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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Humility

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,038 views

    Apparently trying to humble the Corinthians, Paul makes a series of contrasts.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some Christian ministries very generously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening And Obeying

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2011
     | 5,579 views

    Listening to God leads us to a place of obedience in Him and allows us to draw closer to Him if we obey. (Ref: Psalm 85:1-13)

    Listening and Obeying Psalm 85 I. What has God Done (v1-3) - In the face of wickedness God still loves us - v2: Selah (Pause/think about it) - Forgave iniquity .... how? Jesus! - Wrath has been delayed because of His love for us (John 3:16-17) - God's love is without end because: - He loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anybody Tired Today?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020
     | 4,716 views

    A short devotional to encourage believers in the midst of their weariness

    ANYBODY TIRED TODAY? ANYBODY WEARY TODAY? - Beat down - Beat up - Burning out Have to be careful during these trying times we are living in. Easy to get overwhelmed, overextended, overstressed right now. Matthew 11:28-30 SPURGEON: “Jesus invites all those who labor & are heavy laden to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Accountability Of Delegates.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 11, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,838 views

    Jesus identifies the gods in this Psalm as those to whom the word of God came.

    THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF DELEGATES. Psalm 82:1-8. Like the book of Job, Psalm 82 opens in the counsels of heaven (Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-7). There the ‘sons of God’ came to present themselves before ‘Yahweh’ (the LORD), ‘and Satan came also.’ Here it is “God” (‘Elohim,’ the majestic plural) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Honest Walk Series

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    Part 2 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with walking honestly before God and man.

    INTRODUCTION: We have begun a new sermon series on walking by faith, not by sight. We are dealing with the walk or experiences of the Christian after conversion - what he should expect his life to be like. Last week we saw that this walk of faith should be a new walk every day. Today, we’ll see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

    S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 37,372 views

    This sermon deals with why Jesus is the best gift of all and revisits our value systems

    S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Children Of Love

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    Since God is love, we ought to be loving to the world on his behalf. A call to be the instruments of Love to our world in the new year.

    As I have reflected this week as to what I think might well be the most important thing for us to know about the faith that we are planning to grow in during the year to come, I have come to the following conclusion: We must realize that we are in fact children of God. Not that we have earned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Us?

    Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    A sermon for a Lord’s Supper service.

    What Does It Mean To Us? Exodus 12:1-14 “I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.” (President George W. Bush September 14, 2001 Ground Zero) For the last six years we have paused, on a personal level and on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    A lectio divina (meditation on the scriptures) using the song "Heart of God" by Amanda Wilson.

    Note: If you are not familiar with the meditative style of lectio divina please take 20 minutes and listen to the audio rather than just reading the script. Today we are going on a journey, a journey of the heart and soul using your mind, your thinking and imagination, to go on a a journey to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Conspiring For Kindness: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    I looked across my bookshelf, I came upon a book I hadn’t read for some time: The Conspiracy of Kindness. I won’t give away all the details of the book, but I will share that it has lead me, once again, to really examine how I see myself in the realm of k

    __________________________________________ 1. The battle begins at home: The story begins in chapter 5 where Jesus heals a man at the Pool of Bethesda. It’s a familiar story of the man who had been lying near the pool for 38 years, but could never make it in to be healed. Jesus heals the man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is There, But Do You Know It? Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
     | 3,859 views

    Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the Temple and leave Jerusalem and as the glory left and terrible judgments were going to come down upon the city and all of Judah.

    June 8th, 2008 — River of Life Ministries — Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 9 — Jehovah Shammah part one Sermon: God Is There, But Do You Know It? Scripture: Judges 16:20 Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Paradox Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    Christmas is a paradox. The Christmas story is filled with the unexpected—the unimaginable. And yet the Christ Child was born amidst these paradoxes; let’s for a few moments think the paradox of Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS PARADOX "The Nativity" “As helpless as He was He deserved more privacy. Yet they gathered and stared, not completely understanding what they saw—just that they had to see. . . “Mary was tired and sore and a little sick. But she had heard the heralding angel and knew they would come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nick Gowers avatar

    The Frustration Of Time

    Contributed by Nick Gowers on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    We live in a world that is out of our control, yet knowing that there is a bigger picture.

    It was a Sunday evening early last summer. The evening service in Little Shelford Parish Church had finished. I had packed up everything, tidied up and was rejoicing in a very good day. A teenage girl had been baptised in the morning and we had all just had an excellent time in the youth group. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Living Your Life For Maximum Impact (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,851 views

    How can you live your life for maximum spiritual impact?

    Living Your Life for Maximum Impact (Part 1) Acts 20:17-35 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you have a DVR on your television? People are acting, or players are running around in a game, and you can simply hit “pause” and everything stops. You can also push ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church