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  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    "Don't Let It Stop You!”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,175 views

    There are two types of people exist within the universal body of the Church: the grateful and the ungrateful, the selfless and the self-centered, the contrite and the sanctimonious.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church August 2001 In our text, we find two individuals demonstrating two different responses to the presence of Jesus Christ: one is a demonstration of gratitude and the other is of ingratitude. One individual responded in appreciation, while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hidden Life (Risen In Christ)

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,915 views

    When you come to Christ there is a change and you become more Christlike and desire to please God rather than self.

    The Hidden Life (Risen in Christ) Colossians 3:1-8 Good Morning everyone, Glad that you have chosen to join us in the study of God’s Word- Please turn to Colossians 3 and as you are turning, please bow your head for prayer. Prayer- Apostle Paul writing to the church in Colossae- (Modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What Is It You Want?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    A stewardship sermon on taking up a life of service rather than self-centeredness. Includes time, talent as well as money.

    What Is It You Want? Mark 10:35-45 The Scripture reading today contains a very interesting story. What is even more interesting is that just before this story, we read that Jesus was saying to the disciples, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    God's Contempt Of Complaint

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,277 views

    Complaining in self-pity is a practice that hurts the heart of God, influences others to do the same, and results in God’s judgment.

    God’s Contempt Of Complaint Text: Num.11: 1-3 Intro: Complaining is an activity all of us have participated in at one time or another. Most of us utter complaints without even thinking about it. It seems almost natural to vocalize our displeasure when things don’t quite turn out as we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Avarice Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021
     | 2,556 views

    Avarice is the self-serving and inordinate love of and desire for money, wealth, power, food, or other possessions. Are we an avaricious people?

    Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a novel offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk around in a day. The only catch in the deal was that he had to be back at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees - Sermon #5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 29, 2007
     | 3,411 views

    We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #5 Sermon Objective: We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Agents Of Grace: Saul Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    Saul was the anvil on which God pounded David for 13 years. Why? To remove the sinful impurities of self-sufficiency and pride.

    The Japanese samurai sword is thought by many to be the best in the world. It can take 15 men, 6 months to make 1 sword—a sword that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars! Why does it take so long and cost so much? Well you can’t just go out into the mountains where there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Made To Be Like God

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to remind those who suffer from low self esteem, that they were made to be like God.

    "Made To Be Like God" 1. Divine Consultation (Let Us make man) A. Father B. Son C. Holy Ghost 2. Spiritual Replication (Not an exact likeness as Jesus) A. Intelligence B. Rationalization C. Proneness to worship 3. Unique Mixture A. The Thought (And God said, He spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Contentious People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,802 views

    Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

    Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Sufficiency

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 31, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Do we really need the approval of man in our walk with God. Paul addresses low-self esteem

    MY SUFFICIENCY Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 In this letter Paul is addressing a problem that a lot of people face today. That is a problem of low self esteem. We as humans seem to need and almost thrive on the approval and affirmation of others. We just love for people to acknowledge our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Where Is Your Confidence?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,982 views

    Today’s world tells you to have self-confidence so what is wrong with that? Find out!

    Confidence - Trust or faith in a person or thing Here’s what the world is trying to get you to believe. And some of us are buying into it. · Confidence builds life. · You can have whatever you want with self-confidence. You’ll go just as far in life as your self-confidence will allow. To a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The High Cost Of Being Too Busy

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,705 views

    This message urges each one of us to take a look at our priorities. Are we at peace with God and our self?

    Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35 – 43 Title: “The High Cost of Being Too Busy” Introduction: Ahab inherited the kingship over Israel when his father died. Ahab’s name is associated with evil royalty because of the way he lived. Ahab married Jezebel who was even more wicked than him. Ahab set up altars for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Press On Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,369 views

    This is the sixth and finalsermon in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issues of self evaluation and service.

    Going Deeper Pt 6 - Press On Phil 3:2-16 This morning I want to wrap up this series on going deeper. Are you still with me? I hope that you are journeying deeper each day in your relationship with Christ. Last week I shared with you Paul’s goals for his spiritual life; To know Christ in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Hardening Of The Attitude

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 28, 2008
     | 4,076 views

    Apathy is a Disease of the Soul. Full of indifference, preoccupied with self and causing backsliding. Discover it’s cause and remedy.

    It was sometime near midnight when the state police found Pop Greenman. He was sitting quietly in the cab of a pickup truck almost 200 miles from home Pop wasn’t hurt, or even particularly upset. Just a little cold and bewildered. His truck had run out of gas, so he had coasted to the shoulder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Bad Behaviors That Always Betray You Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,563 views

    We don’t just give up bad behaviors; we put to death the old self.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 20, 2011 BAD BEHAVIORS THAT ALWAYS BETRAY YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning: Part 2 Isaac Butterworth Colossians 3:1-17 (NIV) 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed