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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Big Shots? Really? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2017
     | 7,186 views

    No matter who we think we are, we are ultimately helpless, blubbering fools without God’s backing.

    Big Shots? Really? (2 Kings 4:1-44) 1. A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Humility Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 118 ratings
     | 67,242 views

    1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

    It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Just Give Me Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012
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     | 16,810 views

    Depending on Jesus

    It is great to be with you all this morning. While I wish that I could be hear under different circumstances, I do count it a privilege to share with you today. For many people the Christmas season is met with dread rather than joyful anticipation; sadness rather than joy; and frustration rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 25, 2019
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    On Thanksgiving, just to who are we giving thanks to? Do we just give lip service to giving thanks?

    All this week, we will hear a lot about giving thanks. We need to give thanks for all we have. But you will hear little about giving thanks to who. To whom do we give thanks? Our parents? Our forefathers? Our government? Our lucky stars? The fact is everything we have and all that we are, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses, Excuses

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023
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    Everybody has an excuse for not getting seriously involved with God. And some of those reasons are genuine. But some excuses are just another way of saying “I have more important things to do with my life, don’t bother me.”

    Jesus had been preaching and teaching, healing all kinds of sicknesses and casting out demons, up and down the Sea of Galilee for months. Everywhere he went people gathered, waiting for hours - some just to hear him speak, others hoping for the chance to ask him a question or even just to touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Lord's Prayer - His Preeminence Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018
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     | 4,309 views

    An 8 week series examining the Lord's Prayer

    Bent into Shape – His Preeminence 6/10/18 Matthew 6:5-13 Sunday AM Explain Haircut When you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, so they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Burdens Are Heavy

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
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    "Self" is who we rely on in most storms, but "self" has no ability to help. It is "God" who must be depended on for He alone has the ability to help us in our valleys of despair. (Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

    A man was in the hospital for tests, and the doctor came in to see him. The doctor said he had some bad news and some really bad news for the man, and wanted to know which one he wanted to hear first. The patience said to tell him the bad news first. The doctor said the bad news was he only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? - Lesson 1 - Introduction - Understanding The Difference Between Pride And Biblical Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2021
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     | 5,007 views

    This study is about how God wants us to see ourselves and learn how to cultivate and build up biblical self-esteem in a dynamic sense by understanding what it means to be created in God's image and being "in Christ," and He in us.

    To be different from the world, every Born-Again Christian must have a healthy awareness of who they are in Christ and the new self-identity He gives. Questions: (Yes or No responses) Is human pride sinful? Is it wrong to feel pride for the accomplishments and success of a loved one? Do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cure For Identity Crisis Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 7, 2010
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     | 12,017 views

    We have a wonderful identity in Christ.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a baby rabbit who was orphaned. 1. Fortunately, a family of squirrels took it in and raised it as if it were one of their own. 2. This adoption led to some peculiar behaviors on the part of the rabbit, including a tendency for it to scurry around like its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim White avatar

    The Thing About This Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2011
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     | 5,286 views

    What is the key to 2 Corinthians 4:15. You have to go back to verse six and an old testament story to get the full picture and impact to see the power of this promise.

    The Thing About "This": 2 Corinthians 4:15 (6-15) I want us to take a look at our theme verse and see if we can find the key word to unlocking the meaning and power in it tonight. I hope to be brief. 2Co 4:15 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Blaxton avatar

    #3-Jesus Came Because We Are Selfish Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 4,532 views

    Third in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

    Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? — #3-Because We Are Selfish Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 I We Are S_________________ A. We May Be O________________ Selfish. 11-12 The younger son wanted F__________________ without RESPONSIBILITY and without CONSEQUENCES. B. We May Try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Keep In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2012
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     | 8,980 views

    Self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit. It is self in control by the Spirit of God. We need to acknowledge our need of God's grace. We need to watch and pray.

    In the book, The Three Edwards, Thomas Costain described the life of Raynald III, a 14-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald's younger brother Edward led a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Truth About Discipleship

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    Jesus wants us to know the truth about being one of His disciples. He wants all of us to count the cost, so in vs. 24 the Lord tells us three things we must do.

    The Truth about Discipleship Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2009 *I read about a little boy who was trying to memorize some Scripture. He accidentally got two verses jumbled together. It came out this way: “A lie is an abomination unto the Lord. -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Dying, We Live Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. So, in our lesson today I want to examine four aspects of the principle of self-sacrifice.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed