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  • Steve Lotze avatar

    God's Extreme Makeover - Eligibility Requirements Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Sep 27, 2008
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     | 5,165 views

    God wants to give us an Extreme Makeover: becoming new on the inside. While we are all eligible, the book of James gives us four requirements we need to know about going into our makeover.

    God’s EXtreme MAKEOVER: "Eligibility Requirements" James 1:1-12 His Place Sept 21, 2008 NOTE: I was the guest speaker this morning and this was my daughter’s first Sunday back from her YWAM adventure - she gave the morning greeting and testimony of how god was working n her life. It dovetailed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Biblical Foundation For Change

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007
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    Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the

    Introduction: Marital problems; depression; anxiety; fractured relationships with friends and /or family members; a lifestyle of sin; etc. are serious issues, even in the church today. When persons find themselves in similar circumstances, they need help. They need the power of Christ. They need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Home, Sweet, Home

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 2, 2011
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    When we welcome Jesus into our lives we find ourselves at home as children in his household. This is the fuller fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy.

    If someone were to ask you where HOME is, what would you tell them? If you are not living there now, do you ever go back? Why or why not? [Carry on group discussion.] When I was 19 my parents moved to Tempe from San Jose -- where I had spent all but perhaps three months of my life. In my mind, to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The God We Worship

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 6, 2010
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    A sermon to get us thinking about the God we worship, how awesome he is, and why we worship him.

    (With thanks to a sermon by Louie Giglio and books by Matt Redman and Matt Hyam) For those of you who knew that today I was going to speak about worship I wonder what your expectations were, if any. When you came to Church today, I wonder what expectations you had of our worship, if any. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Descending Into Greatness

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
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    A look at John the Baptist's words that Christ must increase, while he decreases. What does that mean for the Christ follower.

    ✞>I< John 3:26-30 February 5, 2012 When you think about words, the word “DOWN” doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priority Of Concern Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011
     | 5,779 views

    People can have many priorities. Jesus expects His followers to have priorities based on His value system, not the value system of the world.

    There are many things in life about which we can be concerned. We can be concerned about the weather – when will it be warmer? We can be concerned about the economy – especially if we are being directly affected by the recession. One’s health is also a matter of concern to many people. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    Here is something to want for Christmas that is good for you!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is December; Christmas is going to be here in a few short days. Have you been buying all your gifts? • How many of you love electronic stuff? • I LOVE the latest techie gadgets. If I had an unlimited income, I would have everything electronic thing known to man. • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God For Us - #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 29, 2010
     | 8,385 views

    Even through the judgment, God is FOR His 'Crown Creation' and demonstrates it.

    Words of Warning – Series on Joel God for Us Joel 2:18-32 * I begin and end today with one thought- “GOD IS FOR US”! That is, God is for His people. Those who are blood-bought, born-again, & redeemed. God is for us in that He wants the best for all His children. * Lest I be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Blesses A Shunammite Woman And Mothers Today

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 10, 2010
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     | 13,698 views

    The Shunammite woman leads us to examine our attitude toward motherhood. In Christ we are forgiven for our sins against motherhood and his strength for the crises motherhood brings. A. His wondrous gift of motherhood B. His strength in a mother's crisis

    Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Theme: The Lord Blesses a Shunammite Woman and Mothers Today A. His wondrous gift of motherhood B. His strength in a mother's crisis Season: Mother's Day Date: May 9, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Manger Becomes The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 2, 2015
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     | 6,997 views

    God's Plan, Humility, Sacrifice

    THEN AND NOW – The Manger Becomes the Cross Luke 2:1-7 December 8, 2024 Introduction: An anonymous poet wrote: “A baby born in Bethlehem His hands, soft and gently curled But held within their dimpled grasp The hope of the entire world.” Have you ever noticed that when famous people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy For Katie Harvey

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 29, 2013
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     | 26,623 views

    Katie was an elderly woman who loved her family and came to the Lord just a few years before she died.

    Katie Harvey Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 It was on a Wednesday, the date was March 30th, 1927, the place was Huntsville, Alabama, that God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Lovee and Bessie Baker. She was the seventh of nine children to arrive and they called this latest bundle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Perfect Example

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 1, 2013
     | 3,994 views

    Encouragement, Charity, Love, Compassion

    Philippians 2:1-4 (p. 819) November 3, 2013 Introduction: The Apostle Paul is in jail as he writes this letter to the Philippians. In fact he’s told them “Now I want you to know brothers and sisters that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Characteristics Of A Disciple

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
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    We need to ask ourselves today Are we disciples? None of us are perfect, But have you given up attitude of being in charge And have you become confident in His ability to express Himself through you?

    Introduction: Have you seen the Verizon commercials? • The ones where a person is walking around with a group of people behind them • That represents the Verizon network. • Now The idea is that this team of professionals and technicians are always standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Did Jesus Ever Get Depressed?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 31, 2014
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     | 21,549 views

    How did Jesus handle the lowest moment of His life?

    You don't think of Jesus as having a bad day, do you? Nevertheless, I want to look in this study at what was quite probably one of the worst days of Jesus' life, and how he handled the challenge he was faced with. Matthew 26:36-39 (36) Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rooted And Grounded In Christ

    Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,041 views

    Making sure we are rooted and grounded in Christ that brings hope and life not just looking good and decorated on the outside like our Christmas Tree which are dying and life-less

    Rooted and Grounded in Christ As I was pondering on what to share today, I began to think about my Christmas tree...yes my Christmas tree. I'm not sure what your typical tradition is, but we typically put up our tree as soon as possible after Thanksgiving day. And of course, we always get a REAL ...read more

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