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  • Rusty Tardo avatar

    The Sin Of Numbering Israel

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 29,551 views

    Here is an Old Testament text with a right now application on the sins of pride and self-sufficiency. How do you measure success?

    The Sin of Numbering Israel November 9, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The text is found in 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, an Old Testament text with a New Testament application. This is the account of King David’s numbering of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013
     | 3,091 views

    Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

    "A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Answer Two: God’s Humble And Simple People Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015
     | 6,716 views

    Every church needs to take this message to heart because one of the most tragic characteristics of modern society is pride and self-sufficiency.

    I said last time that in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians concerning what to do about their divided church, Paul gives 11 answers to their problem. The first answer, Paul said, was the cross. If the church would refocus on their purpose based upon the cross, the church would begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restoration Of His Power

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2016
     | 14,543 views

    We all have problems with the flesh. It is overindulged, self-assured, and out of control. This message is a call for us to take the battle to the flesh.

    THE RESTORATION OF HIS POWER Study Text: Judges 3: 7 - 12 Introduction: - Whenever the power of God is lost, the people of God cannot prevail over the enemy as expected of them because the presence of God has been withdrawn, and the glory of God will be missing. - When the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016
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     | 13,831 views

    A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

    Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Denial Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
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     | 6,749 views

    Whatever shame you may have experienced, I assure you that Peter felt the shame and self-hatred all the more.

    Introduction Can you remember (though you probably do not want to) the time when you where ashamed of yourself, so much so that you despised yourself for some act you committed or failed to commit. You knew that you could never sink so low as to…whatever it may be, and you did it to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Second Sunday Of Lent - Transfiguration

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 27, 2021
     | 2,976 views

    Suffering love is a kind of beauty that for Von Baltazar gives rise to a subjective experience of rapture: being transported beyond the boundaries of the self.

    There was a group of mountain climbers and one guy was on his first high climb. The climb was strenuous but at last they reached the top. Once it was clear that the beginner climber was at the very top, he stood straight up with arms raised and yelled victoriously, "I did it!" At this ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Cross Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024
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     | 768 views

    The cross is our symbol to die self and carry his love and peace into the world until he comes again or we perish.

    Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strength In Weakness: Embracing God’s Power In Our Frailty Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 25, 2026
     | 201 views

    The Christian life contains a profound paradox: strength is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender; not in achievement, but in humility; not in boasting, but in admitting our weakness

    Title: Strength in Weakness: Embracing God’s Power in Our Frailty Text: 2 Corinthians 12:10 “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Introduction: The Christian life contains a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 476 views

    Christ teaches us to no longer live our old life before Christ and to put on the new self which God created.

    BI: Change comes as put off the old self and put on the new self by being renewed in the truth. We are in our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. Ephesians chapter one through three describes what God has done in us while chapter four through six calls us to live out what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Compromise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,303 views

    To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

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    In Spite Of It All PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,156 views

    This sermon explores our identity through God, emphasizing how our perception of God influences our self-perception and actions.

    Hey folks, how's everyone doing today? It's wonderful to see you all here. I'm really excited to share something special with you today. I've been thinking a lot about our identity, how we see ourselves, and how we think God sees us. It's a complex topic, but it's one that's close to my heart and, ...read more

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    True Disciples Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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     | 1,070 views

    This sermon explores the radical call to discipleship, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus, regardless of the cost, for the glory of God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful to be here with you today, sharing the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. Isn't it wonderful to gather together, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom of the Holy ...read more

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    Tables Or Towers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024
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     | 895 views

    This sermon explores the story of Babel, urging us to avoid self-glory and instead build bridges of love and understanding for God's glory.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's wonderful to see you all here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a story that is as old as time itself, yet still holds profound relevance and wisdom for us today. It's ...read more

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    For The Sake Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 989 views

    This sermon explores the Christian call to self-denial, embracing the cross, and committing to discipleship, as a path to truly experiencing Christ's saving grace.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to our gathering today. We are here, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as a family united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are gathered, not under the roof of a grand cathedral or the canopy of the sky, but under the banner of His ...read more

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