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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Do You Have Eeyore Syndrome?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2012
     | 9,986 views

    Could your nickname be ‘Eeyore’? Are you known as ‘Negative Nellie’ or, ‘Gloomy Gus’? Being a negative person and being a Christian is not a workable combination. Let’s see what we can do about that.

    DO YOU HAVE EEYORE SYNDROME? INTRODUCTION: "Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning; which I doubt." "Why, what's the matter?" "Nothing, Pooh Bear, nothing. We can't all, and some of us don't. That's all there is to it." "Can't all what?" said Pooh. "Gaiety. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gluttony And Temperance Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 8,581 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

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    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 34 ratings
     | 45,344 views

    God loves you not because of who you are but who He is. His love is uncaused and unceasing. Rest in the certainty of His love. Enjoy the blessings of His love. Give His love away.

    Everyone is looking for love. This quest is around us every day, in the music we hear and the movies we watch. • The desire is woven into the fibre of our being. We all need love. We need to be loved. • If everyone has this same need, then there must be a universal solution. That solution is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

    Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Drummer Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,698 views

    Not much is said about self-denial and sacrifice in today's church and society, but it is central to the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    Mark 8:31-38 “A Different Drummer” INTRODUCTION Selective hearing is a curious human phenomenon. We have the ability to hear only what we want to hear. Teenagers can hear the word “food,” but they have trouble hearing, “Do your homework,” or “Take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing Man: Seeing God;the Pure In Heart. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,857 views

    Who are the pure in heart and where do they see God? While we are at it why don’t all see God?

    Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in heart! Hi as you know we’ve been wandering through the beatitudes, well today’s beatitude or the blessing that Jesus talks about is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” There’s been an interesting discovery this week in the science world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Week Three Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021
     | 2,363 views

    Self examination is not intended as a form of self punishment, but a redirection of our love to God for what He did for us through the cross. It’s meant as a guidepost to living like “little Christs” in this world so we can be a blessing to those who may never consider His saving grace.

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Death Comes Before Victory.

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    There is no way to experience victory without death, your victory is in death

    There is no way to experience victory without death, your victory is in death. Three times Satan offered Jesus a way out, he offered him a cross-less life, first in Matthew 4:8, he showed Jesus all the Kingdoms of the world and their glory, and said to him; “I will give you all this, if you bow ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Tree And Its Fruit

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,408 views

    In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

    Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,060 views

    A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empire Strikes Back

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,964 views

    Awesome message, on how God's kingdom strikes back against self-righteousness, sin, lethargy, and by imparting spiritual power.

    CHRISTMAS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rev. 11:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Survivor 1. Did you hear about the three college students who were selected to take part in the next series of “Survivor?” 2. One was from UT, one was from SHSU, and the third one was from A & M. They were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is For You

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,098 views

    People often feel like God is against them. Many people suffer from rejection and condemnation. But in Christ all that changes. Discover how God can be for you. And learn the significance of God being for you. More importantly experience it for yourself.

    GOD IS FOR YOU! Dr. Lewis W Gregory Illustration: No, No, No! one of the first words a child learns is no. No is seen as a negative. But in Christ no can be a positive. Romans 8:31–39 No accusation, No condemnation, No separation Part 1 Introduction: God is for you A. What things? Romans 8:31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gateway To Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014
     | 7,837 views

    A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

    "THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    As A Hen Gathers Her Chicks

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,337 views

    A Mother's Day sermon describing the love of a good mother and the love of Jesus Christ in an unusual way.

    “As a Hen Gathers Her Chicks” Matthew 23:37 Jesus has just returned to Jerusalem for the last time. It won’t be long before He is arrested and crucified. His sorrow for them was overwhelming and He took a moment to express His love and compassion for His people in a unique and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stumbing Along

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,409 views

    Unexamined assumptions can cause us to stumble over things we don't even notice.

    It’s a little disconcerting, sitting down to write a sermon on a passage that you’ve already preached on twice, to find that neither time did you say what you’d planned to say. Of course, only preachers have that problem... Maybe only 60-something preachers have that problem. But more generally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed