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  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Prosperity Comes With Humility, The Fear Of God, And Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,661 views

    Part 10 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all. The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life. Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    40 Days 7 – Self Centres Or Other's Centred Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #7

    40 Days of Purpose - Part 7 – Self Centred or Other’s Centred Gladstone Baptist Church - 30/5/04 We’ve reached the end of our Journey, but it is worth taking some time to examine the road we’ve trod. I want tonight for us to think about the purpose driven life and distill it down to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Working The Garden: Interdependent Foundations & Recovering God's Image Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    God's desire for us is to have relationships where we are accepted, supported, have significance and purpose.

    Working the Garden: Interdependent Foundations and Recovering the Image of God Series: Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 25, 2010 Intro: Last week I introduced our new series topic which will take us until June, which I’ve decided to call “Doing Life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Devroy avatar

    The Narrow Gate Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024
     | 3,268 views

    This morning, as believers, we too are up against something that seems insurmountable and that is to stay on the narrow road.

    Opener: Good morning Church! We are so glad that you are here fellowshipping with us this morning! We are in the middle of a series on Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. We are discovering a few life changing moments from Jesus sermon found in the book of Matthew chapter seven. Last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kirby Lloyd avatar

    How Did My Porch Get So Dirty? Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jun 30, 2019
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     | 4,208 views

    Over the next few weeks we are going to look at how we can stop spending so much of our time focusing on everyone else and getting down to the nitty gritty of cleaning up our own mess…

    Intro: How many of you grew up when having a big front porch was the way houses were built…they were built that way because in that time people were open to having friends just drop in and they would sit on the front porch and talk…in fact I can call my dad and 7 out of 10 times he is on the front ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Glorious Cross Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,684 views

    Paul gives us two proper responses to the cross of Christ.

    [To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY [What religions/groups do these symbols represent: crescent and star, Star of David, Square and Compasses, swastika, peace, yin-yang, Ichthys, cross.] The symbol of Christianity is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Running For The Prize Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014
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     | 8,566 views

    In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

    After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • G. D. Helton avatar

    Was It The Devil?

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Aug 10, 2013
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     | 7,290 views

    A message on Self-Decption

    Was It The Devil Sunday Morning, 07-14-13 Intro: I’m going to test either your memory or your youth with the question I am about to ask. Some of you are definitely old enough to remember and some of you were not even born yet. Have you ever heard the expression “The Devil made me do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Ultimate Life Mission Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 7,353 views

    As people get older there is a tendency for them to think less about success...and more about significance. There is a natural tendency to connect our lives to something meaningful.

    The Ultimate Life Mission Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey - September 15, 2013 Intro As people get older there is a tendency for them to think less about success...and more about significance. There is a natural tendency to connect our lives to something meaningful. As one leader said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Deny? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 5,633 views

    We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

    Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,401 views

    You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

    Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2021
     | 4,962 views

    We often think of love as some syrupy, sweet, tingly, sentimental, ooey, gooey feeling. Biblical or divine love, however, is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

    According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo ... otherwise known as "The Beatles" to us older folks … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    I’m In Need Of Resurrection – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016
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     | 6,508 views

    Because of the indwelling Holy Spirit, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is the power that enables us to walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the sinful thinking, immoral conduct and fickled feelings.

    Last time we looked at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and learned that it has certain repercussions—it leaves a mark on those who are touched by it. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead has spiritual, psychological (mind, will, emotions) and physical ramifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Every Thought Captive

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 11, 2017
     | 18,021 views

    In 2 Corinthians 10:5 Paul wrote, "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ..." What did Paul mean,and how do we do it?

    Note: the square-bracketed notations are prompts for changing or animating PowerPoint slides. If a reader wishes to have the slide presentation that goes with this sermon in PowerPoint 10, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Every Thought Captive Powerpoint and I will send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Thinking Clearly About Our African Spritual Heritage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,994 views

    This sermon was preached on Black History Sunday and it highlights people of color in the bible and challenges the stereotypes we have of Africans as people and of African history.

    Thinking Clearly About Our African Spiritual Heritage 2/27/2005 As we go through our sermon series on thinking clearly, one of the ones that got left out was thinking clearly about our African Spiritual Heritage. We’ve decided to put this one in. Why do we need to think clearly here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed