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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Spots & Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,758 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals, and don’t depend on your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Help! I Don’t Want To Be Humble Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    God strengthens us with everything we need for God-glorifying and self-satisfying humility.

    Scripture Introduction Our church in Chicago participated in a prison ministry. One week the director of the work sent out an email with this last line: “And remember (as we say in Texas) don’t squat with your spurs on.” That is “practical” knowledge—a fact which quickly pays a dividend. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Devil's First Sermon

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,948 views

    In his message, satan instigated Adam and Eve to become disobedient. He made them to doubt God’s words. He made them to question the goodness of God. He made the fruit to appeal to their eyes and appetite and gave them the idea that it could give them wis

    In his message, satan instigated Adam and Eve to become disobedient. He made them to doubt God’s words. He made them to question the goodness of God. He made the fruit to appeal to their eyes and appetite and gave them the idea that it could give them wisdom and they listened to the voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spiritually Advantaged And The Not-So-Much

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2010
     | 2,474 views

    We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone.

    Title: The Spiritually Advantaged and the Not-So-Much (So Much for a Spiritual Edge) Text: Galatians 2:15-21 Thesis: We are justified by putting our faith in Christ alone. Introduction What does it mean to have an edge? Generally, when we say someone has an edge we mean there is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 7 - Shock Treatment! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,042 views

    When God shocked Pharaoh’s heart it hardened all the more. How does your heart respond to God’s promptings? Are you shocked by your sin and your need to humbly submit to Him and accept His forgiveness? Are you shocked by the Cross of Christ?

    25/07/09 10:42:59.000 Pastorross | public entry | tags: Shock treatment, Exodus 7, Hardened Heart | report Exodus 7 - Shock Treatment! God says to Pharaoh through Moses "You will know that I am God!" If God chose to reveal Himself to a pagan ruler through plagues, how will He reveal Himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Pharisee And Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,036 views

    The true “righteous” person is not someone who flawlessly observes all the “rules”, but someone who begs for mercy and is accepted by God--despite having plenty of human imperfections. To illustrate this, Jesus tells a story of two people who are polar o

    In preparation for this sermon, I did my taxes last week…so I have lots to say about that tax collector! How do we get to Heaven? By human effort? By keeping the rules? That works only if we could obey perfectly, which excludes all of us. Occasionally someone comes along who thinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

    TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Leave Here Vindicated Series

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector as it high lights our position before God.

    Introduction What do you think this passage is about? Prayer? Well, yes Jesus uses the way people pray in his parable, so there are some important lessons about prayer. Arrogance? Pride? Humility? There is certainly a lot in the parable about arrogance or pride and humility. Final judgement? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    A New Beginning (5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
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     | 10,221 views

    The last in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon reveals the motive, the materials, and the mess made at the Tower of Babel.

    A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/4/14 One of my favorite lines from The Wizard of Oz comes after the Scarecrow tells Dorothy, “I haven’t got a brain… just straw.” Dorothy replies, “How can you talk if you haven't got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is It All About Me?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
     | 4,236 views

    Some people think the world is about them and let you know that.

    Is it All About Me? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Some would call the generation we live in today the “me” generation as though this was something new under the sun. Yet the “me” generation has long and continuing roots in the past. The Preacher shows this thinking was in his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Know What You Have (Don't Be Deceived!) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2014
     | 6,208 views

    Deception is the main fighting tactic of the Enemy and we are called to NOT be deceived by his wiles. Paul addresses the Corinthian church and admonishes/challenges them to not be deceived and to not be proud, but that they belong to God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 03, 2014 Date Preached: April 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Know What You Have! (don’t be deceived) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:18-23 [NLT] 18Stop deceiving yourselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    The Boasting Tongue

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 24, 2013
     | 7,995 views

    This sermon deals with the sin of bragging and boasting.

    Series: Taming the Tongue Sermon: The Boasting Tongue Introduction: James uses a word to describe bragging and boasting come natural early on in our lives. ----My daddy can do this or that. ---- We beat you guys! We’re going to win! We are told to not boast or brag to be good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Seeds, Part Ii: The Use Of Compost In The Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,855 views

    The seed that needs to die to bear much fruit needs nutrients; these come from composting the great temptations in our lives.

    Tuesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 2 “Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it yields much fruit.” As we continue our Holy Week contemplation of the death of Jesus, we encounter the prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah. This is a later ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Blowing Our Doors Off

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,738 views

    Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

    Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,530 views

    Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

    THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance