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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,732 views

    THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

    THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 2, 2017
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    Jesus offers rest to His followers--from the troubles of the world, yes, but especially from the burdensome weight (the yoke) of the Law.

    One of the highlights of our trip to Germany—beyond all of the historical Luther sites and exhibits—was the opportunity to visit the city of Osnabruck. There’s nothing of particular importance for Lutherans about Osnabruck. We visited purely for my own sake. My branch of the Meyer family came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Great Setback Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 6, 2017
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     | 14,132 views

    Don't look at the big setback, see the big picture. Don't look at the big self, see the works of God. Don't look at the big things, listen to the voice of God.

    Elijah had a great victory against the false prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. • He challenged the 450 prophets to call on their god to bring down fire and burn up the sacrifice. They failed, after a whole day of shouting. • At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah repaired the altar of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Not Good Enough?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2017
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     | 14,271 views

    A sermon about forgiveness, redemption and service.

    “Not Good Enough?” Isaiah 6:1-8 There is a video clip from the t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen complaining about where the plants were placed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The God Of Success Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 19, 2018
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    The god of success does not offer lasting meaning and purpose, but when we give our lives to God and are saved by grace, we have peace as we look forward to hearing Jesus' words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

    A. Welcome to Friend Day, if you are visiting with us, we consider you an honored guest and hope that your experience here with us today is encouraging, inspiring, and helpful. 1. Today’s sermon is the sixth sermon in our series called “Counterfeit Gods – Defeating the Idols that Battle for Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
     | 6,072 views

    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Ways To Avoid Sexual Sin

    Contributed by Angelo Camungao on Jun 16, 2011
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     | 3,987 views

    When was the last time you stopped to remind yourself of the battle we are fighting?

    As some of you already know, last week was hard. A good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in his church. While the need for vigilance in this area is fresh on my mind, I want to try to redeem this tragedy by offering the following 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011
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     | 9,642 views

    This message deals with how the members of a church can kill the church without recognizing it.

    How To Kill A Church Calvary 10/9/2011 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 133 3 John 1:5-13 We have a started a new series for the next four weeks and the topic is “Moving Things To The Next Level.” There are times in our lives, when we want to get one result, but we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012
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     | 4,349 views

    Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

    Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Flashback

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 27,267 views

    Before believers succumb to the temptation to doubt God, they should remember that God has never left them alone.

    Flashback In Psalm 27:13 David said I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. What is a Flashback? a : interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or literary work) by interjection of events of earlier occurrence;also : an instance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 12 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,507 views

    Christians are often accused of hypocrisy. With that in mind, it is a legitimate question to ask, “What is the root of this hypocrisy?” or “Where does this hypocrisy come from?” There is a simple answer to these questions, hypocrisy come when we allow o

    THE HORRIDNESS OF HOARDING James 5:1-6 (NIV) 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - Why Don’t I Have More Self-Control? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2010
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     | 5,402 views

    We do what we don’t want, and vice versa...Why?

    I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Romans 7:14 - 25 (NRSV) [1] We are still grappling with some of life’s “why” questions. Today’s question is #6 in the series – a riddle that is arguably one of the simplest and most basic; at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Me-Firstology

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,677 views

    When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

    Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Serve? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2010
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     | 12,459 views

    A commitment to do something different in your life in this New Year – a New Beginning – a New Start. I would guess that most New Year’s Resolutions are broken in the first few weeks after the verbal commitment is made. So what do most people state they a

    Why serve? New Year’s Resolutions? – A commitment to do something different in your life in this New Year – a New Beginning – a New Start. I would guess that most New Year’s Resolutions are broken in the first few weeks after the verbal commitment is made. So what do most people state they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boasting In The Most Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 5,813 views

    The only thing worth boasting about is the cross.

    Boasting In the Most Text: Gal. 6:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: George W. Truett, a well-known Texas preacher, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy oilman. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist