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  • John Tung avatar

    Tradeoffs Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,761 views

    There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

    I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    Sermon on 1 Corinthians 14 the primacy of prophesy vs. the self edification which the gift of tongues was being used for.

    We are in the Business of Creating a Temporary Settlement of the Eternal Community of God’s Family – Welcome Home! We’ve been studying our way through 1 Corinthians What we have seen is a variety of teachings on the way it was in the church in Corinth and the way it should be and what we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,636 views

    A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Swan"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    What does the Bible truly have to say about our self-worth? Where do we find it?

    “The Swan” Psalm 139:1-24 PS 139:1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are We Enjoying A Pity Party?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,435 views

    It is so easy to have A PITY PARTY and feel like your are the only person in the world that is having trouble. What are you doing here? Problems and obstacles are common.

    HAVING A PITY PARTY... THE BATTLE OF THE MIND By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is not about clinical depression from a chemical imbalance that requires professional help. Do you know no 16 seed NCAA team has ever beaten a #1 seed? Someday, some team will break that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Are Two Sides To Every Story PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,225 views

    Explores the transformative power of a relationship with Christ, emphasizing that true change comes not from self-effort, but from looking to Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to see each and every one of your smiling faces here today, ready to share in the Word of God. Before we get started, let's just take a moment to read the Scripture we're going to be talking about today. It's from 2 Corinthians 5:17, and it says, ...read more

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    John The Baptist Again, But What A Man, What A Devotion.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 17, 2017
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     | 6,778 views

    Another John the Baptist sermon, but I really did not understand the man until now. Can we ever emulate and sustain his devotion to Jesus?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 17th December 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8,19-28 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Who Is Leading?

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    This sermon is designed to guide the members of the congregation to deny oneself, to take up ones cross, and to follow Jesus.

    There are tremendous lessons in our Holy Scripture. There are lessons not only in the words, or the content, but that there are lessons for us even in the construction of the writing—there are lessons in the style as well as in the words themselves. For example, in Mark the disciples had been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Choosing The Narrow Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 25, 2025
     | 560 views

    Choosing the narrow way is not a one-time event but a daily commitment. It is a path of self-denial, spiritual discipline, and obedience to God's will.

    CHOOSING THE NARROW WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: Luke 13:24, Proverbs 14:12, Deuteronomy 30:19, John 14:6, Psalm 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Life offers us many paths, but only one leads to eternal life. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus spoke clearly about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Expanding Our Souls Through Compassion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,925 views

    Our truest self lies not in independance from God but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these.

    Last week began series entitled LIVING BEYOND SELF… Jesus understood that if we want to truly find ourselves we can’t just look within… to do so will become like the onion being peeled away to find it’s essence… We find ourselves by losing ourselves… not literally ‘losing’… but in giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Jesus Paradox Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015
     | 5,037 views

    Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

    Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Know Whom I Have Beleived

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    The bible tells us that we are to trust God for all things. Then why do we rely on "self" so much?

    April 13, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Proverbs 3:5-10 Subject: Trusting God Title: I Know Whom I Have Believed Author Tim Hansel tells this story in his book, Holy Sweat. One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, climbing around in some cliffs, I heard a voice from above me yell, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Iii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 7,042 views

    Most people want some happiness in life but do they find it? Not where they might think.

    INTRO.- Why would I preach about seeking happiness? Because I think this is a goal that most people have in life. Most people would like to have a certain amount of happiness in life and they go looking for it in all kinds of ways but they don’t always find it. Haven’t you noticed? The world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All The Power You Need

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    God is calling people to rise above who they think they are, and become more in His power.

    April 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:11-27 Subject: Gideon’s Call Title: All the Power You Need I want to begin today by telling you good news. God is in this church today. And because He is here, there is no obstacle big enough to keep us from becoming what He has expressly called us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015
     | 5,359 views

    Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

    “”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed