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A Godly Mother’s Dream

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

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What would be a Godly mother’s dream for her family / kids? 1. God’s will. 2. Know and love the Lord. 3. Be people of integrity. 4. Learn from their failures. 5. Live beyond themselves. 6. Pass their faith on.

A Godly Mother’s Dream There are some great portraits of motherhood in Scripture. I love the picture of the mother of Moses who cared so much for her son that she broke the law in order to teach him the faith of his people. We see the sacrificial love of the mother who appeared before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dare To Be Humble

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 28, 2016

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Jesus uses a couple of etiquette lessons to teach true humility. The point is simple (and repeated throughout scripture): If we lift ourselves up, God will put us down. If we lift others up, God will lift us up.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 Dare to Be Humble The Duke of Wellington once haughtily drew himself up to his full height and thundered to one of his staff officers, “God knows I have many faults, but being wrong is not one of them!” The best of us struggle with pride from time to time. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Serve

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018

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THIS IS THE EIGHTH IN THIS SERIES ON CHOICES. WE HAVE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO SERVE THE LORD BY SERVING OTHERS.

I CHOOSE TO SERVE MATTHEW 20:20-28 TODAY WE ARE STARTING ON THE LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF OUR SERIES ON CHOICES. “DESTINY CHOICES” ARE THE SUMMATION OF ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHOICES THAT WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY LOOKED AT. DESTINY CHOICES PROPEL US INTO THE FUTURE, AND AS WE LOOK BACK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

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Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking At Lent

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

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This morning we begin the lenten season with the hope that we will draw near to Christ and reflect on His journey to the cross.

Looking at Lent Selective verses Prayer- For a mighty move of God in our hearts and a calling to be more like Jesus in our lives. Introduction- This morning we sprang forward one hour so that we can enjoy one more hour of sunlight. Everyone seems to like more sunlight but not everyone likes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-19, John 13:3-9, Philippians 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Change Your Mind! Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 1, 2017

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God calls us to radically change our mindset, to be like-minded, humble-minded, and Christ-minded. As we follow Jesus, we learn to value others above ourselves and to truly live the way we were meant to live, so a watching world will take note.

Philippians 2:1-11 Change your Mind! Sometimes people easily change their mind. I heard about a guy who e-mailed his ex. He said, My dearest Susan, I’ve been so desolate ever since I broke off our engagement. Simply devastated. Won’t you PLEASE consider coming back to me? You hold a place in my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"a New Way Forward"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2018

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A sermon about loving people the way Jesus does.

“A New Way Forward” Mark 6:30-44 Jesus liked to eat. The disciples of John the Baptist noticed this enough to ask Jesus why He didn’t fast. Jesus’ enemies noticed this enough to ask the disciples why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. They called Him a glutton and a drunk. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season (December 2001)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

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Christmas is more than just a holiday to celebrate the break we get from work or school. Christmas is a time to celebrate; a time to proclaim; a time to demonstrate.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:4-7 People have always searched for the meaning of life in order to fill some void that they feel. Some try to fill that void with material things. Others try to fill that void by trying to gain power so as to prove their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: United Methodist

"i Want To Be Like Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2023

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A sermon about humility and seeking to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

“I Want to be Like Jesus” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult. As a matter of fact, it should come naturally. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We are all made of the same stuff—flesh, blood, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The "be" Attitudes 08

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

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THIS MESSAGE CONTINUES THE SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES AS PART OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES. THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT WHAT A PEACEMAKER IS AND THE NEED TO BE PEACEMAKERS AND HOW THAT REFLECTS THE IMAGE OF GOD.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE BEATITUDES PART 8 MATTHEW 5:9 BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD. INTRODUCTION: OUR STUDY OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND RIGHT NOW, THE BEATITUDES, WE COME TO THE PLACE WHERE JESUS SPEAKS OF THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST AS BEING PEACEMAKERS. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Visited His People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 27, 2022

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There was a long silence. Now God has visited them.This hymn has traditionally been named after the first word in the Latin: Benedictus, which means “Blessed.”

TText: Luke 1:67-80 Theme: Visited His people. Greetings: The Lord is Good! Live stories Visit of my Older daughter Shammah: after 4 years she is going to arrive, we are excited to see her and to listen to all stories of her life on the other side of the world. She had canceled thrice her visit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

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This sermon encourages transformation into Christ-likeness, pleasing God through inner change, cultivating spiritual fruits, and resisting worldly conformity.

Welcome, dear friends! I am so glad you are here with us today. You are not here by accident. God has a purpose for you being here. He has a message He wants to whisper into your heart. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ. We are here to seek ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Topics: Spiritual Transformation

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Peace-Takers, Peace-Fakers, Or Peacemakers? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

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This sermon explores how to become peacemakers by pursuing peace with God, promoting peace with others, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We convene not merely as individuals, but as a family, a community, a body of believers united under the banner of God's love. In the words of the esteemed Charles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Topics: Peace, Conflict Resolution

Love Is The Mission

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Feb 19, 2025

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Searching for Love in All the Wrong Places

Love is the Mission Let’s read our Church Mission Statement: Our Mission: To Live by Faith, To be a Voice of Hope, To be Known by Love, And a Place of Healing. Key Verse: John 13:34-35 (NKJV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Other

Descending Into Greatness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

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A look at John the Baptist's words that Christ must increase, while he decreases. What does that mean for the Christ follower.

✞>I< John 3:26-30 February 5, 2012 When you think about words, the word “DOWN” doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

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