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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Changing Your World Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,139 views

    If we want to engage and influence a post-Christian culture which no longer shares our values, we must recognize that God is sovereign, resolve to obey God, and relate to unbelievers with respect.

    Just last year (March 21, 2012), the Washington Times carried a story about a 3-million dollar strip club being built next to a retirement home for nuns in Chicago’s western suburbs. “On one side of the fence are women in habits and wimples who have taken vows of poverty, chastity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Transforming Your World Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    God must do His work in you, before He can do His work through you. He needs for you to be transformed on the inside, therefore He can use you to do His work. He wants to use you as an example for those who don’t know Him. For those who have never acce

    Transforming Your World Matthew 5:13-16 So far this week, we have looked at several areas where the Lord wants you to be transformed. He wants to make you a New Creation He wants to transform your mind (Make A Choice) He wants to transform your attitudes (Wash Feet) Finally we come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hidden World Of Service

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    The contrast couldn’t be more stark. Jesus describes his ultimate act of service while the disciples argue over which of them will be the greatest! This sermon stealthily plunges the listener into this contrast; then pulls them out on the right side.

    My dear friends in Christ, I want to tell you about something that I didn’t really begin to figure out until I was about 24. Many of you figured it out long before you reached that age; some of you have not figured it out yet. But when someone finally does learn it, and it begins to sink ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Henderson avatar

    Power To Change The World Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    In this message we take a look at the early church in Jerusalem and how God radically changed the people and how they in turn radically changed the world.

    Power to Change the World Acts 1:1-11 A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane which was late due to another flight being cancelled. The crowd had become very impatient as the time went on. Finally a very angry man who really overestimated his importance pushed his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World Meets Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2014
     | 4,072 views

    When put on trial, Jesus stood before the world until they ask Him THE question, then the world stood before Jesus.

    The World Meets Jesus Mark 14:53-65 • When I was student minister, I love to show the old 35mm movies. Only youth retreats we would routinely show to old movies. The opening night of youth retreat we would see a movie entitled “Without Onions,” and the closing night we would see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Love The World

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    Exposing the seductive ideas the world presents us and envisioning reality as it is revealed to us.

    Love not the World Sunday Evening – Lynn Haven COC – 06/25/06 FOCUS: 1. Exposing the seductive ideas the world presents us and envisioning reality as is revealed to us. FUNCTION: 1. To correct or remind of faulty thinking that can creep into our lives and affect our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Rise Of A World Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
     | 2,878 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Joshua-2 Samuel.

    Today, we set out on the second segment of our journey on God’s Route 66. This segment will be quite historical. These five historical books that we are going to survey today trace Israel’s transformation from a band of twelve wandering nomadic tribes to a powerful united nation. Also during this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Feeling The Weight Of The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,903 views

    A sermon focusing on the mercy and love of Christ.

    Luke 13:10-17 “Feeling the Weight of the World” In his book, When a Nation Forgets, Erwin Lutzer retells one Christian’s story about living in Hitler’s Germany. The man wrote: “I lived in Germany during the Nazi Holocaust. I considered myself a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    9 Traps Of This World Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

    9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Lowe avatar

    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Jason Lowe on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 33,855 views

    This sermon addresses allowing the light of Christ to shine into and transform every area of our lives through the help of the Holy Spirit

    (I used Andy Stanley’s outlining method of me, we, God, you, we. You will see those broken down in the text of sermon. Also, I blacked out the windows and turned off the lights so that it was as dark as I could get it. Lights out where it says DARK and lights back on when it says LIGHT.) Dare ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Narnia: Living In Their World Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,591 views

    In this message, pastor Jorge compares essential elements of the Narnia story as they relate to our lives today.

    December 12, 2005 Lakecrest Community Baptist Church Pastor Jorge L. Acevedo Series: Narnia Explored “Living In Their World” We begin today with a new series of messages called “Narnia Explored.” Of course, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters Friday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Croft avatar

    The Wonderful World Of Children

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    What the church can learn from Walt Disney-- the value of children.

    The Wonderful World of Children --What the church of Jesus Christ can learn from Disney “Dad can I have a glass of water please?” the little boy called... “No, go to sleep.” “Dad, I’m thirsty, can I have a glass of water please?” “NO, go to sleep.” “Daaaad, I’m really thirsty. Can you get me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ And World Revolution

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2016
     | 3,315 views

    Jesus Christ is the greatest revolutionary who ever lived. Jesus demands, not only personal revolution -- of our hearts, priorities, behavior, and words -- but also for us to bring revolution to the world around us!

    CHRIST & WORLD REVOLUTION 2 Cor. 5:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fish and Chips 1. Lost on a rainy night in the north of England, a lady stumbled across a monastery and requested shelter there. Fortunately, she's just in time for dinner and was treated to the best fish and chips she’d ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russell Metcalfe avatar

    Light In A Dark World

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 2, 2021
     | 5,727 views

    "Our lamps are going out ..." "...the love of most will grow cold..."

    February 16, 1992 Exodus 27:20-21 Matthew 25:7 Our lamps are going out ... Introduction I am using The One Year Bible for personal devotions this year. February 7 there was an interesting juxtaposition of Exodus 27 and Matthew 25. There is the common theme of oil lamps and the need to keep them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Promises...purpose Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015
     | 6,738 views

    There is purpose in Jesus Christ. The purpose that this world is needing.

    God’s promises..Purpose Selected Scriptures Introduction- We have been in a series called God’s promises. We have looked at God’s faithfulness. His faithfulness to us and His expectation that we will be faithful to Him. We looked at God’s wisdom. God gives us wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene