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The Destructive Nature Of Man’s Human Spirit

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 14, 2025

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The Old and New Covenants meet with God in different ways. But few have asked whether these differences create spiritual powers that work against the Christian life. This maybe why Paul struggled with a Church in transition.

The Destructive Nature of Man’s Human Spirit Life sets before us an interesting journey of discovery. Within that journey we record what our eyes perceive as beauty, what our hearts cherish as food for the soul and what our spirit learns of eternity. Hence every endeavor in life relies upon body, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Go The Distance

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 6,036 views

This is about total commitment to Christ.

I am sure you have seen that wonderful bumper sticker that says something to the effect, “Whoever dies with the most toys wins.” It seems that is the way many people think about life. The chief goal in life for many people is comfort and luxury. Many of the “poor” in the United States have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Be A Wise Guy"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 16, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 7,530 views

An admonition for believers to pursue God’s wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13-26 November 17, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com “Be a Wise Guy” The Text: Proverbs 3:13-26 The Text Outline: I. The Worth of Wisdom (vv.13-18). A. Wisdom is more precious than material wealth (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Experience The Joy Of Receiving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 10, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 3,750 views

Learn how to experience joy in all that we receive

Two weeks ago, Pastor Winsome Wu taught us how to cultivate joy in life. Last week, I talked about how we can experience joy by choosing the right expectations for each day and for our future. So intentional efforts are required to experience joy. Joy, we talked about, is more than happiness. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: *other

Talent Quest.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 10, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 9,011 views

A sermon that considers how we can use our talents. It uses an enchanting story about a ballerina to illustrate how our giftedness contributes to the building of the Kingdom.

Wile E Coyote furiously chases Roadrunner. The bird suddenly stops. The coyote tries but he can’t, and he skids past the roadrunner out to the edge of the cliff. The ground gives way and for just a moment we see his saucer eyes. Then down Wile E. Plummets. Poof! You and I don’t recover so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Keep An Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 1, 2003

based on 60 ratings

| 14,749 views

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go through life day by day with an eternal perspective? Have you ever known that kind of person? Their car breaks down and somehow the service man comes to know Christ. Why? They live with an eternal perspective.

Read: Philippians 1:18-26 Think of a modern example of a person who keeps an eternal perspective. The person who comes to my mind is Jim Elliott. He was famous for saying, he is no fool to give up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This flows from the heart of a man who had an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

based on 59 ratings

| 2,998 views

Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship: Show Me The Money!

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 5,254 views

Stewardship - be creative in investing in the kingdom of God

The Farmer Farmer’s cow gave birth to twins. “Martha, we should give one of these calves to the Lord” “We’ll raise one for ourselves and raise one for the Lord. We’ll feed them the same and treat them the same…and when the time comes to bring them to market we’ll decide which one is the Lord’s." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Windows From History

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 22,231 views

A series of stories from history illustrating Jesus’ call to carry the cross in Mark 8:434-38.

Windows from History Mark 8:34-38 Mk 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mk 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Two”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

based on 54 ratings

| 32,340 views

No matter what situation, sickness, or problem, your condition is not your conclusion.

Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Owns Your Soul?

Contributed by Corey Laughary on Jan 8, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,922 views

Are you selling your soul to evil without realizing it? How do we let God really be in charge in our lives? What are some of the fads Christians fall into- that they shouldn’t.

"Who owns your soul?" Mark 8:27-38 + bonus commentary Mark 8:27-38- Who owns your soul? 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

In A Pit With A Lion

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 31, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 13,701 views

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. The

IN A PIT WITH A LION THEME: GOD ENABLES US TO CHASE OUR DREAMS. TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 23:20-21 Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believers Protection Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 4, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 8,069 views

We have an enemy to which we need be aware.

Dating back to the Garden of Eden, mankind has experienced the power of the supernatural warfare which exists on this earth. The devil, disguised as a serpent, entertained and then deceived Eve who then under the influence of darkness continued the deception with Adam and together they worked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 2,587 views

Paul was a mighty man of God but like Elijah he was a man with a nature like yours and mine (James 5:17). You may be redeemed in the Blood of the Lamb but you still carry around in your body feet made of clay.

Victory Over Temptation It was the Apostle Paul’s practice to deliver to his hearers that which he received from the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:3-5). Paul was a mighty man of God but like Elijah he was a man with a nature like yours and mine (James 5:17). You may be redeemed in the Blood of the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ouch!

Contributed by N B on Aug 22, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 5,593 views

What should be my stance as a Christian when life hurts?

OUCH! That hurts! Romans 8:28-39 Faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted. William Seck “If Joseph had not been Egypt’s prisoner, he would have never been Egypt’s Governor. The iron chains about his feet ushered in the golden chains about his neck.” Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors o ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

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