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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Humiliation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 14, 2010
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    The true spirit of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Cloud avatar

    By The Grace Of God

    Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007
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    Sermon deals with self-righteousness vs. humility.

    By the Grace of God Fr. James Cloud St. Jude’s Anglican Church 8-27-2006 The readings today include some very important points in our spiritual walks as Christians. Many churches proclaim, in the spiritual sense, go ahead and play with the boiling water on the stove if you want, stick your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "unnecessary Burdens"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2019
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    A sermon about over-coming self-hate.

    “Unnecessary Burdens” Colossians 2:6-19 A friend of mine told me about a time he was counseling a teenage girl. She was depressed and contemplating suicide. She was filled with self-hatred and used to cut herself. At one point in the conversation, my friend stood up, pulled a Cross off the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Seeing Yourself As God Sees You Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
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    If we are to have revival and a fresh outpouring from God it is necessary for us to see ourselves as God sees us. This includes understanding where God wants us to be, where we are at, and how to get back to where we should be.

    CONDITIONS FOR REVIVAL: SEEING YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU PROVERBS 21:2 Introduction: We have been looking at what it is going to take to see God’s power working in our lives and through us in the lives of the church and our community. We have observed how Isaiah was transformed by seeing God in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Give Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience.

    1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience. It does not show irritation, undue anger or exhibit a hot temper. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. 2. Love is Kind - Love looks for a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cut The Crap

    Contributed by Warren Whitaker on Feb 10, 2010
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    Just as four friends of a paralytic cut through a roof of clay, manure, and twigs to get closer to Jesus, we need to be honest and cut the crap in our lives that is separating us from Christ. It is the things that separate us from God that Jesus died to

    6 Mark – Cut the Crap Mark 2:1-12 It has taken the first five weeks to get through the first chapter of Mark. In the first chapter we have seen Mark establish:  Who Jesus is – The Holy one of God  That Jesus didn’t just come for Religious types, but all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run With A Partner Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2008
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    We do not want to run the race alone. There are great blessings that come with running with a partner.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started looking at the Amazing Race of life that we run. • We learned that we need to know where we are going so we can win the race and knowing where we are going will help us to stay strong and focused. • Today we are going to look at another aspect of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Signpost Of Sinfulness #1

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002
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    This sermon is about the mystery of sin in the believer’s life.

    Sunday Morning March 5, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#1] The Mystery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Truth

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 30, 2018
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    4th of July - We Hold These Truths to be Self Evident - what is truth

    What is truth? I chose this passage today to help create a foundation for all of us as we look at Independence day, the day when the Declaration of Independence was signed. In fact, one of the best known statements from our Declaration of Independence states that our declaration is based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is God A Tiger Parent?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2011
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    Ideally, when a Christian's profession and practice meet... it's a match.

    Title: Is God a “Tiger” Parent? Text: Matthew 21:23-32 Thesis: Ideally, when a Christian’s profession and practice meet… it’s a match! Introduction The meat of our story today is about a father who had two sons whom he asked to work in his vineyard. Adrian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,676 views

    When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

    ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Getting Spirtitually Fit

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2013
    based on 31 ratings
     | 25,998 views

    To share the importance of staying fit not only physically but most importantly spiritually.

    Today is the first Sunday in May. It’s the time of year in which many will try to slim down and get fit, trying to shed off all of those unwanted pounds that we have accumulated over the past winter. A few weeks ago I went to the VA Hospital for my yearly check-up and I was a little shocked ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Scudder avatar

    We Love The Church Because It Has Accountability

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2010
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     | 2,889 views

    The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human authority. God has also made every church member accountable to every other church member. Go

    Purpose: To explain how true fellowship happens. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of being accountable. INTRODUCTION: The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021
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    No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Choice Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016
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     | 9,450 views

    Moses Message 2 This shows how much Moses gave up to "suffer affliction" with God's people (Hebrews 11) and how God prepared him for the task of leading the chosen people from Egypt to Canaan in forty

    Moses 2 THE CHOICE OF MOSES Exodus 2:5-25 B. The Savior (2:5-25) 2. His Development Spiritually (2:7-9) 3. His Development Socially (2:10) 4. His Decision (2:11-14) 5. His Development Specially (2:15-25) In three different places God tells us that Moses, forty years old, at the peak of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist