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  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Changing The World Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
     | 6,462 views

    Jesus sends out 72 to minister for His kingdom

    19. Who is Jesus? December 26th, 2010 Changing the World Today we continue our study through Luke’s gospel asking the question: who is Jesus. We are in Luke 10:1 where Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to the towns and villages of Judea. This sending is very similar to the sending ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Does Unbelievers Worship Their Idols?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 12, 2015
     | 3,786 views

    To show in a negative verse what abominable things these unbelievers does with their idols so that we will not do it and be blameless before GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: How do you remove idols in your heart? Focus on JESUS alone. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven Things You Can Become That...

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 17, 2015
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     | 27,257 views

    "Seven things you can become" - These are good things you want to be "That don't necessarily cost money" So we can afford to develop them "That can help meet the needs of others" - And that is important!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN BECOME THAT DON'T NECESSARILY COST MONEY, THAT CAN HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS This sermon is one where the title is much longer than usual. But I think we'll get some good out of it. Let's start by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Of Jesus' Mission Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 19, 2015
     | 5,023 views

    The "woman at the well" is a renowned Biblical story even though the woman's name is never mentioned, but that is because she never was the central figure in that story. It is the "Word Incarnate" who is revealed.

    More of Jesus’ Mission John 4:27-42 Unnamed people most often are not remembered; the world in which we live basically teaches the opposite: You have to try and “make a name for yourself!” The Samaritan woman at the well remains nameless to us to this day, but Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015
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     | 21,561 views

    "Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel 17:29, we read these words, "And David said, ‘What have I done now? Is there not a cause?’" Do you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 6. The Elect And The Persecuted. (Ch 7) Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 17, 2015
     | 4,217 views

    The Jewish elect and the persecuted church are shown in Tribulation era "close-ups".

    Close-up : The Jewish elect in the wilderness (7:1-8, 14:1-5, 12:6, 12:13-16) I’ll say it again: We have already covered most of the entire scope of the Book of Revelation, that is, the Scroll in the hand of the Lamb, in one short chapter. By chapter 7, we have come to the end of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where There Is Vision, There Is Provision Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,020 views

    The third and final of a set of sermons on the theme of giving

    You may wondering why there is half a person [a stuffed pair of trousers] sitting on this seat here. Apparently her name is Penny. Of course that may not be what you are wondering about. What you are wondering about instead may be why on earth there is a see-through ceiling a few feet above your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Giving Of Himself Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,057 views

    Some of our friends in other religions say that God sends another to do his dirty work. But the God I believe in comes himself, gives himself, out of love for us. A sermon on Trinity Sunday and Generosity

    One day James wanted to do something special with his five year old son Jimmy. He asked “son, is there anything you’d like to do right now?” Jimmy said, “I want some McDonald French Fries.” His father said, “if that’s what my boy wants, then that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    4 Goals For A New Year

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,348 views

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    4 goals for a new year and a new pastor and a new church [12-30-01] Philippians 3:13-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4GoalsNewYear.html I waited 31 years, to the day, to become your pastor. It was all we could do to live our lives in the ministry, and spend 10 years then under other pastors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inside Out: Anger Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016
     | 6,115 views

    Anger is a subtle emotion, yet it is one of the dominant human emotions. This message looks at bringing the emotion of anger into submission to Christ through the Holy Spirit.

    Anger. We never quite know what to do with the emotion of anger. Yet, anger is one of the dominant emotions of the human condition, and it plays a dominant role in Riley Anderson’s life in the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out. In the film, Anger is a hot-head (literally- his head combusts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Doubt To Despair To Destiny

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,672 views

    In the story of Hagar and Ishmael we see Hagar go from doubting God to despair and the to fulfilling the destiny that God has for her son

    From Despair To Destiny Genesis 21:8-21 (NLT) (for video and audio of this sermon www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Has anyone seen the new Star Wars movie? It is called "The Force Awakens". I dont know who it was supposed to awaken because it put me to sleep. It seems to be a hit though with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4 Understanding Loove: Kindness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2016
     | 2,881 views

    In this series we are pondering LOVE? What is real love? Love must be kind. Do we care more for others than for self? KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION.

    #4 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: KINDNESS... LOVE IN ACTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Love is patient and kind. --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Be Afraid, Fear Not

    Contributed by Brian Crowe on Feb 6, 2016
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     | 9,548 views

    Relying on the Good Shepherd is the key. Briefly explore the stresses and mistakes, triumphs and victories of David through the eyes of Psalms 23:1

    Don’t be Afraid, Fear Not! Psalms 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Opening: There is nothing that compare to being afraid. Caught up in the grip of fear. Fear is defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain. Whether the threat is real or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reoad Less Travelled Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 7,203 views

    the narrow way is a much harder and more difficult to travel. It is unpaved, covered with rocks and gravel and filled with potholes. It requires commitment, determination, discipline, control, and self-denial.

    The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 I had just flown back home from attending a class for my Doctorate in Pasadena, CA. The week was filled with long days and short nights. I had an early morning flight and then flew most of the day. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. Yet I didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Communion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,588 views

    This sermon looks at why we celebrate communion

    Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Steve Cornell tells of when he was a young boy, two things stood out for him on communion Sunday. First, he knew it would be a long service because the pastor had no intentions of cutting short his sermon. Second, he was afraid because n his deep voice, the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist