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  • John Gullick avatar

    God Is Doing A New Thing Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 28, 2014
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     | 22,461 views

    A new year series starting late 2014 looking at how God wants to do a new thing in Christians lives

    . Matthew 4:18-22New Life Version (NLV) Jesus Calls Peter and Andrew 18 Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers. They were Simon (his other name was Peter) and Andrew, his brother. They were putting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. 19 Jesus said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Things Look Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025
     | 1,182 views

    We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

    DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Thing (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2018
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    Last week we looked at the difference between worshiping false gods and the one, true God as well as looking at the differences between the false gospel and the real gospel. Today, I will focus on how Jesus is the real thing and Satan is not.

    THE REAL THING (part two) Recap: Last week we looked at the difference between worshiping false gods and the one, true God. We saw God warning his people to not have images of God or to worship idols of wood and stone. And God told them what would happen if they did. He told them they would find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Things Have Come

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
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    Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who refused to give up all he owned to follow Jesus.)

    “New Things Have Come” 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 January 4, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Paul had been a resident of Jerusalem during the earthly ministry of Jesus (some scholars believe that Paul was the rich young ruler of the gospels who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Jewish Thing Right Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
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     | 16,500 views

    We are to live in grace by faith.

    GETTING THE JEWISH THING RIGHT Galatians 3:6-14 S: Faith and Law (Legalism) Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LIVE IN GRACE BY FAITH. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Testimony TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:6-14 three testimonies that tell us we are to live in grace by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lacking Just One Thing

    Contributed by James May on Oct 20, 2010
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     | 23,748 views

    The Rich Young Ruler missed Heaven and never really knew Jesus because he lacked just one thing. Do we lack the same thing?

    How the heart of God must ache for His people who often live far below the place in God where God intends for them to be. I often wonder, “God, am I all that you want be to be? Am I living in a manner that is pleasing to you? Are my goals in sync with your will?” I want so much to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Thing I Do

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 14, 2013
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    Cross changes how we view everyone and everthing.

    ONE THING I DO…. Phil. 3: 7-14 (p 819) August 11, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the phrase…”Resting on your laurels?” It comes from when Greek Olympians would win an event…they were given Bay Laurel crowns to honor the God Apollo’s…those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Good In The Bad Things

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012
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    Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

    Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Does Unsearchable Things Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 15, 2020
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     | 8,989 views

    “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works.” (Psalm 145:3-5).

    GOD DOES UNSEARCHABLE THINGS JOB 5:9 “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” God’s wonders are supernatural acts beyond human understanding. Through extraordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018
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     | 11,540 views

    This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

    Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Things Are Possible With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
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    God’s presence makes the impossible possible; when we reach our limits, we can trust His power and faithfulness to carry us through every challenge.

    Some of us walked in today with a tight throat and a tired heart. The week has been long. The bills stack up, the headlines hit hard, and the calendar doesn’t care that your energy is on empty. You’ve prayed for the prodigal until your words feel worn. You’ve watched the doctor’s face for good news ...read more

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 6, 2018
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     | 15,800 views

    Part 1 - Introduction to a 13-part series on the origin, functioning, authority, and problems of the church of the first century; and the question of whether--or in what ways--we are to be like the earliest Christians.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Message For New Year’s Day, 1-1-2023

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 11, 2023
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    The Church at Ephesus started off right but somehow lost their first love. For this New Year, may we be reminded to remember, repent, and re-do what we did at the first.

    (Note: This message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-1-2023; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This morning we celebrate the start of a brand new year. It’s really kind of difficult to zero in on something that hasn’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Kingdom Seems Unimpressive Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2025
     | 177 views

    The parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast point us to a truth that's uncomfortable at first: the Kingdom might not look that impressive the first time you look at it.

    UNIMPRESSIVE: Jesus acknowledges that many will initially see the Kingdom as insignificantly small. - Luke 13:18-21. - Matthew 13:31-33; Mark 4:30-32. - I guess you could say that sometimes we hype up Jesus and His Kingdom too much. - “Who wouldn’t want this?” - “It’s so obviously true and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baggage

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 16,523 views

    The first message as the full-time speaker at a church where I had previously been filling in, preached the first Sunday after a move. Autobiographical, allegorical, and life-applicable.

    Hebrews 12:1-3 – Baggage Let me tell you something right from the start: we hate moving. I know we only moved less than 10 minutes away, but that didn’t make things radically different from moving away. Sure, we used several pick-up trucks instead of a U-Haul, and we made several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist