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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Selfless Holy Light In A Dark Age Of Self-Worship

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,578 views

    We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money.

    We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money. We gotta meet the right people, and get what we need from them. Often times it feels like our lives revolve around what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part Two Of Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,497 views

    2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Last week we saw how we can counter fear by operating in God's power. Today we'll see our need to overcome fear to operate in the spirit of love and self-discipline.

    POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part two) Recap: 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Timidity and fear are debilitating. Paul wanted Timothy to overcome being timid so he could fulfill his calling and operate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feet? I Feel So Sorry For My Self!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 23, 2023
     | 1,179 views

    Asaph's feet were slipping he was watching other people.When we lose our focus we are doomed for trouble.

    FEET? I FEEL SO SORRY FOR MYSELF? ARE WE SO EMPTY THAT WE CAN NOT UNDERSTAND? SO BLIND WE CANNOT SEE? SO DEAF WE CANNOT HEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) As children we sang: Watch your feet, watch your feet where they go. For the Father up above is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    Finding Our Worth In Christ

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,161 views

    In a culture obsessed with self-image, how do we find our self-worth and redefine ourselves in the image of Christ?

    American Individualism I want you to take a moment, as we reflect on this verse, to think about the culture we find ourselves in today. At its heart, it is a very individualistic, self-centered and image obsessed culture. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love this country and the people in it. But we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Choosing The Narrow Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 221 views

    Choosing the narrow way is not a one-time event but a daily commitment. It is a path of self-denial, spiritual discipline, and obedience to God's will.

    CHOOSING THE NARROW WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: Luke 13:24, Proverbs 14:12, Deuteronomy 30:19, John 14:6, Psalm 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Life offers us many paths, but only one leads to eternal life. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus spoke clearly about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Pharisees' Blindness

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015
     | 4,091 views

    To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, we can accept the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a Pharisee?(self-righteous) Only CHRIST knows my heart, If I were I would not have accepted the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that self-righteousness need to be surrendered to the LORD and with humility and acceptance that one is a sinner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Against Me Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 13, 2016
     | 3,543 views

    We must deny our self to to reach God's Ideal for our life. We decide against our self to decide for Him.

    Title: IF: Against Me Place: Blue Licks Christian Church Date: 10/16/16 Text: Romans 8.4, Luke 9.23, 1 Corinthians 10 .23 CT: We must deny our self to reach God’s ideal for our lives. Show Clip of movie trailer “Sully”. [Screen 1] FAS: On January 2, 2009,Flight 1549, a regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Watch Your Word On The Street

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2016
     | 4,200 views

    Take Jesus and the Word to the street, but be careful of how you represent and present them.

    Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. I have done many years of door-to-door evangelism and even a session of street preaching. During that session, I was approached by mam claiming to be Jeremiah the prophet going to the churches of Winston-Salem casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Life - New Life Pt 2

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013
     | 2,853 views

    Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus.

    Old Life - New Life Pt 2 August 18, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:9-14 Supplemental Passage: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,274 views

    In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

    Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Only Way To Righteousness

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,786 views

    A study on the only way that we can truly become "righteous" in God's sight.

    Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller - 2 Kentucky stable owners had developed a pretty big rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking it might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers hired a professional jockey. The race began, and the 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Go The First Ten Feet

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017
     | 4,619 views

    Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

    "When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2019
     | 10,461 views

    The key idea in this passage is that God is willing to restore those who call on him, even through a variety of circumstances—wandering, self-inflicted pain, or rebellion in this case.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you tend to do when things in life get difficult? Where do you run, to whom or what do you turn? • One lesson I have learned in life is who I need to turn to when I need deliverance and who to thank! • We are entering the Thanksgiving holiday season. • Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 19,981 views

    James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

    How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bewitched

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    Bewitched: Fascinated by a lie. This message invites the audience to examine what they are depending on for their success in any effort. What are they fascinated with?

    Bewitched! Breaking the Spell 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 3Are you so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal