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  • That I Might Know Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,317 views

    Understand and embrace the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, recognizing that all worldly gains are insignificant in comparison and that our ultimate goal should be to know and serve God.

    Good morning, family! We've got some deeply enriching spiritual food to dig into today. We're going to take a deep dive into Philippians 3:7-11. Now these verses remind us of a truth that Watchman Nee once expressed so well, "May the things of this world so lose their power over us that we do not ...read more

  • Seeking God Through Service Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 11,518 views

    We come to know God through service.

    This morning is the third message in our five-part series on Seeking God. Just to review, on December 31st, I suggested to the church that we each make one resolution for the coming year: that in the year 2001, we would seek to know Christ more deeply than ever before. Why is this important? ...read more

  • Choose Or Lose

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 311 ratings
     | 41,523 views

    A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

    “Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

  • The Truth About The Truth!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 18, 2015
     | 4,616 views

    Focussing on how truth liberates one from shackles imposed by lies!!!

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THE TRUTH !!! Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”-John 8:31-32 Nothing quite like a ...read more

  • Truth And Nothing But The Truth!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2015
     | 4,058 views

    To focus on the liberating action of truth vis-a-vis three Christian doctrines of Justification, Sanctification and Glorification!!!

    TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”-John ...read more

  • Exposing Spiritual Pride

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    What is Spiritual Pride ? How to overcome it ? This sermon looks at these questions and how the 5 I Wills of Satan show five aspects of spiritual pride.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: How does this passage of Scripture apply to us if it talks primarily of the fall of Satan ? (a) It’s actually written about an earthly man - the King of Babylon (v4). (b) Satan tempted man to go a similar way as him (Gen 3:5) (c) Throughout Scripture we are ...read more

  • Peer Pressure - Understanding It Is Key To Combating It, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,255 views

    Teaching young people that understanding peer pressure and how it affects us, is key to not coming under its enslaving effects.

    Peer pressure- Understanding it is key to combating it Part 2 TEXT: 1. "My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. If they say, ’Come along with us..; do not set foot on their paths…" Proverbs 1:10, 15 2. "Be not deceived, (lead astray, set adrift), bad associations will ...read more

  • 11 Nature Of Man – Spirit: Conscience - Hindrance Is Pride / Aid Is Humility Series

    Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022
     | 1,549 views

    Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the spirit/conscience is pride.

    Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the spirit/conscience is pride. Pride debilitates(weakens) the conscience. Conscience(spirit) is designed to directly respond to God’s communication of faith, hope and love to you. If your conscience affirms ...read more

  • Are You Guided By The Roar Of The Lion?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    Do you let Satan scare you off before you get your answers to prayer. Are you guided by his roar to make unwise decisions.

    April, 2007 Are You Guided by the Roar of the Lion? I Peter 5:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Satan gets to all of us from time to time through his roar tactics. Christians are not exempt from his search and often they allow him to guide their lives by his powerful roar. Does this sound familiar? Are you ...read more

  • What Part Does Giving Play In Worship? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    An examination of the worship of the woman who anointed Jesus’ head with oil.

    Worship Series Sermon # 2 “What Part Does Giving Play In Worship?” Mark 14:3-9 In our first message on worship I gave you the definition that Louie Giglio gives for worship in his book “The Air I Breathe.” He said, ...read more

  • The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,454 views

    Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

  • May I Be More Like Christ In The New Year

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,374 views

    This is a New Year's message based on Philippians 3. Paul had looked back at his life in Judaism, and realized he still needed to be growing to become more like Christ.

    MAY I BE MORE LIKE CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR! Philippians 3:2-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 01, 2016 Audio Link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/fsdJd1 INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this New Year’s Day we reflect on both the past and also the future. 2.) Because we have been given ...read more

  • Acts 15 - Resolving Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2013
     | 10,564 views

    Learn from the Council in Jerusalem. Unite around the essentials. Make concessions in non-essentials. Show love in everything.

    We have been looking at troubles and persecutions from without. • Today, we are going to look at problems from within - disagreements among believers. • Christians will quarrel. Nothing wrong with that. If you had never had an argument with a brother or sister, I’m more ...read more

  • An Honest Confession Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,059 views

    God’s victory over sin (59:15b-21) is not provided until genuine repentance is entered. The outpouring of God’s grace in our lives awaits our humble honest admitting to the hideousness of our sins & our powerlessness to save ourselves from them.

    ISAIAH 59: 9-15a AN HONEST CONFESSION This section continues describing the people’s sin, but now its seriousness, their helplessness to change, and the effects of their sins become realized by people. Isaiah has just boldly confronted the people ...read more

  • Gentleness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,121 views

    This sermon explores the concept of strength through gentleness and grace, as inspired by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, everyone. It's a joy to be with you today. We gather here, in this place of worship, not just as a community, but as a family. A family bound by love, faith, and a shared belief in the goodness of our Lord. We are here to talk about strength. Not the kind that flexes its muscles, or ...read more