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    Love Triangle PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 854 views

    Guide us in shifting from a self-centered life to one that prioritizes God and others.

    Good morning, Church family. It's a joy to be with you today. We're going to be delving into the book of James, specifically chapter 4, verses 1 to 6. Oscar Wilde once said, "Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live." I believe this quote ...read more

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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Love Of God-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2021
     | 2,600 views

    5 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-V—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: In general people have a similar & genuine confusion about the meaning of love, & what it means to serve a ‘loving’ God. They suppose themselves to be ‘eating from’ the best that ‘love’ has to offer, when in reality they don’t have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's Just Not Worth It

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 20,057 views

    This sermon deals with the consequences we face when we choose to do something we think is going to be pleasurable but is clearly against the Word of God.

    It’s Just Not Worth It! 9/28/97 Proverbs 7:6-24 1 Corin10:1-13 Have you ever been as dumb as I have in which you did something you knew was wrong. It even seemed liked fun and was kind of enjoyable at the moment, but later when your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praise

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 314 ratings
     | 84,134 views

    The purpose of my message this morning is to encourage us to praise the Lord that we might enjoy the benefits and pleasure of this aspect of our worship toward God

    Title: Praise Text: Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Psalm 107:8 "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men" Rev. 3:15 "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold or hot, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace Christ Give To Us

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    What is this peace Christ gives to His disciples? Is it a peace that is sought through pleasure, satisfaction, contentment, absence of trouble, positive thinking, or denial of problems?

    PEACE CHRIST GIVE TO US John 14:27 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga, Albay January 20, 2007 INTRODUCTION A. Every men of this world seek for lasting peace. B. Nations of the world tried to bring peace in the trouble areas. C. There is the peace of escapism, of avoiding trouble, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Of Grace And Envy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

    Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transfiguration Of A Mountaintop Experience

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    Mountain top experiences are for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be painful, as they change lives. So be careful as to who guides you through.

    Title: The transfiguration of a mountaintop experience. Words: 1783 Tabs: Epiphany 7, Mountain, Transfiguration, 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 Summary: Mountain top experiences are for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Alcohol-Vs-You: Who Will Win The Battle?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    What are the long term ramifications of the recreational, pleasure use of alcohol as a beverage. What will that first drink mean for you in your future and the future of others?

    Today is the last Sunday of 2012. How has the year flown past so quickly? If you can remember way back to November we started taking a look at the Covenant of Christian Conduct which a person agrees to honor when they join the Church of The Nazarene and become members. Initially we took a look ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Where Is Meaning? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 27, 2023
     | 1,772 views

    Today many are re-evaluating the lifestyle of seeking pleasure. The rich and famous are coming to the same conclusion of another rich and famous person Solomon, “meaningless”.

    People try all avenues to bring meaning and purpose to their life. I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 2:1) You name any field, professional sports, business, politics and if you do just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Time Is It? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2023
     | 3,608 views

    If you want to enjoy a meaningful life, appreciate God’s timing in everything. Then cooperate with God. Cooperate with God and find beauty, pleasure, and permanence.

    City Slickers is an old movie (1991) that tells the story of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Problem With Robots!

    Contributed by Rev. James Allen Kelly on Jul 2, 2014
     | 4,267 views

    This sermon is about renewing our lives in Christ Jesus.

    Introduction: It appears that since workers in the United States want 15 dollars a hour; to take food orders and put cheese burgers together, or make fries, McDonalds are replacing cashiers with automated cashiers. However, these robotic machines, can only do what they have been programed to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    God's Design For Love, Sex And Relationships

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,622 views

    God created us to be loving, relational, sexual beings, and when we follow God’s design and purpose for these things, we will experience satisfaction, fulfillment and pleasure.

    GOD’S DESIGN FOR LOVE, SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS (February 2009 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) TRUE LOVE WAITS: Tonight – abstinence youth rally. THE BIG IDEA: God created us to be loving, relational, sexual beings, and when we follow God’s design and purpose for these things, we will ...read more

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 3, 2014
     | 14,424 views

    Jesus is calling the church to commitment. We are committed to our sports teams, hunting, fishing, pleasure and entertainment. Jesus calls for commitment and repentance. It is a call for being in the world but not of the world.

    Intro: The words that Jesus share with the church in Laodicea are hard words. Sometimes it takes hard words to awaken those asleep. It will help us understand Jesus words if we know more about the city the church was in. The city of Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II in 253 B.C. It was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Beast Enemy - In - A - Me

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    THIS IS A SERMON THAT ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF FORNICATION AND ADULTERY THAT WE SO READILY ACCEPT AMONGST OUR BELIEVERS,FURTHERMORE, WE ALLOW THESE INDIVISUALS TO HOLD OFFICES IN OUR CHURCHES WITH NO DISCIPLINE FOR THEIR LIFESTYLES.

    THE BEAST ENEMY IN - A - ME THROUGH THIS GOD GIVEN MESSAGE I WANT TO SHOW HOW PAUL IS WRITING THIS EPISTLE OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM TO A PEOPLE WHO WERE WILLING TO GIVE UP THE PRICELESS LIBERTY THEY POSESSED IN CHRIST FOR A LIE . PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE IN A TIMELY MANNER BECAUSE THE CHURCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Tender Mercies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2008
     | 5,875 views

    God does discipline His children who approach the Lord’s Table with unholy attitudes. This is does as an act of love. If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:31, 32 GOD’S TENDER MERCIES “If we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. When we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.” No doubt the title of the message appears strange to some people. How can discipline be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist