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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Blessing Of Life Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2019
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    When God saved you, He gave you a new life, not a new law. As you yield to that life, you obey His law. Keep your mind centered on the things of the Lord and seek to please God in all things.

    (25) The Blessing of Life Romans 8:1–11 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    You Live What You Think

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 11, 2020
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    We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide.

    YOU LIVE WHAT YOU THINK Proverbs 23:7 We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide. 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we walk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Interrupt Our Regular Programming To Bring This Important Imagination! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 23, 2013
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    God gave man the power of imagination which should be surrendered, sanctified and used to glorify God

    It is more than just pie in the sky when you die. It is life and more abundant life right now. What did Jesus say you have now and will have? The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 11, 2017
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    This is part two of my series, Placebo Faaith - The Real Thing. In this message I review the story of Peter walking on the water and how his thinking caused him to step out of the boat, walk on the water but ultimately start sinking.

    Placebo Faith – The Real Thing Part 2 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Matthew 14:22-31 Introduction This is part two of my series, “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing.” Last week I shared with you that that medically there are patients who, because they truly believe they have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009
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    3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

    In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Is Your Heart Stubborn Or Soft? How To Guard Your Heart Diligently Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023
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    It depends on your heart. The seat of who you are, and your decision making. The heart. It’s about what is in your heart. And what influences your heart has taken in, what is your desire, what is your life pointed at? Where have you taken your heart in your choices?

    I was over at cone zone ice cream on Saturday. And I was pulling through the drive through. On the front of my vehicle I have a license plate that says “Jesus Christ is the answer.” I saw a lady with her son look at the license plate and scowl and I could read her lips she said, “no it isn’t.” And ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Monster Of Rejection

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
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    Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

    I. Introduction The Scare Factory illustrated in Monsters Inc. is still in full effect. However, rather than harvesting the screams of children to power the city of "Monstropolis", the monsters in this scare factory harvests our peace and our sanity. Adam and Eve fall in the Garden and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Welch avatar

    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018
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    Message 3 in our discussion of the foundation elements of a healthy walk. This message continues fleshing out the first element of continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God with a focus on renewing our thinking.

    Chico Alliance Church David Welch “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 3 INTRODUCTION Paul identifies an internal war between the flesh and the spirit for control of the soul. We only have the strength to wage this war when we have a strong heart. We must focus attention on four areas of the daily walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Blockading Your Heart, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
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     | 3,134 views

    The necessity of guarding our hearts

    Blockading your heart Part 2 Text: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov. 4:23) Opening: 1. We learned last week as The US blockaded Cuba to protect the nation, we must have spiritual blockades around our hearts to keep the evil out. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Nichols avatar

    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by David Nichols on May 28, 2009
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    Jesus calls us to walk the narrow way; that’s positively countercultural.

    THE NARROW DOOR Luke 13:22-30 David E. Nichols Nobody likes to be thought of as narrow. It’s a great insult when spoken about educated people. We are here because we have been educated out of our narrowness or we hope to be educated out of our narrowness. One of the worst things ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Word Study: Transformed

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014
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    To show that we need to let GOD's WORDS change our minds so that it will bring about a change of life.

    I. EXORDIUM: Can a change of mind bring out a change of lifestyle? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to let GOD's WORDS change our minds so that it will bring about a change of life. IV. TEXT: Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) 12:2 Do not be conformed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Baeta avatar

    Get Behind Me Satan

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2014
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    “But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man” (Mat. 16:3).

    Theme: Get behind me Satan Text: Ex. 3:1-15; Rom. 12:9-21; Mat. 16:21-28 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of a Christian? How to become a Christian is relatively easy to answer and is illustrated in Peter’s confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Great Change

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 7, 2024
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     | 2,690 views

    This Sunday I look forward to being back among family. My message will be my personal vision for change, or transformation. It comes from Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. And my prayer is that you will join me on this quest to allow God to do His great change in our hearts and in His church.

    The Great Change Philippians 2:5-11 Watch on YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/mCAHAhjpwF8?si=LoLUybC_hGUYTtYk Today, I’d like to share with you, my vision. A vision for myself, and hopefully for the church, but the church cannot really have a vision without that vision being a part of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Greg Carr avatar

    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 1, 2010
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     | 4,549 views

    The final message in the series adds an important element to being the kind of church Jesus had in mind. Intercession.

    It is finished! Well Almost! It will be finished in about 30 minutes. If I may be so bold as to say, I have seen a change within PFC over the past few weeks and I like it! I can see that you desire and are becoming the kind of church that Jesus had in mind, but please remember that when we finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "Don't Kill Me In Your Mind!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 30, 2004
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     | 4,366 views

    We as a people of God need to be careful how we treat and look at one another, because the one that you thought you spiritually thought you put to death, may be the same one that shows up knocking on your doorstep one day & says, "You thought I was dead!"

    I. Introduction: In this particular text, Peter, after miraculously escaping from prison, shows up at the doorstep of Mary, John’s mother, to tell them the good news of what had taken place. Many people in the house had already deemed Peter to be doomed, as he was locked up in jail awaiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal