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  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Secret To Humbling Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS INTRODUCTION: Most valuable secrets involve something people long to know and try their hardest to discover. Unless someone carefully conceals such a secret it reproduces rapidly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thank God I'm Frail Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,512 views

    A study on our frailty and the fact that we need to rely on God

    Thank God I’m Frail! Lifting weights Me in high school Relied on the guy above me Would you ever try to hire the least qualified? We don’t look for the weakest person That’s what’s great about our relationship with God He sees the potential in people He looks past our weakness Story from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Do Great Things For God!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    As children of God we are to be conformed to the image of Christ.

    #1) As children of God we are to be conformed to the image of Christ. It’s not a physical image but a moral and spiritual image. God has given to us the character of His son Jesus. It is manifested in the fruit of the Spirit (galatians 5:22-23). love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He's Not Heavy, He's My Brother Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,940 views

    Sermon # 20 in Galatains Series. Builds on previous text from sermon 19, the battle within Spirit versus Flesh, this is practical example of living "in step" with the Spirit.

    Gal 6: 1-2 INTRODUCTION PATRICK HENRY HUGHES (EXAMPLE OF BURDENS SHARED) BLIND, CRIPPLED DADS RESPONSE PATRICKS GROWTH/TALENT DADS COMMITTMENT/SACR. EACH FOCUSED ON THE OTHER GAL 6:1-2 CONT. OF LIVING IN SPIRIT PRACTICAL SITUATION I. CAUGHT IN SIN A. THE SLIP BY BELIEVER OVERTAKEN, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Onboard With The Church Family, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,760 views

    A challenge to commit ourselves and covenant together in the body of Christ.

    What are we aiming for? Getting onboard with the church family Part 3 A. A church covenant is an agreement between parties on certain matters a. We could then say, that the covenant we will enter into the next week or so, is our solemn agreement between the other brothers and sisters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    Psalm 85 looks at what God has done for us and what God desires to do for us. In part 1 of this 3 part series, we look at God’s restoration and divine favor upon His people.

    Psalm 85 -- We Must Remember and Anticipate *Written by the Sons of Korah, a talented musical family. The Sons of Korah are credited with having written 11 Psalms. Psalm 85 is believed to have been written after the return of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon, most likely during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking For Love In All The Right Places

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    Sometimes we expect the wrong things from God. We want health and wealth. He gives us His love. Which is better? The gift He gives. If we would only take what He gives.

    Hate talking about busyness and misplaced priorities – but it is a real problem We don’t have that problem though – here we are in church on a Wednesday night Or do we? Are we guilty of the same misplaced priorities and looking in the wrong places for the answers to life’s questions? Shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgive As We Have Been Forgiven

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,002 views

    For God to forgive us our huge debt, we must forgive others their little ones.

    Tuesday of 3rd week of Lent 17 March 2009 The author of Daniel and the storyteller behind this unique parable of Matthew have the same question in mind: what does God require of us? The answer is in the OT tradition of Micah and Isaiah: live loyally, act justly, and walk humbly with your God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Questions With And Without Answers

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    Funeral Sermon for a baby.

    QUESTIONS WITH AND WITHOUT ANSWERS INTRODUCTION We are gathered here today on a very sad occasion. One of the most painful experiences that life affords is that of the death of an infant. The death of a child I think is the greatest sorrow a person can know. We come today with more questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discovering The Hindrances To Successful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,364 views

    Looking at how the Apostles and early Christians when they prayed they had success and breaking down barriers that cause our prayers to fall short.

    Discovering the Hindrances to Successful Prayer Early Christians devoted themselves to prayer They were successful- Acts 4:31 Prayer is our communication & fellowship w/God! Many questions exist about prayer Why should I pray? Who do we pray to? Father, Son, HS Does God hear my prayers? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wanted, Dead Or Alive!

    Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    In the old west they had a saying, wanted dead or alive, Jesus says the same thing in the book of Revelation!

    Wanted: Dead or Alive! Revelation Revelation 3, Acts 2:42 - 47 As we look in the Book of Revelation we find that God would rather a church be dead or alive, than lukewarm. I believe that gives you and I a choice! Do we want to strive to be alive, or do we want to wither away and die, given that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For Me And None For You Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,837 views

    This is a sermon from a series on worship. This one deals with giving as a function of our worship.

    It seems to me that most people want to benefit from their money and they do whatever seems best to them to receive that benefit. Whether it is spending it on the things they want, investing it in hope of a positive return, or even gambling it for the possibility of a big payoff. That last one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Teaching

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    In our passage today we look at three parables of Jesus, and each parable contains a paradox about God’s Kingdom.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Jack Wyrtzen used lots of stories in his preaching. One day someone was talking with one of the Word of Life staff members and said, “I heard Jack preach one of his “skyscraper messages” the other night.” The staff member asked what he meant by a “skyscraper message” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    Finding God's Will For Our Lives

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    We will not find God’s will until we have no will of our own. This sermon should challenge hearers to seek God’s will.

    Subject: God’s Will Scripture: Mark 14.32-42 Sermon: “Finding God’s Will In Our World Scope: This sermon should challenge hearers to seek God’s will. Summary: We will not find God’s will until we have no will of our own. Segue: Let’s examine the steps we must take to find God’s will for our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Winners With A Weakness Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    YOU THINK GOD CAN NOT AND DOES NOT WANT TO USE YOU BECAUSE OF CHARACTER FLAWS, WELL GUESS AGAIN. JESUS USED A GROUP OF MEN WITH FLAWS TO EXPAND THE KINGDOM. LET’S EXPLORE . . .

    II CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 WINNERS WITH A WEAKNESS . . . 1976 FILM BAD NEWS BEARS FEATURING COACH MORRIS BUTTERMAKER (BILLY BOB THORNTON) WHO IS RECRUITED TO COACH THE BEARS, A WOEFULLY INEPT LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM CONSISTING OF 12 MISFITS TO A CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST THEIR HATED RIVALS, THE YANKEES. THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational