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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Transformation

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 36,402 views

    How do we begin the process of personal change?

    If you take one of the bulletins and turn over the flap, you’ll see a list of eight "core values". These core values identify what we’re about as a church. They describe our basic identity, our DNA. And like DNA, which is found in every cell of the body, our intent is that we would see these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than A Beauty Queen

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    a look at how one person can make a difference

    Queen Esther made a difference because: ----------1) She was willing to take a risk. —In the middle of life is if. —Faith is believing God for what only He can do. —2Cor. 12:9,10 ----------2) She took the time to plan. —No one plans to fail they fail to plan. —Prov. 13:16 —Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fish On The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,452 views

    First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

    I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sin Slows Down Progress

    Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    The actions of one person, held back several people.

    I. Sin defaces the character of God¡¦s people * Moses had to hid 40 years * Achan was destroyed by his sin * Jimmy Swaggart * Jim Bakker II. Sin destroys not only the individual but many times his family and friends * Jim Baker ended up in a divorce * Jessica Hahn wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who's Job Is It Anyway Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    We cooperate with God in the process of our personal sanctification

    Whose Job is it Anyway? I. Psychologists say one of the primary causes of conflict in households involves dispute over what’s generally called division of labor. A. diapers. You’ve been there . . . 1. We’ve been dealing with now for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Somebody!

    Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    Sermon encouraging a lost person to come to Christ, and be a "somebody".

    Jesus had just crossed back over to Capernaum, and was on His way to heal the daughter of Jairus(one of the rulers of the synagogue, probably a rich man)and many people followed them. A certain woman which had an issue of blood came to Him. I. SHE WAS A NOBODY *She had spent all of her money on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

    • THE RESURRCTION OF CHRIST WAS A PHYSICAL RESURRECTION. Some skeptics have tried to solve their dilemma of not being able to explain away the resurrection by suggesting it was a “spiritual resurrection.” Dr. Wilbur M. Smith wrote of the nonsense of this view. "There is no such thing as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

    Luke wrote in the opening of the book of Acts Jesus’ knew He had risen because of “many infallible proofs.” "To whom [the apostles] he [Jesus] shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    The gift of Christ at Christmas is powerful, personal, and life-changing.

    For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Kids in particular become enthralled in the process of receiving gifts. And kid’s tear open gifts without any hesitation. “You never hear kids say, O no, you shouldn’t have. And yet the great gift of Christmas seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer: It Is Our Little Secret

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,060 views

    OUR FATHER HAS A SECRET AND IT IS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!

    PRAYER: IT IS OUR LITTLE SECRET MATTHEW 6: 1-13 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: From the final scene of "Shrek": Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" YOU SEE, FIONA HAD A LITTLE SECRET. AT NIGHT THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS BECAME AN ORGERESS. Unconditional love. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I - Nvestigate The Ground Zero Of Faith (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    Experience an unshakable faith based upon a personal God.

    Investigate the Ground-Zero of Faith Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 3 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 3, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Experience an unshakable faith based upon a personal God. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubts

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    Can a person be a Christian and have doubts about their Salvation?

    Have you ever had doubts about your salvation? Is it possible to be saved and have doubts? Are you saved and never had doubts? Let’s see what John had to say about the subject and how we can know for sure that we are saved. This book is called “Names and Numbers”. Are your names written in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mark Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    What the peace of God does to, for, and with a person.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ James 3:17 – 18 “Mark of Christian Maturity” I. What peace does TO a person A. It changes the way you relate to the world. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Great Faith

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,524 views

    Every person is capable of demonstrating great faith in God.

    A GREAT FAITH Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION Please open your bibles to Matthew 8:5-13. This passage says that Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith and healed his servant. Jesus said that he had not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. What makes one’s faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking God And Holiness

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,191 views

    Seeking God requires a commitment to growing in personal holiness.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been considering, in a broad sense, the topic of seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Why we should desire to do so, why it’s beneficial and even essential that we continue striving for God throughout our lives – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist