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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Get Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,680 views

    To be effective in ministry, let us not focus too much on self but rather be concern for the welfare of others.

    To be effective in ministry, we need to learn one thing – don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t be too bothered about how people see you or treat you. Get over yourself. Don’t get stuck inside your own ego, because over time it will become your prison. It is amazing that while Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,528 views

    The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

    Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church Garden

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    There are some items that every church garden should have..

    The Church Garden – 2nd September 2007 pm This is the time of year that we come before the Lord to thank Him for His provisions. I think we take harvest for granted… What if our lives depended upon a harvest (like farmers etc..) maybe we would be a lot more thankful for what God has given us. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,583 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Will Pay It Back

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013
     | 2,558 views

    To enumerate the ways GOD had saved us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you pay back what you owe? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways GOD had saved us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:19 (Amplified Bible) I, Paul, write it with my own hand, I promise to repay it [in full]—and that is to say nothing [of the fact] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God Moved Into The Neighborhood"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2014
     | 9,934 views

    A sermon about Jesus coming to live with us.

    John 1:1-14 "God Moved into the Neighborhood" The first verses of the Gospel of John contain the themes of the entire Book: "God, the Creator of the universe has come into the world He created in order to save it. He has been rejected by many, but to all who believe He has given the power to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Always Thank God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
     | 3,352 views

    To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you always thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 1:4 I give thanks to my God for you always when I mention you in my prayers, 1:5 Because I continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Release Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 9,099 views

    When we release what we have and who we are to Jesus, wonderful things happen.

    Release Luke 9:10-17 August 20, 2017 Action: We’re here. Background: All that we have, Jesus entrusted to us. Crisis: Our resources are not enough to meet the demand. Resolution: When we release what we have and who we are to Jesus, wonderful things happen. Consequence: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge To Love Much  Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2025
     | 554 views

    Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.

    The Challenge to Love Much    Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "is God's Church For Everyone?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,319 views

    A sermon about God's inclusion in this period of polarization and division.

    “Is God’s Church for Everyone?” Acts 8:26-40 When I was a brand-new Christian a friend of mine and I were doing some street witnessing. What I mean by that is we were meeting strangers on the street and asking them if they knew Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We were 18 years old and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024
     | 1,102 views

    Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

    Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    Afraid To Ask

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 20, 2024
     | 869 views

    Why would be ever afraid to ask our loving Father?

    Afraid to Ask! Mark 9:30-32 (NLT) 30 Leaving that region, they traveled through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know he was there, 31 for he wanted to spend more time with his disciples and teach them. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    When Everything Falls Apart, What Remains Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 432 views

    Jesus calls us to the same shrewdness, the same wisdom, and the same understanding that in a world where everything is temporary, only love endures.

    Title: When Everything Falls Apart, What Remains Intro: Jesus calls us to the same shrewdness, the same wisdom, and the same understanding that in a world where everything is temporary, only love endures. Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something deeply unsettling ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    They Get It From Their Father

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 14, 2025
     | 272 views

    Happy Father’s Day and Blessed Trinity Sunday, church! Today, we stand at a sacred intersection—celebrating both our earthly fathers and our heavenly One, as well as recognizing the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit.

    They Get It from Their Father ““I am telling you these things to keep you from stumbling away from the path. The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants, all because they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples To Not Find The Will Of God Through Consensus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    There is a treasure you can own That’s greater than a crown or throne; This treasure is a conscience clear That brings the sweetest peace and cheer

    Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples to Not Find the Will of God Through Consensus (Mark 8:33-37) Illustration: The much-loved children’s story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational