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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Extraordinary Ambition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
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    About how Paul’s understanding of ambition challenges our own ambitions.

    Begin with question: Are you an ambitious person? (or What do you think of when you think of ambition?) May cause some mixed feelings… because the idea of ambition conjure up and capture very different things. Ambition isn’t something we have to be taught… • Don’t have to put ambition in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to embrace humility, serve others selflessly, and live faithfully, as guided by the teachings in Philippians 2:3-4.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a beautiful day to gather together in His name, to sit under the canopy of His grace, and to bask in the warmth of His love. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the Word, to allow it to wash over us, to refresh us, to challenge us, and to ultimately ...read more

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    Love That Will Pass The Test Series

    Contributed by Peter Flournoy on Feb 27, 2012
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    What will happen on the day of investigation for the believer? The purpose of this sermon series is to help Christians bear fruit that will pass the test. In this sermon we cover the fruit of love.

    (Mark 11:12-14) “On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. He said to it, “May no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sonrise 2024 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 29, 2024
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    For our Sonrise meeting at the Tawa water tank, overlooking the town.

    In his letter to the Philippians Paul mentions Jesus' death and resurrection a couple of times. Firstly, in chapter 2 when he writes of Jesus humility as an encouragement for his readers, he states this. 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    No Comparison Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    Sermon #21 in Galatians series. Danger of self-deception, losing touch with reality of our sin.

    08/26/07 “NO COMPARISON” GAL 6: 3-6 INTRODUCTION: EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES: WELL KNOW SELF CENTERED, ADVANTAGE TAKEN BY DECEIVERS CLOTH SO SPECIAL / BEAUTIFUL ONLY HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, MORALLY IMPECCABLE CAN SEE SIMILAR TENDENCIES BY MOST OTHERS SAID THEY COULD SEE IT, KING PARADES IN NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 15, 2009
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     | 3,918 views

    The Holy Spirit has created unity in the body of Christ. It’s up to us to keep that unity!

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BAPTISM OF THE SPIRIT “I [John the Baptist] baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one [Jesus] who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ: Blueprint For True Humility

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 4, 2025
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    In a world that demands we think of ourselves first, the Bible gives a command that changes everything: let the humble mind of Christ be your own.

    Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5 (KJV) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Introduction: In the heart of one of Paul's most personal letters is a command that is as simple to understand as it is challenging to apply. This single verse serves as a powerful hinge, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teaching Obedience To The Next Generation

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
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     | 3,510 views

    Saul hides behind his religion. Mafia hitmen rationalize, “Yes, I kill people but I’m really good to my mother.” We are incredibly good at self-deception. People hide behind their religion to evade obedience

    Today, I want to speak to parents and grandparents on raising children who have a stalwart character all their lives. Let’s look at one of the most interesting kings of ancient Israel, King Saul. Today’s Scripture The word of the Lord came to Samuel: 11 “I regret that I have made Saul king, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Last Name Is Not D*** Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009
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     | 4,714 views

    The 3rd commandment is one that requires us all to take a look at just how we use your tongue in daily living. And ask yourselves the questions, how are we using our tongue?

    God’s Last Name is not D*** Exodus 20:7 Introduction In the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey, lives a certain variety of crane. These birds tend to make a lot of noise, especially while flying. And, all that noise gets the attention of eagles, which swoop down and seize them for a meal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of His Name (3) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2010
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     | 10,126 views

    The 3rd Commandment is broken out in the open. Swearers want people to hear what they say. It’s intended by the profaner that you would hear those words. When a person commits adultery they try to hide it. When they lust, or when they kill, or whatever th

    ILL. A New York City businessman, moved to the country because of this bad economy. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the owner about how he was going to take up chicken farming. He then asked to buy 100 chicks."That’s a lot of chicks," commented the proprietor. "I mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021
     | 4,019 views

    An extensive look at Psalm 2

    Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ten Commandments Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 20, 2018
     | 4,963 views

    Part three of this series discusses what it means to the God's name in vain today.

    The Ten Commandments Part 3 Scriptures: Exodus 20:4-7; Leviticus 24:10-16, 23; Matthew 12:31-32 This is part three of my series on the Ten Commandments. This morning we will be examining the third commandments as found in Exodus 20:7. This commandment says; “You shall not take the name of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023
     | 2,363 views

    We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

    The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain (Part 3 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,727 views

    This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Look at Exodus 20: 7 " You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. If you ask people what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain, the vast majority of people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Take God's Name In Vain Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 4,763 views

    God’s name is sacred. It’s not that His name is magical. It’s not that the three letters of His name to be used for incantations. It’s because His name represents His essence.

    This Memorial Day we continue our series on the Ten Commandments. How are you progressing on memorizing the Ten Commandments? Two weeks ago we saw the “Who” of worship when we examined the first commandment – “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:2). God has always been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist