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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Living A Changed Life

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,948 views

    This sermon looks at how we die to our old self and are reborn a new creation in Christ.

    Sermon: Live a Changed Life Text: Col 3:1-11 Intro: My Experience in Becoming a Shellback instead of a Pollywog. (Navy ceremony for those crossing the equator). 1. What all I went through and how the purpose was to change me from one to another. Yet I didn’t feel changed. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Setting Hearts Free

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    Jesus Christ sets us free from: 1. Cynicism 2. Despair 3. Self

    Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who passed away earlier this month at age 82, made his living playing the part of someone chronically depressed and making fun of himself because he “got no respect.” He would complain to his audiences with lines like: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    Are we living in the land of self (east side of the Jordan) or the land of God (west side of the Jordan)?

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Calvert was a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship that brought them tried to get them to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here." he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes You Lion Alert And Not Lion Dessert?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,712 views

    Humility, self-control, and God’s grace keep us from being devoured by Satan.

    “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight...” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Psalms Of Praise Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,068 views

    We are too self-centered in our worship. Psalms of praise helps us to focus on God.

    Psalms of Praise Delivered on January 22, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Ps 146:1-10 1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Backsliding?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 7,161 views

    A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

    2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Time Table

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 30, 2013
     | 8,989 views

    It needs fierce self-control, patience, and intimate walk with God to abide in His time table!

    God’s time table! John 7:6”Then Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.” There is profound truth behind the Words of Jesus and a lot of connection with the society we live in today. Listen! It needs fierce self-control, patience, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confidence For Hard Times

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,433 views

    In the midst of America’s self inflicted hard times we as Christians can have Confidence

    CONFIDENCE FOR HARD TIMES Micah 7:7-20 4/26/09 1. Judgment of the absence of God a. men clamor for God to be gone b. when He is – Hell breaks loose 2. We live in such a time a. separated from Gov. i. Barney Frank; Nancy Pelosi; ii. Gov. NY; Ill; & Seminole Charley 3. In Midst - we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Men Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 19, 2014
     | 7,137 views

    Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

    Last week we looked at godly instructions for women. As promised, it is our turn today guys. As we study the Letter to Titus, which is really a letter from God to all Christians, how can we men be better for the glory of God and to be of help to many? Please open your Bibles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sheep Or Goat

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,982 views

    Sheep are gentle, quiet and easily led. Goats are pushy, self-sufficient, and headstrong. Which are you?

    There was once a town drunk who gave his heart to Jesus Christ. He immediately stopped drinking and began to look for a church and had purposed in his heart that he would attend the first church he found. Determined to turn his life around he found a church and went in. He was met at the door by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parable Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,109 views

    The parable about two sons and their Father. God's love for the lost, straying and even the self-righteous

    TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival & Miracles

    Contributed by Andrew Heath on Oct 4, 2017
     | 8,643 views

    The Miracles of Jesus and the power over Nature, Satan and death it self ,and his kingdom rule

    Title Revival and miracles Text Mark 4:35-5:1-22 I never cease to be amazed at how rich the word of God is! the depths of the wisdom, the poetry, the prophetic message for mankind ,the promises of the farther and the gospel of Jesus Christ , The bible is the bestselling book in the world for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    No Regrets

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,544 views

    The rich man dies and leaves his self with eternity and many regrets that will haunt him forever.

    Don’t Have Regrets Luke 16:19-31 Many jokes link regret to the choice of a mate. (According to one, a woman inserts an ad in the classifieds: "Husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Death And Deny

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 20, 2024
     | 1,010 views

    Jesus asks his disciples to deny and death self so He can live in us.

    Mark 8:31-38 Death and Deny 1. According to Jesus, we have two choices. Neither one of them is appealing. Is it possible if were not denying and deathing stuff are we pretenders? • Do we as followers have pretense problem? • Are we fake disciples? Are we pretenders? • Jesus says this about those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Being Different: Different Fruit 2 Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 12, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 408 views

    If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.

    GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist