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What Does It Take To Be Great In The Eyes Of God? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

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Disciples of Jesus was given a new perspective on greatness. We learn to (1) find greatness in serving and (2) make Jesus the benchmark of true service.

To be great is to serve. We don’t ASCEND to greatness, but descend into greatness.  To be great in this world is to put importance on oneself; to be great in God’s Kingdom is to serve the needs of man.  The world sees greatness in those who exercise power and authority but God sees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Question About Servanthood Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

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Jessu continues asking questions of his disciples, this one deals with serving, the open illustration is a great tension building activity

This morning we are going to start our message off a little differently then normal. Since we are talking about servanthood, I thought it would be appropriate to wash one another¡¦s feet. In just a few moments men and women will be coming in with towels and basins, we will start from the outside ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worthwhile Conversation

Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Mar 4, 2008

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The Christian’s speech should be a reflection of the Holy Spirit’s working, bringing value to those around us.

WORTHWHILE CONVERSATION When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t hold on to money. If I had a dollar, I’d spend it. If I saw something I wanted, I bought it without much consideration as to whether it was a good deal or not. I’m not totally sure whether it was a function of getting older or marrying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Brush Strokes Of The Master Artist (Part 1)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

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Shows how God paints a picture in our lives as to how He wants us to live

The Brush Strokes of the Master Artist (Part 1 of 2) Rom 12:9-16 As we continue today to look at Romans 12; Paul in the verses that we are going to look at today begins to paint a picture on the canvas of life Paul gives us a picture of what the Christian should be doing to live out their faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Diotrephes

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011

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John writes a letter that commends his friend Gaius, encourages him, and assures him that the troublemaker Diotrephes would be dealt with.

VERSES 1-2 FROM JOHN WITH LOVE Once again we have John addressing himself as the elder, which is more a title of authority than speaking of age. He addresses his letter to his dear friend Gaius and once again, as we saw in his gospel and his first two letter, emphasizes LOVE. He declares that ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006

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Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dreamer Or Visioner?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

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When you are moving below the level that God wants you to move, you will not be able to withstand the storms and waves that will come against you.

John 3: 8 says an interesting thing about the Holy Spirit. It says, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone that is born of the Spirit.” It simply means that immediately you get born again and get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, John 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hurry Up And Be Patient Already!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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How James calls on Christians to be patient because Jesus is coming soon and because God blesses patience.

December 16, 2001 James 5:7-11 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Contentment

Contributed by Ian Barker on Apr 1, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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"My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Contentment is learning that the Lords Grace is enough.

2 Cor 12:9 "My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Today I would like to talk about contentment and how we can make the Lords grace sufficient for us. Genesis 1:26… 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Brethren

Is That Your Final Answer? Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Nov 20, 2001

based on 38 ratings

| 3,178 views

Stewardship challenge

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Part 3 – Is That Your Final Answer? Glenn H. Teal, CrossRoads Community Church February 20/00 We are using the name of the TV Game Show to jump-start a serious study of the issues surrounding the management of money. How do we get more money? In a word – ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Rooted"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 19, 2003

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Simply we must begin the new year rooted in Him. Why wouldn’t you??? In Him…powerful. Him in you…powerful. Keys to the life of an overcomer you in Him and Him in you, I would say, how about you??? We will this message talk about trusting in God in your l

"ROOTED” - Jer. 17: 7,8 - "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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#3 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 1) (Topical) I. General Observations II. What Is Fasting? A. Definitions III. Who Fasts? A. OT Examples B. NT Examples C. Contemporary Examples Introduction This is our third message on the subject of fasting. We be-gan by looking at an OT perspective on this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The War Is On: Are You Armed & Ready?

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

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We are in a war! Are you "armed and ready"?

THE WAR IS ON: Are You Armed & Ready? Ephesians 6:10-16 as preached by Minister Joyce R. Scott @ New Life Church, Franklin, Virginia 3/23/2003 THERE’S TALK ON THE STREETS. TALKS OF WAR. TALKS OF PEACE. TALKS OF PROTESTS. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Cruse

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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God can take our small talents, abilities and knowledge and use them to do great things.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 37:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Really Know The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 24, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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You say you know the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you really know the Lord?

Do You Really Know The Lord? Philippians 3:7-11 Now we’ve studied from Paul’s epistle to the Philippian believers on numerous occasions before and found by doing so that this particular epistle has come to be known over the years as the epistle of Christian joy. I believe the reason will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

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