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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 7,285 views

    How has Christ changed who you are? Has there been an extreme makeover, let alone a makeover, making you into a new creation.

    Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17 January 27, 2013 Quite awhile ago I talked about the program Extreme Home Makeover. It’s so cool to see how a home is torn down and Ty Pennington and his crew take over and create something that wows everyone. Those are obviously extreme situations. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thoughts For The New Year

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,338 views

    This message deals with the danger of negative thinking and how to retrain our minds towards more a more faith filled mindset. 2 Cor. 10:3-5 is the text.

    Title: Thoughts for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 CHCC: December 30, 2012 INTRODUCTION: This is the last time we’ll be together in 2012. It’s the time when we think: "out with the old and in with the new". There’s a scripture that talks about that: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,959 views

    When we realize what life is about we will be able ot enjoy peace, and great blesings

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week as we examined verse eight of chapter two of Colossians we spent much time talking about spiritual abduction. • In the conclusion of that message I suggested a way the Bible teaches us to be able to keep from falling prey to the empty deceptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe The Witness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,326 views

    God gave & gives witness to His Son. This witness is of the highest, the most important & the most extraordinary kind. God bears witness through the Spirit, the water & the blood. These witnesses sustain our faith & prove that Jesus is God to all who hon

    1 JOHN 5: 6-10 BELIEVE THE WITNESS [John 5:31-40 / 16:13-14] An AGNOSTIC professor condescendingly confronted a little girl who believed in Jesus. “There are many throughout history who have claimed they were God. How can you be sure who told the truth? Which one of these men can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reactions To Famine Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,276 views

    God is beginning to break the hearts and stir the consciences of Jacob and his sons. While still in the middle of the famine, we can learn much from their wrong reactions to the famine and the sin that was a very real part of their lives

    INTRO: Last week, we saw that God was using the worldwide famine to awaken the seared consciences of the sons of Jacob. They expressed a certain amount of remorse at what they had done to Joseph 20 years earlier, and started to wonder if God was punishing them for the dirty deed done so long ago. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gravity Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 5,800 views

    A Thanksgiving season sermon about gratitude.

    Intro The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking Fear - Revisited Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,464 views

    A message about stewardship and fear. Revisited.

    Breaking Fear - Revisited Theme: Breaking the fear of moving and restoring the joy. Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction This morning I would like us to take a look at Matthew 25:14 -30. This passage is titled the Parable of the Talent. As I read this passage I want you to underline a few words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gossiping Tongue Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013
     | 10,152 views

    The sermon deals with the sin of gossip and slander.

    The Gossiping Tongue Central Christian Church Introduction: Series on taming the tongue! ---We all have our individual struggles when dealing with taming the tongue! ---Swearing, lying, boasting, gossip and slander, silent Ill: There were three preachers on a fishing trip –confess their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Created To Rule

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,468 views

    God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and dominion over everything. He can delegate authority to others because He has the legal authority. Jesus legally received authority from God. The earth belongs to Him and everything

    Created To Rule God owns everything Psalm 103:19 - The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. Psalm 24:1 - The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Two Treasures And Two Visions Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,886 views

    Matthew reveals the Kingship of Jesus throughout His Gospel; This message covers the "parables" of the two treasures and two visions: Is your life Kingdom focused?

    Godly Ambitions and Goals: Two Treasures and Two Visions Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount provides for us a beautiful picture of the Kingdom of God and those who have been called to become citizens of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,661 views

    The road to Emmaus involved the two disciples going the right way, obstructions, an account, and a detour.

    The Road to Emmaus There was a group of climbers who set out to scale a large mountain in Europe. The view boasted a breathtaking peak of snowcapped rocks. On clear days the crested point reigned as king on the horizon. Its white tip jutted into the blue sky inviting admiration and offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benediction Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,742 views

    Through the Benediction God promises protection, grace, and peace.

    How many of you sit through the credits at the end of a movie? Chances are you haven’t. As soon as the credits start rolling that’s usually when we gather our coats and our popcorns buckets and start making our way toward the aisle. And with good reason. Not only is it hard to read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Weird Sunday Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 14, 2014
     | 4,456 views

    As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow before the sovereign rule of the Kinjg of grace.

    Title: Weird Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow to his sovereign rule in all things. Introduction Show YouTube Clip Marionettes: No More Wires! Direct TV Commercial I am with the guy whose response to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meekness, Not Weakness

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 5,979 views

    Meekness is not weakness.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Meekness, Not Weakness Text: Matthew 5:5 Introduction: J. Upton Dickson was a Christian humorist. He once said he wanted to found a group for submissive people based on a pamphlet he was working on entitled “Cower Power”. The group was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Three Point Sermon (Easter Season Message)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 47 ratings
     | 44,283 views

    I would like to share something really inspiring on this glorious Easter day. I am going to preach an old-fashioned 3-point sermon which is a very trinitarian model of preaching. So after great contemplation here are the 3 points. He is risen! He is risen! He is risen! (Updated April 2022)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's Easter Readings are: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2,14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 and Matthew 28:1-10 or Mark 16:1-8 or Luke 24:1-12. Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican