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    You Are Chosen Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,083 views

    We are chosen by God to be His special people, set apart to proclaim His goodness to those in darkness.

    Peter says we're chosen by God, and we're His. That's a promise from way back that still counts today. You're not just some random kid; you're God's kid. You're not just some random kid; you're God's kid. Peter dares us to live like we mean it. Actions speak louder than words, and people are ...read more

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    "greater Works Or Great Excuses"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 17, 2025
     | 124 views

    Jesus promised believers would do greater works than He did, but instead of operating in God's power, we've substituted excuses for the supernatural works we're called to perform.

    GREATER WORKS or GREAT EXCUSES Text: John 14:12 – “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 6- Sharing All Things Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,797 views

    We live in a society that is obsessed with self-fulfillment and self-centeredness. •And Christians often share that obsession, buying into this “me first” attitude. •Yet when we examine the book of Acts, we see in the Church a community characterized b

    “Sharing All Things” The Church’s Example in Giving Acts 4:32-37 One of the things we learn from children is their natural, inborn tendency toward selfishness. •From a baby’s perspective, “What’s mine is mine, What’s yours is mine, and whatever I want is mine.” •And this natural selfishness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of Metamorphosis Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 28, 2018
     | 4,869 views

    Our identity which comes, because God-in-the-flesh is also in us, means that we can stand against the ongoing corrupting influence of the old self and constantly be transformed into a new self which is conforming to the likeness of Jesus.

    Message Ephesians 4:22-24 The Miracle of Metamorphosis Through the month of December we have been looking at a series of messages under the working title of “Advent Miracles”. In this series we have been considering the impact of the birth of Jesus on our identity as the people of God. Indeed we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024
     | 479 views

    Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

    How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Attacks And Deception

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    GUARD FUNDAMENTAL CHRISTIANITY AGAINST THE ATTACKS AND DECEPTION OF SELF-CENTERED TROUBLEMAKERS -- 4 SAFEGUARDS: 1.

    GUARD FUNDAMENTAL CHRISTIANITY AGAINST THE ATTACKS AND DECEPTION OF SELF-CENTERED TROUBLEMAKERS -- 4 SAFEGUARDS: 1. CAUTION -- Keep Your Distance Keep away from those who divide us from fellow Christians and cause us to stumble from fundamental Christianity 2. DISCERNMENT -- What You See Is Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,112 views

    This sermon embraces the uncomfortable ideas of wrestling with God, God self-limitation in the struggle, and change that occurs.

    Genesis 32:22-32 Our Bible story needs a little prefacing this evening. Its kind of like the original Star Wars Triliogy - we’re coming in to the story at Episode VI. In recent days we’ve been taking a look at some Old Testament characters, and tonight we turn our attention towards Jacob - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #2are You Leaving Too?comparison Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    As we consider:Are you leaving too.. we address the issue of COMPARING self to other.

    #2ARE YOU LEAVING TOO? COMPARISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 2. Are you leaving too... COMPARISON. TEXT: John 6:2 And the great multitude followed Him, because THEY SAW MIRACLES which Jesus had done on those with diseases. John 6:66 From that time many of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blowing Your Own Whistle

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007
     | 2,074 views

    In the world that we live in mankind has come to believe that the only thing that matters is ones self.

    1. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." In this world that we live in mankind thinks that wisdom comes from their own devices. Mankinds own knowledge and understanding, deceives their eyes and heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 20 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,256 views

    There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered.

    “Fly High” - Acts part 20 Marilyn Swanson’s thoughts on Communion. Video Illustration about communion: Partake of Communion Testimony by Mark Doiron Thesis: There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered. Scripture Text: Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Servant Attitude Family

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Sep 13, 2006
     | 4,205 views

    In a culture filled with self-gratification, developing servant attitude families presents challenges that are addressed with this message.

    Ephesians 5:21-31 (NIV) 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Crucified With Christ? Am I?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,042 views

    1. The Death of the Old Self 2. Christ Living in me and 3. New Life in Christ.

    Real Conversion Results in Changed Lifestyle Gal. 2:20 I am crucified with Christ, it is no longer I that lives but Christ lives in me and the life I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. Story: Paul Little, an IVF travelling secretary until his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Psalms Of Praise Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,942 views

    We are too self-centered in our worship. Psalms of praise helps us to focus on God.

    Psalms of Praise Delivered on January 22, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Ps 146:1-10 1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    Are we living in the land of self (east side of the Jordan) or the land of God (west side of the Jordan)?

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Calvert was a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship that brought them tried to get them to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here." he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes You Lion Alert And Not Lion Dessert?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,642 views

    Humility, self-control, and God’s grace keep us from being devoured by Satan.

    “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight...” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran