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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Tyranny Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,464 views

    We claim our kingdoms and possessions and call them "mine." God lays claim to all and calls us to acknowledge it as his.

    Matthew 21:33-46 "The Tyranny of Mine" INTRODUCTION Two friends were walking in the forest one day when suddenly they stumbled upon a large grizzly bear who decided that they looked like a good snack. The two started running away when all of a sudden one of them stopped. The other said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wake Up, Wake Up!

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,144 views

    This sermon describes the difference between awake christians and those that are asleep.

    Wake Up, Wake up! Is 51-52 July 8, 2012 Intro: I am not one of those people whose eyes pop open minutes before the alarm goes off, who dive out of bed with a smile eager to embrace the morning sunlight, who are ready to chat and laugh and have a productive breakfast meeting at 6:45am. Nope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Introduction To 2nd Timothy. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012
     | 4,895 views

    An introduction to 2nd Timothy. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background of the letter Purpose of the letter Introduction to the letter Four influences on Timothy: *1st Influence: His Family (VS 5) *2nd Influence: The Apostle Paul (VS 3-4) *3rd Influence: A Gift From God (VS 6) *4th Influence: Timothy’s Dedication (VS 7) SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,001 views

    In this message we will look at the topic of money and why it is important to have some guardrails in place. Otherwise you might go over a cliff.

    Money Matters Matthew 6:24-31 As a seminary student part of my course study was in pastoral counseling. I remember one of my professors who told us this one day: he said one day you will be out there in a church doing marriage counseling and you are going to see couples who will come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Winning The Battle Against Selfishness

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,989 views

    Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.

    [Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Help! I Don’t Want To Be Humble Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,998 views

    God strengthens us with everything we need for God-glorifying and self-satisfying humility.

    Scripture Introduction Our church in Chicago participated in a prison ministry. One week the director of the work sent out an email with this last line: “And remember (as we say in Texas) don’t squat with your spurs on.” That is “practical” knowledge—a fact which quickly pays a dividend. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Tell Somebody"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to “tell somebody” that there is a price tag to consider before committing oneself to following Jesus Christ. Because it could mean becoming a geographical nomad.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 27 June 2010 Big Idea: For some believers to follow Jesus means more than just believing in Him. It also means becoming a geographical nomad. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Patron Saint Of The Disgruntled Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    God sees behind our facade and does what He knows is right.

    Patron saint of the disgruntled Jonah 4 Here we have a prophet but he’s more than just a prophet. Jonah has the gift of an evangelist. He preaches and people get right with God. We don’t know too much about his ministry prior to Ninevah and we know nothing about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stolen By Success Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    talks about how we can get wrapped up on worldly success and how to find our true identity in Christ.

    Identity Theft – Stolen by “Success” Our identity can be Stolen by “Success” when our image of success is… …Driven by Performance – Look what I have done …Focused on Possessions – Look what I’ve got Our identity will be Successfully Secure when our image of success is… …Centered on Christ – Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 33,953 views

    James asked his readers, “What is your life?” to emphasize the brevity of life and the urgent need for the guidance and help of God if we are to make our lives meaningful and productive for God.

    What Is Your Life James 4:14 Introduction Starting in 1955 there was a game show on television called This Is Your Life. Celebrity subjects were ambushed during their ordinary daily routines and brought into the studio to have a spotlight shined on their past. I think it is safe to say that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    It’s All About Image

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,429 views

    We find our image in the servanthood of Jesus.

    “It’s All About Image” John 12:23-26 Be honest. What others think about you is important to you, isn’t it? Most of us will admit that we spend an inordinate amount of our time on building and maintaining our image. That’s why we spend so much time and money on cleansers, make-up, combing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    03 Valley Of Sickness Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,747 views

    How do you react when you find yourself in the Valley of Sickness - most of us just feel sorry for ourselves, Paul shows us how to react...

    The Valley Of Sickness – 22nd February 2009 am John 11:1-15 Another of the greatest of valleys that a Christian goes through is that of sickness. Prolonged sickness or infirmity is a devastating valley because of its negative effect upon our spiritual walk with the Lord. There are many false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Change That Comes With Church Growth

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,098 views

    A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

    We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Wright avatar

    Controling And Taming The Tongue ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    James teaches that it is extremely important to control the use of the tongue and Solomon, in the book of Proverbs has many helpful comments about controlling the tongue.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 3:1&ff. 2. In our last lesson we discussed the warning that James gives to those who are teachers of God’s word. (1) James warned that teachers that misuse their tongue in the teaching of God’s word will be judged with a much stricter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mop Bucket Attitude Mba

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,766 views

    A sermon on how to serve the ministry of the church (Material adapted from Rick Warren’s "The Purpose Driven Church")

    Sermon for 9/30/2009 MBA- Mop Bucket Attitude Introduction: Dave Thomas, Wendy’s Hamburgers, “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ