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  • Graeme Saunders avatar

    Transformation Series

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,953 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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    We Believe In Baptism Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 24, 2025
     | 150 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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    Flesh

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    . Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examining The Heart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,017 views

    With Examining the Heart, the law brings 1) Inward Conviction (Romans 2:17-20), 2) Outward Failure (Romans 2:21-24) and requires a matching of the 3) Inward to the Outward (Romans 2:25-29).

    Romans 2:17–29. 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Water Baptism PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,060 views

    Explores the significance of baptism as an outward expression of inward faith and its transformative power in the lives of believers.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, in the house of our Lord, to reflect on a topic that is as refreshing as a cool drink of water on a hot summer's day. Today, we're going to talk about baptism - that beautiful, sacred act that marks our initiation into the ...read more

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    Creation Vs. Evolution Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” This sermon will acknowledge and celebrate creation as an act of God and contrast it from the modern secularist’ view of evolutionary process. Moreover, it will refute evolutionary process as God

    The Creation vs. Evolution debate is much older than most people are aware of - and has always been more about philosophy and religion than Science. 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 "For there are those who, giving the name of atoms to certain imperishable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Acts Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 1, 2021
     | 4,273 views

    The powerful working of the holy Spirit on behalf of the fledgling church.

    October 30, 2021 On to Acts and the History of 1st Century Christianity. Acts was written around 62/63 AD and Luke is believed to be the author. Once again, the information was directed to one person – Theophilus. The book covers the first 30 years of Christianity and is a bridge between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Testimony Vs. Discipleship

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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     | 3,327 views

    We are not called to be so called CHRISTIAN. We are CALLED to use the AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. To RULE over all CREATIONS. To take Dominion over SATAN! “We are not just CALLED to be SAVED. Rather, we are CHOSEN to PREACH the GOSPEL anytime, anywhere and

    Acts 15:16-17(NKJV) 16 “ ‘After this I WILL RETURN and WILL REBUILD the TABERNACLE of David, which has fallen down; I WILL REBUILD its RUINS, And I WILL SET IT UP; 17 So that the REST of MANKIND may seek the LORD, Even all the GENTILES who are CALLED by My name,’ Says the LORD who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hypocrisy Vs. Integrity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 20, 2012
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     | 6,229 views

    We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs.

    Hypocrisy vs. Integrity March 18, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should have the freedom to be honest before God and others without putting on airs. Focus Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Then the Lord said, "Because this people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preacher Vs The Politician PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 624 views

    This sermon explores the struggle of living out Christian ideals through the biblical narrative of Felix and Paul, emphasizing the hope found in a clear conscience.

    Good morning, family of God. We gather here today, hearts open, minds ready, spirits eager. We're here for fellowship, for worship, for truth. A place of hope. A place of faith. A place of love. Opening Scripture Reading – We turn to the Book of Acts today. Acts 24, verses 22 through 26. Let me ...read more

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    At War

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    We must have a Biblical focus, an inward focus, and an outward focus in order to defeat that terrorist, the devil.

    AT WAR Jude 17-23 INTRO.- ILL.- A man and his preacher were out on the golf course. He said to his preacher, "How do you let off steam with when you miss a shot and your ball goes into a sand trap?" His preacher replied, "I just the repeat the names of some of my church members with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Does It Take? [gospel - Assurance - Simple - Simplicity - Faith]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,705 views

    Gospel pollution and what it takes to truly be saved. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoint, and Handout.

    What Does It Take? Acts 15:1-11 If someone were to walk up to you on the street and ask you out of the blue, “how can I be saved?”, what would you say? Would you know how to answer them? What would you say it would take for them to be born again? This is no small question…for the correct answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Search For Hope

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,238 views

    The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

    First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 6,113 views

    This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

    Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Day By Day

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 363 views

    Paul reminds us that while the “outward man” is “perishing”, but “the inward man is renewed day by day!

    II Corinthians 4:7-16 (NKJV) DAY BY DAY July 27, 2025 I. THE VESSEL - There is a problem presented in the text and the problem is the vessel that holds this treasure! The vessel is an earthen vessel and this clay pot is fragile! Verse 7 says . . . “we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist