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  • Tim Harrison avatar

    Part 1: The Quest For Authentic Transformation Series

    Contributed by Tim Harrison on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 17,889 views

    In this passage, The Apostle Peter gives us seven Character Traits that we are to add to our faith, which God wants to use to progressively transform us into the likeness of Christ.

    A Portrait of Christ: The Quest for Authentic Transformation Did I tell you I have a son and daughter? It’s amazing how rapidly they are changing – as they move along the continuum from infancy to adulthood Physical, emotional, and intellectual growth is natural – It’s to be expected in every ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,352 views

    7 letter to the churches

    "The Commitment of the Overcomer" May 6, 2001 AM, - Danny L. Williams TEXT: Rev. 2:12-17 Have any of you ever been going down the highway behind some one who was not sure what lane they wanted to travel in? Maybe I should change the question: Have you ever been one of those people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Says About Money Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,204 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Title: What God says about Money – So Who’s in Charge of Your Wallet? Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 30, 2005 Subject, Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction There is an idea that floats around out there that God has little to say about how we use our money. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

    When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For War

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,208 views

    Brothers & Sisters there needs to be a battle cry going forth from all the churches in the world today. And it must originate in the hearts of the Pastors, and it must be sounded aloud from the pulpits across this land! We must prepare the battle station

    ~Prepare for War~ Mark 9:14-29 (New King James Version) 14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Devil Wants To Kill, Steal, And Destroy Your Worship.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 52,416 views

    The devil wants to stop your worship because he wants the glory for himself.

    “The Devil wants to kill, steal, and destroy WORSHIP” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTIONS TO PONDER: Why did I come to church? What’s my purpose? Am I fulfilling the reason and purpose stated? John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Fresh Start (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2019
     | 12,779 views

    Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start. But it's not so easy. We may have a hard time making the changes that are necessary for a fresh start. But sometimes, we may not need a total fresh start, we may just need a restart.

    A FRESH START (part two) Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start for various reasons-relationship problems, job loss, trouble with the law, etc. So, we change locations, find a new job, start getting connected with new people, etc. Obviously the best fresh start we can make is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Accountability

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 48,158 views

    The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God, and will one day have to bow before Christ.

    CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTABILITY Study Text: Romans 14: 9 - 13 Introduction: - The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God (Rom. 3:9-19), and will one day have to bow before Christ (Phil. 2:9-11). - Jesus said, “From everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes avatar

    The Garden Of Gethsemane – The Vitality Of Intercession (2/12) Series

    Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,528 views

    Many don’t know how to pray. Prayer involves more than petition. When times get tough believers must fall to their knees before the throne of mercy with nobody else around. In the most terrifying week of His life Jesus retreated to pray. It was in Gethsemane where He won the victory, not on Calvary!

    Introduction Slide 1 (title of series) For those who missed it, last week we began a 12 week adventure in the life of Jesus as we study what are called “The 12 stations of the cross.” In the last few weeks of the life of Jesus on earth we will study significant places He stopped at and what we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Transforms How We Love Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 19, 2025
     | 417 views

    True spiritual maturity is measured not by how much we know, but by how deeply we love. Faith is the starting point, but love is the destination.

    ### **INTRODUCTION: Love Is the Mark of Mature Faith** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 4 Over the past few weeks, we have been exploring what it truly means to have a transformative faith—a faith that goes beyond belief and actually reshapes our lives. In week one, we talked about how faith changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Praise God For Working All Things Together For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    Praise God for His omnipotent ability to work ALL things together for good for those who love God and all are called according to His purposes. Sometimes when we doubt that the Lord can work good out of adversity we need to remember

    Praise God for Working all Things Together for Good (Rom. 8:28,29) Praise God for His omnipotent ability to work ALL things together for good for those who love God and all are called according to His purposes. Illustration: The employers were also asked to list the "most unusual" questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Power Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    When we get away from the source of our power we become weak, getting back to the source.

    The Power of Christ Have you ever determined in your mind why the disciples of Jesus ,were able to preform such miricals and the Christian today cant, let look at the Power of Christ. Sermon based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Going Beyond The Resurrection" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    Why do we need to go beyond the resurrection in order to fulfill His purpose for our lives?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree April 18, 2004 “Going Beyond the Resurrection” Rev. 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: What do we do when the Lenten and Easter Season is over and we have eaten all of the jelly beans and peeled the last colored Easter egg? We have attended various ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Appropriating Our Freedom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,937 views

    Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty.

    How to Live in Full Freedom - Rom. 8:2-8 Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Illustration:The divine "scheme of things," as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Out For Syncretism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

    Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free