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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Jesus Comes: No Grasp Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2010
     | 3,676 views

    We live in a status-seeking world. But when Jesus comes as a tiny infant in a humble set of circumstances, He shows us that the way to live is one of obedience and giving up control.

    This afternoon, if all goes as we would like – all of us, that is, with the possible exception of a few traitors and a few folks who for some strange reason do not care about pigskin prowess – this afternoon, if all goes as we would like, our beloved Redskins will do battle with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changeless Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 30, 2018
     | 6,779 views

    One thing is sure. Everything is going to change and the change is going to come faster and faster. While everything around us changes at warp speed, inthe center of it all is an Almighty God who never changes. In a rapidly changing world, take hold of God’s unchanging hand,

    [Hold up my laptop] You all know what this is, I hope. Yep … it’s a laptop … a computer. It has an Intel Pentium NB 540 processor … whatever that is. It has four gigabytes of RAM. It has 500 gigabytes of memory on the hard drive. Anyone here know what a gigabyte is? A “gigabyte” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Crossing The Threshold-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2018
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     | 3,559 views

    1 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

    CROSSING The THRESHOLD-I—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: A Threshold is a crossover or transition zone or optimal use zone. Where the upper limit or end of effectiveness is reached. An automobile transmission—Each gear is limited in it’s response. Each of the gears has a threshold beyond which it will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Means Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009
     | 4,127 views

    The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

    Means of Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 6, 2009 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 …grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Have you ever been told to do something, but then felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Storming The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2025
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     | 469 views

    The Church was never meant to be a museum of saints but a barracks for soldiers. We were not called to maintain comfort, status, or cultural approval—but to advance the Kingdom against the very gates of Hell.

    Matthew 16:18–19 (NKJV) “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    The second in a series walking through the book of James. This message explores the challenges which people have faced in finding their identity in financial status since the days of Christ, right up to today.

    We are diving into our second week of study in the book of James. Let’s quickly recap what we learned about the book of James last week. Don’t be shy. If you know the answer, call it out. James is located in the Old or New Testament? (New) Anyone remember what number book James is out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    An Altar(Ed) State Of Mind

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,092 views

    Changing your way of thinking by praying honestly

    King Asa was a man who loved God and obeyed God. He didn’t get his reverence for God from his father. His father was certainly not a man who pleased God. Neither did he get his reverence for God from his grandfather. After Solomon was king of the unified nation of Israel the kingdom was divided ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    180 Degrees

    Contributed by Rita Sims on May 2, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 9,268 views

    God still can and does change people just like God changed Saul.

    We learn in geometry that 360 degrees makes a full circle. That is, we start at one point and go all the way around and end up at the same point. 180 degrees is a half circle. We start at one point and end up at the opposite end. Well, Saul is heading down the road to Damascus from Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pastors: Leading As Preachers

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,190 views

    Pastors have a duty to preach for life change; the hearers are responsible to listen for life change.

    God’s Glorious Church Pastors: Leading as Preachers 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 13, 2005 Introduction One of the most important duties of the man whom God has called is to be a preacher and teacher of God’s Word – to proclaim to you and to others, “Thus saith the Lord!” In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by George Murray on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,831 views

    God’s amazing grace changes us so that we can change the world.

    Children’s Time (Lead-in to sermon) • This Little Light of Mine • In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) • God is happiest when the lost is found. • Our light leads people to Jesus. Sermon Living in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dana Chau avatar

    There Can Be A New You

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    Discover how God changes us and learn 5 principles to facilitate change in others

    I received an email this week titled, "Advice to be passed onto your daughter." Since I have a daughter, I read carefully, hoping to learn something. The first advice was, "Don’t imagine you can change a man - unless he’s in diapers." I’ve given counsel like that to wives. I generally say, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Patterning The Legacy, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    Leaving a spiritual legacy for our children. We change ourselves we change them.

    Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part two Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Joel Smith avatar

    God's Opinion Of Popular Opinion

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    If you will let Christ change your mind, through you He will change the world.

    This year has been quite a learning experience for me. I’ve learned much about World History and American Government because those are the two main subjects I teach, but I’ve also learned a lot about the why the church in America is so ineffective in our modern culture. I’ve gained this knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    From Disharmoney To A Gift Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 6, 2013
     | 3,601 views

    Levi changed his name to Matthew in his Gospel to reflect his heart change.

    Last week we talked about the man who came through the roof with the help of his friends. Remember Jesus was more concerned about his spiritual healing than a physical healing. While his friends expected a physical, healing Jesus instead forgave his sins. It was after the religious people got upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Bearing Fruit In Keeping With Repentance

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 379 views

    Repentance is more than a verbal confession; it is a change of heart that must reflect in a change of life.

    BEARING FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:8 Supporting Texts: Luke 6:43-45, John 15:4-8, Galatians 5:22-24, Romans 6:1-2, James 2:17-20 INTRODUCTION: Repentance is more than a verbal confession; it is a change of heart that must reflect in a change of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God