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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "i Want To Be Like Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 3,421 views

    A sermon about humility and seeking to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

    “I Want to be Like Jesus” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult. As a matter of fact, it should come naturally. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We are all made of the same stuff—flesh, blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The "be" Attitudes 08

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023
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    THIS MESSAGE CONTINUES THE SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES AS PART OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES. THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT WHAT A PEACEMAKER IS AND THE NEED TO BE PEACEMAKERS AND HOW THAT REFLECTS THE IMAGE OF GOD.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE BEATITUDES PART 8 MATTHEW 5:9 BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD. INTRODUCTION: OUR STUDY OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND RIGHT NOW, THE BEATITUDES, WE COME TO THE PLACE WHERE JESUS SPEAKS OF THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST AS BEING PEACEMAKERS. YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 12:14-29

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024
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    Exegesis look at the passage with application to us today.

    Heb. 12:14-29 By Joe Mack Cherry I. Vss 14-17 – Peace, Holiness, Concern, Respect A. Peace with Others 1. Mt 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God.” 2. Make every effort (NIV) 3. Pursue (NKJV) a. This indicates action. b. This commands that we go out of our way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Service PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of following Jesus' example of selfless service, as we are called to serve others with love, humility, and compassion, trusting that God will equip us for this calling.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the heart of what it means to follow Jesus by looking at the example He set for us in serving others. Our main focus will be on Mark 10:45, but we'll also be exploring the call to serve others and the rewards that come with it. To kick things ...read more

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    Marks Of A True Steward Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2025
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    Paul's life and ministry is marked by integrity and authenticity, nothing false, nothing fake.

    ES 1 Thess 2:1-6 - Marks of a True Steward of God Paul’s mission to Thessalonica was brought to a sudden end when the Judaizers – enemies of the Gospel - stirred a public riot and brought charges against them. • It became so intense that Paul and Silas had to take flight out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be An Instrument Of God's Peace

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 2, 2000
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    How to be used of God to promote peace and unity in the body of Christ.

    Introduction: A great saint from ages past once prayed, "Lord make me an instrument of thy peace". What a lofty goal, to be used of God to bring peace to the lives of others. Jesus said this would be a common characteristic of God’s children. He said, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025
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     | 786 views

    What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

    Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Babel Revisited

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    We revisit Babel when we place other things before God, seek other ways to God and trust in our own ambitions

    BABEL REVISITED TEXT: GENESIS 10:8-11, 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful. Words can be negative. They can kill, maim, abuse, and ridicule. Do you remember hearing about the missionary kid (MK) who committed suicide? He wrote a suicide note to his parents saying that he could no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Dreams Go Down The Drain Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011
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     | 10,097 views

    Looking at the life of Joseph being sold into slavery, how do we continue to trust God when our hopes, ambitions and dreams are shattered

    TRUSTING GOD … WHEN YOUR DREAMS GO DOWN THE DRAIN! “When Joseph was seventeen years old, he often tended his father’s flocks. He worked for his half brothers, the sons of his father’s wives Bilhah and Zilpah. But Joseph reported to his father some of the bad things his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love: The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 11, 2017
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    It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself

    LOVE: THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY Study Text: 1 Corinthians 13: 1- 13 Introduction: - It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself. - A pattern that we see most clearly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Language Of The Kingdom! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 23, 2014
     | 8,107 views

    Follow up on the first in the series, Love is the Pursuit of Relationships. This is as a result of a Hui that we had two weeks ago. What is a Hui, Maori word for discussion, in depth discussion. We continue to address the perceptions arising from the Hui.

    I’m continuing on with the theme today of how we respond to the Hui that was held here a couple of weeks back. The point that I talked on last week was that ‘love was the pursuit of relationships’. There’s an interesting question that we can address attached to this point ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Becoming A Community Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008
     | 6,046 views

    The barriers to becoming a community...

    Becoming a Community: Barriers This morning we’re going to wrap up our look at becoming a community. We’ve been looking at the early church found in the book of Acts as a model for the kind of community that God would have us to become here in this place. READ Acts 2:42-47 Before we move on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Keep Your Marriage Alive

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 16, 2019
     | 2,975 views

    You may marry in haste and repent in leisure, but for the kids you must repent and revive your marriage.

    Death of a Marriage When men abdicate And women pontificate Nerves begin to grate Actions agitate, irritate, and aggravate Angry words proliferate So they bicarbonate and medicate Until they separate In a fit of hate From the one they chose as a mate Thus their family they decimate By swallowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kailangan Mong Kumuha Sa Ring Upang Manalo — Ako Kumpara Sa Akin

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021
     | 1,929 views

    Mayroong 4 na kalaban na kailangan nating makuha sa ring upang mapanalunan ang ating laban sa pananampalataya: 1. Ako 2. Ikaw, 3. Ang Daigdig at 4. Diyos. Ang sermon na ito ay tumingin sa labanan na kailangan nating manalo laban sa ating sarili.

    Kailangan Mong Kumuha Sa Ring Upang Manalo — Ako kumpara sa Akin 1 Samuel 25: 6-35 1 Timoteo 6: 6-16 Nagsisimula kami ng isang bagong serye kung saan kinikilala namin na tinawag kaming pumasok sa isang laban. Sinasabi sa 1 Timoteo 6:12 na labanan natin ang mabuting pakikipaglaban ng ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Look Of Love--True, Unselfish Love Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2021
     | 1,695 views

    He saw her as a person, a human being with infinite human dignity. Isn’t that the same look of love He has given us all during our life?

    Monday of the 5th week in Lent There are two common principles possible for human society. By birth into our fallen state, we are born into a kind of fraternity of failure. Our brotherhood is a society of sin. That is one thing we can say unequivocally about every one of us above the age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic