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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Think, "Some Change" Is Gonna Do You Good!!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,714 views

    Jesus is the master life changer, He is in the life changing business,  His grace, mercy and favor will revolutionize your life if you will let it!   Praise God, thank You Jesus for your faithfulness!! Let me tell you how He changed....

    Jesus offers, Real Change, Real Hope The new year, comes around so quickly it seems like and it usually brings so many the opportunity,  to reevaluate the different things that they want to see come about in their lives. New things they want to see happen, new habits they want to see form, take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Go!" Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,939 views

    How’s the nerves? Jesus was sending his disciples out into the world to bring the good news. "The kingdom of heaven is near!" Resources were limited but Jesus had a plan!

    Mentoring 5 “Go!” Before Easter we were looking at a series on mentoring and we had discussed all sorts of stuff about apprentices, walking along side newer people to the faith, helping people to grow in the faith and the like. In the gospels we get read an account of Jesus sending out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Murderer Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2012
     | 6,564 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 21 – 26

    Matthew 5: 21 – 26 Murderer 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    All Your Anxieties?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 5, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,204 views

    God is able to deal with all of our anxieties, not just a portion. He can relieve us of our fears for those things which will not really happen; for our concern for daily survival; and most of all, for our fear of death.

    (Originally preached at Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Jan. 30, 1983; thereafter, with slight variations, at Clinton Baptist Church, Clinton, MD, July 29, 1984; Cresthill Baptist Church, Bowie, MD, Aug. 5, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 1984; First Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can An Hour Make A Difference?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,525 views

    An encouraging sermon using the idea of "Daylight Savings Time" and what to do with that hour. (Present requests, State of Mind, secure foundation, abiding presence, a new song to sing, investing your hour wisely) I waited patiently and God heard my cry

    Title: Can an Hour Make a Difference? 03/16/14 Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Purpose: To encourage our people that an hour spent with God can make the difference. Introduction: Video from SermonSpice: One Hour (Daylight Savings) Question: In the spring we have (Spring Forward- ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Will Not Die In My Nest

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,428 views

    I WILL NOT DIE IN MY NEST

    Job 29:18 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand. KJV Eagles are among the most amazing creatures that YEHOVAH God created. Solomon himself wrote in the book of Proverbs, Prov. 30:18-19 There be three things which be too wonderful for me, yea, four which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ten Lepers Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 16, 2013
     | 12,476 views

    Exploring the connection between faith and the work of God. in the end our faith is in a person who is so far beyond our understanding that all we can do is to trust him, whether or not we understand what he’s doing with us.

    Today I want to talk about faith. It’s one of those words that we use a lot as Christians but I’m not sure we’re always completely clear on what we mean by it. In particular I want to think abut the connection between faith and the work of God. How much faith do you need to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Strength Through Humility

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 7, 2014
     | 6,764 views

    The world thinks humility is pious weakness, whereas the bible says it is strength through submission, in fact true humility results in power, and honour and glory and majesty and strength. Who would not want that?

    Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45: 11-18 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Christian Business And Ethics

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,843 views

    Running a business does not mean an absolute guarantee of success, because there are many factors in life which cannot always be anticipated, such as for example war, fire, floods, etc. A business is a great responsibility. It requires a lot of effort, ma

    Christian Business And Ethics Luke 19:12 -13 - Therefore He said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business till I come." Isaiah 48:17 - Thus says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Building The House With The Right Materials

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 23, 2011
     | 5,238 views

    I'm bringing in the dynamics of the church of God and hopefully showing how that is the people of God, and that the things of which we need are available if we will just receive them.

    BUILDING THE HOUSE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS 1 Cor 12:7-13 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,812 views

    So our highest priority as Christians is to give glory to God, to exalt him by giving Him worship. We are created and called to worship. That’s the reason we gather here today and every Sunday. So how do you prepare for worship?

    Preparing for Worship Psalm 24, James 4:8a When you read the Old Testament, you cannot help but see the importance of worship in the lives of the people of God. Abraham worshipped. (Gen. 22:5) Jacob worshiped (Herews 11:21), Moses worshiped (Ex. 34:8), Joshua worshiped (Josh 5:14) and David ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus – An Example Of Tough Love

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,452 views

    The heart of the gospel message is love but the bulk of the gospel message contains instructions for serving Christ.

    JESUS – An Example of Tough Love Illustration “Living in this house is like living in hell,” screamed the young girl as she stamped her feet on the way upstairs to her room. The mother stood looking at her daughter, a hint of tears forming in her eyes. She wanted to run up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Choices Bring Change Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 19, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,253 views

    This sermon looks at three choices that can change our life. 1. We Must Choose Our THOUGHTS 2. We Must Choose to Depend on THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. We Must Choose to Respond Wisely to CIRCUMSTANCES

    CHOICES BRING CHANGE Spiritual growth is not automatic. Change is a matter of choice. We can’t just passively sit around doing nothing and expect to grow. We must make three choices if we really want to change. First: 1. We Must Choose Our THOUGHTS Did you know that God is concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Forgotten Blessing Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 10, 2021
     | 3,700 views

    Counting our blessings can often be a way of encouraging ourselves in our walk with Christ. However, there's one blessing we often forget.

    In Psalm 103:12 David exhorts himself in this way: “Bless the Lord, o my soul, and forget none of his benefits.” It’s an interesting sentiment. The great King David finds it necessary to instruct himself, or remind himself, not to forget any of the Lord’s blessings or benefits. If David had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018
     | 8,675 views

    The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist