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  • Andy Moyle avatar

    Meals With Jesus - Clean Cup Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016
     | 7,056 views

    Christianity is an inside job - Jesus deals with the Pharisees who are obsessed with externals.

    Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross, rise again and ascend to the Father so the Spirit can come! Along the way, there’s a series of meals with Jesus where we learn much about the gospel and the Christian life 1) Levi - the traitor to Israel has repented and joined the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Control Freak

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2023
     | 2,918 views

    Have you ever known a controlling type person? What's at the heart of being a control freak? You may be thinking of someone who needs to hear this sermon but just because we may not be a 'control freak' that doesn't mean we don't have any control issues.

    CONTROL FREAK Have you ever known someone who could have this label attached to them? People who feel they have to control you, the situation; everything? There are people who like to micromanage things. There are people who get very upset if you don't take their advice. People who have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Take A Break

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,380 views

    In this crazy time obsessed world is it time to reclaim God's gift of a Sabbath Rest?

    What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do You Love Yourself? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014
     | 6,796 views

    We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

    1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Know Yourself That You May Know God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,952 views

    Part 2 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Christianity has historically claimed that we cannot know God unless we know ourselves. Dave talks about the characteristics of the false self, and how we come to really know ourselves.

    Know Yourself That You May Know God Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church October 17, 2010 Week 2 of our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Initiative. Did you do your Daily Offices this past week? If not, how come? When will you begin? I know it’s a change, I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Running For The Prize Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,423 views

    In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

    After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Luke avatar

    You Want Others To Have It Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    The obsession to reach those who do not know Christ is an important mark of a church with "It".

    SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leadesr Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU WANT OTHERS TO HAVE IT” MARK 2:1-12 OPEN We continue on this morning in our series: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Dying To Self And The Call To Missions, The Life Of John Paton Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    The life of John paton illustrates the principles taught by Jesus’ life.

    Dying to Self and the Call to Missions The Ministry of John Paton Philippians 2:5-11 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,617 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

    Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Self-Judgment: Are We Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping-Stones?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    The basis for Paul’s exhortation in verses 13-23 is that neither the exercise of Christian liberties nor the abstinence from them is intrinsically good or evil. The rightness or wrongness of these liberties is determined by our attitude toward them

    SELF-JUDGMENT Are we stumbling blocks or stepping-stones? Romans 14:12-23 INTRODUCTION: As we begin, it is important to note the following: The Ultimate Issue Is Not One of Right or Wrong. The basis for Paul’s exhortation in verses 13-23 is that neither the exercise of Christian liberties nor the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Let Us Celebrate Of Saviors Coming With Self Control Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Series of Sermons for the Advent season on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 9 of 9

    Christmas Day Service December 25, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Fellow worshipers of the Christ child: The last fruit of the Spirit isn’t an easy one to display at this time of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James H Boyd avatar

    Issues Of Life 3: Self-Defense, Firearms And The Military Series

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,171 views

    Did Jesus advocate pacifism? Is taking human life always wrong? Does "Turn the other cheek" mean that we must allow ourselves, our families and our nation to be at the mercy of those who wish to do us harm?.

    Note: This message is a collaberation between myself and my friend Dave Pope It has been said that a person can but minister out of their ’overflow’, that is, out of the abundance of the Word of God in them and their personal experience. It is with this thought in mind that we present this third ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How To Deal With A Cranky Person (Even Your Self) Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,259 views

    An investigation into what made Moses angry and what we can learn from it.

    Anger is a big problem in our culture. Things like "road rage" and "going postal" are only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface there are all sorts of volcanoes preparing to erupt in the lives of many. Leslie Charles, the author of "Why Is Everyone So Cranky?" lists the following ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Price avatar

    I Did It My Way: The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,478 views

    God’s Word spells it out: on our own, we cannot measure up. Theme: The emptiness of riches without Christ.

    Someone once said: Fred Allen said, "I don’t have to look up my family tree, because I know that I’m the sap!" He also said, "Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They’re afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs." On the other end of the self-confidence scale, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Elvery avatar

    40 Days 7 – Self Centres Or Other's Centred Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #7

    40 Days of Purpose - Part 7 – Self Centred or Other’s Centred Gladstone Baptist Church - 30/5/04 We’ve reached the end of our Journey, but it is worth taking some time to examine the road we’ve trod. I want tonight for us to think about the purpose driven life and distill it down to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist