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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    The Peril And Blessing Of Glorifying God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 22, 2011
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     | 5,507 views

    Glorifying and giving thanks keeps us safe.

    Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified (doxadzo honored, praised worship) him not as God, neither were thankful; (appreciate, favor) but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkenedzo 1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Theological Pragmatism Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Exposition of Psalm 4 regarding the turning of people away from God because of some national tragedy

    Text: Psalm 4:1-8, Title: Theological Pragmatism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Jonah provides a great introduction to this text, not because they share time frame or characters, but because of theological pragmatism. Define. Remember when Jonah boarded a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Blessings Flow

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,967 views

    This simple and touching story gives us several important insights into the blessings of God flowing into our lives.

    "Let The Blessings Flow" 2 Kings 4:1-7 God wants to pour His blessings into our lives. This passage teaches us four principles of how we can receive His blessings: 1. We must be aware of our need. (1) She was about to lose her two sons to a creditor. A desperate need = "If God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Vision, Faith & Courage - Making Change In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 26,355 views

    It’s been said that the only person that likes change is a wet baby. This can be especially true in the church. This sermon explores the attitudes needed to successfully navigate through change.

    March 16 – Standing on the East Side Numbers 32:1-6, 19 One of my favorite movie lines comes from the classic "Cool Hand Luke" in which the Captain says "What we have here, is a failure to communicate." Well, as we being I want to share with you an illustration on the need to communicate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2016
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    In this second sermon in the series, we tackle the problem of selfishness. The only way to be a servant is to rein in selfishness and replace it with selflessness.

    Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week that I am calling “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is a primary way that we must be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Live Without Anxiety

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    Principles for living a worry free life in Christ

    HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT ANXIETY TEXT: MARK 4:26-29 In 1978, my family and I were called to a church in Texas as Associate Pastor. We excitedly began our ministry assured by the pastor that his was to be a long pastorate. In less than a year, this pastor was called to another church. That certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let This Mind Be In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,632 views

    An exhortation to be Christlike preached at a confirmation service

    Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Believe 30 - Humility Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 14, 2015
     | 5,849 views

    The Final week of our Believe series looks at Humility

    Believe 30: Humility Philippians 2 June 14, 2015 Have you ever had to deal with parents who are nonstop braggers about their kids. They tell you the child potty trained themselves at 6 months old. They slept through the night after the first night home. They are in the advanced nursery school ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Begins Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
     | 6,697 views

    The beginning of an Easter sermon series. There is so much messed up in the world. Why? Hopelessness. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope!

    Intro: On December 17, 1927 a US Submarine was patrolling off the Atlantic Coast when it accidentally collided with a Coast Guard Cutter. The submarine was so severely damaged that it sank and came to rest on the floor of the Atlantic about 100 feet down. A rescue ship was dispatched to the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Speaks In Darkness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
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     | 974 views

    Explores finding God's presence in our darkest moments, standing firm in faith during adversity, and drawing strength from His divine guidance.

    Greetings, beloved congregation! We find ourselves gathered together once more, not by chance or by circumstance, but by the purposeful design of our Heavenly Father. He has called us together, in this sacred space and time, to seek His face, to know His heart, and to understand His Word. Today, we ...read more

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    Jesus & The Party Crasher Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 432 ratings
     | 33,999 views

    What did Simon intend to do by snubbing Jesus as he did, and what exactly was the woman doing there at the party?

    Alan Calhoun, Bristol, Connecticut told of a tag sale (garage sale) he and wife had a year or so ago. They had decided to put out a mirror they’d received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it was that it had a gaudy aqua-colored metal frame and they just couldn’t find a room in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excellent! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,871 views

    Live the excellent way!

    EXCELLENT! I Corinthians 13:1-7 S: Spiritual gifts and love C: Love is the priority Th: Live the Difference Pr: LIVE THE EXCELLENT WAY. ?: What? What is it? KW: Contrast TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 13:1-7 the contrast between love and spiritual gifts that help us to live the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Ascended To Heaven – He Who Promised Is Faithful

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,462 views

    Jesus came as a baby in a manger to demonstrate his humanness. But His ascension to heaven is another proof to the world of His divinity.

    The ascension is Jesus’ last moment on earth as a Man. Jesus came as a baby in a manger to demonstrate his humanness. But His ascension to heaven is another proof to the world of His divinity. As a human being, He suffered and died a horrible death. As Divine, He conquered the grave and the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Freely Give

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 10,057 views

    We have been given freely out of Christ’s rich grace. How we respond to that grace will be seen in how freely we give to others.

    Freely Give Matthew 10:1-15 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Search For Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    We will never find our purpose in life if we put the pursuit of our pleasures above God’s priorities.

    The Search for Satisfaction Rev. Brian Bill Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 July 20-21, 2024 According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, the U.S. ranks 23rd on a global measure of happiness across 143 countries in the world. This is worse than last year, when we came in at number 15. Americans under 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist