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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Delighting The Senses Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 5, 2022
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    In chapter 2, he describes his quest for fulfillment in laughter, wine, self, wealth, and people. He dove headfirst into those things and found only an empty pool.

    WISE LIVING: DELIGHTING THE SENSES Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 2 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Little Bit About Solomon As we get started this morning, I have two introductions. The first is about the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Death Of The Cross

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007
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    The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

    The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And The Wannabe Kings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    As Christians, we are called to a life of humility and service, not seeking worldly power or glory, but following the example of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a passage that might just step on our toes a little, but it's an important one. It's about our desire for security, the danger of pride, and the call to serve. You see, we live in a world where security is equated with success and power. But as ...read more

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    Frivolous Miracles

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2021
     | 1,547 views

    God is not a showman putting on shows. He has purpose for all that He does.

    Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Frivolous miracles? When I woke up this morning this thought came to me, does God do miracles that have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In And For The World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011
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    God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

    Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Selfcontrol: The Discipline Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2012
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    We are told that we are more than victorius through Christ. If that is so then why do so many Christ followers seem to have defeat and not victory. Because the only place victory comes before work is in the dictionary. A forgotten or ignored fruit of t

    Intro: Have you ever looked for victory in your spiritual life but had it vanish like a mist of fog? Are you searching for what it means to be more than a conqueror but feel conquered most of the time? Do you sing victory in Jesus and really don’t believe that it’s possible. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014
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    A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

    The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose You This Day

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
     | 5,521 views

    Whom do you choose to serve?

    Choose You This Day! Introduction One of the things that we love about America is our ability to make choices – freely. If we disagree with something, we have a choice not to support it. Our Constitution says that we are all equal and have the right to pursue our happiness. Choices. If you wake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #14 The Holy Spirit Compels Us Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015
     | 8,252 views

    This message speaks about the wrong methods of motivating people to serve God, the wrong motives in serving God, and how the Holy Spirit compels us with the right motives to serve God

    The Holy Spirit Compels Us Introduction: Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37, 38 Key thoughts: There is a tremendous need for people to come to Christ. Workers are needed to bring in this harvest of people for Christ. How do we get people motivated to serve? I. Wrong Methods ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Shall I Become

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2014
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    The Little kings we serve in our lives will determine what we become later in life. It is so easy to serve the kings around us instead of serving the King Of Kings.

    It’s A New Year-What Am I Going To Become NLAC 1-19-14 Joshua 24:11- Ephesians 4:17-32 How many of you can think of at least one area in your life that you would like to see changed in 2014? In our Marriage Sensation class last Sunday, one of the things that stuck out was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Will Harboring Pride In Our Hearts Do To Us?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2024
     | 837 views

    Pride is self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in self. Some people try to run their own lives without God, as if they do not need Him, because they put themselves first.

    Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled “The Vision of Obadiah” as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom’s defiance of God, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not To Be Called Rabbi, Father Or Teacher? How's That? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 25, 2020
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    Not only did the Son of Man come to serve, not to be served, He insisted that the ones who follow Him take that as the pattern of life.

    Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Course 2020 St. Thomas Aquinas This Gospel from a late chapter in St. Matthew’s Gospel has caused a great deal of ink to be spilled, especially in the dialogue or dispute between Catholics and Protestants. Catholics call priests “Father,” and the pope the “Holy Father.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Let Any One Who Thinks That He Stands Take Heed Lest He Fall Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2013
     | 7,797 views

    Training and exercise in the spiritual life, and self-mastery, are a requirement for sanctity and effectiveness.

    “let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” In nomine Patris. . . Over the last several months, my wife and I have learned a great deal about standing and falling. One seldom thinks about knees until one stops working perfectly. A knee really gets attention when ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Clean Feet

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
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     | 5,761 views

    Lessons we can learn from the actions of Christ at the Last Supper.

    CLEAN FEETJohn 13:1-17INTRODUCTIONA. This morning we look in on an Intimate setting of Jesus’ last hours with His disciples.1. The Time of The Ages had come.a. Jesus’ hour had arrived.(John 2:4 KJV)  Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship For Discipleship

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jul 10, 2017
     | 6,405 views

    Church is not about entertainment, nor about being made to feel good, nor about promises that God will give you health, wealth and happiness ... it is about becoming a mature disciple for Christ.

    FELLOWSHIP FOR DISCIPLESHIP ILLUSTRATION If you go on line and look up the basic needs for camping you will be amazed at what some folks think is essential for camping. They talk about bringing tables, and chairs, and portable camp fires, and solar cells for recharging batteries, and fans, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church