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  • Harvey Earls avatar

    Forsaking All For The Wrong Reasons Series

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,626 views

    3 times that something was more important than God

    Sermon for Sunday April 19, 2018 Obadiah Part 1 The story is told of two ducks and a frog who lived happily together in a farm pond. The best of friends, the three would amuse themselves and play together in their waterhole. When the hot summer days came, however, the pond began to dry up, and soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
     | 7,330 views

    A puzzling parable which is actually explains itself when we read it carefully. The contrast between the children of the world and Christians in the way they manage what is entrusted to them. Our accountability to God.

    TITLE: Parable of the Unjust Steward TEXT: Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: A farmer discovered that his favorite cow had given birth to twin calves. He said to his wife, "You know, dear, I think we ought to give one of these calves to the Lord. We will raise one for ourselves and give one to the Lord who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Individualism Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,005 views

    Have you ever thought about why you think the way you do? What are the cultural lenses that you are looking through? Let us think about the water we are swimming in.

    Rom 12: 9 – 21 Looking at our lenses: Individualism (Have you spotted consumeristic thinking in yourself this week?) Individualism is the social outlook that stresses independence and self-reliance. Individualists promote the exercise of one's goals and desires, while opposing external ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    All Will Be Refined

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,808 views

    We must put a way things of man put on God.

    ALL WILL BE REFINED Every one of us must be refined of God if we see Heaven. Malachi 4: 3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts. Ecclesiastes 10:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Jacob's Ladder Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 13, 2022
     | 4,848 views

    Jacob the selfish man, whose life without God led him to desperation, reached a point where he needed the Lord. Often that is when God breaks through to a person. God spoke to Jacob through a dream. We call that dream, Jacob’s ladder.

    As believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to be different. This difference can be seen very distinctly when we have a proper attitude in our giving to God. A generous spirit in giving is stark contrast in a selfish me first world. Jacob has an experience with God and he is changed. His name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    All You Need Is Love, The Love Of God And He Will Do Wonders Through You.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,731 views

    The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    For The Love Of Labor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 75 ratings
     | 19,419 views

    Both Jamestown and Plymouth nearly failed in their early years. But it was the Pilgrims' view of labor that not only saved it's colony, but became the driving force in making our nation great.

    OPEN: (Asking the Crowd) What is this weekend? That’s right – it’s Labor Day Weekend. And our sermon today is the beginning of a series on “What Made America Great”. This first sermon deals with the greatness that has been brought to our nation because of how and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responsible Citizenship

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,672 views

    TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1.

    TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1. The Selfish Desire for Recognition (in 4 realms) a. In everyday life b. In everyday speech c. In the religious assembly d. In the social setting 2. The selfish desire for money a. Pursued by exploitation b. Pursued by religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 22,555 views

    A message on how judgmentalism, pride and selfishness are unwelcome at God’s table.

    Luke Series #67 June 02, 2002 Title: Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking To The Interests Of Others

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    How to identify selfishness within and how to deal with it so as to honor Christ

    Looking to the Interests of Others Phil 2:1-11 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darrell Williams avatar

    This Prayer Is For You

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,515 views

    Our prayers should shift from something selfish to something special.

    In the movie, "Stomp the Yard," a young man finds that the moves he learned on the street may help him make a better life for himself in this youth-oriented musical drama. DJ Williams is a 19-year-old growing up in Los Angeles; while DJ is at heart a good kid and a gifted street dancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extravagant In Generousty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021
     | 2,530 views

    Overcoming our selfish attitudes and becoming extravagant in generosity, extravagant in generosity.

    SELFLESS week 3 Extravagant In Generousty Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Proverbs 26:21 (ESV) INTRODUCTION: I wanna talk about overcoming our selfish attitudes and becoming extravagant in generosity, extravagant in generosity. I researched the idea of selfishness just so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah Faithfully Entered Heaven Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023
     | 1,063 views

    It is good God doesn’t answer all your selfish prayers.

    A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO THE FINISH LINE: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Can't Get Enough Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    14th in long series on Joshua. This sermon deals with tithing, the NT standard for tithing, and greed.

    Joshua 7:1,11,15,19-26 – Can’t Get Enough A notorious miser was called on by the chairman of the community charity. “Sir,” said the fund-raiser, “our records show that despite your wealth, you’ve never once given to our drive.” “Do your records show that I have an elderly mother who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I've Got To Have One Of Those!" - Facing Our Greedy Hearts

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    This message looks at Jesus’ words about materialism, possessions, and greed in one section of the Sermon on the Mount.

    Facing Our Greedy Hearts: 1. Insecure investments make for worried minds. - v. 19. - 1 Peter 1:3-6; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. - We’re not just talking about a situation like hiding your cash under the mattress. Even when you put it in a bank with FDIC insurance, currency value can still plummet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist