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  • Raymond Williams avatar

    Are You Living For Christ Or For Self

    Contributed by Raymond Williams on Feb 19, 2021
     | 3,542 views

    Those things which I believe in, things that take precedence over all matters has become for the most part a point of ridicule by those who seem to control what we need to know.

    The majority of the sermons of Rev. Raymond Williams comes from the sermon notes he preached from and are not always fluid. Living for Christ or Living for Self Interest If anyone wants to do God’s will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Bowing To The Great Idol Of Self

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    The OT has a lot of interesting stories about idolatry, but is that really just a problem of the past? This sermon addresses the very real problem that our culture has in worshiping our own desires above all else.

    To the reader: What inspired this sermon was a quote I read in R.C. Ortlund’s book, When God Comes To Church, p. 194. "Self is the great idol standing at the center of our conceptual world, to which all bow low. We even have a duty-to-self ethic, as if self-denial were harmful, immoral, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self Testing Self Examination

    Contributed by David Powell on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,662 views

    Learning how to test ourselves before testing others

    Seft-Testing Self Examination 2 Cor. 13:3-6 Intro: 1. Russ tests precious metal>> 2. Trace tests the performance of his electronic gates.>> 3. Rod tests the accuracy of shooters>> 4. Paul tests the working of air conditioners>> 5. Davy tests the performance of Fire extinguishing equipment 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Discipline And Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 66,376 views

    “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”(Hebrews 12:11) "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.

    Self-Discipline and Self-Control A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Proverbs 25:28 (NLT) “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using The Flipside Of Scripture

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2019
     | 1,987 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 15: 1 - 5

    Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Using the flipside of scripture 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Scripture Misapplied

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2019
     | 1,476 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 15: 1 - 5

    Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Scripture Misapplied 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Scripture Misapplied

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 10, 2019
     | 1,464 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 15: 1 - 5

    Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Scripture Misapplied 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Scripture Misapplied

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2019
     | 1,647 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 15: 1 - 5

    Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Scripture Misapplied 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Scripture Misapplied

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 13, 2019
     | 2,105 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 15: 1 - 5

    Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Scripture Misapplied 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Scripture Misapplied

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 13, 2019
     | 1,716 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 15: 1 - 5

    Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Scripture Misapplied 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Scripture Misapplied

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2019
     | 3,971 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 15: 1 - 5

    Psalm 15: 1 – 5 Scripture Misapplied 1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Usury

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2019
     | 3,956 views

    A study in the book of Nehemiah 5: 1 – 19

    Nehemiah 5: 1 – 19 Usury 5 And there was a great outcry of the people and their wives against their Jewish brethren. 2 For there were those who said, “We, our sons, and our daughters are many; therefore, let us get grain, that we may eat and live.” 3 There were also some who said, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lesson 11: In Humility, Look Out For The Interests Of Others Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018
     | 7,329 views

    Paul presses forward with his appeal for living worthy of the gospel by exhorting his readers to interact humbly with one another.

    Date: 7/13/18 Lesson #11 Title: In Humility, Look Out for the Interests of Others Scripture: (Philippians 2:3, 4 NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soft Heart - Hard Heart Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,382 views

    As humans we naturally try to do what is in our own best self interest. This doesn't always coincide with the character of God. Such is the case with divorce. Jesus shocks His men and the Pharisees with a refreshing look at relationships. As we look at th

    In one of the rides at Disneyland, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, there is a holding room that resembles an archeological dig deep under a Southeast Asian jungle. A covered well sits in the center of the room with a rope extending down into the well. A sign clearly says “do not pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Building A Strong Family Through Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Nov 23, 2024
     | 375 views

    In a world focused on self-interest, building strong families requires a return to Christ-like sacrifice. This sermon explores how prioritizing time, comfort, and humility can strengthen family bonds and reflect God's love in our homes.

    Title: Building a Strong Family Through Sacrifice Theme: Family, Sacrificial Love, Christian Living Key Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33 Introduction: The Lost Art of Sacrifice When I was young, vendors exchanged goods for essentials—bartering was common. Life revolved around community, sharing, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational