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Respectable Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

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One of the greatest threats to the church is that we become Politically Correct and accept "respectable sins."

RESPECTABLE SIN 2 Timothy 4:2 Have you ever heard of "outing?" "Coming out party" Used to mean going out for picnic and a party to celebrate a girl becoming a teenager. Now mean "Corning out of closet" Now it means to become openly ungodly and defying public opinion used of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 22, 2010

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I am strongest when I choose to commit all of my life and will to Christ's care and control.

Title: The Commitment Choice Text: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Thesis: I am strongest when I choose to commit all of my life and will to Christ’s care and control. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback Resources) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did The Lord Jesus Ask Of His Disciples

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Jun 10, 2023

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The Lord Jesus wants His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, today we will reflect on a theme related to discipleship. And we will learn about the price a disciple must pay through what the Lord Jesus said in His teaching. In the passage of God's word we see that the Lord Jesus told the people who were following Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Responsibility

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2004

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Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for Christian’s to step up and accept their responsibility as part of the Body of Christ

CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY Text: Hebrews 6:9-12 Introduction: Responsibility is a sense of duty and obligation to self and other. Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For The Weary

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 7, 2015

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If we accept the rest Jesus offers, all we have to do is accept his teachings as well as the obligations he will lay upon us. He invites us to treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

“Nothing I do is ever enough!!!” Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said that or thought that yourself? Well I certainly have, especially when my father was alive. Sometimes no matter how much we do, how much we say, how much we pay, how much we save, how much we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Anglican

Being Humble And Teachable Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007

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Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Methodist

Everything Has A Price Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 15, 2014

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Everything has a price.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Everything Has a Price” Mt. 21:1-11 A teenaged boy – let’s call him Fred – with great academic potential was unable to go to college because he could not afford it. But one day Fred received a call from the college to which he had applied ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007

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Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Other

A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022

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There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14-15, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

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The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 31, 2014

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A sermon examining the fact that God's people should consider their ways and respond by changin their ways.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS Haggai 1:1-10 (Antioch Baptist church: Sunday, August 10th, 2025) Have you ever been called out for doing the wrong thing? Perhaps someone has confronted you for doing the right thing the wrong way. In either instance it is never an enjoyable position to be in. I ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012

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Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Know Yourself (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012

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This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Knew His Identity Yet Served With Humility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

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Part 4 of the Lenten series on Jesus with this one focusing on Jesus’ humility and sense of self.

Jesus Knew His Identity, Yet Served with Humility TEXT: John 13: 1-9, 12-17 Sunday, March 10, 2002 We do serve an awesome, wonderful and great God. However, when I experience me, Richard Pfeil, I find that I am not all that great. I know that might be surprising, but.......Unlike God, I have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Martha, Martha

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 12, 2019

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The docility of Mary is the opposite of willfulness of her sister Martha (Self-will run riot)

Recently I read about a Sunday school class for three-year old’s. Their lesson for the day was the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Afterwards, the teacher asked, “What would you do if Jesus were coming to your house today?” One little girl quickly replied, “I would tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28

Denomination: Catholic

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