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  • Bob Lentz avatar

    I'm Forever Changed Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007
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     | 5,930 views

    Premise of entire message: “If you’re a believer then you’ve been forever changed, you’re in the process of being transformed by the power of God so that your inner, spiritual life becomes evident in your external behavior.”

    I’m Forever Changed 7-8-07 Series: The New Me Pt. 1 Rom. 12:1-2 Intro. This past Wednesday one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the summer season finally premiered. As you can tell from the graphic it’s called Transformers. It’s all about a galactic war ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Quiet Time Of Rest And Relaxation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,041 views

    When the Bible talks about having a heart of peace, it is speaking of our inner and emotional state. We are learning about peacemakers of the heart that will provide us with a solid root system to stabilize us during the storms of life. The first peacemak

    Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time of Rest and Relaxation” Introduction: 1. A life of inner peace must be pursued. It does not happen by accident. It happens at the root level of your inner spirit. Philippians 4:6-7 (“hearts and minds”) 2. Why does the mighty oak ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Lust Of The Eyes Series

    Contributed by Wendon Pettey on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,301 views

    In sermon 2 of this series, we address the "lust of the eyes", or the sins of the inner man. Again, we identify them, recognize how they enter into our lives, and what the Bible says about dealing with them. Everyone, from the sinner on the street to the

    KEY SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:15-17 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mountain Top Glory & The Descent Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    It’s not by chance that Jesus takes his inner circle up a mountain to witness a most significant moment in their apprenticeship. There they see a manifestation of the glory of God in Jesus.On returning they're reminded of the reality of life in this world

    Mountains play a large part in the history of Israel. It was on a mountain that Abraham proved his faith in God in preparing to offer his son Isaac to God as a sacrifice. It was on a mountain top that God showed Abraham all the land of Canaan and promised him all he could see in every direction. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Longing For Home

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    The following sermon is going to review Hebrews 11:13-16 to show how important it is for God’s people to allow their future, eternal home to affect their inner faith and desire to become more like Jesus while exiled on this earth!

    Longing for Home Hebrews 11:13-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whether one is taking a picture of the sandstone rock formation in Arizona; visiting one of six sky monasteries in Meteora, Greece; walking on the Great Wall of China, in the icy waters of Glacier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glorious Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2011
     | 9,134 views

    1) The Manner of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church"

    Those who provide premarital and marital counseling often hear couples express deficient ideas of love. When asked what they mean by “I love you,” one or the other is likely to answer in self-centered language about being loved, feeling good, enjoying the other’s personality and so on. But here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    And Who Is My Enemy?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 8,917 views

    How do I love my enemy?

    In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Good Newsis For Sharing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,784 views

    God’s plan is for HIs followers to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses upon I Peter 3:15 to motivate Christians to be prepared to be witnesses for Christ.

    Good News is for Sharing I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” II Kings 7 Fear strikes at the heart of anyone who goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Solving Problems God's Way: Part 5 The Benefits Of Problems Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,640 views

    Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems

    Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems A minister was preaching about the benefits of living as healthy a life as possible. He decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Out Of The Mouths Of Babes"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,676 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometimes uses children to communicate to adults truths about His ministry of Grace – unearned and unmerited favor - to believers and unbelievers alike.

    2 Kings 5:1-14 (ESV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Independence Day 2010 First Sunday Killeen, TX 4 July 2010 Big Idea: God sometimes uses Children to communicate to adults truths about His Grace – God’s unearned and unmerited favor – and love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 1,994 views

    Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

    Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023
     | 668 views

    Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Where’s The Love? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 339 views

    The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

    Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Words Are Full Of Power

    Contributed by James Dina on Oct 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,293 views

    When you speak, heaven begins to work because there is power in the words you declare. Every word that comes out of your mouth should be a word of life, to edify, motivate, and bring comfort.

    WORDS ARE FULL OF POWER "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Proverbs 18:21) “.....The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life..” (John 6:63) Words are full of power, both to wound and to heal, to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Awareness #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 222 views

    We must strive to stay connected to His power in our lives because the world will pull us away. This awareness is our motivation to continually practice the Spiritual disciplines that draw us into His presence.

    Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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