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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Self Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,794 views

    This sermon focuses on culture's addiction to creating various versions of a "false-self" and how only God gives us access to the "true-self" made available through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    If you have your Bibles with you today, open up to Matthew 16:24. That is the passage, and by the end of the sermon, I promise I will get to it. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun a summer series called “Do not conform. Be transformed”. That series is based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Ambition/Success - Jesus Style

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,027 views

    Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He teaches and models to His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants in habit and lifestyle 2. When we practice true servanthood daily.

    Scripture: Mark 9:30=37; Psalms 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Theme: Ambition/Success - Jesus Style Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He does so by teaching His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants 2. When we practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Your Life's New Ambitions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

    Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,176 views

    The three main characteristics of James the Apostle.

    The 12 Apostles Week 4 – James Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Ambition, Courage and Zeal" Joke MAN OF THE HOUSE One of the men in the church had gone to his Pastor for counseling, where he revealed his dreams of becoming more ambitious, couragous and zealous in his marriage. With that the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Animal Cunning And Selfish Ambition

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,807 views

    The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look.

    Summary: The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look. This sermon was delivered to the congregations in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Larrin Robertson avatar

    When Ambition Meets Grace

    Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,640 views

    The rich young man in this text could not be satisfied until he had it all. He realized that his accumulated "stuff" was not enough, and he wanted more...that is, until he realized that there was nothing he needed to do to get it.

    Matthew 19:16-30 When Ambition Meets Grace How much are you willing to give up now, in order to have it all later? Before you answer the question, be sure you think about what had to endure to get what you have. This has been a lifelong journey over which good friendships and meaningful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ten Commandments: Healthy Ambition Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 2,849 views

    WHY not covet? It harms us, and relationships with others and God. HOW overcome it? Gratitude, love for others, and godly ambition.

    COVET GODLINESS—Exodus 20:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Would it be good if everyone lived by the Ten Commandments? The answer seems obvious: Almost everyone agrees that life is better if people don’t murder, steal, or lie in a court of law. Maintaining marriage and honoring parents supports a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    My 3 Fold Ambition

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 2,677 views

    To show that even our ambition must be Word-based.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is your ambition in life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that even our ambition must be Word-based. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (Amplified Bible) To make it your ambition and definitely endeavor to live quietly and peacefully, to mind your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Powell avatar

    Self Testing Self Examination

    Contributed by David Powell on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    Learning how to test ourselves before testing others

    Seft-Testing Self Examination 2 Cor. 13:3-6 Intro: 1. Russ tests precious metal>> 2. Trace tests the performance of his electronic gates.>> 3. Rod tests the accuracy of shooters>> 4. Paul tests the working of air conditioners>> 5. Davy tests the performance of Fire extinguishing equipment 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Discipline And Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 64,485 views

    “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”(Hebrews 12:11) "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.

    Self-Discipline and Self-Control A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Proverbs 25:28 (NLT) “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    How Do I Live Generously? Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 15, 2021
     | 2,999 views

    The Scriptures are not opposed to ambition that leads to growth and prosperity. When that ambition becomes selfish and self-centered, it is condemned.

    Proverbs How do I … Live Generously June 20, 2021 Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” We must learn to be generous. 1. Generous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Discipleship - Warts And All

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood

    Scripture: Mark 10: 32 - 45; Psalms 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Isaiah 53:4-12 Title: "WARTS AND ALL" Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Self-Satisfaction

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    Envy and self-satisfaction are destructive forces in the life of God’s children.

    Text: “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16). I would venture to say that all of us have harbored envy at some time in our life time. It is not uncommon for us to resent someone because they have accomplished something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Dykes avatar

    Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 7,268 views

    Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

    INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Johnson avatar

    Death To Self

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,220 views

    This work reveals, from scripture, the need to die to ourselves and live life for others.

    DEATH TO SELF Aaron Johnson “Die out to self” the old man with the bad breath and thick eyebrows shouted as he pounded his fist through my back. It is the close of a hot, muggy camp meeting night. There is a crowd of people shouting and crying kneeling in the sawdust around the altar. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible