow Him. Yet Jesus is not interested in crowds. Rather, Jesus desires commitment!

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 4: The Cost of Serving Christ Luke 14:25-35 REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding The Foundation! Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,736 views

    Sermon 5 in the series. The Jews have settled into their cities, built homes, raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work of the Lord. In last week’s lesson, we saw that the people put a priority on worship! Even without a Temple, they returned

    T The Book of Ezra Study #7 (Ezra 3:8-13) Rebuilding the Foundation! INTRODUCTION: OPEN: If you knew that a murderer were on the loose in your city, what would you do? Buy a gun, read your Bible, pray, or tithe? QUOTE: Why was the Lord’s temple begun first, even before the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legalism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,470 views

    A series of sermons on "What Would Jesus Hate?" This idea came from Tim Harlow at a convention. I preached Tim Harlow’s stuff on judging sinners and disciple dividing. This is my stuff on legalism.

    Evening Service for 8/8/2010 “What Would Jesus Hate? Legalism” HoHum: One Sunday afternoon there was a drunken man who was staggering down a country path. He came upon a baptismal service at a pond. There were many to be baptized that day and the drunk, not knowing what was going on, got in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helping Hands Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,000 views

    How do we relate to the needs of others?

    Helping Hands (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: “There was a pastor of a small church who had a little daughter of about 6-years-old. It was near her bedtime, and she was sent to bed with a stomachache and missed her usual romp with her daddy. A few minutes later she appeared at the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Humpty Dumpty Revisited Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,270 views

    Becoming a loving channel of God’s grace.

    Humpty Dumpty Revisited (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: We all remember the story of Humpty Dumpty that goes like this… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. But did you know that there’s more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    2nd Chance Jesus?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,699 views

    Many of become ineffective Christians, because of the sin our lives. God gives us a second chance to get it right.

    2 CHANCE JESUS? (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and passages are NIV unless noted) I have studied many different passages of scripture, I have read and re-read several passages and felt a different leading many times. One of my favorites books in the Bible is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ