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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A New Way Of Thinking Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2015
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    If we are going to construct a new you, we need to make some major changes beginning with how we think!

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP- WingClips- Cloudy with a chance of meatballs • SLIDE #1 • As we continue with our Building A New You series, we will delve into a subject that hits each and everyone of us where we live. • It is difficult not to conform the environment one lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Firm Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
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    2 Peter 2 deals with false teachers who's destiny is destruction, who's actions are depraved, and who's words are deceitful.

    Standing Firm (2 Peter 2) CHCC – November 16, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known someone who was pulled into some sort of pseudo-Christian Cult? Most of us have, and we know how completely deceived … even brainwashed … people can be. It is a frightening fact that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Heartbeat From Eternity? Prescription?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2015
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    We could be one heartbeat from eternity? Life is a TEST? We come to seasons of testing and we must learn to thrive and grow in those seasons. Have we defined our priority system and what we value the most?

    DID YOU FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION? YOU COULD BE ONE HEARTBEAT FROM ETERNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SEASONS OF TESTING? How can your attitude and thinking process effect//affect how you do when tested? **TRAIN: to teach skills that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attribute Eight | A Man Integrates Motive Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
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    He is aware that his motives are easily swayed by internal and external, positive and negative forces, that attempt to satisfy his desires. Therefore, he must be cognizant of the battle by directing his desire toward God.

    Well as we continue our path to discovering what it means to be a man of God, we are discussing the attributes of a man. And of course – we look at our model man, who is Jesus Christ. And as promised each time, we said we’d look at a – something that he told us to do, and something that he did as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Purity In The Bride - 1

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 8, 2016
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    The bride’s purity is the foundation of this joyful relationship with the groom. The key thing here is “purity.” This is the overwhelming factor in the bride’s relationship with the groom.

    William Bower came to our church a very discouraged, retired pastor who had been abused throughout his pastorates. I knew the background story and when his wife died, he sank into a great slough of despond. When he came to the church, he drug his depression along with him. Nobody ever really saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Natural Law And Christian Management Practices

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    With the exception of those sections dealing with “natural law” and its relationship to Christianity, I am indebted to the lectures of Beth Cabrera, The Great Courses Plus.com regarding the contributions of "positive psychology" to the field of management.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Ephesians 6:5-9, we read that servants are to be obedient to masters. Presumably today this applies to employees and other workers. They are to be obedient to whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do We Have Free Will?

    Contributed by Ken Henson on May 24, 2014
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    Many physicists and scientists now argue that humans do not have free will. The Bible teaches we are free to choose.

    Do we have free will? I think most people are actually not really interested in this question. But there are some really interesting and important aspects to this question. John Searle argues philosophers have not really made any progress on this question in the past hundred years or so. I think ...read more

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018
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    Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

    Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 9, 2025
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    Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. There are several truths: The first truth is that evil is real. The second truth: When Jesus changes your life…. You will not be able to keep Him a secret. also a personal story about pigs.

    In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2025 Text; Luke 8:27,32 Redeemer “A Naked Man and a Bunch of Crazy Pigs” Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. It is an event in the ongoing education of the disciples. It’s a great story full of surprises and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rebuking Those Who Fail To Do Good PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of discerning truth from deception in faith, and the necessity of rebuking false teachings to maintain Christian integrity. Key

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are here to share in the wisdom and truth of the Lord, as revealed in His Holy Word. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to the ...read more

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    Jesus Voice

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 210 ratings
     | 7,699 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 May 6th, 2001

    Year C. Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 May 6th, 2001 Title: “Jesus Voice” 22 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Preparing For A Consciousness Of God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.”

    March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.” This psalm would have been appropriately sung as pilgrim worshipers approached the Temple for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Growing In God’s Grace Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 31, 2011
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    Even though the focal verse of this sermon is: 2 Peter 3:18 - the outline comes from Ephasians 4:22-24. Throw off the old - put on the new.

    Growing In God’s Grace Our focus verse for today is found in Second Peter chapter three verse eighteen. Please follow along with me as I read: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
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    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Explanation Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005
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    This is a message that began a series of messages on the eternal attributes of God.

    An Explanation of Grace Titus 2:11-15 I. Grace Leaves All Without Excuse “For the grace of God has appeared to all men.” – v. 11 A. Men are without excuse concerning salvation “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen…..so that they are without excuse.” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist