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  • John Gaston avatar

    Characteristics Of A World Changer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2018
     | 9,569 views

    To turn the world upside down you need to be committed, willing to change, walk with Jesus, love people, disciple, and be bold.

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORLD CHANGER Acts 17:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOR: THE PREACHER & SIN 1. A pastor was in a discussion with an woman church member about her elderly Aunt who’d finally “seen the light” and joined the church after a lifetime of riotous living. "Will my Aunt's sins be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting On God's Strength

    Contributed by Claude White on Aug 15, 2023
     | 3,861 views

    In our faith journey, we often face weariness, doubt, and discouragement. We may feel as if our strength is failing, and the challenges before us seem insurmountable. But amid these struggles, Isaiah reminds us that God is always near, ready to renew our strength and empower us to overcome.

    Waiting on God's Strength ? Isaiah 40:27–31 (ESV) ? 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God"? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The Church By Its Worship) Series

    Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024
     | 682 views

    This lesson is about the kind of worship that God has authorized

    Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Worship INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have been studying the church. 1. In the first lesson, we saw that the church is the “called out” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Judgement Cometh Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    The Judgement of God will come to the Earth and the Book of Revelation describes it in frightening detail.

    THE JUDGEMENT COMETH Revelation 6:1-17 INTRODUCTION We are at an important stage in the Book of Revelation. We have seen in chapter 4 that God is worthy and sits on the Throne of the Universe. He is in charge of all and is Almighty, Holy, and Just. Chapter 5 introduces us to the slain lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Study Of Fasting #3

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

    A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding The Father In Depenedence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 2,259 views

    God supplies us with daily bread and much more

    Finding the Father in Dependence Matthew 6:11 October 11, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Woman and Christmas meal A. Woman asks for food from grocer 1. Asks for a Christmas meal 2. Grocer asks what she can pay 3. Woman: Her husband was killed in a car accident and all she can offer is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Types Of Counterfeit Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,424 views

    Types of Counterfeit Faith

    Types of Counterfeit Faith (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. George Muller. Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 22,632 views

    How often have we felt the blows of life and needed to know that we are ultimately victorious in Christ? Whatever comes our way we are more than conquerors.

    KNOCKED DOWN BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (Living Bible) ….. But this precious treasure – this light and power that now shine within us – is held in a perishable container, that is in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishing Lessons

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    We are called to be fishers of men.

    Fishing Lessons 1. Ice fishing story. I like to fish,relaxing. Better to catch, though. 2. Story about group of disappointed fishermen. Of Peter, John, & James, 3 of Jesus’ closest disciples. 3. Expected to catch something. Not for fun, livelihood. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Today Hear His Voice

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    A simple sermon exploring the need to be faithful to God through His Word

    TODAY HEAR HIS VOICE Hebrews 3:12-19 INTRODUCTION: The Israelites are the forerunners of the faith. They were God’s chosen people under His covenant during the time before Christ. They are also examples of how one should conduct himself in regards to his or her relationship with Jehovah God. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thinking Of Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    One last paragraph about the church at Antioch. "And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Please God With Your Giving

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 223 ratings
     | 23,664 views

    Sermon on Giving. Basic principles on pleasing God with your giving.

    How to give and please God Luke 21:1-4 DBC 6/02/02 Gregg Griffin <(((((>< Congregational Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 9: 6-8 Now that you have all the moans and groans out of your system, having heard the sermon title. Lets take and honest look at what it takes to give and please God. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dem Dry Bones

    Contributed by Scott Lamshed on May 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    Revival to take place when you feel dry and brittle, the Spririt of the Lord breathes upon you raising you up as a Warrior for Him

    DEM DRY BONES Ezekiel 37:1-5 I. An old spiritual. A. Dramatic vision of a valley of bones becoming a legion of men. 1) God makes the bones live. 2) God puts flesh on them. 3) But they are not really alive until they have breath." a) Dual meaning in Hebrew (and Greek): ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Passing Along Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    Strengthing the Family

    Foundations of the Family: Passing along our Faith Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Of all the tragedies in child rearing, perhaps the greatest is when we, as Christian parents, fail to convey our faith to our children. There are many reasons for this failure, but it doesn’t make it any less of a failure! Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Veteran Rookies

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,647 views

    We must grow from an immature disciple into a mature apostle by feeding on the meat of God’s Word.

    AS A NEW PARENT IT WAS AN INDESCRIBABLE JOY TO WITNESS OUR SON’S BIRTH. IT HAS ALSO STRENGTHENED MY FAITH WATCHING HIS PROGRESS FROM HIS WEEK-LONG STAY IN NEO-NATAL INTENSIVE CARE TO WHERE HE IS TODAY WITH LEARNING TO STAND UP, MAINTAIN HIS BALANCE, AND WALK. I AM AMAZED AT THE WONDERS OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist