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  • John Gaston avatar

    When You’re On Your Last Nerve

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2018
     | 4,638 views

    Have you ever had a moment when – maybe it was a screaming child, or a rude bullying driver cutting in on you, or a whole succession of unfortunate events happening – but whatever it was, it drove you to the brink of your endurance? That's when you need self-control!

    WHEN YOU’RE ON YOUR LAST NERVE Gal. 5:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. All of us can probably think of some time in our life where we went too far. 2. An elderly lady, driving a big, new, expensive car, was preparing to back into a parallel parking space when suddenly a young man in a small sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,876 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Up Giving Up Series

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,254 views

    Ash Wednesday (B). Too often we focus on our outward behavior, our sins. But the root of our problem is not sins, but sin, our sinful nature. Joel urges us to "Turn to God and live."

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Give up giving up” What are you giving up for Lent? Anything? Some people give up something for lent. Not with the purpose of earning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Controlling What Controls Us

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,763 views

    Part of preparing to celebrate Easter is examining ourselves, whether there is anything not of the new creation in us.

    I’d like to talk to you this evening about humility. Humility has been much misunderstood and, frankly, is quite unpopular today. We can say, “Pride cometh before the fall,” but to really live that out requires radical commitment—a lifestyle that the world is unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What About Me?

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,186 views

    A sermon about Christian service and dying to self and living for Jesus.

    What about me? Living the selfless life Introduction: Today we begin our march to the cross. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday and then of course Easter Sunday, the following week. This message is not filled with eloquence or syrupy words, but if you take it to heart, you won't hear another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Pattern In Striving For A Crown Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,094 views

    In our lesson today we learn that just as athletes exercise rigorous self-control in order to win a perishable prize, so we as Christians must exercise rigorous self-control in order to win an imperishable prize.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gluttony And Temperance Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 8,495 views

    We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

    Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Sinlessness, Self-Deception

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
     | 2,876 views

    A message to remind the listener that sin is still a real problem in today’s world.

    SINLESSNESS, SELF-DECEPTION 1 John 1:8 INTRO: Sin is the transgression of the law. To constitute sin, there must be a law which we are acquainted with, and which we willfully violate. With sin, all men are chargeable. God has pronounced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Discipleship - Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,137 views

    Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.

    “If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23, ELT 1. The word to change everything – if: a. Not impossible. b. Expected or unexpected? c. But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2. Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 29, 2024
     | 870 views

    When the message of the Gospel is proclaimed, the results are up to God. When society is confronted with the truth - the response will always be different - but it should not change the message!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 5 When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Acts 4:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Denial By Peter To The Condemnation Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,461 views

    The interweaving of God's sovereign plan of salvation with the dastardly plans of the subordinate powers of darkness.

    FROM THE DENIAL BY PETER TO THE CONDEMNATION OF JESUS. Luke 22:54-71; Luke 23:1-12. LUKE 22:54-62. After Jesus’ arrest, the temple police took our Lord to the high priest’s house, “and Peter followed afar off” (Luke 22:54). It was here that Peter denied Jesus, three times, as Jesus had warned him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Pharisees' Blindness

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015
     | 4,160 views

    To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, we can accept the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a Pharisee?(self-righteous) Only CHRIST knows my heart, If I were I would not have accepted the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Trap Of Waiting: Denial, Hidden Snares

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2020
     | 2,940 views

    We have been studying CHANGE...There are many traps that try to keep us in habitual ruts. I think the Lord is calling His people to change, to grow and to develop. Death lies ahead at 1440 minutes a day. Come hear the call to change.

    THE TRAP OF WAITING… DENIAL, HIDDEN SNARES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large rat trap. (I release the spring, so it does not go off.) Text: Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. WE KNOW WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Spiritual Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,046 views

    There are many who are in Christian circles today that profess to know Jesus Christ but, sadly, are not saved. What does Jesus say?

    Spiritual Self-Deception Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Key verse: Matthew 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Introduction The words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Everything Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020
     | 3,330 views

    We all struggle with a "dual nature." We sort of like Bannon/The Hulk from the movies and comic books. It doesn't take much to move us away from Christ-likeness to self-interest and rebellion.

    You can listen to this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2134049 Do Everything  Intro: • Jekyll & Hyde, The Hulk o Book cover o Jekyll/Hyde illustration o Bannon/Hulk o Bannon/Hulk meld • Stories like these illuminate the struggle in all of us. Good vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ