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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Making Of A Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 2, 2014
     | 8,602 views

    God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus... accomplishing his will in us and through us.

    Becoming Like Jesus Part 1 Title: The Making of a Masterpiece Part 1 Text: Romans 8:28-20 Thesis: God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus…accomplishing his will in us and through us. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Difference Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014
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     | 8,074 views

    Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions.

    Maybe you don’t think you have much to give but let me assure you that God can turn the smallest deed, just a token of your time, whatever you have into life changing actions. I read a story World War II that shows how the smallest deed can make all the difference in the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Making Disciples Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014
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     | 11,132 views

    The way we make disciples is by showing them how to look like Jesus.

    Making Disciples Text: John 1:35-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: A story is told – by Fredrick Beuchner I believe – called "The Happy Hypocrite." It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making Amends Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2013
     | 4,545 views

    James (or actually, Jacob in Hebrew) was one of the most dramatic cases of a changed life after having been an eyewitness to the resurrection.

    Show Jesus’ Little Brother video clip from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2BfHfkFJCQ 1. James’ Ossuary A little over 10 years ago, a French scientist made the discovery of an ossuary with the inscription, “James, the son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” on it. An ossuary was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Of An Apostle Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,793 views

    Continuing in a series on going to Jerusalem, based on travels described in Luke. This is in line with United Methodist Lectionary. Please let me know if you use these messages.

    July 21, 2013 Making of an Apostle Jesus is walking through a town, when He sees that the townspeople are about to stone a woman. He asks, “Why are you going to stone her?” A voice comes from somewhere in the crowd that proclaims, “Because she is a sinner.” Jesus ...read more

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    Making A Deposit

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Aug 11, 2013
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    We need to make a deposit in the next generation.

    Making A Deposit Psalms 78:1-8 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard White avatar

    Making A Covenant Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 17, 2013
     | 8,724 views

    God wants us in a covenant relationship with Him. He will be our God and we will be His people.

    Making of a covenant. Exodus 34:10-16 What is the difference between a contract and a covenant? A contract is an agreement between two or more parties and each has a responsibility to the other. If one does not keep their end, the other is free from his or her obligation. In a covenant, it says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Peace Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 17, 2014
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    Peace is one of the themes in the Bible. It opens with peace and closes with peace in eternity. Jesus has come to make peace for us. So that in turn we can be a peacemaker for others that do not know Christ

    In his book, The Fall of Fortresses, Elmer Bendiner tells the story of an unusual flight he took as part of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew as navigator during World War II. On a raid over Germany, the plane was hit in the fuel tank by anti-aircraft fire. But despite a direct hit, the tank did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2014
     | 4,768 views

    Each of us has a vital part in the Kingdom of God.

    Making A Difference March 30, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: I Corinthians 12:14-31 Message Point: Each of us has a vital part in the Kingdom of God. Introduction: When we were missionaries in West Africa, we were completely “behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make A Commitment Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 3, 2014
     | 5,053 views

    To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? We can learn from Mary.

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Make A Commitment” Luke 1:46-55 To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? Today’s passage about Mary forces us to consider these questions about commitment. What led her to her commitment? We can gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Cox avatar

    Faith To Make It

    Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 28, 2014
     | 4,214 views

    This lesson is about faith!

    Have you ever looked at your life and say how did I get here. 1. If you ever said this it was either in a good way or a bad way. Those are usually the only reason for making this statement. 2. No matter your reason for saying this always remember God is in control. God is the only person that can ...read more

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    Make No Idol Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2014
     | 4,440 views

    Do we really need to address idolatry in these modern times? Where do you turn in times of crisis? What is of most importance in times of celebration or reward?

    Dakota Community Church July 13, 2014 Make No Idols Commandment #2 Exodus 20:4-6 Command: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Making Disciples"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2017
     | 6,525 views

    A sermon on the Great Commission.

    “Making Disciples” Matthew 28:16-20 Why are you here this morning? How did you get here? I don’t mean did you walk or drive? I mean, how did you end up in a Christian Church on a Sunday morning when so many other people are doing so many other things? What I have just read is called “The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

    Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Decision

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,470 views

    Choices

    It is the old choice with which is still presented to every soul: the old crisis which reappears in every experience. Cesar or Christ, that is the question: the vast, attractive, skeptical world with it’s pleasures and ambitions, and its prodigal promises, or the meek, majestic and winning figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal