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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

    Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 18, 2015
     | 10,064 views

    Segmented Narrative Sermon focusing on a presentation of the Gospel.

    JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING JOHN 1:29-51 SEGMENT 1 (p) Demas waited by the side of the road in the shadows. He had his spot picked out perfectly… it was his normal spot. He could see the road coming down from Jerusalem, but none of the travelers could see him. He had done this several times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Horeb Experience ~ Opportunity To Change

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,497 views

    The Israelites encountered Mt. Horeb [Mt. of God] a number of times in their lives. We may be encountering Horeb(s) continually in our lives but have remained unchanged [not transformed]. Are you willing to do it today and let it stay that way till our Lo

    Opening illustration: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right place to hang the new picture. Finally, she decided that it went well in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

    Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    01 Life Encounter: It's Victory. Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2008
     | 3,230 views

    1. It’s a Battle for the Mind 2. We Only Lose When We Choose to Lose 3. Change Our Thinking

    Dr. Donald Gray Barnhouse (1895-1960) Presbyterian Minister Radio Preacher, Editor of Eternity magazine Author – He lived with his family in France during his student days. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 promises from the bible which was read each day at meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Why Should He Love Us So?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 14,033 views

    On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,637 views

    Emphasize the importance of obedience, submission, and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, as demonstrated through the story of Balaam and his encounter with the angel of the Lord.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the Old Testament that speaks to us about God's sovereignty in our lives, the power of obedience, and the blessing of being used by God. As A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside of the will of God, there's nothing I want. Inside the ...read more

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  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Change In Me To Change The Community Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,434 views

    "What if . . .?" Our goal is to change our community to the glory of God, but that change will not take place until we allow God to change us first.

    Change in you starts with a change in me. II Chronicles 7:14 Intro: Focus on the need in Delaware and the final line in verse 14. For a change to take place in Delaware . . . I. We must change the one who is in charge. “If My people who are called by My name. . .” A. People who make real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Change

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 391 views

    Change is one of the greatest evidences of God’s power. When God steps into a person’s life, transformation takes place.

    CHANGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Ezekiel 36:26, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 1:6, Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION There was once a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Changing Lives Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    In this message we will talk about the awesome truth that Christ came in order for us to live transformed lives - to unstuck us! (The Life - part 3)

    “Changing Lives” The Life – part 3 Today is week three – in our sermon series called, “The Life…” A message series that has (and I’m not kidding) has the very real potential of radically changing; not just your life – but also the lives of those in your home; and the life, direction, success ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    What Happens When You Encounter Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,329 views

    A sermon examining the great change that God's grace brings into our lives.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER GRACE Ruth 2:4-16 A.W Tozer said “Grace is the good pleasure of God that inclines Him to bestow benefits upon the undeserving. Its use to us sinful men, is to save us and to make us sit together in heavenly places to demonstrate to the ages the exceeding riches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Change Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,822 views

    On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

    I. Introduction It is Christmas. It is the time of year that most of us, even the most cynical and crusty, are filled with emotions, memories, and nostalgia. The older you get the more you long for the simpler days of Christmas morning excitement, gathering with family and friends, to sing familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Change Or Not Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,041 views

    In his words “to pick up his pallet” the Lord is telling him and any who want to change something very important; choose to change your way of life and begin a new “walk.”

    Change Or Not Change Part Four 020809PM Reading: John 5:1-7 Text: John 5:1-7 Introduction Today we finish a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Change The World Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    God has called all of us to change the world around us

    Introduction: Change the World by P.O.D. Imagine a place only your soul can vision The heart of a child who looks, sees and listens She paints a picture using every color And what she sees, she sees is like no other [Chorus:] One word, a voice unheard You can change the world With everything I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    #5 Being Transformed By A Divine Encounter Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,273 views

    This sermon shows the importance of encountering God if we have any hope of being transformed. Scriptures give many example of those whoes lives were changed by an encounter with God.

    Being Transformed by Divine Encounter Introduction: This year’s theme: Be Transformed. We need to be transformed in our thinking (head), the passions of our heart, and our actions. Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, 20-22 I. We Cannot Transform Ourselves A. Pride keeps us from seeing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God