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  • Thomas McCracken avatar

    Worms With Intestinal Fortitude!

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on May 29, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,239 views

    the oldest sin, pride, remains our oldest enemy and is not confined nor limited to the unsaved but has crept its way into Christianity even to the precious, once revered, pulpit. It is pride that asks “what about me? It is pride that demands “do somet

    WORMS WITH INTESTINAL FORTITUDE! Or Man vs. God ACTS 12:20-24 Introduction: What you just witnessed is a parody on pride. (I entered the sanctuary with "Eye of the Tiger" playing over the sound system, high-fiving a few members hands as I made my way to the pulpit) This is not too far off of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    This Is What Counts In Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 22, 2024
     | 1,556 views

    God is in control of your life, my friend. All that you have is a gift of God. Your parents, your family, your marriage, your money, and your breath are all gifts from above.

    At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus’ offer of a clean, fresh start. You can respond by going to the Encourager’s Room, a virtual room, or the altar. Today’s Scripture “After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Love Does Not Brag And Is Not Arrogant Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    This is an in-depth look at how pride is contrary to truly loving God and our neighbor. We examine how pride is often manifested in our lives.

    Arrogance or pride (which often leads to bragging) cannot co-exist with love. Arrogance is having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one’s own importance, merit, ability, accomplishments, etc. It is being conceited. It leads to having and demonstrating contempt for others. Jesus stated that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,415 views

    If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

    “SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Roots Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,181 views

    911, Part Six

    THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Zaacheaus Was A Wee Little Man. Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,406 views

    A look at the story of Zaacheaus

    The crowd surged toward the road, pushing and shoving to get a better look at the man named Jesus. The city was Jericho and it was wall to wall people, each one of them eager to get a look at the young carpenter from Nazareth that everyone was talking about. It was his first time to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rusty Tardo avatar

    The Sin Of Numbering Israel

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 29,519 views

    Here is an Old Testament text with a right now application on the sins of pride and self-sufficiency. How do you measure success?

    The Sin of Numbering Israel November 9, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The text is found in 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, an Old Testament text with a New Testament application. This is the account of King David’s numbering of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Irby avatar

    The Feet Of Them Which Have Buried Thy Husband

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,459 views

    The cost of deception and pretense is a price that most never want to pay

    THE FEET OF THEM WHICH HAVE BURIED THY HUSBAND ACTS 5:1-11 Text: Acts 5:9 Acts 5:9 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    If I've Got It - Why Can't I Flaunt It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 18,987 views

    God hates boastfulness. But what so wrong with a little bragging if you’ve got a special talent or ability?

    OPEN: An older woman was cruising a busy parking lot in her new Mercedes-Benz looking in vain for a parking space. She finally saw someone loaded with packages heading for a car, so she followed him, put on her blinker and waited patiently until he pulled out. Just as he pulled out a young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is Your Calling? (Part 8) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,242 views

    Do we continue in a lifestyle if sin? Is our life filled with any form of violence? Do we yearn and live our life based on corrupted wisdom? What sort of worship we bring before God? Is pride evident in our lives?

    Opening Illustration: Narrative of Krupy who used to be our worship leader in the Middle East. As soon as pride and corrupted wisdom entered his heart, God eliminated him from ministry and his calling was stunted. Introduction: The devil was at one time a righteous angel! Therefore, he, too, is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Duhon avatar

    A Nation, Humble In Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 11, 2016
     | 4,297 views

    One of the chief reasons for the current downward spiral of America is our refusal to humble ourselves before God. As long as we refuse to acknowledge our sins before God, we will not be blessed.

    A Nation, Humble in Prayer James 4:1-10 In George Washington's personal writings there is an entry on the 12th day of April, 1779: The Honorable the Congress having recommended it to the United States to set apart Thursday the 6th. day of May next to be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Lose Your Reputation Before God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016
     | 3,123 views

    To show that GOD does not need our reputation He's no respecter of persons and requires us to obey Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you still have a reputation? No. I carry the reputation of GOD. GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST did the same to us. Philippians 2:7 (Amplified Bible) But stripped Himself [of all privileges and rightful dignity], so as to assume the guise of a servant (slave), in that He became like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Face A Hypocrite?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 6, 2012
     | 3,789 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hypocrite? We've been all a hypocrite at one time or another. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Facing a hypocrite IV. TEXT: Matthew 23:3 So observe and practice all they

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hypocrite? We've been all a hypocrite at one time or another. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Facing a hypocrite IV. TEXT: Matthew 23:3 So observe and practice all they tell you; but do not do what they do, for they preach, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • RICHARD A. BRADLEY avatar

    The Man Who Tried To Deceive God Series

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 14, 2012
     | 9,533 views

    When we sin we often think no one sees or hears. The Bible reminds us, however, that nothing is hidden and nothing is done is secret with God.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DECIEVE GOD” Acts 5:1-11 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Being Clever In The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2015
     | 4,858 views

    If we are led by the Spirit of God, then we will find clever ways to advance His mission on earth.

    “A humble people you will save, O Lord, and the eyes of the proud you will humiliate, because who is god other than You, O Lord?” The words of the Offertory antiphon we will hear in a few moments. What is the difference between pride and humility? Let’s consider the last words ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic