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  • TIMOTHY GARDNER avatar

    O Lord, Change Me

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 3, 2015
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    There are three different types of people that pray this prayer, "O Lord, change me." This sermon deals with each one and helps us identify the true meaning of this prayers is to want to dwell with God.

    Introduction: Read Exodus 25:1-9 Up until this point the Israelites have depended on Moses to lead them. They were taken out of captivity in Egypt by God through Moses. They used to be slaves to Pharaoh, now they are free. But ever since they left their bondage, they have complained about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Power Of Music - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 137 ratings
     | 103,285 views

    Why would Paul emphasize the importance of music in our lives? What is it about "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs" that can change our lives... and the lives of others around us?

    OPEN: Jim Serian tells of the time when one of his congregation’s organizations “The Women’s League” wanted to announce a new project they had undertaken for the church. On that particular Sunday morning during the announcement time, the President of the Women’s League came up to announce a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,728 views

    Jesus Christ is with us to the end of the world. This is the gift of Easter.

    Fairy tales and legends from the oldest times tell of the days when God walked among human beings. Those were splendid times, when one met a wanderer on the road who asked for lodging, then at home one recognized in this simple man the Lord God and was richly rewarded. Those were wonderful times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Embracing The Power Within Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
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    To explore the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, the Gospel, and our Faith in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we delve into the profound wisdom found in the book of Ephesians. As we explore Ephesians 1:13-14, we'll uncover the power of three significant forces in our Christian walk: The Holy Spirit, The Gospel, and Our Faith. These elements aren't just part of a ...read more

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    Life After Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
     | 189 views

    Having a personal encounter with Jesus gives you a second chance in life and sharing that testimony with someone else gives them a chance at new life.

    LIFE AFTER JESUS Text: Acts 22:6-23 Introduction 1. Many years ago – in the confines of a barracks room, a young sailor decided not to go out partying with his friends. He invested that evening reading the Bible - very specifically – reading the Gospel of John. The room was mostly dark except for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heaven Came Down And Took Control

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 26, 2012
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    How Christ can take control if we will just let him.

    HEAVEN CAME DOWN AND TOOK CONTROL Acts 26: 9I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Church #7 A Changed Heart Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 454 views

    Many people dislike change, yet change is needed in every follower of Christ. This change must happen from the inside out if we want it to last.

    ~ Intro: When should we see Christmas in society... Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:17… 1. Heart change leads to a change in our thinking.(vrs 17-24) • It’s an inside out thing… • Our thinking and understanding will no longer be futile or useless. - A touched heart temporarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Tomb Changes Everything.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,850 views

    Maybe some of us come to Easter morning struck down by circumstances beyond our control—by health problems, betrayal in relationships, job loss or simply by the emptiness of looking ahead at more of the same.

    Resurrecting Hope: Overcoming Life’s Greatest Challenges—The Empty Tomb Changes Everything. John 20:11-18 Week—Four. The Secret Service—A gentleman walk in front of the pastor coming out of the church one day. The pastor grabbed him by the hand, pulled him aside and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Has The Way Of The Most High Changed? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2023
     | 1,065 views

    God loves us. He wants to shed His grace–His very divine life–on every human being.

    Saturday of the Second Week in Lent 2023 Every four weeks, those of us who pray the Church’s official morning prayer encounter Psalm 77, which is a lament by a temple Levite. Things are not going well for Israel, in this man’s view, and after reviewing all the awful things that have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Just Another Day In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,399 views

    Moses is about to find out what we all need to find out, God uses broken things!!

    Intro: Exodus chapter 3 is the continuing journey of God to set His people Israel free. Moses failed in his own power to set his people free. He fled to the desert and seems to be leading a normal life. Remember failure does not disqualify you for being used of God. Only men determine that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is With Us.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,530 views

    A Advent/christmas sermon that discusses how God is with us today!!!!

    MT 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jacob, The Man Who Learned To Adjust Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    Each of us is different, and each of us has a long way to go.

    Jacob, The Man Who Learned to Adjust (Genesis 25:19-34) 1. John went to visit his old grandfather in a secluded area of Georgia. After chatting all night John’s grandfather made a breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film on his plate, and questioned his grandfather, "Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Choice Changes Our Choices

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 14, 2011
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     | 7,651 views

    As we enter a new year, God's choice from before all years began changes how we make our choices. A) God chose us in Christ. B) God chose us according to his good will. C) God chose us to live for us glory.

    Text: Ephesians 1:3-6 Theme: God's Choice Changes our Choices A. God chose us in Christ B. God chose us according to his good will C. God chose us to live for us glory Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 2, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -1 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,206 views

    “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Bible says “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

    A Time for Change- Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) Today, we live in a world of rapid change. The evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Christ Means Change Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    Following Jesus meant for His disciples and means for us. (1)Change of FOCUS (2)Change that brings FORSAKING some things (3) Changing POWER into our lives. Part of a series but can be preached alone.

    This sermon is part of a series called Back to the Future. The sermon is easily adaptable to be preached individually without any serious flow change. ** Following Christ Means Change Mt 4 ** How many of you rode into church this morning on a horse? I know there was a day some of you did come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist