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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
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     | 940 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of practicing humility and righteousness for God's glory, not for human recognition or applause.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. I stand before you today, with joy in my heart and a message on my lips. A message that is as timeless as the stars, as enduring as the mountains, and as profound as the deepest ocean. It is a message that has the power to transform lives, to heal broken hearts, and ...read more

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    I Looked For A Man

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,303 views

    The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could trust, men through whom he could accomplish His

    I Looked For A Man! Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Highlight Verse 30 Introduction: The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

    GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Insight Into Our Identity Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    This sermon is the third in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to lead one to an identification with Christ in His finished work on the Cross.

    Identity theft is a problem most of us didn’t think about 5 years ago. However, today it’s common to hear the stories of victims who are trying to salvage their name and credit rating after learning that someone has stolen and misused a password, social security number, or credit card. Knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grasping The Concept Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    A message in the series answering quetions on a variety of spiritual topics.

    Perhaps the most destructive philosophy to ever be unleashed in our culture is that of human self-sufficiency. A philosophy that first becomes noticeable at very young age when we first say, “I can do it by myself.” The philosophy continues to grow as we become more educated, countless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Do Church Right Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    very church has failings and challenges, but good churches strive after excellence as God defines excellence.

    Let’s Do Church Right (Philippians 1:1-11) 1. Paul and Timothy: The Apostle Paul wrote this letter in about 63 AD to his close friends, the Christians in Philippi, from his Roman house arrest described at the end of Acts (Acts 28:30-31), waiting for his court appearance before Caesar (around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does The Holy Spirit Have To To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,370 views

    What is the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

    Men’s Retreat 2005 Walking on Water What does the Holy Spirit have to do with it? (Galatians and assorted Scriptures) Phil 2:12-13 …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. NIV Phil 2:12-13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It Is Time To Seek The Lord . . .”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,968 views

    Seeking God, Finding God, Discovering God is the greatest Adventure we can experience.

    "It Is Time to Seek the Lord . . .” A woman had two little boys who were driving her to the edge of despair. They were into everything, non-stop. And they were mischievous as well. One day she decided to take them to her pastor. Maybe he could succeed where she had failed. The pastor wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus The Bread Of Life Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,510 views

    If there is any source of real lasting life anywhere other than in Jesus the Bread of Life then you should take it. But is there?

    Those of you who attend our fellowship know that I lost my mother in law this week. She died just one day shy of her 89th birthday. We spent her last evening singing her favorite hymns and reading Scriptures about being transformed and a citizen of heaven and ushered her into the kingdom. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Dealing With A Spiritual Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,332 views

    What the world thinks of you is not as important as who the Lord knows you are.

    “DEALING WITH A SPIRITUAL IDENTITY CRISIS” 1 PETER 2:1-11 INRO- 1 PETER 2:1-3 READ PETER IS WRITING UNDER THE ANOINTING OF GOD , HE IS GIVING US DIRECTION FOR OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES HE HAS IN CHAPTER ONE TOLD US AS CHRISTIANS WE NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Positive Giving

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

    Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Table In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,342 views

    From a biblical perspective, the wilderness is where a lot of people die, but it is also the place where a lot of people have accelerated spiritual growth, because of the high spiritual protein foods God serves in the wilderness.

    A Table in the Wilderness PPT 1 Today I want to talk about a table in the wilderness. We are going to leave our John the Baptist series and take a little trip down a sidepath this AM. I connect this message to our current series by simply noting that John the Baptist was to be a forerunner for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,802 views

    A sermon on the elders responsibilities to their congregation (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 7 The Acts of the Apostles)

    HoHum: Lynn Anderson- Several years ago, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel's countryside, spellbound by Ahim, our unusually gifted tour guide. Ahim, who likes to laugh at himself, told how one of his tours fizzled. Ahim said he was reeling off his spiel about shepherds, who don't drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Count The Costs Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011
     | 8,212 views

    You have to admit that you are a sinner, that God is greater than sin, you must give yourself to God and; if you are resisting continuing with the program, then you must count the costs of continuing in your sinful state or changing your course.

    Sunday, July 27, 2008 “Count the Costs” Text: Luke 14: 28 This Sunday we move to a pivotal point in our therapeutic program: 12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin. First we know that you have to admit that you are a sinner. Second that God is greater than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diagnosing And Treating Spiritual Blindness

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,734 views

    Spiritual blindness is a condition created by selfish desires (covetousness) and it prevents us from seeing the spiritual reality of the events and circumstances of our lives. We must diagnose and treat spiritual blindness in order to live a life which is

    INTRODUCTION: I want to talk tonight about a problem which is common to all of us: spiritual blindness. My sermon tonight is Diagnosing and Treating Spiritual Blindness. Warren Wiersbe has said: Do you know what makes man the most suffering of all creatures? It is that he has one foot in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist