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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Production Of Humility

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 2,966 views

    We are not naturally inclined to pursue humility, and yet it is one of the greatest Biblical characterisitcs there is. How does God build this into our lives?

    Passage: James 3:13-18 Intro: We all have a great example to follow, a man who lived the life described in v13. 1. this man is Jesus Christ. 2. his life was certainly a good one, full of deeds “done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 3. the great news is that, as James commands us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Destructive Spirituality Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008
     | 4,497 views

    Part 2 in series Slowing Down. How do we pursue God in a way that does not damage ourselves and those around us?

    Destructive Spirituality Slowing Down, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 18, 2008 I want to talk to you tonight about destructive spirituality. Last week we talked about how important it is to make sure we follow Jesus the Way in the right way, lest we find that the way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Future/Past Series

    Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016
     | 5,750 views

    A sermon about how the future is built on the legacy of the past and how we can learn to help each other to pursue after Jesus

    Hi Everyone, I want to start by saying thank you to you all for the welcome that we have received since our move back up to Cumbria, it has been truly amazing and a real blessing, helping us all to feel really loved and appreciated. Thank you all for praying for Annie at the end of last year, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Moving From Victim To Victor

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 15, 2014
     | 8,653 views

    The First Step in moving from victom to victor is admit our weakness-The secolnd thing David did is pursue after God

    MOVING FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR Psalms 18:1-5 Psalms 18:1-5 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    King Agrippa I Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2022
     | 2,176 views

    Agrippa zealously pursued orthodox Jewish policies, earning the friendship of the Jews. According to the New Testament, he vigorously repressed the Jewish Christians.

    King Agrippa I King Agrippa I Born: c.10 B.C.E. Died: 44 Title / Office: king (41-44), Judaea Herod Agrippa I, original name Marcus Julius Agrippa, (born c. 10 B.C.E.—died 44 C.E.), King of Judaea (41–44 C.E.), a clever diplomat who, through his friendship with the Roman imperial family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jesus Who Seeks And Saves Sinners Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025
     | 630 views

    Zaccheus demonstrated the humble heart of a child in seeking Jesus. Jesus responded by pursuing Zaccheus and seeing him come to repentant and saving faith.

    Over nearly 40 years as a pastor, one of the things I've learned is that when you sign up to be a pastor, you also sign up to be a point man in some very challenging situations. One of the challenging situations I've often been asked to take over has been when a beloved or in some cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Go! And Trust In God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025
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     | 1,036 views

    We map out our lives, set goals, and pursue dreams. Yet, there is a greater plan at work—the divine plan of God.

    Go! And Trust in God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Introduction: Have you ever made plans only to see them fall apart? Have you ever set out on a course of action, believing it was right, only to find yourself facing obstacles and detours? As humans, we love to plan. We map out our lives, set goals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Vision 2017

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 535 views

    The vision going into 2017 is “Pursuing to be a Disciple of Jesus.” Are we willing to position and place ourselves in that spot where the Spirit of God will disciple us.

    Opening illustration: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promises Yet To Receive PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 743 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, maintain a heavenly perspective, and actively pursue God's promises, following the example of biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joyful occasion to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the warmth of fellowship and to bask in the glow of His divine love. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to grow in His grace. Today, we turn our attention to ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 1,197 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to pursue purity in their lives, relationships, and personal conduct, guided by discernment and wisdom in a world that often blurs moral lines.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely to fill a building, but to fill our hearts with the Word of God. We assemble here, not because ...read more

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016
     | 12,129 views

    The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

    “In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 33,042 views

    Joseph literally "inherited the earth" because of his attitude of meekness. But how did Joseph show meekness and how can we learn from his example?

    OPEN: At one time, a man named Upton Dickson began a club called: “Dependent Order Of Really Meek And Timid Souls” When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word "Doormats." Dickson founded the society after he wrote a pamphlet called "Cower Power." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Our Identity In Christ (V): We Are Servants Of God”

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021
     | 8,596 views

    Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the fifth/last sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

    We have learned our four identities in Christ. Today I will share the fifth and the last one, which is we are servants of God. Many Christians think servants of God are Christians who receive special calls from God to carry certain missions whether to be missionaries, pastors, or teachers. Is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Curious Enough

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021
     | 2,543 views

    This topic stems from an understanding of the resurrection story as told to us in the gospel according to saint Mark & Matthew.

    It is shown that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to seek Jesus and their seeking yielded some results. In this discussion therefore, we will expatiate on a) What is means to seek Jesus. b) The results of being curious to see Jesus, i.e., seeking Jesus; c) The results of not being curious, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jacob And Me Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
     | 6,947 views

    Did you ever have a measuring wall or doorway at your house. This is the place where you would stand and your mother or father would mark your height and then write a day next to the mark. It would then be possible to accumulate a family history of age

    JACOB AND ME HOSEA 12:2-14 (2-4) ROM 12:1 INTRODUCTION: DID YOU EVER HAVE A MEASURING WALL OR DOORWAY AT YOUR HOUSE. THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE YOU WOULD STAND AND YOUR MOTHER OR FATHER WOULD MARK YOUR HEIGHT AND THEN WRITE A DAY NEXT TO THE MARK. IT WOULD THEN BE POSSIBLE TO ACCUMULATE A FAMILY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist