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  • Graeme Saunders avatar

    Transformation Series

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,172 views

    changing the focus from outward appearance to inward, allowing God to transform us.

    1. Taking off the mask John 4:13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change Your Attitude

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020
     | 3,889 views

    attitude refers to one's basic character that is the outward manifestation of the heart

    **attitude refers to one's basic character tht is the outward manifestation of the heart ** our attitudes reflect our inward disposition in relation to our fellow man ** wht are some of the attitudes of a Christian? 1) Love (John 13:34-35) 2) Kindness (Romans 12:10) (2 peter 1:5-7) 3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    We Believe In Baptism Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 24, 2025
     | 328 views

    Baptism is our outward protest of sin’s attempt to win an inward war.

    We Believe in Baptism April 27, 2025 1. Water baptism is a surrender to Christ. Romans 6:1-4 NIV “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That's No Excuse!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2007
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     | 9,996 views

    The divine call never comes out of recognition of a special talent or particular piety or readiness to serve. It comes because God has decided you’re it!

    That’s No Excuse – Jeremiah 1: 4 - 10 Intro: As a high school teacher I think you hear every excuse that was ever given. Things like: “My little brother tore up my homework.” “I had to work late and didn’t get to it.” “I didn’t understand it.” --- And when we leave school we do not leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living A Fasted Lifestyle

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
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    Fasting is not just a tool to solve problems; it is a pathway to spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with God.

    LIVING A FASTED LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-11, Luke 2:36-37, Joel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Acts 13:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is more than an occasional religious exercise; it is a spiritual discipline that can become a lifestyle. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holiness As A Requirement For Divine Presence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 411 views

    The Bible teaches us that holiness is a fundamental requirement to experience and maintain God's presence.

    HOLINESS AS A REQUIREMENT FOR DIVINE PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:3-6 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:21, 2 Samuel 6:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the ultimate desire of every believer. It is where life is renewed, power is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trusting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
     | 11,810 views

    Trust in the Lord. Inward trust and faith, outward obedience. If we truly put our trust in the Lord, giving up relying on our own intellect, than our outward appearance should reflect this faith and trust.

    In Proverbs chapter 3, verses 1-10, Solomon teaches us about wisdom. My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Personality, Purpose And Power Through Prayer-Luke 9:18-36 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 1, 2014
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     | 8,784 views

    Jesus knew His identity, and gained strength to take the cross through prayer. Through this He was glorified. We will only see the glory of God if we will also take up the cross and embrace God's will for our lives, finding our identity in Him.

    918 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” 20 He said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Law And The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2015
     | 7,384 views

    The analysis of the response of Jesus to the Pharisees' ridicule in Luke 16:14-18 teaches about their misunderstanding of possessions, the kingdom of God, and the law.

    Scripture Luke 16 primarily deals with the topic of possessions. There are three sections in the chapter. The first section is the parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13). Jesus responds to the ridicule of the Pharisees in the second section (16:14-18). And the third section is about the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In Thanksgiving: Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    This is the final message in the Living in Thanksgiving series and it focuses on gratitude - that outward expression of our thanks.

    This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - (read Psalm 100:1-5) Over the last couple weeks we’ve been talking about how to become people who live with a thankful heart. We’ve talked about learning to delight ourselves in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    A Life Worth Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,725 views

    God created us to live a high caliber life that finds expression upward and outward.

    A Life worth Living Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Intro: 1st 3 chapters of Ephesians focused on doctrine. The 2nd 3 move to exhortation or encouragement, charging or challenging the believers to live up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mugged By The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 24, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    Talks about how to overcome trying to find your identity in your outward appearance.

    Identity Theft…Mugged by the Mirror Are you at risk of having your identity Mugged by the Mirror Know what God Knows See how God sees Love who God Loves Reflect God’s Glory Slide Good morning. We are continuing our series this morning called Identity Theft Last week we spoke about how we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Messengers

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,764 views

    Outward ceremony, shoddily performed, hardly compensates for a heart-not-right-with-God.

    THE TWO MESSENGERS. Malachi 3:1-4. The name Malachi means ‘My Messenger’ (see Malachi 1:1). The Book of Malachi is the response of the LORD to the Complaints of His people. Not that they were complaining directly To Him, as honest people might occasionally do (Job 21:7; Jeremiah 12:1). No, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Nobody That God Can Use

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

    _______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pleasing Heart To The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013
     | 6,389 views

    God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 “A Pleasing Heart to the Lord” INTRODUCTION The Lord, God of creation, is a God of transformation. In the beginning, God transformed chaos into order by taking a formless void and creating sea, land, sky, sun, moon, and stars. God sent his son, Jesus the Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran