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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Being "Wise And Learned” Vs. "Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.”

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.” Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Chapters eleven to thirteen, are largely concerned with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Path To Personal Peace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,415 views

    We’re all seeking peace, but most fail to find it. Four steps to finding the path to personal peace.

    (Note: The title comes from a Rick Warren series; however, the sermon is original) If we took a poll to identify what people want most out of life, what their hopes and dreams revolve around, the list would probably include things like good health; financial prosperity; positive relationships; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Right Perspectives For Healing Division Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul answers two questions - what divides a church, and what brings unity.

    Introduction: A. How many of you know what this is a picture of? Right – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 1. It is the freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. 2. Construction began in 1173, and although the tower was intended to stand vertically straight, it began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ten Relational Needs Of Jesus

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 19, 2013
     | 6,886 views

    When Jesus was a man, He had relational needs to be met. This sermon looks at those needs and discovers how we can apply them to our loved ones.

    Debbie and I just returned from a G 6 marriage seminar where I discovered some amazing truths. One of those truths was that Debbie was a much better spouse than I am. Although it was a marriage seminar, it dealt with relationships that apply not only to husband/wife but also to parent/child, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul's Concern For Representing Jesus The Right Way Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2013
     | 7,295 views

    Paul instructs believers here on what their life should look like!

    Colossians 3:10-17 [NLT] January 30, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues to clarify his teaching on the proper attitude and action of those in the body of Christ: Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quest For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016
     | 12,617 views

    Solomon continues his search for meaning and purpose in life.

    A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009
     | 3,456 views

    As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

    Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleasing God Instead Of Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,083 views

    Apart from public sin, nothing shatters the fellowship, the spiritual growth & the witness of a congregation so much as disharmony among its members. Romans 15 continues Paul’s teaching in the vital importance of unity in the church, here meaning the loc

    ROMANS 15: 1-6 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF OURSELVES [Psalm 78:5-7] Someone once said, "The more I get to know the human race, the more I love my dog." Dogs are loyal, dependable, eager to please, and quick to forgive. Don’t you wish people were more like that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On-Again...off-Again

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,477 views

    Christians need to change their hearts and work towards taking the wicked desires out of their lives while adding the things of God to their lives.

    Col. 3:1-17 - 1Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. 2Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. 3For you died when Christ died, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 6) Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    This is part six in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom). Having broken down those barriers we must build up the wall.

    Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 6) Sermon – 1 August 2004 As I have been preaching through this sermon God has been doing extraordinary things in our midst which we have spoken of. I sincerely believe that as we seek to know, understand, share and communicate God’s heart in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Living In Christ- Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    In today’s text, Paul challenges followers of Jesus to “rejoice in the Lord” even when their surroundings are less than ideal.

    LIVING IN CHRIST- Part 4 (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 4 REJOICING IN CHRIST Philippians 4:4-13 June 2006 Introduction Three weeks ago we began a series of messages to explain the Biblical basis on what it means to give Christ a position of primary importance in our life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 16 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 23, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,184 views

    This is a look at Proverbs chapter sixteen.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Sixteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter sixteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Proverbs 16:1 (NASB) This verse can be understood to mean that the final outcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Divine Grace For The Soul

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    Salt without prescribing how much is what king Cyrus offered the children of Israel. Knowing the salt or divine grace that God has provided us is the key to driving out coveting within our lives and is also the key to feeling unspeakable joy!

    Salt Without Prescribing How Much Ezra 7:22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Knowing that there is limited amount resources tends to motivate us to seek to obtain and protect not only what we need but also what we think will be the greatest source of joy in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Smith avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Coin

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,739 views

    This message describes the job of Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Believer in seeking the lost and bringing them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

    “The Parable of the Lost Coin” TEXT: Luke 15:8-15:10 Luke 15:8-10 (KJV) 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Extraordinary Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,301 views

    Paul knew the nature of religion all too well… and now he explains what is so essential for those who know something of religion but long for more.

    The hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 left thousands without electrical power. One man who used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired reported a strange experience. Some daring thieves found the generator in full operation outside the man’s house ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational