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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

    Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Flock, One Shepherd: The Unfinished Mission

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024
     | 1,067 views

    It’s not a small thing for Jesus’ followers to be scattered. He needs to gather us “so there will be one flock,” and even so there is “one shepherd.” Jesus cares for people all over the world. As one of His followers, do you care for people all over the world?

    Today, we conclude our week of praying for missions by fasting and praying. If your personal priorities were like favorites on your phone, what would be included? Like the saved numbers you place in your cell phone, what priorities would be included among your favorites? The care of your family, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting First Things First

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 33,091 views

    It has taken us generations of self-study to come up with 3 major "wants" in life. Yet Jesus knew it all along!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Psychologists tell us that there are 3 major "wants" in life. The first "want" is to want comfort - to want food when we are hungry, to want something to drink when we are thirsty, to want a cool place when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of A Christian Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

    How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Guy Caley avatar

    When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

    Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006
     | 6,064 views

    As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

    A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    This sermon is on self-control and the Spirit’s role in enabling us to achieve the goals we have to gain control over our selves.

    February 15, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION In Scotland, during the early days of aviation, a stunt pilot was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with an old farmer who insisted upon taking his wife along on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,068 views

    The world thinks in terms of strength and power, of ability, self-assurance and aggressiveness. Yet Jesus said "Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth."

    BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 Once again we have a beatitude that is completely contrary to the thinking of the modern world. It is oppossed to everything which the natural man thinks. "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." World conquest, possession of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    Paul wrote to the Roman believers that they needed to be crucified with Christ. We today must also experience this crucifixion of self will, and sinful desires.

    The Road to Being Crucified with Christ Context: Romans 6:1-23 Text: Romans 6:5-8 In this passage, Paul is instructing the Christians at Rome into a deeper walk with God. In verses 5-8 he tells them that in the Christian life there comes a time when each person must follow Christ and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Selflessness Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,868 views

    The aim of this sermon is get us to reexamine our self for selfishness and recommit our selves to taking up our cross and following Christ.

    ah Selflessness Nehemiah 5 August 31, 2003 Intro: A. [Excuses: Any Will Do?, Citation: Zig Ziglar, Something Else to Smile About (Thomas Nelson, 1999); submitted by Bonne Steffen, Wheaton, Illinois] Zig Ziglar writes: My brother, the late Judge Ziglar, loved to tell the story of the fellow who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Overcomes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    Christ’s love in us overcomes the world, the fleshly tendency for self-centeredness and the devil’s attempts to demean, demoralize and defeat us.

    Interpersonal Do’s and Don’ts John 13:34-13:35 Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another as I have loved you. By this will all men know that you are my disciples because you have love for one another." (John 13:34,35) Illustration: Let us consider one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Surber avatar

    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 33,202 views

    If we want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, we must let God break us of our self-sufficiency and our sin.

    Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    I'm Pro-Choice

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    Joshua said "Choose you this whom you will serve.." Choice is a necessary we must CHOOSE God’s will & souls over self.

    “I’M PRO CHOICE!” LWC, June 14, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: We’ve seen the “PRO-CHOICE” movement run from one end to the other in our society! We have seen politicians win & lose on the issue. We’ve seen presidential elections turn on a dime when it came to “PRO-CHOICE” Without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Humility Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,323 views

    The ultimate example of humility: the 'self-emptying' of Christ. The obedience of the Cross; the sacrifice accepted. "Let this mind be in you!"

    THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST. Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus placed a little child in the midst of His followers telling them that they had to be like a little child in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. By this one symbolic act He teaches us to accept the kingdom of God with the humility and trust of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational