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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Be A Visionary

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
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    The one point that I wish to spotlight is the fact that Caleb was a visionary with a long term vision in mind. For forty five long years Caleb waited for the promise to be fulfilled because his faith on God and His word.

    We will turn our attention to Numbers 14:24, “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” (ESV) The focus of this message is based on the above mentioned verse. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Being Jesus To The Overwhelmed Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
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    A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation.What do we do about suffering? Draw close to the God of all comfort. Draw close to those who are in need of God's comfort.

    Being Jesus to the Overwhelmed 1 Corinthians 1:3-5 November 6, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. What do we do about suffering? 1. Draw close to the God of all comfort. vv.3-4a Romans 8:32 Being a Christ-follower does not insulate us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival Despite Persecutions Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021
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    Paul peacefully left Ephesus after the uproar had come to an end. He met the disciples over there and encouraged them to continue in faith. This particular act describes the passion for ministry, vision for the mission and thirst for the souls.

    Acts 20:01-12 Revival despite Persecutions 20:01-06 Paul in Macedonia and Greece 20:07-12 Eutychus of Troas Acts 20:01-06 Paul in Macedonia and Greece Paul peacefully left Ephesus after the uproar had come to an end. He met the disciples over there and encouraged them to continue in faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    I Saw The Two Roads In The Afterlife Today Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 19, 2023
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    This is a very scary one. When you die, there is always a death river to cross and experience.

    I SAW THE TWO ROADS IN THE AFTERLIFE TODAY (The Narrow Way & Broad Road) By: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, Oasis Potter Light Chapel International, La - Accra, Ghana On this day, Monday, June 19, 2023, the Lord led me through the spirit to witness the two roads the Bible speaks of in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Exploding Manhole Covers Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003
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    A series of exploding manhole covers in Washington is compared with the series of unexpected and disruptive events in Paul’s life. Surviving becomes a matter of one’s vision of where we have come from and where we are going.

    It all started in Georgetown. On M Street, in broad daylight, a manhole cover suddenly exploded into the air, flying six feet straight up and landing with a heavy clatter. There were no injuries, but there were fiery flames, an acrid smell, cars dodging one another, pedestrians pumping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Of Florida Swamps And Brooklyn Bridges

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 23, 2003
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    As Jeremiah risked everything to buy some apparently worthless real estate in order to give a sign that the Lord would triumph, so I also asked our church to adopt a new but venturesome vision for its life.

    Could I offer you a real estate deal this morning? Oh, it will be the deal of a lifetime! You can’t pass this up! Can I get you to buy a piece of land, sight unseen, in a sort-of shaky area? True, it might be taken over by the military, but, hey, who’s worried about that? Come on and buy! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Encourage Each Other

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
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    Thesis: Our Christian Family Is to Strengthen one another’s Spiritual Heart (commitment). Part of a few sermons that dealt with Dallas Willard’s "VIM:" Vision, Intent, Means, crucial elements of discipleship. This is on the "means" of growth.

    Strengthening God’s Family Dan’s sad senior year last mile race (i thought i could win districts, and my teammates just laughed. Sometimes that is the feeling we have about those who are supposed to love us. Read text. Dallas Willard’s acronym “VIM” today is on "M:" Means Observation Thesis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Day To Get It Right

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
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    The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

    SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Where Are You Going

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 19, 2008
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    What is it that drives your day, day in and day out. Do you feel that you are merely walking around in circles or just passing yourself by. God has a specific vision for each of us. What is yours?

    Where Are You Going? Proverbs 29:18 Intro How many of you know where you are going today? Really, do you know where you are going? I am not talking about for lunch or dinner here. I am talking about what drives your day; day in and day out. Some of you probably feel like you pass yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Seeing And Hearing In Order To Live Christ's Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2014
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    We cannot make Jesus into the Messiah we want; we must see His vision and hear His word so that His kingdom can be built within us, and we then can attract others to Him.

    Thursday of 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Lumen Fidei Why are we so unwilling to do what Our Lord commands? The Israelites were directed by God to be His presence in a pagan world, spreading the word about His power and goodness, and ultimately drawing all to worship the One God. But if you look ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Back To The Future

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 9, 2011
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    I feel absolutely convinced our four thrusts that constitute our vision are God-given, Holy Spirit-inspired ideas! I am convinced these are the pillars needed for us if KCC is to have a strong and vibrate future

    “Back to the Future” movie clip! BACK TO THE FUTURE Proverbs 29:18 That was of course the trailer to the 1985 “Back to the Future” movie featuring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. It captures the focus for today. Summertime is, for many, a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Glory In Her Midst Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2010
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    While the 2nd vision sets forth the destruction of the powers that were behind those hostile to Israel, the 3rd represents the development of His people & His kingdom till it completely unfolds into its final glory.

    ZECHARIAH 2:1-5 GLORY IN HER MIDST (The Third Vision) [Isaiah 61:4-9] [Background Study: Gen. 22:17 & 18; Ps. 72:8-11; Isaiah 54:2,3, Chs 60-62; Jer. 31:31-40, 32:36-40; Amos 9:11-15; Mic. 2:12 & 13, 4:1-8, ch 5] The second and third visions stand in close connection with the first. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Means Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009
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    The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

    Means of Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 6, 2009 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 …grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Have you ever been told to do something, but then felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    A Fox In Our Hood

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 4, 2009
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    We live in a day of the Prophetic. I believe in God given dreams and God given Visions, and I believe in God given Prophesy. For the real there is also the false. The Bible tells me that there will be false Prophets that will arise and will decieve.

    A Fox In Our Hood Ezekiel 13:1-6 1 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD; 3 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The End Times And You

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021
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    We are in the end tines. This is a popular refrain in Christian circles and has been for ages. While some calculate and predict, others tell of visions and dreams of the end tines. The question is: Are you ready to meet your saviour?

    TEXT: Matthew 24:12-13 "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." THE END TIMES People have written so much about the end time, Christians and unbelievers alike have had dreams and visions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal