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  • mark clarke avatar

    The Way Of The Blessed

    Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,831 views

    in the midst of all this uncertainty and change, one thing remains sure, one thing is certain -- the Word of the Living God!

    The way of the Blessed -- “of God...from us...in you” (1Thess 2:13-17) Intro - Our World is certainly in uncertain times -- 40 were killed by terrorists in India, wildfires in Greece, earthquakes in Japan & Peru, Hurricane Dean in Mexico & here at home floods, drought & an uneasy economy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Sword And The Cross

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007
     | 3,148 views

    Tells how Jesus took symbols of death and terror, the sword and the cross, and changed them into symbols of life and love.

    “The Sword and the Cross” April 8, 2007 The Romans had perfected execution by crucifixion to an art. It was carried out in such a way as to inflict a maximum amount of pain on the condemned prior to death. One of the objectives was to strike terror into the enemies of Roman. No one wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Lose The Guilt

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,654 views

    Feeling guilty about your sins does absolutely no good unless it motivates you to change your heart!

    LOSE THE GUILT 2 Cor 7:1-11 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    True Repentance

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,254 views

    This sermon attempts to clarify the issue of repentance and explain the change that takes place in the identity of believers who truly are transformed.

    This past Tuesday evening I got a call from the healthcare center that my brother had a 103 degree temperature and was tachycardic; his heart rate was over 160. On Wednesday evening the lung doctor said he had pneumonia and said no antibiotic could rid him of that infection and he did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Begining Of The End

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    Most people look at prophecy as , For someone else, This year that idea will change forever. Calling the lost to come to Jesus.

    The Begining of the End Most people look at prophecy as ,for someone else, but this year that idea will change forever. Isiah 10;5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing "Harvest Eyes"

    Contributed by Randy Chestnut on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    A message to challenge American Christians to change the way we see our country (USA), our church and ourselves.

    We have all had the experience of reading our Bible and having a verse, a phrase or even a word leap off the page and grab our spirit. When that happens, the Lord is obviously trying to tell us something. Recently, I have had that experience while studying, John 4. In verse 4, we read “But He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Conspirators Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

    When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unchanged Church

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

    Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rethinking The Routine

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    how to transform the routine things we do and change ourselves to become more spiritual and in touch with God and others

    Rethinking The Routine Sunday School Lesson Notes Eph.5:21 (NIV) “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Eph.5 passage speaks to families – wives, husbands, children, even workplace - service of love to each other I.e. all about routine stuff of life. Submitting to each other in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    God Can Use You To Draw People To Him

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    A practical look at relational evangelism that frees people to share their faith without going through a total personality change.

    Matthew 5:12-14 April 28, 2002 God Can Use You to Draw People To Him. Last week I talked about God’s heart for the lost: how God loves us desperately and wants to be in relationship with us, how people are spiritually lost, and how they need Jesus. We can know all that, but still have a very ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    We Need The Real Thing

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    We need real revival today not some infatuation of uncontrolled behavior but a whole community changed by the power of God.

    Romans 12:1-2 “We Need The Real Thing!” Intro: Several years ago Coke changed it’s formula. It was an utter failure to try and improve on the real thing. Today people are trying to imitate revival. Some try to drum it up. Revival still comes the old fashioned way...II Chron. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 12,170 views

    This is a new variation on the old saying "Mind over Matter": What;s on your mind changes everything that matters!

    New variation on ‘MIND OVER MATTER’ “What’s on your mind changes everything that matters” ‘Heart’ is the mind, will, intellect ‘Issues of life’ – source, boundary, deliverance of life It controls: I. What We Say (vs. 24) A. Matthew 12:34, “for out of the abundance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Calder avatar

    The Spirit At Work In The World

    Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    Some reflections in the light of the 11 Sept. about what God must do by his Spirit, if the world is to change.

    Date: 16 September 2001 Service/s: 8.30am, 10.00am Series: 2 part series on the Holy Spirit Passage: John 16:5-15 Aim: To show people the role of the Holy Spirit working in the world to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement. I want to help people to understand what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Doesn't God Want Me Happy?? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,039 views

    Considers the way that God cares about our holiness, and the way that God uses Godly sorrow to change us.

    1. Title Doesn’t God Want Me Happy? 2. Text: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 19, 2006, #5 in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God is more concerned with our holiness and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Price avatar

    The Process Of Transformation

    Contributed by John Price on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    This Sermon is intended to explain how Gods Word will transform our lives and establish a life changing realtionship with Him.

    The Process of Transformation By Pastor John Price Wednesday, January 17, 2007 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal