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  • Dennis Munn avatar

    Are You Christianish? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,548 views

    First message in a Summer Sunday Series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

    Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 1- Are You Christianish? Introduction: So, here we are on the first Sunday in July, kicking off our Summer Sunday Series. In a way, it’s kind of sad that we’re starting this particular series in the summer, seeing as from now until September our members are ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Does It Take To Be Transformed?

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,927 views

    A look at the process God often uses in helping us to become the kind of people He wants for us to be.

    What Does It Take to be Transformed? Genesis 32:22-32 
Gladys Dunn was new in town and decided to visit the church nearest to her new apartment. She enjoyed the pretty sanctuary and the singing by the congregation, but the sermon went on and on. Worse, it wasn't very interesting. Glancing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That’s Out Of This World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2019
     | 8,219 views

    Paul outlines the 10 characteristics of the "God kind of Love." Christian achievements are worthless without this love and it can only be gained by the indwelling nature of Christ. I utilized an outline by Adrian Rogers.

    LOVE THAT’S OUT OF THIS WORLD 1 Cor. 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Path To Healthy Emotions Prt 1 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 14, 2025
     | 239 views

    Paul’s desire for the church was that they would teach the truth and do it in love so that the church would not be like babies but instead grow in spiritual mature.

    Last week we spoke about what it means to find deep rest in Christ in the many areas and levels of our lives. Today, we will be talking about the Path to Healthy Emotions. Our summer sermon series is: Church on Mission but if we are to be fruitful, we need to be a healthy church. For the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Does Not Seek Its Own

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 9, 2025
     | 136 views

    These days, a lot of people are demanding their “rights” and live in such a way as to trample the rights of others. There are those who are always thinking of what life owes them. But there are others who never forget what they owe to life.

    Alba 12-7-2025 LOVE DOES NOT SEEK ITS OWN I Corinthians 13:5 I Corinthians 13 continues to describe what love is not. It says in verse five that love, “does not seek its own”. Other translations say that love does not “insist on its own way”, “doesn't think about itself”, or “is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    4 Attitudes to have to grow in the midst of Trials based on James 1: 2-8

    Growing in the Midst of Trials How to deal with Trials James 1: 2-8 2 My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanging On By A Thread

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,412 views

    CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES

    BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES I. CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN = A HEAVY HEART (38:1-10) / A SICK PUPPY A. The Discipline from God (:1-3) (result of my sin) B. The Pain of it All (:4-8) C. The Glimmer of Hope (:9) The Lord sees: My Desires My ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Satisfying A Thirsty Soul Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE

    BIG IDEA: GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE I. (:1) WILDERNESS WANDERINGS CREATE A THIRST FOR GOD Key = to keep earnestly seeking after God II. (:2-5) RENEWED CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS MOTIVATES PRAISE FROM A SATISFIED SOUL Key = A Renewed Vision of Who God is His Power His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Acquiring A Vision

    Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,305 views

    How, to whom, and why does God give a vision?

    Introduction: Why is this building sitting at 3131 Duff Road today? Let’s agree one thing: Northside Baptist Church is Christ’s church. Amen? It doesn’t belong to you, it doesn’t belong to the preacher, it belongs to Jesus. He has a reason why He located us here. So, let me ask you again: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preciousness Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,222 views

    Jesus is Precious in His Person, Provision, and Promises.

    I. He is Precious in His Person A. His Precious Name - Stone - One of His names - vs. 4, 6 1. It is a Special Name - No name above it. 2. It is a Saving Name - Ac 4:12 B. His Precious Worth -vs.7 II. He is Precious in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Drives Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 31, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,179 views

    Many things drive people’s lives, but does the right thing drive yours? In this sermon, given by Jean Leprohon, we are directed to what God wants to drive us.

    What drives your life? – Purpose Driven Life #3- delivered by Jean Leprohon What is it that guides your life? What is the agent in your life, which has a certain control on your reactions? 1. Certain people are driven by guilt. Gen 4:12 the guilt of Cain has made him a wandering man... Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Steward

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    A steward is one who takes care of another person’s affairs but owns nothing himself. In today’s world he might be called a manager.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: St Augustine wrote Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure. Where your treasure is, there is your heart. Where you heart is, there is your happiness. (In Who Said That by George Sweeting) In this chapter, Paul presents three characteristics of a true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    This the second in the series that takes a look at the betrayl of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.

    Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Matthew 26:14:16; Matthew 16:26 I. Judas Betrayed Due to Blindness (v. 14a) A. He was blind to the plan of God B. He was blind to his real need (II Cor. 4:3) 1. His eyes were blinded to who Jesus was 2. His heart was blinded to what Jesus offered 3. His soul was doomed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being Like Christ”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    The more we are like Christ, the more we are living in Him.

    I Peter 4:1-11 September 24, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Being Like Christ” Introduction: I. (vs. 1-2) Think Like Christ A. Christ suffered in the flesh 1. Let us arm ourselves with the same mind 2. Let us allow the Lord to work out suffering in our lives B. Christ suffered in the flesh for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ephesus: The Cold Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    There is nothing worse than a church who has lost their love for Christ. Jesus is the SOVEREIGN, SLIGHTED and STEADFAST Savior.

    Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus: The Cold Church As John pens these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, you will discover several noteworthy items in chapters two and three. First, you will discover that Jesus identifies Himself to the church. He then records their accomplishments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist