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  • Alan Smith avatar

    Praying With A Heaven-View

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

    Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The Perfect Example Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,649 views

    Jesus was the perfect example of self-scrifice, courage and love.

    One day, near a sleepy little west Texas town, there was a tremendous explosion as one of the nearby oil wells blew and caught on fire. The blaze became so intense they set barriers around the fire, beyond which nothing was supposed to pass. They called in all the surrounding fire departments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Real Worship Wars Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,578 views

    The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

    The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Son

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    To show that self-righteousness is just as evil as outright rebellion.

    <Luke 15:11-31 -In this passage we usually focus on the character whom we commonly call “The prodigal son” -And for good reason -This morning, however, I want to focus on the other son -The prodigal’s brother -While he did not go and squander what the father had given him in riotous living, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "You Can Be So Great!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    As sermon about saying "no" to self and "yes" to God.

    Luke 4:1-13 “You Can be so Great!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Lisa went for a long walk in the woods. It had been an exhausting 6 months, and she needed time to think. She had worked so hard on the campaign. Ever since her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who's In Charge

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    A message about the importance of developing strong self-discipline.

    Covenant Youth Mission June 27, 1995 Who’s in Charge? How many of you here tonight believe that God created you? How many believe that there is something special about you, that there is some plan or destiny that you have to fulfill? With youth comes tremendous power, the power of life itself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are We Servant Of God Or Sin

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2015
     | 4,424 views

    Look at the world today and ask your self this question.

    ARE WE SERVANT OF GOD OR SIN ROMANS 7:14 -25 The most powerful forces we deal with are sin and Satan. We have four powers in which to deal with. There will always be temptation. Sin Self Satan We can experience victory through Jesus Christ. (1)We are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will Cry At My Funeral

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018
     | 4,996 views

    Sermon about concentrating on others and setting aside self.

    Who Will Cry At My Funeral? Ephesians 5: 15 – 20 Intro: I’m not fond of country music; but, I love some of the song titles that deal with living. I read some in a sermon by David Hill on SermonCentral titled, “How to Live Until I Die.” Here are a few: His Teeth Was Stained; But His Heart Was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hear O Earth

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,054 views

    Hear it with carefulness with self-application and in faith, be enlightened - LIVE IT

    SERMON Hear O Earth Jer 22:29 I. The exclamation – O a. It is expressive of deep grief i. O Absalom ii. O Jerusalem II. The Repetition a. Earth, earth, earth b. Expresses deep concern c. How great the danger i. Under condemnation ii. In darkness iii. In bondage iv. Misery v. Other darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom And Fruit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,068 views

    Christians are free, but we are not freed for self-indulgence, but for service.

    Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Freedom and Fruit INTRODUCTION There are specific times in our lives when we experience an expansive sense of freedom. One of the times that I specifically remember is when I received my drivers license. Suddenly I was free. I was no longer limited to walking or riding ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Beast Enemy - In - A - Me

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    THIS IS A SERMON THAT ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF FORNICATION AND ADULTERY THAT WE SO READILY ACCEPT AMONGST OUR BELIEVERS,FURTHERMORE, WE ALLOW THESE INDIVISUALS TO HOLD OFFICES IN OUR CHURCHES WITH NO DISCIPLINE FOR THEIR LIFESTYLES.

    THE BEAST ENEMY IN - A - ME THROUGH THIS GOD GIVEN MESSAGE I WANT TO SHOW HOW PAUL IS WRITING THIS EPISTLE OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM TO A PEOPLE WHO WERE WILLING TO GIVE UP THE PRICELESS LIBERTY THEY POSESSED IN CHRIST FOR A LIE . PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE IN A TIMELY MANNER BECAUSE THE CHURCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Character Of Caleb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 32,248 views

    The scripture says Caleb had a unique spirit... this sermon explores that spirit.

    The Character of Caleb Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb because he had another spirit with him, followed me fully, him will I bring into the land he went to and his descendents shall inherit it" Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God as shown in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning The War... With Humility Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,489 views

    Being a Christian is not a hat we wear, and then take off when it’s convenient or uncomfortable. It’s not a fake ID we show at the pearly gates of heaven or a ‘get out of hell free’ card. Being a Christian is a full-time, life time commitment to the King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ.

    James 4:1-10 – Winning the War, with Humility ‘Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it — his bottle, his mother’s attention, his playmate’s toy, his uncle’s watch. Deny him these once, and he seethes with rage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom For Successful Living Series

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,370 views

    Disciplines which contribute to Godly success.

    Wisdom for Successful Living Jeremiah 35 The Rechabites were descendents of Moses father-in-law Jethro. They were God-fearing people with a strong testimony in Israel. As we saw last week, the newly anointed king Jehu chose Jonadab the son of Rechab to ride with him in his chariot as he cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    The tongue is such a small part of our body but can get us into so much trouble if it’s not tamed.

    A man was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper one morning, and as we men do, he was absolutely absorbed with what he was reading. His wife was getting ready to go to work and popped into the kitchen and asked that most dreaded of all questions, "Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" To ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist