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  • David Cramer avatar

    Storms

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,464 views

    A message about overcoming storms and surviving.

    Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sharing Your Story With Those Closest To You Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,114 views

    haring your salvation story builds a relationship bridge of understanding that Jesus can walk across into the heart of a lost person.

    To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, if you are saved you have a testimony or a story. Your personal story matters; the personal details of how you came to Christ matter. The change Christ makes in your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divided Mind

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 20, 2024
     | 507 views

    We cultivate learned responses in life that we call upon as the need arises. This is a gift from God and represents the way in which we become productive people. However this same process also teaches us how to be a casualty of life. Renewing the mind is then found at the Cross of Christ.

    Read it or watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa-2TCf28HM&t The following information presents a biblical point of view and is provided only for educational and entertainment purposes. It represents the opinions of its author alone. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting A Fresh Start With God

    Contributed by Charles Fuller on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 251 ratings
     | 27,708 views

    You can have a brand new start with God if you will obey Him, acknowledge Him, and follow Him.

    Luke 5:1-11, Getting a Fresh Start with God Limestone Baptist Church, December 31, 2000 Chuck Fuller, Pastor INTRODUCTION I remember so well playing outdoor games in my childhood with my little brother and all the guys in our neighborhood. We had a rule that superceded all other rules when were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    Mary and the disciples discover true belief in Jesus and are sent out to proclaim his resurrection

    It’s early Sunday morning, and she can’t wait any longer. Jesus had been taken down from the cross late on the Friday and buried in Joseph’s tomb, but the Jewish law prohibited them from travelling as far as the tomb on the Sabbath, particularly this Sabbath, being Passover. So they’d had to wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "The Journey From Sinner To Saint!"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,490 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5 The call of Matthew

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 5 Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey from Sinner to Saint!" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Being The Church To The Unchurched

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,296 views

    A sermon on essentials to reaching the unchurched.

    Being The Church For The Unchurched Mark 6:7-12 For the past several weeks off an on, we have studied the Unchurched. We have looked at their attitudes about religion, about God, about Christians, about the Bible.......about church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Presence Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,282 views

    If we will seek after it with all of our hearts, we can experience the transforming presence of Christ.

    In The Presence of the Lord Text: Gen. 35:1-15 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 35:1-15 2. Illustration: If I could ask the Lord for just one thing, One request from my heart, the favor would be To dwell in his house forever, in his house forever, I want to see his face all my days. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    'the Real Enviromental Changes.' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 9, 2007
     | 3,224 views

    This message looks at the new creation and the real enviromental changes which are to take place around us in the new heavens and the new earth and the new opportunities it holds out to all who embrace the offer.

    "The real enviromental changes": Rev 21:1-7. In the Bible overview series we have really come full circle: God’s plan for the world began with creation and it ends with the new creation. The Big picture series has unfolded from the foundations to its fulfilment. Creation – fall – pledge - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2005
    based on 168 ratings
     | 45,024 views

    Anyone who has not experienced the power of God’s presence has no right to stand and talk about Him because such people don’t know Him.

    The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that anointed servants of God’s achievement lies in the fact that God’s presence is always with them. Do you want to overcome great problems? Do you want to fulfill your divine destiny? You need the power of His presence. This eye-opening message ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Something No Thief Can Steal

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,432 views

    Contrast the thieves on the crosses; from Jesus they had, or could have had, salvation, assurance, companionship, things which no thief can steal.

    The scene was one of striking and even bitter contrast. While three men were being hauled off to their deaths, one of them was far different from the other two. Two of these hapless three were thieves, and as thieves they had lived by the law of the thief: namely, easy come, easy go. If you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak It Out Priest! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,338 views

    The priesthood of all believers, duty, action, responsibility is that all there is? If so anybody could do it or is there more. Speak it out!

    Forest Gump’s mother was a wise woman! When she said that, “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get!” When I came to Christchurch I read an article about earthquake fault lines on the Southern Alps, when I discussed this with someone they told me “we’ll be right ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Real Worship

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,640 views

    A new look at Isaiah 6:1-8, new outline and new illustrations.

    Real Worship Isa. 6:1-8 Introduction: I’ve been blessed beyond measure in my life in what God has allowed me to witness and experience over the last 20 years. As a kid when we went on vacation we would venture all the way off to Eunice, LA…yeah, good times. My first trip to New Orleans didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Day An Outcast Found Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    A sermon examining God's great grace.

    The Day An Outcast Found Grace Ruth 2:1-3 Dr. Don Bartlette is a Native American who was born in North Dakota in the 1930's. Dr. Bartlette was born with cleft palate. As a result of his facial deformity he struggled with a severe speech impediment. Not only did he grow up in poverty, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mentoring On And On Ad Infinitum Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,236 views

    Mentoring what is it all about, learning, teaching, being part of a community that learns from others. This is an introduction to our next series.

    Let me tell you a bit of a story! When I was a young bloke I decided I needed a way to make a living so I did what was the usual back in the day and looked in the paper and applied for a few jobs, well quite a few. I finally got this job as an apprentice electrician. The truth of the whole thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army