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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

    Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,798 views

    This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delighting The Senses Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,944 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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    Sleep ,sleep Peaceful Sleep Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 27, 2021
     | 5,471 views

    Proverbs makes a great effort to bring home the idea that there is a "right way" to live, and a wrong one. Every effort must be made to find the right way. Nothing must stop you from doing that. And everything possible must be done to avoid the wrong way.

    Sleep ,Sleep Peaceful Sleep Prov. 3:1 -35 A fairy tale often ends with the statement that they lived happily ever after. Proverbs chapter 3 on the other hand, start with happiness and a long life. " My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying With A Heaven-View

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

    Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Thy Will Be Done" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 18,010 views

    Persistency in prayer keeps us from self-reliance.

    "Thy Will Be Done," Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth" When I was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, I often reported to V Corps Headquarters, which was located in the historic Abrams Bldg. To get upstairs there ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Other Son

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    To show that self-righteousness is just as evil as outright rebellion.

    <Luke 15:11-31 -In this passage we usually focus on the character whom we commonly call “The prodigal son” -And for good reason -This morning, however, I want to focus on the other son -The prodigal’s brother -While he did not go and squander what the father had given him in riotous living, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "You Can Be So Great!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,420 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's In Charge

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    A message about the importance of developing strong self-discipline.

    Covenant Youth Mission June 27, 1995 Who’s in Charge? How many of you here tonight believe that God created you? How many believe that there is something special about you, that there is some plan or destiny that you have to fulfill? With youth comes tremendous power, the power of life itself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How To Examine Yourself

    Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 55,251 views

    Self-examination is an important part of our relationship with God.

    There are events in our lives that cause us to take a good look at ourselves. The death of a close friend or loved one, especially if death comes in an accident or at a young age, tends to make us stop this whirlwind of activities we call life and look deep inside our souls. Examine yourself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus, The Perfect Example Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,653 views

    Jesus was the perfect example of self-scrifice, courage and love.

    One day, near a sleepy little west Texas town, there was a tremendous explosion as one of the nearby oil wells blew and caught on fire. The blaze became so intense they set barriers around the fire, beyond which nothing was supposed to pass. They called in all the surrounding fire departments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are We Servant Of God Or Sin

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2015
     | 4,425 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

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Freedom And Fruit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,072 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

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Who Will Cry At My Funeral

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018
     | 5,001 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

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Hear O Earth

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,056 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