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  • David Dunn avatar

    Donkey Encounter

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
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    God’s mercy will block your path, speak through unlikely voices, and stop you before you destroy yourself — if you’ll listen.

    Opening Illustration – “Ever had your GPS yell at you?” You ever argue with your GPS? You know that calm, polite voice that starts out helpful but eventually sounds like it’s losing patience? > “In two hundred feet, turn left.” “Recalculating.” “Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn. MAKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Quieted Soul

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025
     | 105 views

    Psalm 131 invites restless hearts into humility and hope—trusting God’s presence over answers, like a weaned child content with mother.

    It’s easy to worry. Anxiety is normal. Fear is expected. There’s plenty to be anxious about. I once heard a guy on the radio say, “Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days just isn’t paying attention.” And maybe he’s right—because we live in a world wound tight with hurry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Sin That Wants God

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025
     | 123 views

    Cain sought God’s favor without surrender, but Christ’s blood still speaks—calling every heart from self-made worship to obedient, Spirit-filled revival.

    The Conflict at the Altar Every human being builds an altar. Some offer obedience; some offer opinion. Every life lifts something before God—work, worship, wealth, reputation—and waits for fire to fall. That is where the story of Cain and Abel begins: two brothers, two altars, two hearts, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ai And The Humbling Of Man

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 27, 2025
     | 286 views

    We are living in a remarkable age—an age of breathtaking technological advancement. In just one generation, we’ve gone from rotary phones to smartphones, from libraries to the internet, from hand-written letters to global instant communication.

    "Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’ But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…" —Deuteronomy 8:17–18a (NKJV) ---Introduction: A Moment of Pride--- We are living in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Humility Rules

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 6, 2023
     | 1,101 views

    Only the humble can hear God, and only the humble can represent the Gospel to the world.

    Anybody here remember back to when John Hinkley tried to assassinate President Reagan? Alexander Haig was Secretary of State at the time, and his response to the crisis was to tell everybody that he was in charge. Which, of course, was not true. the Vice President is next in line, then the Speaker ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does God Hate Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023
     | 997 views

    If your church was built by the will of man causing division in the Body, you are not in the path of blessing.

    These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Comes With The Morning Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,696 views

    Psalm 30:1-12 teaches believers to thank God for answered prayer, especially for deliverance from death.

    Introduction Martin Luther was one of the most important figures of the Protestant Reformation. Throughout his life, he experienced many serious health crises. One of the most notable instances occurred in 1527, during a challenging period for him personally and professionally. In the summer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Abomination And Secret Sins

    Contributed by Gary Martin on Jul 6, 2024
     | 1,116 views

    People secretly sin (in other words they hide their sin) and still come to church and play a game with God trying to make everyone believe that they are still living right in their life.

    Abominations Before God 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; 14-17 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Biography Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2025
     | 999 views

    This passage is one of the major Biblical passages in giving us information about Satan. What do we learn about him here?

    - This is considered one of the major Biblical passages in giving us details about Satan. Of course, it is written to the king of Tyre but the details (which we’ll unpack in the sermon) give ample reason to think this passage has two meanings. - The first is a straightforward prophecy about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who’s In Charge Here!? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 819 views

    This sermon explores the authority of Jesus as the Messiah, the pride and blindness of the Pharisees, and the call for humility and inclusivity in faith.

    Welcome church! Today we’ve got an interesting passage about the authority of Jesus and the inability of the Pharisees to see Jesus for who He is. And, smack dab in the middle of it all there is a parable about 2 sons. How are these things related? Why is authority important and what role does ...read more

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  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer For Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

    A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    God Humbles The Proud Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    Pride destroys individuals. Pride destroys nations. It’s very dangerous theology when we believe that our God favors us over another individual. It’s very dangerous theology when we believe that our God favors one nation over another nation. Pride alw

    God Humbles the Proud Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson October 25, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel Chapter 4 Jesus gave us the Great Commandment of loving God and loving people (Matthew 22:36-40). Pride is sin because it breaks this commandment and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    The Battle Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,567 views

    The battle that wages between lustful/worldly desire and submission to God.

    Most of you have heard of the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s. The two famous families from Kentucky, but most do not know why this feud lasted over a decade, or why at least 12 people died. It was over a pig, that’s right, it started over a pig It turned into timber rights Escalated ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pharisee And Publican Series

    Contributed by Charles King on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    Prable of Pharisee and Publican addresses the problem of a prideful heart

    Parable of Pharisee and Publican Sermon Outline Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Purpose: God desires a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart. (Ps 51:17) Introduction: The parable was told in response to a prideful attitude of the Pharisees (Luke 18:9) It is difficult for a prideful person to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chronicles Of Daniel #5: Pridefall:

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    PRIDE ALWAYS LEADS TO A FALL (Proverbs 11:2)

    THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #5: PRIDEFALL: KNOCKING KNEES AND A FLOATING FINGER DANIEL 5: 1-12 & 22-31 AUGUST 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: [It’s Over Your Head, Citation: C.D. Monismith, Salem, Ore. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] One quarter while teaching an adult Sunday school class, I decided, It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist