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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Giving And Taking Honor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2006
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     | 3,472 views

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they s

    Honor: comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or of a group. Webster’s says it has three parts: reputation, recognition, and privilege. Reputation is the opinion of other people have of you. Recognition is what they say about you because of that opinion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Glory In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

    Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Supper - What Is It? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,098 views

    This sermon is a short devotion giving four statements of what The Lord’s Supper is. 1. It is a SIMPLE ACT. 2. It is a REMINDER. 3. It is a SYMBOL. 4. It is a STATEMENT OF FAITH. We take part in it after SELF-EXAMINATION.

    The Lord’s Supper – What Is It? "On the 19th of November 1967, in Viet Nam, Chaplain Charlie Waters was moving with one of the companies of his Battalion when it became engaged with heavily enemy fire. As the battle raged and the casualties mounted, Chaplain Waters rushed forward to the line of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,602 views

    Yes, obedience can be a big, difficult and sometimes bitter-tasting bill to for us to swallow. It costs us, sometimes richly, in pride, preference, personal control and self-sufficiency. Nevertheless, it is absolutely necessary if we are to maintain our

    OBEDIENCE Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 1, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Ron Dentinger warns: “Health care is getting far too expensive. I just got a prescription. The instructions read: 'Take one every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live Confidently Part I

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,793 views

    God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with God-confidence. Christians should not be wimps because it takes real courage to follow Jesus Christ.

    Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord wholeheartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. INTRODUCTION: God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Never Satisfied

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 23, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Looking out for number one is not always the best idea. Let God look out for you. He has the best in mind for us if we can only accept that He knows best. Beware of self-deceit.

    NEVER SATISFIED This could be the slogan of those who persist in following the deceitful lust of the flesh. Reaping what we Sow, even when it is done in Deceit. 1 Tim. 6:6-8 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 6 Pero gran ganancia es la piedad con contentamiento. (RVG04) 7 For we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Visualize Your Resurrec

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014
     | 3,165 views

    Sometimes God give me visions --shows me images and speaks at the same time. This one was humorous and self-deprecating --about rising from the death of our failures and sins to the life and calling God has for us.

    TITLE: Visualize Your Resurrection 04-28-2014 Read Romans 6:1-11 in in its entirety as the service begins TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:1 1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. Romans 6:1-11 Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Yes You Can

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 61,095 views

    The devil and just life it self wants to rob us of our dreams, and destroy our faith in God and faith in ourselves, he is always saying (no you can’t ) but God says ( Yes You Can )

    Num 1-3 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. 3 And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Mar 7, 2012
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     | 6,020 views

    In this final segment of the series, PAUSE Before You Act, we examine the effects of our actions. We consider the effect upon the Savior, the Sinner, the Saint and the effect upon Self. Please see the other parts of the series.

    Please note that, while this sermon may be preached in stand-alone fashion, it is part of a series. You may wish to take a look at the first three sermons. Especially helpful would be sermon one which lays the foundation. Also, there is a companion sermon called THINK Before You Speak. V. E – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Art Of Letting Go

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,434 views

    What happened to Saul? He did his own thing, he loved self-glorification, he became even more prideful and he thought he was the ultimate King. (Wasn’t about God)

    The Art of Letting Go 1 Samuel 28:6-7,13-17NLT He asked the Lord what he should do, but the Lord refused to answer him, either by dreams or by sacred lots or by the prophets. 7 Saul then said to his advisers, “Find a woman who is a medium, so I can go and ask her what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Atheist: Shame Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,644 views

    what do we do? How do we break through shame and come out the other side? How do we smash out of self-recrimination and move on with our lives basking in the forgiveness of God?

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: SHAME PSALM 51:1-12 INTRODUCTION… Smack in the face (p) Last January, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    That Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,982 views

    Our series that we have been dealing with is called: Life is a Journey. And indeed, life is a journey from here to there. Some of the journeys that we take are God initiated journeys and some were self-initiated journeys.

    Introduction: Our series that we have been dealing with is called: Life is a Journey. And indeed, life is a journey from here to there. Some of the journeys that we take are God initiated journeys and some were self-initiated journeys. And I told you we can tell the difference between a God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Back Side Of The Dessert

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 21, 2020
     | 3,715 views

    What does it mean when you find your self in a place where you don't think you should have wound up? When you find regrets and faded memories of the past.

    Title: When You Find Yourself on the Backside of the Dessert Theme: You are not defined by your past mistakes Exo 3:1-6 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. (2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Simple Prayer For Complicated Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,352 views

    In a culture that wants to hear and tell lies and are obsessed with who has what and how much they have, this prayer is a breath of fresh air. Our culture is very self-centered but Agur's prayer is God-centered.

    Lessons From The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:7-9 Introduction: In recent years a lot of public attention has been focused on prayer. Our courts have banned prayer from public schools, public functions, and public display. And as we've seen in protest, regardless of opposition, it hasn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist