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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Power Of True Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,018 views

    Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

    We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Twittering Ourselves To Death Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    Put on the new self by getting your mind right with God.

    An article appearing in the August 11, 2007 edition of World Magazine entitled, “Sex and the evangelical teen” suggests evangelical teenagers on the whole may be more sexually immoral than non-Christians. “Christian parents and churches need to face up to a problem long hidden in the dark: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Johnson avatar

    Look To Yourselves

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,255 views

    Self examination allows us to determine the genuineness of our faith.

    In the Second Epistle of John, he exhorts the Church to vigilance in the Last Days. It is important for us to be alert; not just to things that are outside us (false prophets, etc.) but more importantly to things that are inside us. As Jesus told us it is not the things that are external that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    How To Be Used By God

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,063 views

    We often talk about wanting to be used by God but aren’t willing to discuss what we must be willing to do for that to happen.

    Introduction: Do you think God can use you? As Christians we should have the confidence that God can use us, but often we don’t. Why? The simple answer is a lack of faith, but what does that mean? Jesus talked about faith moving mountains, but most of us don’t have any connection with that level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    I Will

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,722 views

    The often repeated ’I Will’ is used to develop this sermon- starting with the Lord’s I Will of Salvation through to the sinners ’I Will’ of Repentance.

    I THE ‘I WILL’ OF SALVATION Exodus 12:13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. SALVATION IS BY BLOOD I John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    I Will Live In-Between #1 Answering The Call Isaiah 6-1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
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     | 6,583 views

    God isn't looknig for qualified people as much as He is looking for willing people to serve Him. Are you willing to answer the call?

    Answering the Call (Isaiah 6:1-8) ~ Intro: This year will be different (video) what are you willing to commit to? The world did this in mass on new years day by making resolutions. A resolution is simply a firm decision to do or not do something. 4 things about answering the call we learn in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enough Is Enough

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 78,398 views

    Change is in the air, we are in a season of change, the question is “not” "will there be change?" but, “will it be for the better or for the worse?" “That’s up to you”

    Enough is Enough…. It’s Time for a Change Change is in the air, we are in a season of change, the question is “not” "will there be change?" but, “will it be for the better or for the worse?" “That’s up to you” Deuteronomy 2:1-3 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Curtis Brock avatar

    She Gave All...

    Contributed by Curtis Brock on Jan 13, 2007
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     | 9,108 views

    As a believer we must be willing to give all to the Lord

    She Gave All… Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: In this passage, Mark introduces us to a poor widow and the well-to-do crowd of her day. As Jesus watched, He noticed the trueness of the hearts of the people as they gave their offerings. Now do not get antsy, because this message is not about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For The Harvest

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    I talk about the reality of a great harvest of lost people coming to Christ--but it will take some effort on our part.

    Getting Ready for the Harvest August 10, 2002 As we approach our two-year anniversary I couldn’t help but praise God for what he has been doing here at NCC. I looked back through our records and was reminded about how lives have been touched here. Did you know since September 2000 to now we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,173 views

    Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Selfish To Selfless Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 20, 2017
     | 8,817 views

    We are called to live a new way and to not just think of one's self.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Edward Blaine who had spent 20 years in prison for bank robbery back in 1963 thought he would try again in 2003 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. • According to The Free-Lance Star of Fredericksburg, Blaine walked up to two tellers at Union Bank & Trust and ordered them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "living In Reality"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,473 views

    A sermon about what it means to deny self and live for God and others.

    “Living in Reality” Mark 8:34-38 I want us to think about the following questions this morning: 1. What gives you the greatest joy in life? 2. What creates for you the deepest sense of purpose? 3. When do you feel most alive, most true to the person God created you to be? My guess is that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Big Specks And Little Logs

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 3, 2013
     | 5,933 views

    At the very heart of hypocrisy is the abiity to spot a speck in another person's eye while being blind to the log in one's own eye.

    This is an amazing passage of scripture… it is most often quoted by those who do not follow Christ and directed at those who do follow Christ. Hypocrisy is the number one sin Christians are accused of doing. Title: Big Specks and Little Logs (The idea is that we tend to play up the sins of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Putting Off And Putting On Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,746 views

    This message taken from chapter 5 of my published book, "Our Spiritual Walk" deals with the preparations we make for our daily spiritual walk in Christ.

    Our Spiritual Walk #3 Putting off and Putting on Ephesians 4:22-24 CHCC – June 22, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last few years, I have developed a habit of taking at least a 30 minute walk almost every morning. Sometimes I will use a treadmill we have set up in our bedroom and watch Andy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God Says: You Are Priceless

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 7, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,695 views

    This is a sermon sharing the Good News that God says that we are priceless. It is a sermon dedicating to helping people realize their worth so that they can be uplifted and in response uplift others.

    Scripture: Luke 6:17-26; Genesis 39:1-23; (Call to worship - Psalm 8) Theme: Recognizing Your Worth Title: God Says: You Are Priceless! INTRO: Grace and peace to everyone in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you this morning about recognizing your true ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene