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Greatness: The Pathway To Greatness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2013

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Jesus redefined greatness for His disciples - not to go for positions of privilege and power, but to be a servant and serve the needs of others.

Jesus redefined what it means to be great, at Christmas • Phil 2:6-9 “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cisterns, Channels, And Stagnant Ponds

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2009

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If we do not share our faith we will not truly learn it. If we take nothing in we will go dry. Truly refreshing spirituality involves both learning and sharing the truth.

A few weeks ago, as the hot weather season got into full swing, I remembered something I had not done to prepare for the season. Last summer we had bought a big plastic garbage container and had set it outside, next to the air conditioner compressor, and I had run the exhaust hose into it in order ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

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This is holiness: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. This is holiness: to love your neighbor has yourself. This is holiness: to recognize our identity and our purpose, both wrapped up in the work of God.

WAC2BL: Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2.9-17 (9-12) INTRODUCTION Last week we discovered that mission and purpose are characteristics of God’s design for His Church. We are not an aimless ship, wandering the seas of history, …blown about by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Hand Up...not A Hand Out! (Acts 3:1-10)

Contributed by David Darst on May 17, 2021

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I have come to this conclusion: People do not need a “hand out” . What they really need is a “hand up” So many people would be content to be carried around in their affliction rather than walk on their own two feet. The Worst part is many Christian’s are content to keep carrying them.

I. The Routine (1) Peter and John were still in the two by two mode -- they were going about their religious routine on their way to the temple to pray. “Ninth hour” approximately (3PM) in the afternoon. Some interesting observations: It wasn’t the time of the afternoon sacrifice; but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t You Dare!

Contributed by James Stophel on May 22, 2014

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It is hard to resist a dare. Why even Eve was dared by the devil in the garden. Perhaps what is needed is the right type of dares.

Don’t you Dare! 1st Peter 5:8 – Genesis 2 Don’t you dare!! How many of us this morning have ever heard that phrase! I would about guarantee that most of us have heard that….or even use that…… at one point of our life. I would even add that there is something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use You To Draw People To Him

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

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A practical look at relational evangelism that frees people to share their faith without going through a total personality change.

Matthew 5:12-14 April 28, 2002 God Can Use You to Draw People To Him. Last week I talked about God’s heart for the lost: how God loves us desperately and wants to be in relationship with us, how people are spiritually lost, and how they need Jesus. We can know all that, but still have a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

We Serve The Same Focus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014

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A coach leads his team and instructs them on how to achieve victory. He relates the players focus by revealing WHO they are in respect to the team and HOW they are to serve the team. The same goes for believers we must focus on our 'coach' Jesus Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 02, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Focus! Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: A young boy by the name of James had a desire to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Age, Art, And Aim

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011

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A sermon on Proverbs 22:6 (Outline adapted from Stephen Olford)

HoHum: This particular passage of scripture has been the center of great controversy. There are many people who, with an aching heart, looking at their children who are rebelling from the things of the Lord, and their hearts filled with wonderment as to how the child could turn so far from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Love His Example Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 10, 2022

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As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of love and service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others.

OH HOW WE LOVE HIS EXAMPLE John 13:1-17 Introduction As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of humble service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others. John 13:1 gives us some ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promotion Series

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

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Third in the series of God's powerful Ps, that of promotion.

Promotion Today we will look at the third powerful “P” in our short series of the three Ps in the book of Psalms. The three powerful Ps are: Provision, Protection, and Promotion. Last week we looked at protection, so now let us look at those of promotion. We give thanks to You, O God, we give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving, Caring Christians

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

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God calls His people to reject indifference, embrace compassion, and reveal Christ’s heart by noticing, moving, and loving where others pass by.

Introduction – When the Heart Grows Numb Our text comes from the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah stands amid the ruins of Jerusalem and cries, > “How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she who once was great among the nations… All her people groan as they ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12, Luke 10:33-37, Matthew 9:36, Galatians 6:9, 1 John 4:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Battle Plan: Evangelism Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

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In Colossians 4, Paul provides a three-step strategy for sharing our faith in Christ effectively.

The Battle Plan - Evangelism Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2016 Last Sunday I started a short, two-part series I’m calling The Battle Plan. If we want to be successful in whatever we do, we need to have a plan. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When you fail to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

"What Should I Do With The Life God Gave Me?: Use Me!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2014

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A sermon about spiritual gifts.

"What Should I Do with the Life God Gave Me: Use Me!" Ephesians 2:1-10 1 Peter 2:9-10 After 40 years of faithful service to the company he worked for, Jerry was finally getting his reward. His colleagues were throwing him a huge retirement party. After dessert, the CEO of the company got up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024

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Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 1:22, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Humbly Heartfelt

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

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Christ’s humility reveals heaven’s heart—God stooping in love. When His mind lives in us, pride dies, grace flows, and hearts rise.

I. The Heartbeat of Heaven There are moments in Scripture that let us overhear the heartbeat of heaven. Philippians 2 : 5-11 is one of them. It’s as if Paul pulls back the curtain and lets us listen to how God thinks and feels. It’s not thunder or trumpet—it’s the quiet pulse of divine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Micah 6:8, John 13:3-5, James 4:6-10, 1 Peter 5:5-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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