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I Am Not An Accident Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 30, 2010

based on 46 ratings

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This sermon looks at the value of human life.

I Am Not An Accident In Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life” – he makes a profound statement. He says, “You are not an accident. … Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me, Myself And I

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 6,879 views

Often unable to distinguish between our wants and our needs, our selfishness rules the day and leads to conflicts and quarrels.

Me, Myself and I TCF Sermon July 20, 2008 Think for a moment about some of those things that really annoy you. You’re in a line of cars where the road narrows down to a lane. You’ve been inching forward, but there are others, perhaps several others, who zip by you in the outside lane and move ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 6,373 views

Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

| 5,513 views

There is a war raging between our self-indulgent nature and God. That war sets us at enmity with our brother, shuts the window of heaven and makes us Friends of the world .... and enemies of God. What can we do to avoid this and be friends of God?

Friends of God James 2:23 James refers to Abraham as, "a friend of God." What a title, what an epitaph. Wouldn't you like to have that said of you? I would. How do we become a friend of God? We will learn that in today's sermon. But first we will look at James's discussion in 4:1-10 He begins ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Deny Yourself Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 4, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 9,765 views

Denying Self - Following Jesus

Discipleship – Deny Yourself! When you hear the word discipleship, what comes to mind? (Old guys in robes from a long time ago) *Relate the word “discipleship” to discipline – a quality taught in military boot camps. Eleven General Orders 1. To take charge of this post and all government ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Time For A Check-Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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Encourages self-examination of our spiritual health, recognizing Christ as our healer and guide, and the importance of nurturing our relationship with God.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. I am so delighted to see all of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: God's Presence, Self-Examination

Attributes Of God - Self-Existent One To The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 2,962 views

Praises for the attributes of God as the self-existent one to the God of all comfort

541. Self-Existent One – I praise you Lord that you are before and above everyone. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.” (Ex. 3:14) 542. Servant – I praise you Lord for being willing to provide assistance, work and benefits ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Happiness And Eternal Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 12, 2015

| 3,845 views

Our attitude as children of God must centre on a life that is lived in him. In return for his sacrifice we need to make good use of the opportunities Christ sends our way.

The scene in Mark 8:27-38 is the climax of the first half of Mark’s Gospel. This first half focuses on miracles and gradually reveals Jesus as the Messiah. The second half explains the nature of that Messiahship and has far more teaching and far fewer miracles. Caesarea Philippi was located ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Mission Possible: Remote Controlled Bmw's And Other Cool Stuff (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 3,975 views

Second in a series: It is the TOOLS that make our action heroes believable. This message encourages people to use God’s gifts to accomplish great things!

Intro to the Series And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) In this series, we are illustrating some life principles with scenes from our favorite stories. We are possibly the most entertained culture in history. If we are not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trade In "Self-Life" For "Servant's Heart" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 5,087 views

Self-pleasing is the most natural human instinct there is -- we want to climb the ladder. But it will stifle your growth! If you want this year to be different, trade in that attitude for a servant’s heart. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade in “Self-Life” for “Servant’s Heart” “Son of man came not to be served, but to serve...” Life is essentially a series of trade-offs. . . everything plateaus when you’re unwilling to make the next trade-off. Brief REVEW OF - Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free living”. . . - ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

Self Pity: An Enemy Of Joyous Living

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 5,859 views

A message to encourage us not to become trapped in a life described by self pity.

Self Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Luke 15:25-32 I. We See the Curse of Self Pity (v. 28-30) A. Self Pity destroys our happiness. “..but he became angry and would not go in….” v. 28 • The older brother was angry and would not go in. B. Self pity will destroy our usefulness for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Ministered To The Self-Righteous

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 9 ratings

| 3,674 views

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God.

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God. One night, such a self-righteous man named Nicodemus, a ruler in the Pharisee's council, came to Jesus wondering how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yahweh - Teh Self Existent One Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

based on 88 ratings

| 19,873 views

A message on the name YAHWEH - the Self Existent One

Hello I Love You YAHWEH – Exodus 3:1-15 Intro: My full name is Joseph Italo Rodgers. I was named after my German and Italian grandparents. When I was a boy I didn’t appreciate my name b/c some people gave me a hard time about my middle name. Not only was it mispronounced – “I-talo” or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Prediction And Peter's Self- Determination

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 4, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 5,474 views

Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by thought, acts and being, men come short.

CHRIST’S PREDICTION AND PETER’S SELF- DETERMINATION Mark 14:27-31, 53-54, 66-72 Worldwide Church of God Bulawan Prieto Diaz Sorsogon April 8, 2006 Introduction Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Of Self - Forward Steps 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 4,269 views

This is our Stewardship Series for 2009, focusing on the assurance of the Christian peom "Footprints in the Sand" we can step out boldly knowing God walks with us.

As you can see, the sanctuary is decked out in a “beach theme.” During our brainstorming session this year we came up with the idea of “Forward Steps” for our stewardship drive. Now, can anyone guess how we got from “Forward Steps” to the beach theme? The center theme of it all this year is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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