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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    What Is Our Ambition?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
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     | 4,693 views

    No one wants to fail. But if our ambition to succeed becomes motivated by the fear of failure, ambition can become an idol in our lives and in our church.

    IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Having A Healthy Ambition

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015
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     | 21,584 views

    We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

    For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Paul Changes Ambitions

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
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    Paul Changes Ambitions Philippians 3:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ambitions.html "That I may know Him" 1. Knowing Christ is personal. v. 10 Know whom? Him! Christianity is not an 'it,' it's a HIM! This is the difference between us and the world of religion. They are about rules and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences Of Personal Ambition

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 29, 2010
     | 6,600 views

    Many times our ambition gets in our service for the Lord.

    CONSEQUENCES OF PERSONAL AMBITION 2nd Samuel 15:1And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Our Ambition?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,161 views

    We can stray away from Jesus if we have the wrong ambitions for our churches.

    IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Ambition And High Hopes" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007
     | 2,680 views

    The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

    In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pitching Your Tent

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 6, 2013
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    BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PITCH YOUR TENT!

    PITCHING YOUR TENT INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF GENESIS IS RICH AND SOMETIMES COMPLEX. IT COULD BE TITLED A BOOK OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN GOD AND MAN AND MAN-TO-MAN RELATIONSHIPS. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: GENESIS 13:12 (NKJV) ABRAM DWELT IN THE LAND OF CANAAN, AND LOT DWELT IN THE CITIES OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Jesus Famous

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    Our ambition should be to serve the King of Kings Or put another way: We should aim to make Jesus famous not ourselves!

    Make Jesus Famous Ian Johnson Jan 6, 2005 John 7:18 TLB Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine. Micah 6:6-8 TLB 6 What can we bring to the LORD to make up for what we’ve done? Should we bow ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make Your Life Count Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
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     | 8,919 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Each Christian needs to make their life on this Earth count.

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#10] MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT 1 Peter 5:1-14 Introduction: Jesus Christ lived the most significant life that ever has been lived, in fact the most significant life that ever will be lived. How do you live a significant life- Make it count? I've always wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 14,869 views

    As a follower fo Christ, you have the abilty to make a HUGE impact in the world; an impact that will last for eternity.

    You Can Make A Difference Jason Hill – June 30, 2002 Have you ever looked around at the world, your town, your work, your neighborhood or any other place you may frequent and wish that you could make some changes? Isaac Asimov once said, “It is change, continuing change, inevitable change ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,397 views

    We can all make a difference in the lives of the lost in ouur communties.

    You can make a difference Jude 1:23 Verse “22..Be merciful to those who doubt; 23…snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,171 views

    When life is over we must have met the chalenges

    2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: This obscure passage in Scripture that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,081 views

    Dont die with regrets

    2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: How you think about God will determine who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Alive Is Your Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,899 views

    Are our churches today humdrum arefired up.

    IS YOUR CHURCH A GO GETTER CHURCH Matt:16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. A go -getter church must have a workable program, and must present humanity with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Disciples

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,209 views

    This is the heart of the believer's mission. The author uses scriptures and his own story to make this important reality into something practical and reachable.

    MAKING DISCIPLES Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 1, 2010 Over the last few Sundays, we have focused on the difficulties, the trials, the heartbreaking things that come into people’s lives. We have explored ways to get through these things, and to do so without losing our faith, and even without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational