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  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Ambition

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 3,624 views

    Worldly ambition’s causes, symptoms and effects is compared with godly ambition.

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 Ambition Brunel Runnymede February 19th 2003 Intro • “You never go further than when you no longer know where you are going” (Goethe). • Jackson & Caroline story, including going south of the river! 4 hours for 45 minute journey. • This illustrates: the need for a purpose [reaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Building Fit For God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,450 views

    Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

    A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acceptance To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 10, 2017
     | 4,306 views

    worldly possessions can blind people of heaven and living a godly life

    Let us continue our worship of God by listening and learning from His Word. But let us never forget that we can be so smart and know the Bible but not actually live out, we would be just fooling ourselves and mocking God. James 1:22 tells us, “do not merely listen to the Word but live it out!” So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,002 views

    A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

    The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Sojourners - Travel Light

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Apr 26, 2020
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     | 5,618 views

    You were not made for this world. You were made for eternity. Travel Light.

    Kingston Church of the Nazarene Sermon: Non-Series April 29, 2020 Sermon Title: We are Sojourners - Travel Light Sermon Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23 (key verse: 17) {DO NOT READ} INTRODUCTION: WE ARE SOJOURNERS - TRAVEL LIGHT We are traveling through life on a journey that leads to a destination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Lures Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steven Pace on May 3, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    This is an illustrative sermon using different methods of fishing; mostly fly fishing to show how the Devil entices us into Sin... excellent sermon for pastors who love illustrative sermons.

    The Lures of Temptations. James 1:13-18 Next week we will be celebrating Mothers Day. Next week there will be time for you to share a short testimony about your mom and what she means to you, so be thinking about that and what you might share. Today we will be continuing our study in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Walk In Victory Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 24,901 views

    Walk carefully with Christ watching out for false philosophies, trivial traditions and worldly ways and you will win with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone whose life had been changed by God and who began living a life of zeal to the Lord that later, maybe because of higher education, was filled with doubt to the point of forsaking their call? Perhaps you have known of someone who became a Christian and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Considering Consequences Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,272 views

    Every action has an "afterwards" to it & Proverbs is studded with reminders of this fact. Proverbs calls us to the premise that nothing should be completely judged by its initial enticing stages. The moral law of sin & its consequences are written on

    PROVERBS 14: 12 CONSIDERING CONSEQUENCES Consequences are things we rarely consider. But even the smaller issues of life like having an extra piece of chocolate cake has its consequences as well as its appeal (caloric-waistline consequences). It is difficult for most of us to consider the long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,976 views

    Nothing corrupts a church any quicker than worldliness. Pergamum was a corrupted church. It is a picture of a church that is married to the world.

    Would you agree that worldliness corrupts churches? There are 4 things that cause a church to become worldly. 1. The church begins to participate in worldly functions. 2. The church allows worldly activities to take place in the church and even in the homes of its members. 3. The church begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing My Religion? "Scandalous"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 9, 2015
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     | 5,137 views

    Some have forgotten their calling...they've been called in every direction, but have forgotten the true calling they received the day that the Holy Spirit moved them to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour...the day they became born again!

    Losing my Religion? "Scandalous" Illus. There is a story that tells about a man who was looking for work without any luck for many weeks. So he decided to take a break and visit the zoo. While he was at the zoo, he asked the zookeeper if they had any openings. The zookeeper motioned the man over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is There Not A Cause...”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022
     | 1,686 views

    Life is filled with many surprises. That is, there are times when we feel we can depend on some things and then they disappoint us. For example,

    Illus: Some of you have bought new cars because you wanted some dependable transportation. Then you found that new car, that you thought would surely be dependable, stranded you on a roadside. There are many things we have thought would be dependable that turned out not to be. Then there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Biblical Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,448 views

    This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

    Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pursued By Evil Forces Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015
     | 5,056 views

    Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

    We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Wisdom

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012
     | 5,559 views

    In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

    TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Man Of God

    Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,713 views

    Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

    The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ