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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Willing To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    This message brings an interesting question regarding what is ours and what we are willing to sacrifice. It seems that the level of commitment and outreach for Christ is related to what we perceive as our rights against what we sacrifice as God.

    WILLING TO SACRIFICE 1 CORINTHIANS9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Paul makes some statements concerning his apostleship. He takes the time to describe his rights as an apostle and minister, and also his sacrifice as that same apostle and minister. In essence, Paul embraces his rights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    I Will...

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    ALL OF THESE "I WILL’S", CAN PUT US ON THE ROAD TO OBEDIENCE AND THE ROAD TO BEING THE CHRISTIAN GOD WANTS US TO BE.

    I WILL... VARIOUS SCRIPTURES December 13, 2000 (WED) PARKERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 1. I WILL TRUST AND NOT BE AFRAID. ISAIAH 12:2—BEHOLD, GOD IS MY SALVATION; I WILL TRUST AND NOT BE AFRAID; FOR THE LORD JEHOVAH IS MY STRENGTH AND MY SONG; HE ALSO IS BECOME MY SALVATION. WHOM SHOULD WE EVER FEAR? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Willing Compassion Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Jesus was willing to show compassion to those in need.

    “Willing Compassion” April 20, 2008 Me: Center for Student Ministries- Melanie and lady in nursing home; students moved to pass out their breakfast for someone else. You: When was the last time that your heart compassion for someone moved you to action? God: Today we are going to look at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Are Willing... Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 13, 2008
     | 3,705 views

    The leper knew the power to heal was available, the only question was His willingness. Jesus did more than heal skin that day...He touched the heart.

    If You are Willing… Mark 1:40-45 Mark 1:40 (HCSB) Then a man with a serious skin disease came to Him and, on his knees, begged Him: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” The Life of a Leper * Ostracized * Leviticus – 13:45 Leviticus 13:45 (HCSB) “The person afflicted with an infectious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Willing To Love

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 4, 2016
     | 6,941 views

    One of the greatest love stories of all time.

    *Recently a "Husband Shopping Center" opened in one of our major cities*, where women could go to choose a husband from among many men. It was laid out with five floors, with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors. The only rule was once you opened the door to any ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    If God Wills

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,977 views

    Many live under the illusion that we'll be able to live the good life with the right strategy, the proper techniques, and enough discipline. The reality? James says we are not in control of our lives.

    Opening: One day, a young man saw a sign at a restaurant that said, "Free Lunch Tomorrow." The next day he brought his friends to have lunch at the restaurant. When they finished eating, a waiter came to him with the bill of $100 to pay. He was surprised and didn't want to pay. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Willing And Able Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019
     | 6,165 views

    Will we choose to be Willing Contributors or Wanting Consumers?

    1. John Ortberg tells about a carpenter in San Francisco who is a disciple of Jesus. For years he felt inferior as a disciple because he was “just” a blue collar worker. He had not fancy degrees. He had not special gifts of teaching. Then one day it dawned on him that if Jesus could be a carpenter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Will!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018
     | 3,346 views

    An Easter message based on the apostle Thomas and his initial doubting of the resurrection of Jesus. When we say, "I will not," Jesus says, "I will."

    EASTER April 1, 2018 David Simpson, Lanier Christian Church HE WILL John 20:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25; 1 Corinthians 6:14 It’s ironic that this year Easter falls on April Fools day. Have you ever fallen for an April Fools joke or prank? I know as a kid there was always some classmate pulling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If We Are But Willing

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    Jesus wants to gather us like a mother hen does her chicks

    IF WE ARE BUT WILLING Luke 13:31-35 We have heard readings the last few weeks known at the ‘Travel or Journey Narratives’; chronicling Jesus’ movement throughout the country, headed to Jerusalem for his crucifixion. He is still in Galilee, and appears to have increasingly caught the attention of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    If You Are Willing Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 405 views

    The powerful encounter Jesus has with a man who has leprosy

    If You Are Willing Matthew 8:1-4 NOW THIS MORNING – after our break for the Easter Season, where we are jumping back into our verse by verse study of The Gospel of Matthew... UNDERSTAND – in His Gospel Matthew wants to us to know that Jesus is the promised King... IN FACT – He makes this clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give It All To Jesus

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 25, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    She knew her abilities were useless! She laid down everything, all the leftovers of the things she had accomplished in life and only held on to one thing, HER FAITH!

    Give it all to Jesus Isa. 40:31 NKJ But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. But teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait! When I read this verse the way I take it is, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
     | 4,264 views

    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    September 12, 2020 We began this series with Love. Love is the seed of all our fruit: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. Self-Control is the glue that holds it all together. Self-Control comes from a Greek word that literally means to be a “MASTER OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Self Less PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,016 views

    The importance of humbling ourselves, submitting our egos and pride to God, and embracing the freedom that comes from seeing ourselves in the proper biblical light.

    Hey there, Church! Today we're going to jump right into a deep topic that impacts every single one of us - our view of ourselves. Now, let's not kid ourselves, it's a tough one. We're all guilty of letting our egos run the show from time to time, aren't we? But you see, Scripture has a whole lot to ...read more

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    Altar Of Stones

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015
     | 5,569 views

    To show that we worship GOD in JESUS's name and no man-made, self-effort worship will be accepted. Our worship is accepted by GOD because of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper? Yes. Hebrews 12:28 Hebrews 12:28 Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Self Deception Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,597 views

    Is it possible for us to deceive ourselves into believing what is false? God says it is...

    People can delude themselves into believing whatever they want. For example, before I became a Christian (when I was 21), I was out driving my truck when I needed to turn around and go back to where I left. When I did so, I backed into a street sign and scraped up and dented my truck. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ