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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Chutes And Ladders Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2015
     | 5,388 views

    We want to be a disciplined people, and we want to be wary of the destructive evils that we find so easy to embrace. Discipline is like a ladder that slowly leads us upward; foolishness is a chute that can make us drop quickly.

    Chutes and Ladders Proverbs 23:15-35 1.These are actual complaints received from dissatisfied customers by Thomas Cook Vacations (based on a Thomas Cook/ABTA survey): a. "It's lazy of the local shopkeepers in Puerto Vallarta to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during 'siesta' ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Turn From Your Selfish Ways

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,409 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Tra

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he said to the crowd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    World Changers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,242 views

    A world changer is known not for what he gives up, but for what he takes up. Will you take up the challenge to be a world changer OR who just changes his clothes every day to look good?

    Opening illustration: John, do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?” That was the challenge Steve Jobs issued in 1983 to John Sculley, then president of Pepsi-Cola. Mr. Jobs was the creative genius behind Apple Computer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Foretells His Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2017
     | 12,075 views

    FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW HIM.

    -AD 29- Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Jesus Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25 FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave The Old Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 14, 2015
     | 5,242 views

    Ephesians 4 presents ... a divine wardrobe which will really change one’s life...a heavenly, eternal style which will never go out of date — a wardrobe which wears increasingly better with time.

    If you have been abroad, you know there is a worldwide fascination with fashion. Whether you travel to Chicago or London or Geneva or Beijingor Nairobi, you find fashion-conscious people making fashion statements. Much of this lure comes from fashion’s enticing promise of a “new ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Lange avatar

    We Need A New Nature Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Sep 16, 2013
     | 5,088 views

    Our nature became corrupted through Adam. We are totally depraved and in need of a Savior!

    WE NEED A NEW NATURE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TRUTH IS BROKEN DOWN INTO TWO POINTS 1. OUR NATURE BECAME CORRUPTED THROUGH ADAM When God made Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, he stated that all of His creation was “very good” (Gen 1:31), so how can humans now be considered corrupt? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Jesus Think About "I Have To Find Myself"? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,486 views

    An examination of what it means to "deny yourself and take up your cross."

    JESUS' OPINION: Jesus says the path to life is not in “finding yourself” but in “denying yourself.” - Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34. - I’m thinking of the stereotypical statement that is so common that it’s almost a cliché: “I’ve got to go find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tower Of Babel Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2023
     | 2,282 views

    God's intercession, or judgment, in Babel was to again bring His creation back to Himself. It was done to place within them a desire to seek God out for what they need and not to be self-reliant.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 15 The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time (Gen 9) we discussed the aftermath of the great flood -- Re: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace With God

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 2, 2011
     | 4,485 views

    If you want to learn how to run you look at someone doing 100 meters in under 10 seconds.

    Romans 5:1-5 Children's Moment - stretch arm holding golf club - suffering - 18 holes - endurance - better player - character - hope to become a better player - Paul says: "suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope" Self-Improvement "suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Wala-Neh Labala avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,168 views

    What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

    ********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christian Identity And Personality

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,433 views

    God has given each one of us a new identity through Jesus Christ and a unique personality.

    Christian Identity & Personality In a previous sermon we have seen that we are called to produce results. We have also seen the influencing factors that impact our ability to bear fruits for the Kingdom. So if we have to produce excellent results, bear fruits for the Kingdom, we need to start at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Examine Yourself!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2020
     | 10,156 views

    Paul exhorted the Corinthian Church to examine themselves to see if they were in the faith.

    Title: “Taking Life’s Test” Scripture: II Cor. 13:5-6 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 5-10-20 Intro: Life is full of tests. I don’t mean the challenges of relationships, financial shortfalls or health failings. I mean, actual, literal tests! We start taking standardized tests of basic skills in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    Our ministry is depended on our effectiveness. Some instructions to improve our ministry to the needy in the community.

    Minister effectively, Acts 3:1-7 1. Find a prayer partner. Acts 3:1 1 NOW PETER and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour (three o’clock in the afternoon), Jesus had Pater, John and James. Paul had a Silas, This Cripples had too- but for the wrong purpose… 2. Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Following Christ Will Transform Your Character Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,293 views

    There are many ideas about how to improve your character, but only a relationship with Christ can transform your character.

    Sermon Notes November 8, 2015 FBCam Following Christ will Transform Your Character 2 Cor 3:12-18 There are many ideas about how to IMPROVE your CHARACTER Tony Robbins wrote a book on how to “Unleash the Power Within You” Kevin Leman wrote the intriguing book, “Have a New Kid by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,370 views

    It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

    The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

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