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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Way To Change Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    Examining the process of sanctification in light of what Paul writes in the book of Ephesians

    The Way to Change Text: Ephesians 4:25-28 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As we continue on with our study of the Book of Ephesians we remember that last time we talked about how God expects us to change. God expects us, and even commands us to change. He tells us to put off the old self and put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cultivating Series

    Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,552 views

    The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the importance of a Christian’s continued growth in Christ and challenges listeners to embrace God’s plan for their lives and their communities.

    We have all at one point or another asked a simple question to ourselves, "Does my life have meaning?" In a mixed up, chaotic world, we wonder, what difference am I making? Am I part of the problem, or am I part of the solution? Is my life relevant? And when it really gets hard we ask the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Kill A Church Without Trying

    Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    How to kill a church without doing a thing.

    HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Build The House

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,998 views

    This is a sermon about building up the church

    2 Chron 2:1-6 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 3 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If The Church Would Just Pray

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,687 views

    This message will help teach the church that there is a great need for interssesory prayer, and that prayer although largly neglected is one of the churches greatest assets.

    Introduction: How many of you pray every day? How many of you pray each morning when you wake up? How many of you pray every night before you go to sleep? How many of you pray before each meal? How many of you pray for yourselves? How many of you pray for others? How many of you pray for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    God has an arsenal of tools or weapons at His disposal to mold and shape believers, as well as to draw unbelievers to Himself. This arsenal might even include bigger and better rattlesnakes.

    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes TCF Sermon August 9, 2009 If I asked for a show of hands this morning, and I won’t, but if I did, and I asked how many of you had a loved one, a son or daughter, a father or mother, a brother or sister, or some other family member, or even a close friend, who has either ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success In God Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,136 views

    Just as Paul experienced in Acts, we can have success in God no matter where life takes us.

    Are We There Yet? How we can experience success in God’s will. Have you ever thought “Will we ever get there?” Do you feel successful? Or do you feel like a failure? Paul is a prisoner for Christ. He had some tough days. The book of Acts with Paul getting to Rome as God had told him. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church; Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,422 views

    Today’s Scripture is God’s Word to churches to be focused on building up the church to be mature and healthy! The Scriptures are directly telling us to focus on ourselves. Give attention to the church body and do what is necessary to make it healthier.

    Date: July 12th, 2009 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Imagine for a moment going to the doctor and after a battery of tests she comes out and tells you, “Look, you need to stop doing all the things you’re doing!” Your volunteer work in the community, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vocation Of Human Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2009
     | 3,095 views

    The vocation to human development comes from God, but prophetically also comes from those who are least developed; we must respond by sharing Christ with them or they are not fully developed.

    Feast of St. Matthew Sept 21, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The call of St. Matthew is, in a sense, the call of every Christian. We have looked upon human development as a call to grow the entire human person, and the entire human family, toward its full meaning. This is an integrated development of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,340 views

    Compares the life of a runner to the life of a Christian.

    How many of you have ever watched the olympics on tv? Isn’t it amazing how fast those people are? There is this one guy from the country of Morrocco that ran a mile in 3 minutes and 43 seconds. I think the fastest I ever ran a mile was like 16 minutes and that’s because the coach stopped counting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Crete Was A Dogs Breakfast Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    First of two series on life change and the value of learning Godly teaching and living as God would have us live.

    Titus 2:1-13 Sermon 22/09/09 It is wise for us to learn and grasp onto Godly teaching As a society Crete was a dog’s breakfast, morality was poor, examples being culturally sanctioned and promoted same sex relationships as a form of population control and piracy, woman drank and gossiped, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,199 views

    God the Father is the vinedresser, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches

    ABIDING IN CHRIST JOHN 15:1-10 1. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3. "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Examination - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

    The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Charge Your Batteries

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 47,618 views

    No matter how intelligent a person is, it would be very difficult for the person to switch on his torchlight in the dark and it will come on when the batteries are dead.

    CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, we lift up your name for you are a great God. You are the keeper of Israel who neither slumbers nor sleeps. If it was not the Lord that was with us, what would our Israel now say? Thank you heavenly Father. Accept our thanks, in Jesus’ name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Path Of Servanthood

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,840 views

    Each one of us is responsible to find out where we fit into the kingdom of God as a worker who shows himself approved by God. servanthood is a blessing.

    The path of Servanthood John 13:1-09 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about servanthood. About serving others. After about 30 of us have given 5 nights to VBS, they are probably sitting here saying I cannot give anymore time , I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene