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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,234 views

    A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

    THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Settle For Hamburger When You Can Have Steak?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 10, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    As Christians,we settle for far less than what we can have in Christ.

    Matthew 4:18-22 NAS 18. Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fisherman. 19. And He said to them, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” 20. Immediately they left ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    By Your Deeds

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
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     | 3,904 views

    We are know by our attitudes, words, behavior and deeds... WHAT YOU LOVE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO DO... WHAT DO YOU LOVE?

    BY YOUR DEEDS... HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED? WHAT IS YOUR REAL CHACARTER IN THE DARK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 3: 20 For everyone that doeth evil hatred the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds be reproved. 21. But he that doeth truth cometh to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take Off That Coat! Feel The Paradigm Shift That Is Coming?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 27, 2015
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     | 7,804 views

    The religious crowd tends to desire to feel comfort and safe with the status quo? Be quiet poor old blind man? No, I hear Jesus is coming this way.

    TAKE OFF THAT COAT! WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? MY MIRACLE IS COMING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DO YOU WANT? CAN YOU FEEL A PARADIGM SHIFT? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL? I WILL FEAR NO EVIL! A. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ROD? THE STAFF? B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    John's Baptism

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 22, 2013
     | 2,810 views

    To show GOD's for us and not against us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Heaven on your side? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's for us and not against us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30 (The Message) 11:30 About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me." V. THESIS: GOD is backing us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Always A Victor

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 3, 2019
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     | 4,482 views

    No matter the nature of the battle, no matter the location of the battle, no matter the people involved, you shall always be victorious

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *ALWAYS A VICTOR* Romans 8:36-37 King James Version (KJV) 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    His Picture Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2017
     | 6,978 views

    I wonder how well John and Jesus knew each other. If they had never met, I assume that Jesus at least knew of His cousin and vise versa.

    -AD 25-27- Judean Wilderness His Picture of Jesus (Acts 2:38) Matthew 3:11-12, Mark 1:7-8, Luke 3:15-18, John 1:26-27 John was Jesus’ cousin. The Bible doesn’t say if they had a relationship, prior to John baptizing Him in the Jordan River. We do know that His mother, Mary, visited his mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Purpose

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 12, 2025
     | 2,366 views

    God saved you to bear fruit for Jesus Christ. If you profess to be a Christian, but you aren’t bearing fruit, you need to examine yourself and make some course corrections before it’s too late.

    Purpose By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When we look at people the condition of the world the desires of society the aspirations and goals of our governing entities, we understand that everything is designed toward the dark side, self-existence, self-promotion, self-acclamation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Prevailing In Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,407 views

    This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Righteousness

    “I WILL PREVAIL” Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2. Spiritual Warfare: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus. Ephesians 6:10-18 Review: A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy the most. When you are right with God, God is right in you! A prevailing person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Irreverence In Worship Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
     | 5,058 views

    Worship is all about God, not us! So, as Paul instructs the church concerning worship, he is in reality, instructing the church to be more God centered, and less self centered. To achieve worship that is God centered, we must deal with our own attitude,

    IRREVERENCE IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 INTRODUCTION: Beginning here and continuing through Chapter 14, Paul deals with issues regarding public worship. This is an important point – what Paul has to say he says in the context of public worship. Simply put, worship is aligning ourselves with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning That Service Is Satisfying Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 13, 2012
     | 4,913 views

    Oswald Chambers spoke over 100 years ago prophetically of the time we are living in today. He said, “We are moving into a more spiritual but less Godly time.” There is a desperate need for the church today to surrender their life to Jesus. He tells us

    Intro: Oswald Chambers spoke over 100 years ago prophetically of the time we are living in today. He said, “We are moving into a more spiritual but less Godly time.” God clearly tells us to be born again in John 3, we are told by Paul if we are in Christ we are a new creation. More people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is In Control Of You? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2014
     | 4,956 views

    One famous preacher in history stated that, "that every particle of dust that dances in the sunbeam does not move an atom more or less than God wishes.” Meaning that God controls EVERYTHING. Period. Is that true? Let's examine the Scriptures together.

    Is God in control of you? I mean, right now! Is He in control of you? There are people who believe that, yes, it is all God’s doing. Charles Spurgeon said, “I believe that every particle of dust that dances in the sunbeam does not move an atom more or less than God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding Strength In Small Things SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 814 views

    The world often values the big, the many, the rich, and the famous. However, this sermon explores the idea that less can be more, and that there is strength and importance in the small and few when God is involved. It challenges the belief that bigger is always better, and encourages finding value in simplicity and smallness.

    The world often promotes the idea that bigger is better and smaller is not good. The unbelievers believe that more is always better and less is not valuable. They believe that there is strength in numbers and that the few are unimportant. They prioritize the rich and famous over the poor and ...read more

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    Worship Fully Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,747 views

    When we understand Christmas more deeply, we will worship Christ more fully.

    Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/29/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” Doesn’t it seem like there’s some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than G P S (Free Will In God’s Plan)

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025
     | 85 views

    God lovingly planned salvation for everyone in Christ but never forces anyone’s choice. "More Than GPS" shows that His foreknowledge guides without controlling, calling us to live assured and freely abide in Jesus.

    Preface: This message explores the biblical theme of God’s plan and human freedom from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. Christians across history have understood predestination and salvation security in different ways. The aim here is not debate but encouragement—helping all who read or ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist