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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Turning Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015
     | 4,629 views

    The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

    1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 10, 2021
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     | 13,512 views

    If you want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, let God break you of your self-sufficiency and sin.

    Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Death Of The Cross

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

    The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare Your Flock

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,344 views

    paul’s final farewell

    PREPARE YOUR FLOCK INTRO: PAUL DEPARTING TO GO TO JERUSALEM 1: HE GIVES HIS FINAL INSTRUCTIONS A) YOU ARE OVERSEERS OF THE FLOCK B) THE CHURCH CANNOT BE DEPENDENT UPON ONE PERSON C) CHRIST PURCHASED THE CHURCH WITH HIS OWN BLOOD POINT: PAUL IS TRYING TO INSTRUCT THEM IN HIS FINAL WORDS TO ALWAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    First Things

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
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     | 5,718 views

    Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

    "Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Unwelcomed In Zion

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2020
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     | 4,162 views

    A review and application of the ministry of Amos, known to standing with God and against religion.

    “Amaziah said to Amos, ‘O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, and eat bread there, and prophesy there, but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom.’ “Then Amos answered and said to Amaziah, ‘I was no prophet, nor a prophet’s son, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    Happiness With Small Children

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    Today I would like to focus on the need to instill happiness in our children by giving them a sense of self esteem or self worth.

    HAPPINESS WITH SMALL CHILDREN: SELF ESTEEM TEXT: Mal. 4:5?6 INTRODUCTION: 1. In his book The Relational Revolution, Bruce Larson tells of a rather unusual experience from a past vacation. 2. Quote from page 131?132 of book. 3. Give a guided tour of Joe Christian’s house on a Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Gracious Giving Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,329 views

    Here is the supreme argument for Christian giving. Grace giving flows out of the self-giving and self-impoverishing of the Son of God on man's behalf.

    2 CORINTHIANS 8: 9-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE GRACIOUS GIVING OF JESUS CHRIST [Philippians 2: 1-13 / Mark 12:41–44] Paul has been using the Macedonians as an example but they were an example only because they followed Christ Jesus' example. So at this point is introduced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have Been Raised With Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
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     | 4,906 views

    Pentecost 11 (C) - Believers have been raised with Christ in order to put on the new self and in order to put off the old self.

    “YOU HAVE BEEN RAISED WITH CHRIST” (Outline) August 16, 2009 -- PENTECOST 11 -- Colossians 3:1-11 INTRO: Today’s scripture text are words specifically pointed at believers. By grace God calls the believer out of darkness into his marvelous light! The life a believer lives after being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Put Off... Put On.... Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 8, 2009
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     | 6,823 views

    Christians are to put off the old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires and put on the new self created to be like God!

    Sometime this morning, you decided you were going to go to church. And so, you decided what to wear to church and you put on the clothes you are wearing now. We do this daily don’t we? We decide what clothes to put on for the day! Of course, some of you took a little longer than others to decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: How Can We Be Angry Yet Not Sin?

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
     | 134 views

    Last week we saw that walking worthy means putting off the old self and putting on the new self, applied to lying and truthfulness.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: How Can we Be Angry Yet not Sin? Ephesians 4:26-27 May 10, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humility

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 16,773 views

    Humility is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most significant element of walking in divine favor. It is directly opposed to pride. Where pride seeks selfish gain, humility seeks selfless gain. True humility is to esteem another more greatly than yourself.

    To humble oneself before God in repentance is mandatory for all Christians.The sin of pride is at the root of all evil. Self-exaltation and rebellion is what caused satan to be "cut down to the ground." At one time, satan was called Lucifer, which means "son of the morning." He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    God's Tender Mercies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2008
     | 5,744 views

    God does discipline His children who approach the Lord’s Table with unholy attitudes. This is does as an act of love. If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:31, 32 GOD’S TENDER MERCIES “If we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. When we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.” No doubt the title of the message appears strange to some people. How can discipline be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Hodges avatar

    Satan And His Dawning Series

    Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    The beginning or the fall of Satan as Scriptures reveal.

    Satan And His Dawning Sermon by: Mark D. Hodges Isaiah 14:13-14 Introduction: Many famous military strategists have pointed out that if you want to win a victory it is essential to know your enemy. Being able to predict what your enemy will do is very important. That principal is no less true in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Michael Lampkin avatar

    Gossip About Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,163 views

    This sermon is about how David was exalt God and speaking well of Christ. And if we are going to Gossip about anything Gossip About Christ.

    ---------------------------The Book Of Psalms-------------------------------------------------------------------105th Division---------------------------- 1. O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name make known his deeds among the people. 2. Sing unto him, sing psalms; talk ye of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal