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  • Robert Cox avatar

    Deny Yourself...

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 32,580 views

    Jesus said pick upi the cross and deny yourself...

    MARK 8:31He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lazarus And The Rich Man Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,845 views

    Eternal destiny? Attitude? Eternal Separation?

    Lazarus and the Rich Man Luke 16.19-30 This parable is often ignored or used for evangelistic sermons about the permanency and reality of heaven and hell. Whilst it does deal with both of those subjects, that is not actually the core teaching of this parable. As always let us set the parable in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    There's Always A Critic Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,148 views

    A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

    From comment cards to online customer service surveys our culture encourages us to be critical of everything from food to services. I know, it comes in the package with freedom. It’s a first amendment thing. Recently Time Magazine featured an article entitled “When Everyone’s a Critic.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The King

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 17, 2025
     | 352 views

    When Christ is the cornerstone of the church and its foundation is the word of God in action, the church will grow and will weather the greatest storms.

    As we spoke about the word “fear” last week, it doesn’t connote running from God because of dread but running to God, clinging to Him, loving, and serving Him. The fear or reverence of the Lord is our response to His love, His majesty, holiness, as well as His wrath. This kind of fear is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Discipline

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 6,922 views

    Have you ever wondered whether it was talent or sustained systematic training that makes athletes so good. When this question comes to mind, how do those so called athletes get to a point of being good at what they do?.

    Intro: Have you ever wondered whether it was talent or sustained systematic training that makes athletes so good. When this question comes to mind, how do those so called athletes get to a point of being good at what they do?. Well the reason why so many are good at what they do comes down to how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2024
     | 879 views

    This message evaluates the three temptations of Jesus and how He overcame them.

    Title: The Temptation of Jesus Theme: Learning to say no to temptation. Text: Luke 4:1 - 13 Opening Scripture Luke 4:1-13 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into* the wilderness, (2) being tempted for forty days by the devil. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Maturity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,591 views

    This sermon explores spiritual maturity, understanding God's Word, and fostering unity among believers, as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-16. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a joy to gather in the house of the Lord? To be in His presence, to worship Him, and to sit under the teaching of His Word? Indeed, there is no place we would rather be. As we come together today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once ...read more

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    Keeping A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In Our Church

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,992 views

    God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people.

    KEEPING A SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IN OUR CHURCH--Philippians 2:1-5 Proposition: God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people. Objective: My objective is to challenge God’s people to keep a sweet, sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sitting Under A Juniper Tree

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,098 views

    A message on discouragement.

    SITTING UNDER A JUNIPER TREE 1 Kings 19:1-4 INTRO: Sometimes during our lives we get so discouraged that, as Elijah, we want to sit under a juniper tree and die. But, as Elijah did, we must face life and go on. We have much work to do and little time to do it in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build Each Other Up

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Oct 26, 2024
     | 749 views

    This message is about freedom and bearing the burdens of others. “It is for freedom Christ has set us free” (Gal. 5:1, NIV).

    Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is Your holy name. We patiently wait for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. We thank You, Lord, for calling us to Your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, we pray for a renewal in the spirit of everyone called by Your name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Striving For The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,862 views

    Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

    “Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    From Fearing Man To Fearing God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 8,639 views

    From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018

    From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018 Note: In the process of preparing to address this topic I found that what developed was an extent that would be better served as the basis for a 2 to 4 message series. Therefore, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John White avatar

    How To Be A Happy Christian Series

    Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,818 views

    A practical analysis of beatitudes and their application to Christian living in our world today.

    How To Be A Happy Christian Matt. 5:1-12 This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the scriptures. It is the core of what has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. Those who believe salvation is by works rather than by grace through faith alone, point to these verses as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Might Have Been

    Contributed by David Hanson on Aug 31, 2013
     | 13,142 views

    Are you tired of experiencing regrets? Are you tired of missing out on all God desires for you? This message shares how we can live the life God intends for us.

    What Might Have Been (Ps. 81) The Psalm that we are going to look at today is Psalm 81, a psalm written by Asaph. Now, before we jump into it, I want to share with you the occasion surrounding this Psalm. Asaph was one of David’s worship leaders. In this psalm is pictures him calling the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Worship By The Book Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,177 views

    If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

    Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed