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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Saying "Yes" - Then No

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    A message to go with Rob Bell’s Nooma #20 - Shells Available here: http://www.nooma.com/

    Dakota Community Church June 29, 2008 Saying, “Yes” - then “No” Begin by screening Nooma #20 – Shells I think most of us at times feel overwhelmed by the pace of life in this modern age. Our increased connectedness has many wonderful upsides; I have pictures of my sons from Facebook that I never ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Making Of A New Man

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008
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    Salvation creates a new man

    THE MAKING OF A NEW MAN 9/2/07 Romans 1:12-17 S__L__R__ 1. Bible very Specific – Christian is a New Creation a. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. b. Change so startling and real it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Transformation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013
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    1. What Things Do People Pursue In Life? 2. Directive Thinking 3. Why Death- v.6? 4.What Will We Believe?

    Onesimus was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master. As a transformed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cpr For A Healthy Heart Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018
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    Message one in a series exploring the Biblical directives for a healthy walk. This message explores the first element: Continually Cultivate a dynamic relationship with God.

    Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 1 INTRODUCTION The sins of the churches in Revelation so severely condemned by Jesus have become common place in the church today. Ephesus in spite of doctrinal purity, lost their devotional passion. They lost the passion of their first love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Everydaay Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013
     | 5,364 views

    Message of hope. The hope that sustains us through rough times and keeps us focused on the things of Christ.

    Everyday Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- As we get closer to the Christmas season, in the 2nd week of Advent, we must stay focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason of Christmas. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Embracing Life's Fresh Start SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    God has gifted us with a fresh start through Jesus Christ. We are encouraged to (1) let go of our past, and (2) live with a renewed sense of purpose.

    Today, we will explore the incredible truth that God has given us a new life through Jesus Christ. This new life calls us to leave behind our past and embrace a renewed purpose. Let us dive into 2 Corinthians 5:17, which states, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old ...read more

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    If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022
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    This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

    April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You There?

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,091 views

    There are many people who went to Bible colleges but the Bible College is not inside of them. Are you where God is expecting you to be?

    ARE YOU THERE? Dr. D. K. Olukoya We shall start this message by looking at three scriptures: Genesis 3: 9: “And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, where art thou?” Was it that the Lord could not see Adam? No. He could see him. I King 17: 2: “And the word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is The Church Keeping You From God? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    to help my audience to recognize the Church realistically, change what can be changed, and to accept it as a group that will also always have flaws

    Early in the morning of Sunday, August 13, 1961, the East German government began to block off East Berlin and the GDR from West Berlin with barbed wire and antitank obstacles. Most Berliners were asleep while it was done. Streets were torn up, and barricades of paving stones were erected. Tanks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Me?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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     | 4,348 views

    Do not allow the enemy to trap you in the “why me?” Just remember who you are.

    If you remember, last week I mentioned that on occasions the believers tend to fall in the enemy’s trap; on occasions, the believer tends to fall in the trap of self pity, which in almost all instances causes them to deviate from God’s path. This was certainly the case with the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
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    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Household Holds, Culture Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 10, 2009
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     | 3,852 views

    What our household holds, Culture pt 1 You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

    At ECC we have had for many years values that this Church will be a place where people are Valued, Loved and considered Vital because we want to become and keep becoming a Household that holds People of Purpose, People of Potential and People in Partnership. Over the next four weeks I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 24, 2011
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    Part 4 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on understanding that in our faith we must come together at the church for one purpose -- to continue the Earthly ministry of Jesus Christ by introducing others to the Father.

    The Purpose of the Church (Faith Series, Part 4) Various Scriptures - Always been varying opinions about the functions of the church - This morning, we are going to look at its four highest priorities - As we seek to grow in faith, we must continue to grow towards God - When things continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Identity?

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022
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     | 3,613 views

    • By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation.

    INTRODUCTION: How do we identify ourselves? • By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t still wonder who we really are. Illustration Take Nicole Kidman. She is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Kingdom Of Priests

    Contributed by Brad Easley on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,631 views

    Peter calls us a "kingdom of priests" - what does he mean, and how can the Church carry out this purpose? This message explores what it means for God's people to be priests to the world.

    Title: "Lakewood: A Kingdom of Priests" Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 ILLUS: Father Matthew Kelty spoke at Asbury College chapel on day – what intrigued me most was that the abbey was just an hours’ drive down the road…..I even spent a few meaningful days. Something pretty intriguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational