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  • Tim Adour avatar

    Servant Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,570 views

    Message on the Foundations for our Unity in Christ.

    LBC Sermon-One-Foundations of Unity-Phil. 2:1-4 "Ice Age" Clip-Scene 14-end w/ “we are one strange herd” That is a picture of us as the body of X. -apart from X would you know the other people in this room? -But, in the same way the baby in that clip brought those animals together into one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Humility

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,723 views

    Seeing myself like God sees me, no more, no less.

    SPRING RETREAT – APRIL 14, 2007 HUMILITY “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Pride. Defined: Thinking of yourself differently than God thinks of you. Rom.12:3 – Explain!!! (disagreeing with God, believing own opinion over His). The truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    A message reminding us that there is Godly power in man-made prayers!

    WE ALL KNOW · That children are very honest · And they tend to · Say it the way it should be said A LITTLE BOY WAS SAYING HIS PRAYERS · And this is what he said; Dear God, bless my mommy & daddy, and take care of yourself, too, because without You, we’re sunk! Amen BUT MANY ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Be Careful What You Ask For

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,837 views

    Lent 5: James and John ask Jesus for seats of privilege at his right and left. Ambition, power and glory are often pursued - but at a cost. Glory to Jesus is much different than what we see... Be careful what you ask for!

    One of my favorite movies of all time is The Christmas Story. The character around whom the story revolves is nine year-old Ralphie. Now more than anything else in the world, Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun. But every time he mentioned it, he would be rebuffed. Ralphie asked his momma for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Don't You Know Who I Am?”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2009
     | 3,849 views

    “Don’t You Know Who I Am?” 1) I’m your servant: imitate my humble service. 2) I’m your Lord: anticipate your heavenly crown.

    “Don’t you know who I am!?!” You wouldn’t be surprised to hear that from someone standing at the executive class check-in who isn’t getting the kind of service he thinks he deserves. Of course you don’t have to be a minor celebrity or a high-powered CEO to demand: “Don’t you know who I am!?!” You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bullfrog

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,031 views

    To share a lesson of how we are somewhat alike and somewhat different than the bullfrog as Christians.

    I have great news for each of you today. As many of you know, I made a pond at the parsonage shortly after our arrival to Leon 4 years ago. I have given several sermons and illustrations over the years about our little pond. It has really turned into a neat fun hobby of mine. One thing that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Hypostatic Union

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,418 views

    A sermon on Philippians 2:3-11, focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ (First point taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Faith Once For All," Chapter 13 The Person of Christ; Second point taken from Warren Wiersbe, "Be Joyful", Chapter 5 The Gre

    HoHum: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being A Diverse But Christ Focussed Church

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,548 views

    Being a Christian church means following Jesus command to make disciples of people of all nations, which means we will be a community of diverse people. We explore why this is important, what it means for us and how to live with differences in our church

    There is something important for everyone in our congregation to think deeply about. Do you see differences as a blessing or a problem? How you answer this question is important, as it will influence how you live and act. It will influence how you be part of the church. The church in Corinth had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Patient With God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,406 views

    Be patient with God. Don't take matters into your own hands. Give God time. Focus on the Person of God, and not the promises.

    Let me ask you this: Do you know how long it takes to hatch an egg? 21 days. • Is there a way for us to shorten the days? Can we do something to speed it up? • I’m afraid not. Speed up the process and we would spoil what God is doing. Most of us have a problem waiting for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Davon Huss avatar

    If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014
     | 5,709 views

    A sermon on unity from Philippians 2:1-11 (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 12 Graciously United, pages 308- 314)

    HoHum: Read to the congregation If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff WBTU: No, I haven’t lost my mind. This book illustrates “if... then” statements. If you give a mouse a cookie, then this and that will happen. These are called conditional statements, if this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Find And Keep Joy

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

    HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Family Matters Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,713 views

    From the cross, Jesus cares for his mother. In so doing, he calls us to care for our family and for our broader spiritual family, and to put others before ourselves.

    Family Matters Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 3 * John 19:25-27 We are in a seven-week series leading up to Easter called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We’re looking at the seven distinct things Jesus said while being crucified. Last words matter, and the last words of the Son of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Our Own Place

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012
     | 5,584 views

    Christian humility sees rightly, neither higher nor lower than we really are, and allows Christians freedom to be who they are in Chirst and accept their role and place in His Body with joy.

    Today’s reading all speak about humility. Humility is knowing exactly who we are. Pride is thinking that we are someone that we’re not. Humility is all about knowing who we are, not in the world’s sight, but according to God’s judgment. The world looks at a man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Helmet Of Salvastion Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,951 views

    The soldier's helmet is one of the last pieces of armor to put on, but it is vital in keeping him safe.

    Helmet of Salvation Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:18 Introduction- We are winding down the series putting on the full armor of God. We have looked at several of the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene