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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Pointed In The Right Direction Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,113 views

    To be a Christian is to be transformed by the Holy Spirit for our entire lives.

    Pointed in the Right Direction: Fundamentals August 1, 2010 Rom. 12:1-2 Intro: How many of you have ever studied the book of Romans – not just read it, but actually dug down deep and worked hard to understand it? If you haven’t, I suggest you need to. This morning as we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This King?

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    So, who is this King? How could One who faced such obvious defeat bring overwhelming victory to all who believe?

    Introduction At the end our worship today we are going to be sharing in the Lord’s Supper. It is a time where we can unite together to celebrate the great gift of God through His Son Jesus Christ. Our theme for our message today is: Who is this King? It is a question that a king himself asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Why The Shepherds? Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,696 views

    I would propose to you, though much debate, speculation and misrepresentation surrounds the birth of Christ. There are Biblical truths that must be grasp if one is going fulfill their place in the proclaiming of the birth of Christ, like that of the shepherds.

    Why the Shepherds? Introduction: It is that time of the season when there is a desire to observe Christmas, give, show acts of charity and cling to those church traditions of the birth of Christ. Luke 2: gives us a clear truth that God intentionally broke the conjecture of man to bless, call ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Enjoying The Maturing Process

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 10, 2021
     | 1,981 views

    This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 4 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

    What mother ever gives birth to a child with the goal for the child to remain a baby, never to grow into maturity? What mother would ever delight in seeing her child go immediately from infancy to heaven? On this day, my heart is heavy when I think about the children who never get to enjoy their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Demons Will Flee

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,702 views

    This message looks at two "demon-possessed" men, discusses the translation "demonized," and provides a spiritual application on how to recognize the devil's activity, overcome Satan's attacks, and find deliverance.

    I want to get us started with some observations and an illustration by Neil T. Anderson, the president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He says, “Psychologists and psychiatrists routinely see patients who are hearing voices: chemical imbalance is the standard diagnosis . . . But how can a chemical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Ministry Of Silly Walks Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    Sin in a person’s life is not what determines if they are truly a Christian or not, John tells us one practical way to evaluate ourselves in our Christian walk.

    A pastor and his wife were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and were having breakfast in a local coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was mocking Christianity; in particular, the resurrection of Christ. He went on and on about what a stupid teaching that was. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Holiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,303 views

    This is the second sermon in this series based on Jerry Bridges book, "The Pursuit Of Holiness".

    Pursuing Holiness – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is called to live a holy life. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. The Bible says: “He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Hope Growing Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
     | 8,050 views

    Victory in Jesus comes from being crucified with Christ. What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?

    Intro: I have a question for you to answer this morning. I don’t want you to answer it out loud. Are you enjoying the Christian life are you enduring it? Jesus made some pretty powerful statements about being saved and following Him as disciples. In the presence of God is fullness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    In My Right Mind? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 145 ratings
     | 26,259 views

    The renewing of our minds will transform how we live. Our daily walk in the christian life says a lot about what we feed our minds and hearts with

    Who am I?...In my Right Mind! Romans 12 verses 1-8 What do you think of yourself? In his book ‘When Men Think Private Thoughts’ Gordon MacDonald has two men playing a game at midnight. These two men are from completely different ends of the economic and social spectrum. One is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And… Discern The Times — What Is The Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 531 views

    There are moments in history when God’s people cannot afford to be spiritually asleep. Moments when we must wake up, watch, and wisely walk. In David’s day, the men of Issachar were like this. They understood the signs of the times and knew what Israel should do.

    Go! And… Discern the Times — What is the Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NLT): “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 498 ratings
     | 191,547 views

    Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

    Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    How To Protect Our Church

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 31,930 views

    In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

    How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    More Than Just A Sunday Thing

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 18,795 views

    This sermon takes a look at some of the barriers to our worship as well as some practical ways to make our worship more meaningful.

    Let me ask you this question, and think about it for a few moments… “Why are you here in this worship service? Why did you get up this early on a Sunday morning, perhaps your only day off from work, and get dressed and come to church?” Maybe you’re here out of habit. You’re family has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Come To The Table Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,633 views

    A study of the Lord’s Supper: 1. It’s Practice 2. It’s Purpose and 3. It’s Perpetuity.

    Come to the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17 – 34 INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    What Faith Is...

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    What we really need is a practical definition of faith. How can you employ "Bible" faith in your everyday life?

    WHAT FAITH IS Heb. 11:1-3 INTRO. We have heard sermons and lessons from this passage many times. This single chapter, above all others in the Bible, defines, illustrates and lists the rewards of faith. But this was meant to be much more than just a beautiful dissertation on religion. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist