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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Miserable Son And The Maddened Sibling

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 24, 2022
     | 1,184 views

    Was the miserable son wasteful? Why did the father not punish the young son, if he deserved it? Was the maddened son self-centered and resentful?

    Verses 11 – 19: Was the miserable son wasteful? The young son’s portion of the property was 33% (Deuteronomy 21:17). By and large, he would have gotten this at his father’s death, although fathers in some cases decided to split their property early and resign from dealing with the estates. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rise Up And Walk

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 10, 2019
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     | 34,155 views

    Years of dependency upon everyone else. Years of begging had taken an emotional toll on this man’s self-esteem and sense of worth.

    TITLE: RISE UP AND WALK SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:1-10 He had become a familiar site to Temple goers over the years. Every day his friends would carry him there and leave him by the Gate called Beautiful. All day long he would sit by the gate with outstretched arms begging for money from people entering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elihu Is A Type Of Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 7, 2020
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     | 5,215 views

    To show that we can be righteous like CHRIST for this is imparted righteousness of GOD through JESUS in our lives not self-righteous, but JESUS-Righteous.

    I. EXORDIUM: Elihu is a type of CHRIST to show us that any believer who reverentially fears and worships GOD can be a type of CHRIST. (I John 4:17) 1 John 4:17 In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion {and} attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For Bad Times Without Trusting In The World

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2023
     | 767 views

    Daniel sinks back into self-reflection, with symptoms reminiscent of what we today know as a “panic attack.” How does he escape?

    Saturday of the Last Week in the Year (Dec 2) 2023 I heard a radio commentator say recently that he can’t remember a time when he heard as many people talking about the “end times” as he hears today. This being the last week of our Church year, we are hearing “end time readings,” particularly from ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith That Works

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025
     | 147 views

    True faith flows from love, not fear—transforming obedience from duty into joy, and belief into self-giving action that reveals Christ.

    Introduction — A Love That Moves You A few months ago, a young man named Daniel was driving home from work late one evening when he saw smoke billowing from a house on the corner of his street. Most people would have slowed down, maybe called 911, and waited for someone else to handle it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How To Live A Life Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025
     | 1,083 views

    Living a life of impact means living beyond self. It means your existence makes a difference in the lives of others and reflects the glory of God.

    HOW TO LIVE A LIFE OF IMPACT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14–16 "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loving The Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,048 views

    This sermon explores God's immense love, our tendency towards darkness, and the call to live in the light of truth, urging self-reflection and transformation.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God today, let us remember that each time we come together in His name, we are fulfilling ...read more

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    Unlocking The Soul's Cage SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,727 views

    The soul of a man, encompassing his intellect, will, and emotions, is self-aware. This sermon explores the concept of Christian Liberty in freeing the 'caged' soul.

    The Captivity and Deliverance of the Soul The soul of a person is the seat of their intellect, will, and emotions. It is the self-conscious part of their being. According to the Scriptures, humans are made up of a soul, a spirit, and a body. God desires for every aspect of our being to prosper, ...read more

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    The Sinner And The Saint PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 147 views

    True acceptance with God comes not through self-righteousness or comparison, but through humble confession and receiving His mercy offered in Jesus Christ.

    Some stories slip into the room and sit right beside us. This is one of them. It whispers to the weary, “You can put down the mask,” and it nudges the proud, “You can put down the measuring stick.” Picture it: two people walk into God’s house—one with a polished prayer and a proud posture, the ...read more

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    What To Pack In Your Travel Bag

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,716 views

    Service recognizing students as they leave for school: Pack in your travel bags warmth for others, but no destructive attitudes; and pack gifts to share but no self-destructive feelings.

    Everyone say with me the key verse, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Getting ready is the biggest part of taking a trip. It takes almost as long to get ready to leave home as it does to take the trip itself. Around our house, when we’re getting ready to go away, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Come Let Us Adore Ourselves?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    Christmas has become a very self centered time. Let’s focus back on Christ! Here is a sermon addressing the call to adore and praise Christ.

    Psalm 111:1-10 Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Fig--No Favor Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,673 views

    A sermon on the importance of spiritual fruit as evidence of our walk with Christ.

    INTRO: * Seed produces roots * Root produces fruit ƒ{ We've been talking about roots ƒ{ I want to switch gears and spend one week talking about fruit „X Not fruits ƒ{ Bad roots -- don't produce good fruit Galatians 5:16-24 16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Banquet

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 28, 2013
     | 4,623 views

    Messiah uses a banquet to make serious point about how we should think of ourselves. Does self esteem have a place in a Christian's life?

    September 1, 2013 The Banquet A drunken man who smelled like beer, sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was smeared with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Inspiration Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,535 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is important to the life and growth of the church

    SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He examined the car and informed her that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart Of Love: What Am I Seeking In Life? Does It Line Up With My Faith?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,279 views

    We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification.

    We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification. Many live for desires like pleasure. That's fairly common. Others live for the goal of success, and they pursue that underlying intention through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army