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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 838 views

    This sermon explores the story of Babel, urging us to avoid self-glory and instead build bridges of love and understanding for God's glory.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's wonderful to see you all here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a story that is as old as time itself, yet still holds profound relevance and wisdom for us today. It's ...read more

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 134 views

    Jesus wasn’t offering comfort or bling, but blood — a cross that kills self and births love, the heartbeat of true discipleship.

    Prologue — The Little Athens of Palestine They had followed Him north — away from the dust and clamor of Galilee, away from the familiar crowds pressing for healing — into a region strange and foreign. The road climbed toward the foothills of Mount Hermon, where the air cooled and new sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    10. To Be Married Or Not To Be Married… Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,296 views

    Through giving specific advice to people in all different types of relationships, Paul instructs the Corinthians to serve God right where they are and not seek some sort of life or relationship change in order to serve him effectively.

    INTRO: An elementary school teacher gave each child in her class the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Their insights may surprise you! Better to be safe than... punch a 5th grader. The original proverb: Better to be safe than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Characteristics Of Our God

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    Who is this God we serve? How do I get to know him better?

    The Characteristics of our God HHM May 19, 2002 A. The Essence and Substance of God: Who is this God we serve? How do I get to know him better? Thru – Personal Relationship When we want to learn about someone what do we do??? We ask about them, we do some research; we can even have them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Told You That You Were Naked? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2012
     | 20,117 views

    Sin is defined as exaltation of the self. The message explores some of the ramifications of our fallen condition, pointing to the sole cure for sin.

    “God [asked Adam], ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’” [1] The first question God asked of the man was, “Where are you” [GENESIS 3:9]? The man’s response was the first indication that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,048 views

    Through God's love serve one another, satisfy the law, and stop fighting.

    A pastor in Kansas City, Kansas, was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ's love in the community. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. In one call, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Honorable And Dishonorable Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,475 views

    2 Timothy 2:20-26 shows us how to serve God.

    Introduction Harry J. Heintz shared the following story: Recently I glimpsed the glory of finishing a task well. At Arlington National Cemetery, I saw the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. I had watched that ceremony several times before, always moved by its solemnity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of One

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 17,702 views

    The power of one individual to significantly impact the many. The key:burying one’s self in favor of others for Christ’s sake.

    The Power of One The truth is, a kernel of wheat must be planted in the soil. Unless it dies it will be alone--a single seed. But its death will produce many new kernels--a plentiful harvest of new lives.25Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015
     | 5,238 views

    Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

    “”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Purpose Of Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,664 views

    Sermon on 1 Corinthians 14 the primacy of prophesy vs. the self edification which the gift of tongues was being used for.

    We are in the Business of Creating a Temporary Settlement of the Eternal Community of God’s Family – Welcome Home! We’ve been studying our way through 1 Corinthians What we have seen is a variety of teachings on the way it was in the church in Corinth and the way it should be and what we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Makes For Jaw-Dropping Faith?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    What Makes for Jaw-dropping Faith? 1) A God-given view of self; 2) A God-given view of Christ

    It’s usually on Saturday afternoons. You know the infomercial. It’s the one that promises to give you a jaw-dropping physique for only 48 monthly payments of $9.95. It’s hard not to pick up the phone and order that rowing machine, the stair-stepper, or whatever it is they’re selling that week ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hidden Life (Risen In Christ)

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,881 views

    When you come to Christ there is a change and you become more Christlike and desire to please God rather than self.

    The Hidden Life (Risen in Christ) Colossians 3:1-8 Good Morning everyone, Glad that you have chosen to join us in the study of God’s Word- Please turn to Colossians 3 and as you are turning, please bow your head for prayer. Prayer- Apostle Paul writing to the church in Colossae- (Modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life Is A Beach

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 314 views

    Jesus calls every disciple to daily self-denial and Spirit-empowered cross-bearing that ends not in loss but in resurrection life.

    (Losing to Gain) Part 1 – The Comfortable Illusion It sounds so inviting: Life is a beach. The phrase promises calm tides, soft sand, a life where the hardest choice is whether to nap or swim. We crave that ease. Sometimes we even remake God in that image—faith as a sunny getaway where problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Washing Feet Reveals The One Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,248 views

    When it came right down to it, Jesus was the one who paused to wash everyone's feet before the Passover meal. What does this action reveal about those who were there and what should we learn from this event? Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

    When I graduated from the seminary in the 90s, I was given two reminders that day. The first was a diploma, to show that you’ve completed their training to lead. The second was a towel to remind you that to lead is to serve. To further reinforce that idea for all students, they placed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Develop Great Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,516 views

    The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” Twelve principles for enhancing our attitudes.

    Let the Spirit of God Enrich Your Outlook (Eph. 1:15-20) Story: Crabs The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism, (Baltimore: National Federation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational