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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "You Can Be So Great!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    As sermon about saying "no" to self and "yes" to God.

    Luke 4:1-13 “You Can be so Great!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Lisa went for a long walk in the woods. It had been an exhausting 6 months, and she needed time to think. She had worked so hard on the campaign. Ever since her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Will Cry At My Funeral

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018
     | 4,900 views

    Sermon about concentrating on others and setting aside self.

    Who Will Cry At My Funeral? Ephesians 5: 15 – 20 Intro: I’m not fond of country music; but, I love some of the song titles that deal with living. I read some in a sermon by David Hill on SermonCentral titled, “How to Live Until I Die.” Here are a few: His Teeth Was Stained; But His Heart Was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are We Servant Of God Or Sin

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2015
     | 4,388 views

    Look at the world today and ask your self this question.

    ARE WE SERVANT OF GOD OR SIN ROMANS 7:14 -25 The most powerful forces we deal with are sin and Satan. We have four powers in which to deal with. There will always be temptation. Sin Self Satan We can experience victory through Jesus Christ. (1)We are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear O Earth

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,011 views

    Hear it with carefulness with self-application and in faith, be enlightened - LIVE IT

    SERMON Hear O Earth Jer 22:29 I. The exclamation – O a. It is expressive of deep grief i. O Absalom ii. O Jerusalem II. The Repetition a. Earth, earth, earth b. Expresses deep concern c. How great the danger i. Under condemnation ii. In darkness iii. In bondage iv. Misery v. Other darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom And Fruit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,001 views

    Christians are free, but we are not freed for self-indulgence, but for service.

    Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Freedom and Fruit INTRODUCTION There are specific times in our lives when we experience an expansive sense of freedom. One of the times that I specifically remember is when I received my drivers license. Suddenly I was free. I was no longer limited to walking or riding ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pilgrims Path 1 Humility Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,818 views

    Humility is not debasing ones self; it is the elevation of Christ as King in our lives.

    “The Pilgrim’s Path” Part-1, Mathew 5:1-12 Humility Introduction As a teenager I spent two years living in Butte, Montana. Butte is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in a small valley which rests directly in the shadow of the great continental divide; a massive mountain range which stretches ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Surrender Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,995 views

    This is the second in the holiness series of messages speaking of the importance of surrender in the life of the believer, as opposed to trying to be holy in our own efforts.

    Holiness Unto the Lord Surrender Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Last week I introduced a series called, “Holiness unto the Lord” and I suggested to you that most denominations have a doctrine of holiness. And we were reminded last week that God calls us - God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Delighting The Senses Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,829 views

    In chapter 2, he describes his quest for fulfillment in laughter, wine, self, wealth, and people. He dove headfirst into those things and found only an empty pool.

    WISE LIVING: DELIGHTING THE SENSES Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 2 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Little Bit About Solomon As we get started this morning, I have two introductions. The first is about the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
     | 172 views

    Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beast Enemy - In - A - Me

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    THIS IS A SERMON THAT ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF FORNICATION AND ADULTERY THAT WE SO READILY ACCEPT AMONGST OUR BELIEVERS,FURTHERMORE, WE ALLOW THESE INDIVISUALS TO HOLD OFFICES IN OUR CHURCHES WITH NO DISCIPLINE FOR THEIR LIFESTYLES.

    THE BEAST ENEMY IN - A - ME THROUGH THIS GOD GIVEN MESSAGE I WANT TO SHOW HOW PAUL IS WRITING THIS EPISTLE OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM TO A PEOPLE WHO WERE WILLING TO GIVE UP THE PRICELESS LIBERTY THEY POSESSED IN CHRIST FOR A LIE . PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE IN A TIMELY MANNER BECAUSE THE CHURCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brady Cooper avatar

    No Wake Zone: Building Block #3--Selflessness Series

    Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,705 views

    This is the fourth of a five-part series of messages on managing relationships with love and Godly character. This sermon focuses on giving selflessly to others in our core relationships.

    I don’t know if you need this message today, but I guarantee you I do. We are in the middle of a series entitled No Wake Zone. We’re looking at some Biblical principles that, if we would follow, would really create no wake zone relationships. Relationships, we’ve said, of rest and refreshment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,989 views

    Many today carelessly go around unaware of the imminent danger of dying unsaved and spending an eternity in Hell. They’re not seeking deliverance as they’re unaware they’re lost. Before one can be delivered they first must see they are lost.

    Lost and Found Matthew 18:10-14 Introduction: The famous “Johnstown Flood” of May 31, 1889 was likely the single most newsworthy item in American history between the assassination of Lincoln and World War I. At 3:10 p.m. on May 31, 1889, following a full-day of unprecedented heavy rains, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Rowe avatar

    Wisdom For Successful Living Series

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,150 views

    Disciplines which contribute to Godly success.

    Wisdom for Successful Living Jeremiah 35 The Rechabites were descendents of Moses father-in-law Jethro. They were God-fearing people with a strong testimony in Israel. As we saw last week, the newly anointed king Jehu chose Jonadab the son of Rechab to ride with him in his chariot as he cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    The tongue is such a small part of our body but can get us into so much trouble if it’s not tamed.

    A man was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper one morning, and as we men do, he was absolutely absorbed with what he was reading. His wife was getting ready to go to work and popped into the kitchen and asked that most dreaded of all questions, "Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" To ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    Nurturing Godly character in our lives involves "taking off" old habits and "putting on" new ones.

    True Godly Character Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 3:1–14 (This message is begun wearing dirty, torn or worn clothes ... shirt, scarf, shoes, socks, jewelry ... and in the middle changed into a nicer suit. This should be done in a quite non-provocative way, no pants or revealed skin in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite