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  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    Metamorphosis

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 301 ratings
     | 35,376 views

    From 2 Cor. 5:17

    Metamorphosis 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Transform, change, be different, it is a way of life for us… we don’t want to be who we are and we will try all sorts of things to change. Crash diets, plastic surgery, new hairdos, new clothes. In truth we really want to just change the outside covering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 19, 2020
     | 2,688 views

    4 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—IV—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Cooking—a microcosm of the importance of priority— •I love pumpkin pie.(that is a hint to anyone listening or reading). My favorite recipe for pumpkin pie, is one which I stole from the Libby’s pumpkin can but have tweaked the ingredients. I always add ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Past Present Future

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,041 views

    A Sermon for All Saints Sunday

    All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 Revelation 21:9-11 "Past, Present, Future"   Sometime ago, we were driving in the car as it was raining. Sara watched the rain fall on the front windshield and watched as the force of the wind drove the rain drops together, then forcing them up to the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Life

    Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,423 views

    In all of your life, what you’re trying to do is move out of immaturity and move into this level of maturity where you understand the enjoyment God created you to have.

    Some great resources from Nelson Searcy are available to you by following the links given below: Free Sermon Page (updated each month with new free sermons) http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=152 Sermon Series available for purchase (including sermon audio ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Church: Growing Towards Christ

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008
     | 6,168 views

    The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ.

    If you would like the powerpoint and word file for this sermon, just email me with the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 4:13-16 “The Church: Growing towards Christ” The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ. Sunday Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Dunn avatar

    Created For God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,175 views

    Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose: God created each of us with a need to be loved as well as the need to share that love. One of the avenues in which we receive His love is through the family.

    Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose Intro: We’re continuing in our series on 40 Days of Purpose. Recently, Adelina Dominguez died in San Diego. Now, what made her death noteworthy is that according to the Guinness Book of Records, she was the oldest living American. At 114 years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Friend Of Sinners

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    Everyone should know they have a friend in Jesus

    A FRIEND OF SINNERS Matthew 9:10,11 “10And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Update?: Making The Old New Again Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,298 views

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it.

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it. The people who owned it before us were friends and they loved and cared for that house – they had great memories and lots of personal history associated with that house. We could see that just by walking in. After we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Connecting Community

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,716 views

    part 1 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

    Connecting Acts 2:42-47 January 8, 2017 I wonder if I took a survey from you of what I preach about the most, what would you say? I’m not sure if you’ve ever thought about that. I actually never did until I started writing this message. I’m not sure if you’ve ever thought, “UGH! He’s preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Never Been This Way Before

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 31,116 views

    As they faced new challenges, Joshua prepares God’s people before they enter a new land.

    Morning Message December 31, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS WAY BEFORE Joshua 3:4-5 Introduction: 1. It may seem to us that tomorrow begins another year. another calendar.everything is basically the same. We are going to be involved in the same things.kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Actions Speak Louder Than Words 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 186 ratings
     | 31,727 views

    Why Actions Speak Louder Than Words - Acts 10:17-33

    Why Actions Speak Louder than Words - Acts 10:17-33 1. Few people realize how important it is to love not just in word, but in deed and in truth. Illustration: Research experts tell us we communicate only 7% with our words, 35% with our tone of voice and 58% with our actions. Peter knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    The Point: Devotion To Service Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,902 views

    The third point of life is a devotion to serving Christ, Church, and Community.

    Three weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago we discussed that the 1st point of life is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Approachable Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    Some people are turned off from church but the Church Jesus instituted is attractive and approachable.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 5-Approachable Hebrews 12:14-29 Sunday, March 18, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Read Scripture • Comment on history of Hebrews 12 (from Exodus 19) • Highlight the heart of God in being approachable o Adam & Eve in the garden & God was broken hearted when ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Navigating The Human Seas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 16, 2021
     | 1,763 views

    Just as there are storms, shoals, and sea creatures that trouble sailors asea, so others trouble us or our community upon the sea of life.

    Navigating the Human Seas (Proverbs 29:8-11) 1. You can’t always trust your GPS. Three young women escaped the sinking Mercedes-Benz SUV after the vehicle's GPS directed them down a boat launch and into the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington. The driver thought she was on a road while ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Deterrents To Church Growth

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020
     | 4,821 views

    What is church in the business of doing? Are we suppose to grow? Whose fault is it if we don't? I hope to answer some of these questions for us.

    I’m sure most of us can recall great stirring sermons that have helped and motivated us on the subject of church growth. There are many aspects to growth, such as soul winning, being a good witness for Christ. If a church is going to grow it also needs a healthy membership that will follow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist