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  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Clothe Yourselves With Humility Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 21, 2025
     | 419 views

    Humility means you want as many people as possible to enjoy the feast with you.

    One Another Clothe Yourselves with Humility January 12, 2025 1 Peter 5:5-6 NIV In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "waiting On God's Time"

    Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 8, 2020
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     | 5,028 views

    Denomination: Presbyterian

    INTRO. No one likes to wait. But we wait in traffic, bus stages, in banking hall, in grocery stores, barber shops, hair salons, for the doctor, for a spouse, for an expected baby, etc. But one fact is for sure waiting is not an easy task. I. WAITING REQUIRES PATIENCE AND TRUST. Waiting is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 999 views

    This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

    Admiral Richard Byrd, a famous polar explorer, had incredible adventures of being lost and then found. In his book Alone, he recounts being alone for six months in his small shack during a long Antarctic winter. Every day, he would take a walk, pushing a bundle of sticks into the snow every 30 ...read more

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    Magnifying The Magnificient One

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 841 views

    There are two main magnifying apparatuses: microscopic and telescopic. The correct way to magnify God is via the telescopic method. He is already great and big. We just need to bring His greatness closer for us to appreciate all the more.

    Magnification to make bigger, to amplify, to exalt Ps 69:30 ¶ I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving Ps. 34:3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together Microscopic- Making something small and minute appear so much bigger. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Bam-Bam's Parents

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    Imagine the job of being Samson’s parents. But his parents were successful. This sermon examines what classifies parents as successful.

    February 4, 2001 Judges 13 ¡§Being Bam-bam¡¦s parents¡¨ INTRODUCTION Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimos kill wolves. First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relax, Will Ya? Series

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    A key to longetivity and effectiveness in life and ministry is finding real relaxation. Here are 3 ways to find what you need.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. READ The Devil’s Convention. B. Stress-Free Holidays is just the cover for the season because the holidays are so hectic. 1. But these messages – last week, today, and thru December – are applicable to whatever season or depth of busy-ness is overwhelming you. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Word Of God At Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    The impact of the Word of God at Thessalonica

    I Thessalonians 213-16 Just after Janet and I had started to date she went to live in France for a year. One day while I was at UUJ I was standing at the bus turning circle at the Loughshore when I noticed this girl coming towards me. I thought she looks very like Janet but it can’t be because ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Unlimited Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    We have been forgiven much, therefore we must forgive others much.

    Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the stubborn old farmer who was plowing his field. A neighbor who was watching as he tried to guide the mule finally said, "I don’t want to butt in, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying "gee" and "haw," instead of jerking on the reins." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

    Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unity In Diversity

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,067 views

    God uses our uniqueness to build his body

    “Unity in Diversity” Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Read “First EZ Church” For many of us, this is our idea of a church. Some of you might have even been scrambling for a pencil to jot down the address. But the truth is, often our churches are not what God designed for them to be. This morning, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Advice For A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,495 views

    The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

    “Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Man Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    Jesus teaches the disciples that the Gospel is for everyone.

    Last Sunday as we shuffled Mark and Barnabas, Peter, Paul & Mary around on this stage, we learned that the book of Mark is not only an account of Jesus’ life and activity, but it is also a blueprint for the church to follow, a model for carrying out the work of the church. In Mark, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love Never Fails

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,018 views

    The kind of love that God loves us with is what the Bible refers to as unconditional love.

    LOVE NEVER FAILS Text: First Corinthians 13:1-13 If there is any one word in the English language that we have distorted, it is the word love. We often say that we love fried chicken, chocolate cake, scrambled eggs and sausage and so on. We even say that we love this movie, this TV ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,419 views

    Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

    Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Potential Of An Unlimited Life Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    To Christian "in Christ" an invitation is given to unlimited life. Unlimited life is a gift from God -- Grace, Unlimited Life comes from the presence of God -- Peace, Unlimited Life comes from our position with God -- Place (standing)

    Intro: Life unlimited has Christ as its center. The false teachers in Colosse are trying to move the church from its center. Paul is teaching them how to deal with the false teachers. Colossians 2.20 “If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why as if you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist