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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "longing For Transformation"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2020
     | 4,014 views

    The only way to live well during this time of COVID-19 and the rest.

    “Longing for Transformation” Psalm 86:11-17 Our Psalm for this morning is a “Psalm of Lament.” Now, what do I mean by that? To lament is to express deep sorrow, grief or regret. And lament is a major theme in the Bible. The Psalms of Lament are beautiful poems or hymns expressing human ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus, Are You The One? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    In this conversation we will see 4 things that this encounter that John the Baptist had with Jesus 2000 years ago, reveals about FAITH… and about those times when we are not so sure or certain anymore, because things are not going as we expected.

    Jesus, Are You The One? Powerful Passages OKAY – this morning (10/3/2021) we are going to unpack another powerful passage from the Living and Active, sharper than a double edge sword, able to equip us for every good work… Word of God. The passage is Matthew 3:1-11 The conversation is called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hurting People Hurting People Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,586 views

    Write this down… IT’S EASY FOR HURTING PEOPLE TO HURT PEOPLE

    HURTING PEOPLE HURTING PEOPLE Maybe you think that is a mistake… Nope! Today, as we look at our Faith Family Tree, we are going to be looking at Joseph. Listen: We are going to take this very familiar story and look at it in a new way, to try to learn something new. Hopefully it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ant Hill Vs. Mole Hill

    Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 19, 2016
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    Sometime in life we make a big deal out of small things. Ant hills are small and isolated, moles tear up and entire yard with tunnels underground and cause massive damage. Sometimes we need to sit back and ask ourselves , is this a big deal?

    The Ant , The Mole Hill During the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee had a shortage of soldiers. His army could be devastated if the Union army discovered this weakness. Since he could not increase the number of soldiers, he decided he could make his army look larger than it actually was. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Do You Do With Conflict?

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jun 7, 2008
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     | 5,052 views

    Conflict in our lives enslave us and prevent us from staying focused on God’s plan for us daily ... so when it comes God shows us what to do with conflict.

    What Do You Do With Conflict? Scripture: Matt. 20:20-25a. Conflict is a matter of fact. It is something all people have experience in. Conflict is a reflexive response that occurs when someone says or does something that is not considered acceptable by another person’s standard. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Facing The Giant Of Conflict Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jul 23, 2008
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     | 4,995 views

    This is the fifth giant that we look at in the series of "Facing the Giants in Our Lives"

    “Facing the Giant of Conflict” Text: Matthew 18:15-17 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that ...read more

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    Victor Or Victim

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2009
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     | 4,547 views

    Choosing to be tranformed by the words and authority of Christ can enable us to live as a victor or as a victim.

    Victor or Victim / Mark 1: 21 - 28 Intro: “A New York columnist set out to prove that no one really listened to what anyone said at a party. When he was invited to a party, he always arrived late. When the hostess greeted him, he explained his tardy arrival by saying, “I had to stop for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Needing A Good Excusing...for What?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009
     | 2,559 views

    Third sermon of initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    (Slide 1) This is the time of year when we attempt to fulfill our New Year’s excuses… oops, I mean resolutions. And speaking of resolutions, oops, I mean excuses, I found several good ones this week as I prepared for this morning. I make no excuse for any of them. This is one from a man pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sin Of Indifference

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,215 views

    One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.”

    The Sin of Indifference 2 Timothy 3:1-4NKJ Apathy: Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference. Lack of emotion or feeling; impassiveness. One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Can't Stay Here

    Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,346 views

    Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

    Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Paul, The Real Deal-How Bout You?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    False teachers sought to undermined Paul’s Spiritual credentials, however he set out to defend his apostleship, explaining once again that he was appointed by God and not by men. Paul was an apostle, “one sent with a commission.” The apostles of Jesus Chr

    Paul, the Real Deal-How Bout You? Galatians 1:11-24NKJ But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    Dealing With Church Problems: Thyatira Pt7 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,417 views

    You cannot judge someone else for your own tolerance. What have you been tolerating? Isn't it about time to say, "ENOUGH!" Jesus thinks so. To overcome you must repent which means to do CHRIST’S WILL to the end. How?

    Revelation 2:18-29: “Dealing With Church Problems” Problems. Does anyone here have problems? I asked a man recently which years of a marriage are the toughest. He told me that the first 30 years were the toughest in a marriage. I asked him, well how many years have you been married? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    How Do We Deal With Suffering And Loss?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,030 views

    This sermon was written after my wife birthed our third child stillborn. It came from my heart and I hope that it will help you prepare to help others or even begin to heal you hurt.

    Intro: In a world starved for life. Life without aging, life without pain, life without hurt, how do we as Christ followers respond to loss? Do we scream and yell because we don’t understand, sometimes, do we talk it out, sometimes, do we tell God we’re angry and we want to know why, of course. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stuart M Guthrie avatar

    Peter’s Description Of Dealing With Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 22, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,632 views

    Today we will talk about Christians and how and why should deal with sufferings and trails of life!

    1 Peter 4:12-19 (Peter’s Description of Dealing with Sufferings) August 19, 2012 HIT RECORD ON THE CAMERA! Introduction: Prayer: You know I was trying to think of a great story to tell along with my sermon this week, talking about dealing with sufferings or dealing with something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    What’s The Big Deal About Judging Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    First of two-part series on judging, focusing on Jesus’ words in Matthew 7.

    What’s the Big Deal about Judging? Matthew 7:1-5 October 31, 2010 NOTE; THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMULA IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org; click on "Media." Me: Judging is one of those things that you really don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan