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  • David Rumley avatar

    A Theology Of Change Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    Is there a theology of change in scripture? Does God change? In this message there is a discussion of scriptures view of change and why we must change.

    A theology of change… Acts 11: 1 The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3 and said, "You went into the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith That Makes Us One

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 24, 2025
     | 395 views

    Have you ever walked into a room and immediately wondered, “Do I belong here?”

    A lot of people today walk into churches wondering: “Would I be welcome here?” “If they knew my past… my struggles… my doubts… would I still belong?” Sadly, sometimes the Church has made it harder than it should be to answer confidently, “Yes, you belong.” This isn’t a new problem. In Acts 15, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Baptism?

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    This sermon takes a biblically balanced view of baptism and what it symbolizes. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 WHAT IS BAPTISM? Scott Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sacred Space

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,476 views

    Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God.

    Title: Sacred Space Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Thesis: Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God. Introduction In The World’s Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the part of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a number of world speed records in the 1960s riding an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Effective Prayer - Don't Give Up Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,859 views

    We don’t bring an issue before Jesus once, and that is the end of it, there is a purpose to our repeatedly bringing up an issue before God, and that purpose is the building of our faith. This is what Jesus does with Bart.

    Bartimaeus. Physically blind, financially strapped. Stuck in a job that is going nowhere. He is a nuisance. He is in the way. He is a passing thought. He is in fact, a painful reminder to everyone walking by, that disaster is very possible in their own lives. This man is nothing….and yet, and yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Family History Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    . Our stories as a community of faith -- as those who stand in the history of blessing, as part of the covenant -- are what teaches us about our God and ourselves. They inspire us to obey him out of gratitude.

    Cascades Fellowship Deuteronomy 6:20-25 A Family History: This Is Who We Are Rachel and I have a tradition we follow every time we go back to the hills of West Virginia. We like to take a little time out of each visit to go and pray with my grandmother. When my grandfather was alive, he and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Alive And Kicking Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt 1

    FAITH ALIVE AND KICKING (LUKE 5:17-26) Faith is alive and well in the 21st century. Science, technology and reason tried but they could not bury faith. Without faith, life is like a house without sunlight, without window or occupants. A life without faith is a murky existence, all doom and gloom, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Alive And Kicking Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 1

    FAITH ALIVE AND KICKING (LUKE 5:17-26) Faith is alive and well in the 21st century. Science, technology and reason tried but they could not bury faith. Without faith, life is like a house without sunlight, without window or occupants. A life without faith is a murky existence, all doom and gloom, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 23, 2010
     | 4,382 views

    The third part of the series focues on the commitment in the boy/girlfriend relationship and how it compares to our relationship with Christ.

    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction: To date we have discussed the first two phases of the establishment of a long-term relationship between a man and a woman which is similar to that of our relationship with Christ. In the first phase there is a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep Turning To God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,181 views

    Suffering, loss and grief are all a part of human experience. Learning to lament during those times will help us work through the grief while holding to our faith in God. This only happens if we keep turning to and talking with God.

    A. One soldier in the British Airborne was going through his parachute training. 1. This included eight jumps. Two from a balloon at 800 feet with a cage suspended below it, and six from an airplane. 2. While standing at the door of the balloon cage for his first jump, he heard another recruit ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Cry A Cry Of Loneliness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone!

    “One Cry A Cry of Loneliness” Thesis: Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 3, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,997 views

    Temptation is something that we battle on a daily basis. What is temptation? Temptation is a pivotal moment in time when we have the choice to do right or to do wrong based solely on our own choices. Temptation does not come from God. James tells us in 1:

    Temptation is something each of us faces everyday! Temptation is something that we battle on a daily basis. What is temptation? Temptation is a pivotal moment in time when we have the choice to do right or to do wrong based solely on our own choices. Temptation does not come from God. James tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 5 - Matthew 9:18-22 - Lord, I'm In Desperate Need Of A Miracle! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,336 views

    She touches the fringe of His robe in order to be healed. In Matthew 9:22 (NLT) it says "Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment." Are you in desper

    Part 5 - Matthew 9:18-22 - LORD, I'M IN DESPERATE NEED OF A MIRACLE! HILLSONG CHURCH on Sunday night was incredible and I was amazed as always by the sheer number of people who filled the auditorium. Wall to wall people. I bumped into several people in the milling crowd apologising as we found our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Do Something Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,788 views

    Any careful study of life reveals moments when one is faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the proper way. Many of you know peo

    Sunday, September 7, 2008 “Do Something” Text: Nehemiah 1: 1 - 11 Any careful study of life reveals moments when you are faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,786 views

    As Israel’s end drew near the Prophet Amos admonishes his nation to make preparation to meet their God. Each of us, like Israel, are facing the end of life at any moment, and we too need to be prepared. The Lord uses different circumstances in our lives t

    TEXT: AMOS 4:12 TITLE: PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD [SOME WAYS THE LORD USES TO PREPARE MEN TO MEET HIM!] AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________ The Prophet Amos had called his Apostate Nation to Repent and Return to the Lord or face the Sure and Severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist