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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Exaltation And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,192 views

    Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

    Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Superior Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 23, 2017
     | 5,633 views

    First sermon in a series looking at the supremecy of Jesus - this is discussing Jesus superior in his person - uses a number of sources.

    Hebrews 1New International Version (NIV) God’s Final Word: His Son 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whomalso he made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    2020 Vision

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2020
     | 4,960 views

    This was my message for the first Sunday of 2020 sharing what God had laid on my heart for the New Year.

    It’s a brand-new year, a brand-new decade and a chance for everyone to have 2020 vision. As we were preparing to step over the line into 2020, I realized that I was now entering my fourth decade at Cornerstone. The nineties, Y2K to 2010, 2010 to 2019 and now the Roaring Twenties. And that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2022
     | 2,427 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 11:7-17 examines Zechariah's prediction of Christ's rejection at his First Advent and the consequences of that rejection. The timeless truth taught is: when the leadership God sends is rejected, the judgment that follows is bad leadership.

    Intro We concluded last week with God instructing Zechariah to take on the role of a shepherd. Follow with me as we read Zechariah 11:4. “This is what the Lord my God says: ‘Shepherd the flock marked for slaughter.”i That is the assignment God gives Zechariah. He is to represent the Lord as a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living In A Broken World Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024
     | 1,469 views

    The foundation of God's word says that He must be first. This broken world is far from God.

    Living in a broken world Good Morning everyone, so glad that your here and online this morning. We are in the fourth week of our series on “Relationships”. We will wrap it up today and then work toward preparing ourselves for lent and the Easter season. In our series, we have looked at three ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Bad Situation Plus Prayer Equals Deliverance Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,338 views

    This sermon is to allow the listener to know that prayer should be our first response, rather than our last resort.

    A BAD SITUATION + PRAYER = DELIVERANCE Acts 12:1-17 My brothers and sisters when it comes to bad situations the first thing that we should do is pray. In fact our church’s moto is “Prayer should be our your first response, rather than our last resort.” And even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father Almighty Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    This sermon helps us understand what it means to affirm God as the Father Almighty in the first affirmation of The Apostles’ Creed.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in God the Father Almighty. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The True Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,118 views

    There certain fundamental truths that all Christian denominations share, and the first of these is that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.

    Ash Wednesday was this last week which marked the traditional beginning of Lent. According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent forty days of fasting and preparation in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,701 views

    This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

    Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fruit Of The Spirit # 1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 2,913 views

    Today we are going to start a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The first one we are going to deal with is the fruit of LOVE.

    THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SERIES, and I want to encourage you to be here for every service. Illus: This series reminds me of the farmer that had a pet pig with a wooden leg. A man was visiting his farm one day and asked him how the pig lost it’s leg. The old farmer responded by saying that the pig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon For A Baptism

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2021
     | 7,267 views

    This is a message given at an outdoor baptism service, the first live service after 16 months during the Covid pandemic

    August 1, 2021 Sermon - A Baptism I speak to you joyfully in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign, a symbol, and an important marker of the life of a follower of Jesus. It is a sign of a person’s inclusion in the Body of Christ, the church, which is the hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Confession App Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 36,322 views

    Here’s what you will find in the Scripture—that genuine confession serves as a first step toward repentance.

    [For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, a couple of weeks ago we began a brand new series called Life Apps, and basically we’re talking about the importance of not just listening, but the importance of doing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Verge Of A Miracle

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    We are on the verge of receiving God’s blessings and miracles in our lives, but there is something we must do first.

    Please turn to the fourth book of the New Testament, JOHN 5:1-9. That will be our main text for today. ‘Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. Now there is, in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate, a pool which in Aramaic is called Bethesda, and which is surrounded by five ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Essential Truths - God Is Spirit, And God Is A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2019
     | 5,592 views

    This is the first message in a series shared by 4 preachers on the Trinity and seeks to motivate listeners to deeper devotion and service to God.

    Sermon for CATM - January 6, 2019 - Essential Truths The Triune God: Intro-God is Spirit; a Consuming Fire John 4:21-26; Hebrews 12:28-29 When you read the Bible, when you study the Bible, you learn about God and you learn about you. You learn surprising things about God that expand your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Jesus Praying About For Our Church Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 6, 2013
     | 7,069 views

    This is the first in a series on prayer, answering hte question what are the priorities, purpose and promise of prayer found in John 17

    WHAT JESUS IS PRAYING FOR HPC John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal