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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,711 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strange Fire

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,868 views

    In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As we look at the account of Nadab and Abihu we will see that in the worship of God there’s a proper way and a wrong way to worship God as they offered strange fire unto the Lord.

    Strange Fire Leviticus 10:1-11 Introduction: Romans 15:4 tells us that “…whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earn This! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 24, 2015
     | 4,598 views

    Aren't you glad God didn't say that to us? Let's look at some things God does say about earnings and some things he does not say.

    I never saw the movie, and frankly, I don’t intend to, but I read an article about it. There is a punch line in the movie: “Saving Private Ryan” that really brings home today’s point. (This illustration taken from Wikipedia's article on Saving Private Ryan) The sole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,734 views

    In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

    A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Do It Without Me 2024

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 2,306 views

    This message is about being involved in what Christ is doing in this season.

    Don’t Do It Without Me Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; First Peter 4:10-11; Isaiah 6:8 Good morning Strangers Rest. If you recall from my message last week, I talked about how you, as a Church, have come this far by faith. Next week we will celebrate the Church’s 99th anniversary and as I concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 982 views

    We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

    Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

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    "Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,675 views

    Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving That Feels Good Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 13, 2022
     | 1,769 views

    What's our motivation to be generous?

      • The author of Hebrews instructs us to: Hebrews 13:16 NLT 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. • The Proverbs remind us: Proverbs 11:24 NLT 24 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. And in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Yam What I Yam!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 11, 2014
     | 6,781 views

    A message of encouragement to small churches and their pastors.

    While I was cleaning up the building Monday morning the Holy Spirit and I had a nice conversation. If you have never talked with the Holy Spirit I highly recommend it. Jesus sent him when He left to comfort us, to teach us, and to remind us of what we have been taught. We talk to God a lot. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Women Preachers And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,919 views

    Women and men are spiritually equal before the Lord; however, women are debarred from occupying the role of elder within the congregation of the Lord.

    “Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free...free...free...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 13, 2014
     | 4,901 views

    Wrapping up a message on Matt 10:8, around the recent hot media topic...elevation of Indian born Sathya Nadella as CEO of Microsoft!!!

    FREE…FREE…FREE… OK Hyderbadis’ (Yours truly included) have something to be proud about, for their “Son of the soil” namely Sathya Nadella was recently elevated to one of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Two Things A Preacher Must Do!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    A look at what a Minister of the Gospels Priorities SHOULD Be!

    But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:4 Amp) This is one of the key verses in the Bible to help a novice minister be a successful tool for the Master. Preaching has nothing to do with popularity, titles, or position. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Glorify God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

    Responsibility Of The Church To Glorify God Lesson #2 Part B Text: Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. II Th 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    Jesus is the Pastor (the Good Shepherd) of His Church, which He loves and He is building into a glorious and powerful Church.

    WHAT IS THE CHURCH? OPENING TEXT: “13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 He said to them, "But ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,626 views

    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free