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20/26 Vision (Part 2): Ghost In The Machine: Imago Dei Vs.the Synthetic Self Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 13, 2026

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In 2026, machines are becoming more human while we become more like machines. As AI mimics our voices, we face a crisis of "Synthetic Identity"—losing the soul to the system. But there is a "Ghost" in your design no code can replicate. Stop being data; reclaim the Image of God.

In this year 2026, we are facing an identity crisis unlike any in human history. As Artificial Intelligence blurs the line between the made and the created, and as our digital avatars become more polished than our actual faces, we have to ask the oldest question that ever was: What does it mean to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 17:28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Bring About Change As Jesus Did - Luke 5:15,16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 76 ratings

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How To Bring About Change As Jesus Did - Luke 5:15,16

How To Bring About Change As Jesus Did - Luke 5:15,16 Quote: Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Traditional. Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe In A Spiritual Realm Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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Doctrine of angels and demons.

READ: Ephesians 6:10-13 In the world today there is an unprecedented appetite for the supernatural. This interest in things supernatural or paranormal is increasing. This is testified to by the success of the now multi-billion dollar HORROR film industry; the burgeoning popularity of occult ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Important Decoration Of Them All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2001

based on 395 ratings

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Let’s decorate our hearts and lives with real and true repentance this Advent season.

Matthew 3:1-12: The Most Important Decoration of them All. This past week, it didn’t feel like December – the temperature almost reached 70 degrees on Wednesday! Quite a change from last year at this time! But if you have any doubt that it really is December, then go to the mall, and you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 1, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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Holiness is more than merely a matter of religious activities. God is not near as concerned with our methods of ministry as He is our motives of ministry. That’s because God is not so concerned with the surface of man as He is with the spirit of man.

Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart Text: Eph.6: 6; Mark 7: 18-19a Intro: It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian without a change of heart. Everything about trusting Christ as ones Savior affects the heart. If there has been no change of heart, there has been no conversion. Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:18-19, Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Ceremony Sermon: What It Means To Build A Home.

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 17, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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To build a home needs the model of love revealed in Christ.

MARRIAGE CEREMONY SERMON: WHAT IT MEANS TO BUILD A HOME. John 15:9-15 (NIV) 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

based on 26 ratings

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Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Peace

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 23, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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A consideration of Philippians 4:2-9, with special emphasis upon v.5-7

Islington Baptist Church October 21, 2001 Philippians 4:2-9 Scripture readings: Matthew 24:1-35, Psalm 91, Isaiah 51:12-16 For many people the events of the past 6 weeks have been very troubling and anxiety filled: Life for us as North Americans has changed, 6000 people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Joy

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

based on 91 ratings

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Men and women are different. Surprised?

[The "Rules"] 1. The Female always makes the Rules. 2. The Rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification. 3. No Male can possibly know all the Rules. 4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all the Rules, she must immediately change some or all of the Rules. 5. The Female is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Walk

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

based on 330 ratings

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As believers, we are called to walk in the freedom that is ours through the Spirit of God and to remember the cost of that freedom.

FREEDOM’S WALK ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

based on 55 ratings

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Discover how good communnication restores hope for marriage.

This morning, we conclude our message series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. I thought we would have two more messages, one on conflict resolution and the other on intimacy. But after reflecting on the previous five messages and on today’s message, I realized we’ve covered the basic skills and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: *other

The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005

based on 40 ratings

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When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where Lives Change Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 3, 2005

based on 159 ratings

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This message was preached at a Christian School "Revival" during their Chapel service.

ARE YOU FOR REAL? EXPOSING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us music, and satan has created an industry that ruins the blessing of music. God gave us his word and satan tries to produce a counterfeit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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