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  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Kingdom Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    A look at Philippians 2:1-11

    1) PLAY AT A HIGHER LEVEL Because we are Christians(verses 1,2) Paul instructs us to live by a different value system than the world. In the worlds system there is a pecking order. But in the kingdom, we consider others "better than ourselves." We don’t focus on selfish ambition or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Has A Plan

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,925 views

    We must trust our future to God.

    God Has a Plan May 17, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust our future to God. Focus Passage: Jeremiah 29:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Of People

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Mar 23, 2017
     | 4,931 views

    A look at why we were created, and how the purpose of man, According to God is still the same as the purpose He gave Adam.

    Purpose of People Genesis 1:26 English Standard Version Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Attitude Of Gratitude Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,052 views

    Gratitude aligns us with God's will, opens the door to His blessings, and transforms our perception of reality. It's about celebrating every good thing, even partial miracles, and turning every situation into an opportunity for praise.

    The Bible tells us to be happy, pray a lot, and say thanks no matter what's happening. This is what God wants for us. It's not about finding some secret plan for our lives, but about becoming more like Jesus in every situation. Saying thanks is like the key that unlocks God's blessings. Imagine you ...read more

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    Managing Self-Awareness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 26, 2023
     | 3,139 views

    Secular psychologists have developed methods for dealing with Low Self-Esteem. But what does the Bible teach concerning this matter? This message offer three principles for dealing with self-esteem based on Scripture.

    Intro Last week we introduced the subject of self-awareness. Self-awareness is a fact of life. God made us in such a way that we are aware of self, aware of our interaction with God, aware of our interaction with other people, and aware of our interaction with our environment. The self-awareness ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What’s Up With Forgiveness?

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,437 views

    This sermon deals exclusively with the topic of forgiveness, what it isn't, why we need to forgive, and how we go about the process of forgiveness.

    What’s Up With Forgiveness? With our Spiritual First Aid series underway, and since the next message in our series dealing with the topic of guilt and shame, I couldn’t think of a better topic to talk about than “Forgiveness.” And truthfully, there aren’t a lot of topics that could really be ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Priorities For Today's Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    To have an impact for Jesus, we must have our priorities straight; both as individual Christians and as a church.

    A policeman in Los Angeles responded to a call of a burglary in process. It was around midnight when he got there. He saw a young man standing near the front door of the business and when he yelled for him to get down on the ground, the young man raised a gun and pointed at the policeman. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Sabbath Healing Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    This message talks about how all the commands and laws that God has given to us are to be understood as applications and examples of how to follow the greatest commandment: loving God and loving neighbour.

    “A Sabbath Healing” John 5: 1 – 18 Introduction Recently my wife and I watched the movie Luther. Do you know the story of Martin Luther? Most of you probably know something about him. Martin Luther was a 16th century monk, priest, and theology professor. You may know him as the one who wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year, New Opportunities

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 43,401 views

    A call to open our eyes to the possibilities of the New Year.

    New Year, New Beginnings Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are, on the brink of a brand new year, and for you purists out there, a new millenium. As is traditional for this time, we take time to reflect on the last year, and to make promises to do better this year. This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Simple Gifts Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    6th in a series from Ecclesiastes. when viewed from God’s perpsective, even the simple gifts in life can give us joy.

    I can still remember when we had a birthday party for Pam. Mary and I had bought her a small plastic slide, which we just knew that she and all her friends were going to love. So imagine our surprise when after we had taken the slide out of the box, all the kids had more fun playing with the empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

    Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hide And Seek

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,386 views

    The World’s First Ever Game of Hide and Seek But what is it that we are supposed to hide? What is it we are supposed to seek? HIDE the WORD in your hearts and SEEK HIM!

    8.31.2008 SERMON. Hide and Seek By William Akehurst, HSWC Hide and Seek Peek-a-boo Where are you? There you are! A simple game of hide and seek. One hides while the other closes their eyes and counts to 10 Then, the counter must seek out the hider. Simple enough isn’t it. When was the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crowd Behavior”

    Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,779 views

    It is a blessing and very important for our faith to consider what kind of crowd we have merged into, what we hold in our hands, and what we are shouting.

    John 12:12-13, “The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” In my sermon today I want to focus on and examine the crowds that were present during Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Live For Eternity

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 139 ratings
     | 13,764 views

    Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a.

    Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a. LIVE IN HOPE BECAUSE OUR FOCUS MUST BE ON ETERNITY :13 b. LIVE IN HOLINESS BECAUSE THAT IS THE STANDARD FOR ETERNITY 14-16 c. LIVE IN FEAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do We Please God? Part 7

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    We please God as we live in peace and harmony with each other.

    This morning I again begin with a question that I would like three volunteers to answer, “What has been the most peaceful and relaxing vacation or day away from home that you have ever had and why?” I wasn’t sure what we were going to hear this morning but I was fairly sure that “peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God