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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Practical Transformation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
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    We are transformed as the Spirit of God works in us, often through His Word. That transformation, however, shows itself in practical ways like these that Paul discusses.

    Practical Transformation (2 Corinthians 1:8-24) 1. Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: 2. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Make Maturity Your Goal.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2024
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    Are you growing? Are you trapped and staying the same? Let us study maturity and immaturity.

    MAKE MATURITY YOUR GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IN EVERY FAMILY, CHURCH AND SOCIETY THERE SHOULD BE SEVERAL GOALS. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Freedom And The Weak Brother Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2019
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    “Welcome people who are weak in faith, but don't get into an argument over differences of opinion” (Romans 14:1; GW). The bottom line was that they were to be a help, rather than a hindrance, to these less mature Christians.

    January 10, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #7: Questions Concerning Christian Freedom, 1 Corinthians 8.1-11.1 Lesson 7.2: Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.7-13 1 Cor 8.7-13 (KJV) 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Smee avatar

    3d

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007
     | 3,004 views

    Start living life with direction instead of depression, discipline instead of dejection and determination instead of disobedience.

    I believe that God is huge Job 37 If that’s God – we must actually fear him. I mean – how big is God? Wondering about FEAR OF GOD 2 Tim 1 : 7 God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, love and self-discipline. (sound mind) Fear of God is not being scared of Him at all. Fear means I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 17, 2014
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     | 5,024 views

    Just what does it mean to forgive others?

    In our last time together, we began to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We made two observations. We said that forgiving others means . . . 1. Forgiving them repeatedly; & 2. Choosing to forgo revenge. Now today, I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Back The Cross

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Mar 7, 2015
     | 5,723 views

    Why are churches taking down their crosses?

    BRING BACK THE CROSS! So many churches today have taken the teaching of the cross from there doctrines and taken their crosses down because they offend the world. Compromising with the world is a sin beloved. Here is why:- Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Are Judgements Inevitable? Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010
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    Purpose of Judgement is not to condemn people or cut us off from God but to bring us back to lead us to restoration.

    INTRO: Series on Truth – What is truth? Relativism – rejection of absolute truth – Truth is relative Sincerity – even if belief contradicts another is sincerity enough? ILLUSTRATION: Attack on spy base Three men have been found not guilty of breaking into and damaging the Waihopai spy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Leadership- Submission Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 12, 2024
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    This is the 206th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#206] LEADERSHIP- SUBMISSION 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Introduction: The #1 reason that Pastors do not enjoy preaching through a Book of the Bible is on display today. When preaching a Topical Sermon Series, you can avoid controversial or uncomfortable subjects; but when you preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final Judgment

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
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    The Final Judgment There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, wi

    The Final Judgment There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to the everlasting punishment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive... And Set Yourself Free

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Aug 12, 2005
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     | 6,479 views

    This will give insight to the power of total forgiveness and I know through the experience in my own life.

    Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. There is unbelievable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive & Set Yourself Free

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when you and I sincerely petition God to let those who have hurt us off the hook, NO MATTER WHAT THEY’VE DONE!

    Whenever I preached here a couple of months ago, I shared some of my testimony and I briefly touched on the subject of forgiveness and the powerful affect that it had on me. I know that the Lord dealt with some of you in that service and about some issues in your own life. Pastor Hanchey asked me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Good Church Or A Great Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    What does it take to make a church a great church?

    The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Preparation For Promotion Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
     | 6,250 views

    Part 4 of this series.

    Preparation For Promotion Part 4: Test of Forgiveness Scriptures: Deuteronomy 23:4, 6; Romans 12:14; Genesis 50:14, 15, 19-21 Introduction: This will be the final message in this series on Preparation for Promotion. In this message we will look at the final test, the test of forgiveness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    Uprooting Bitter Roots 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018
     | 6,190 views

    This message addresses the second deadly virus in the family - Bitterness. These messages were also part of a series on Future Focus Present Faithfulness.

    “Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men c) Pursue purity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Church, The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2012
     | 4,964 views

    We are the body of Christ but what makes us a healthy body?

    The Church, The Body of Christ The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan