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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Turning Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015
     | 4,850 views

    The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

    1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

    Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Joy Versus Happiness

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 12, 2015
     | 6,759 views

    The world relentlessly pursues self-statisfying happiness with utter disregard for the Joy of the Lord. Even those who authored the declaration of independence thought that the "pursuit of happiness" was a God given right. So ... what does the Bible say?

    Let’s take a look at a couple of Scriptures … Ecclesiastes 12:8 (NASB) “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!” Ecclesiastes 12:8 (HCSB) “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Tests For The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2014
     | 4,080 views

    Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.

    Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    Examine Me O Lord

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Sep 14, 2011
     | 10,761 views

    Self Reflection, before God

    “Examine ME O Lord!” 4/7/2011 – Nampa, ID; 9/15/2011 – Salem, OR Psalms 26 v. 1-2 “1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Uncoverted Believers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013
     | 4,334 views

    Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

    UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Arguments For God’s Existence Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 150 views

    Five self-evident truths.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken Five Self-Evident Truths (That does not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and control. 2. There are laws that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unanswered Question

    Contributed by Garry Lewis on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    commitment to your self worth

    The unanswered question Jeremiah 8:6 What is a question? It is an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    The Other Brother

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,245 views

    Gaurding Against Self Righteousness

    I. Last week I preached about the story of the loving Father who had a prodigal son. A. His son demanded what he had coming in terms of an inheritance, and hit the road. B. He went away and lived a life that went against everything that his father had ever stood for. The NIV version of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Levi Wright avatar

    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 496 ratings
     | 167,834 views

    A message of self-examination and repentance.

    Evangelist Cry Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Psalm 51:1-12 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. [1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Art Of Waiting

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,918 views

    Why is self-control important?

    The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Boy Who Stayed At The House.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    Self-righteousness is as bad as unrighteousness

    The boy who stayed at the house. Luke 15: 25 -- 32. 01/18/04 Luke 15 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. In this chapter we find a number of things that were lost and found. It starts off with the lost sheep and how the Shepherd left the 99 to find the one lost. The next was the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Restore Unto Me The Joy Of Thy Salvation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Overcoming the self-centered life

    Sun. Jan. 31/93 II Chron. 33:1-17 RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION A.W. TOZER Saying over enthusiasm is a problem of the church Is like sending a police squad to a cemetery at midnight in case of a demonstration by the residents. Where is the fire for holiness & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    Deny Yourself Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,900 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Life In Paradox

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,407 views

    An evangelistic call to die to self

    April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist