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  • Brandon Mayfield avatar

    Finding Life By Losing Life

    Contributed by Brandon Mayfield on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 23,941 views

    This sermon discusses the meaning of Self-Denial

    Finding Life By Losing Life In one point of the recent movie, “A Knights Tale”, Sir Orrick travels to Paris to compete in the Jousting Tournament. In case you are wondering, Jousting was a medieval game where two knights rode on a horse with a lance trying to hit the other knight. And the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Revival

    Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,096 views

    Renewing one’s self with the Word.

    II Chro. 34:1-33 What Is Revival Intro:1. Webster says revival is “to bring back to life.” 2. The Hebrew word means “to live”-Ps 85:6 I. Revival is not just doing the RIGHT things.[1-13] A. Notice Religious concern can come from the desire to do good-[1-3] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

    Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help! I Can't Love Others Because I Don't Love Myself Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Energizing biblical approaches to self-worth.

    Help! I Can’t Love Others Because I Don’t Love Myself Part 4 of 6 in the series, "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" Does Anybody Feel Small? You’re Not Alone! Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever sensed that this feeling of inadequacy has hindered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    The Faith Of Christmas In Corinth And America (1 Sunday Of Advent 2005)

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,122 views

    Waiting for Christ in a "self-now" world.

    First Sunday of Advent 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Valley Forge United Methodist Church www.valleyforgeumc.org The Faith of Christmas in Corinth and America First Corinthians 1CO 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 1CO 1:2 To the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Glory Of Thecross Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    The road to glory is self-sacrificing love

    John 12:20-36, March 15, 2009 The Glory of the Cross What do you imagine Jesus will look like in his glory? Images that come up when you search “Jesus Glory” “Go for the Glory” – said in sports, usually means beating all the other competitors soundly. Read passage The Glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Pastoral Heart

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

    A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 3

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    Being Responsible to God, Others and Self

    The equation is: DO NOT PANIC >/< DO NOT BECOME COMPLACENT Today, I am listing a few suggestions that we all might consider as safe options to occupy down times: Cooking – trying new recipes – inventing new recipes; baking – bread-pies-cakes-brownies; find a good private fishing spot and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Examine Yourself

    Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 55,438 views

    Self-examination is an important part of our relationship with God.

    There are events in our lives that cause us to take a good look at ourselves. The death of a close friend or loved one, especially if death comes in an accident or at a young age, tends to make us stop this whirlwind of activities we call life and look deep inside our souls. Examine yourself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Turning Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 1, 2015
     | 4,796 views

    The idea of the sermon is the see the contrast between our tendencies to be self-serving or self-promoting versus having the humble spirit that promotes God. The Pharisee and Tax Collector in the parable of Luke 18.9-14 are the examples we will consider.

    1. Self Esteem and Funeral Director A mild mannered young man came into a counselor's office ready for a divorce. He complained that his wife was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor gave him a book on assertiveness. He was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Choice Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,717 views

    Moses Message 2 This shows how much Moses gave up to "suffer affliction" with God's people (Hebrews 11) and how God prepared him for the task of leading the chosen people from Egypt to Canaan in forty

    Moses 2 THE CHOICE OF MOSES Exodus 2:5-25 B. The Savior (2:5-25) 2. His Development Spiritually (2:7-9) 3. His Development Socially (2:10) 4. His Decision (2:11-14) 5. His Development Specially (2:15-25) In three different places God tells us that Moses, forty years old, at the peak of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,987 views

    When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

    ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    We Love The Church Because It Has Accountability

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,050 views

    The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human authority. God has also made every church member accountable to every other church member. Go

    Purpose: To explain how true fellowship happens. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of being accountable. INTRODUCTION: The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021
     | 3,501 views

    No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

    Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist