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  • Richard Perez avatar

    The Stewardship Of Our Minds

    Contributed by Richard Perez on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,054 views

    -there is no computer; There is nothing on this earth that can compare with what God has done in the mind of humankind.

    23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. 24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, And put perverse lips far from you. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. 1.Someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Weed?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,361 views

    A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 A parable about the sower

    10th Sunday Pentecost Proper 11 Lectionary 16 Matthew 13: 23-30,36-43 "Are You A Weed?" 24* Another parable he put before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25* but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Unity

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,104 views

    This message explores four levels of the godly unity that Jesus prayed about in John chapter 17. It starts with the individual and God, moves through the levels of the family, the local church, and finally the Church in each city. This message can challen

    THE POWER OF UNITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction This has also been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that He (God) has given us this ministry of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Called Me?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    We are often surprised God has called us to serve Him and has equipped us.

    God Called . . . ME!?!? January 18, 2009 For the past two weeks we have been talking about the church and what God is calling us to do and to be. Two weeks ago we looked at the scripture when Joshua was leading the Israelites into Israel. In order to cross into the land they had to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Servant Church Empowers Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
     | 4,087 views

    The ability to conquer life challenges is contained in the power of a word - Jesus.

    October 22, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Empowers Text: John 1: 1-13 Focus: To them gave He power to become the sons of God. During one of my recent moments of relaxation I watch a movie video entitled, Akeelah and the Bee. The story was about an 11 year old girl who lived in the Compton, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From David: Heart Purity Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,007 views

    God desires that we live a holy live. He is looking for committed believers to be a living testimony of what He has done and is doing in our live.

    Learning from David; Heart purity Psalm 51:1-19 Disclaimer: This sermon was done by personal study and the sermon notes of Melvin Maughmeron brokeness. Introduction- Been looking at principals from the Bible. Last week, we looked at learning from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Church And Ministry Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006
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     | 6,678 views

    The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

    THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 12:4-5 - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 10, 2018
     | 4,068 views

    In Romans 12:4-5 we saw that we are all interconnected members of the Body of Christ. In verses 6-8 we see that members of the body receive gifts in order to use them to meet the needs of others. Both the gifted and the receiver must be present for this.

    Please stand as we read or recite our memory Scripture for this quarter ... Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fasting To Know God Better

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2016
     | 7,388 views

    This sermon is about the place of fasting in the life of the Believer. Specifically, this is a challenge to use the month of February to fast from some measure of electronics.

    When was the last time you fasted? Maybe you fasted for a blood test, or perhaps before surgery. Perhaps you had a stomach virus and were not able to eat for 12 or 24 hours. But few of us fast to Know God Better FASTING is not very popular today, even though it was an important spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Have It All You Must Love All

    Contributed by Tim May on Mar 15, 2015
     | 5,357 views

    It is easy to love church family members in blue sky moments, but real love is demonstrated in the grey sky days.

    This morning I want to focus on Jesus’ command: “Love each other as I have loved you." Please note it is a command and not a suggestion. You of course know that I as a military person understand the difference between a command and a suggestion. At first glance this command looks easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Deliverance From Addictions

    Contributed by David Leach on Mar 30, 2015
     | 9,820 views

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way Webster’s definition of addiction – To devote or surrender oneself to something (or someone) habitually or obsessively. What are some of the more common addictions? Admiration (by others), Alcohol, Anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Impacting Our World

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015
     | 6,375 views

    HP (High Potency) + CP (Close Proximity) + CC (Clear Communication) = MI (Maximum Impact) (Outline and material taken from Bill Hybells & Mark Mittelberg's book, Becoming a Contagious Christian)

    HoHum: One of the most frustrating experiences in life is to be told what to do without being given a clear idea of how to go about doing it. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time. The boss sets a sky high sales quota and lets everyone know clearly that he expects everyone to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming The Body

    Contributed by Justin Lauramore on Nov 14, 2012
     | 4,336 views

    A large church with many members does not mean a better church unless those members are active. The church has been given a great opportunity. We have been given many people with different skill sets that can accomplish many things. When we take away t

    1 Corinthians 12:28 28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. I wanted to talk to you a little bit about what has been on the heart of Pastor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why The Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,388 views

    Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

    HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Lee Modlin on Feb 19, 2017
     | 8,494 views

    This is a sermon giving some background information on the Old Testament Prophets.

    What do you think of when you see the word Prophet? If you look at the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary you get the following definitions. 1. one who utters divinely inspired revelations, such as: a. the writer of one of the prophetic books of the Bible b. one regarded by a religious group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ