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  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Need For Spiritual Transformation Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,455 views

    Mark begins his book by revealing the start of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is about the transforming power of Jesus!

    The Need for Spiritual Transformation THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the Prophets: "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You." "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ’Prepare the way of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humpty Dumpty / Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 50 ratings
     | 31,884 views

    Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day. Updated June 2022.

    Do you remember as a child ... listen to ... or reading nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. See how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife Who cut off their tails with a carving ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    This Man

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,424 views

    A sermon examining the Pharisee's frustration with the compassion Jesus showed the outcasts of society.

    THIS MAN Luke 15:1-2 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, January 18th, 2025) Early in His earthly ministry, Jesus miraculously healed a paralyzed man and forgave his sins; upon hearing this some of the scribes said to themselves “This man is blaspheming” (Matthew 9:3). Later, when the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money And Kingdom - Crunch Time!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    Our resources are meant for results in the kingdom, not our security in this world. How do you tell that to God’s people?

    February 17, 2002 This past Wednesday Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The problem came when she got to Randolph Street, near the bank. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Kingdom Running

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

    February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Right For God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,287 views

    This sermon encourages steadfast faith, patience, and vigilance in waiting for the Lord's return, drawing inspiration from Mark 13:24-37. Key

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we join our hearts and minds together in worship. We are here to draw near to God, to seek His face, and to listen intently to His Word. Today, we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

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    No Mas! No Mas! Achieve! Prevail!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    We can not throw in the towel and cry: NO MAS! NO MAS! God has a plan and purpose for us to ACHIEVE and PREVAIL!

    NO MAS! NO MAS! THE TEN COUNT? VS ACHIEVE? PREVAIL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. If you do this in one lesson, you must move quickly. I start with a towel, and throw the towel on the floor? What could this mean? I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE FLEEING SPIRIT, I SHALL FLEE, NO MAS! NO MAS? GOD HELP ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Battling 800:1 Odds Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2022
     | 2,382 views

    A 3 part series based on the book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day and sermons from Mark Batterson

    800:1 Odds 2 Samuel 23:8 June 12, 2022 Last week we started talking about a guy named Benaiah who wrestled with a lion in a pit on a snowy day and walked away from it victorious. He also took care of a rather tall Egyptian and a couple of heroes from Moab. Some of us would say Benaiah was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Righteous Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 20, 2014
     | 7,922 views

    Though the pursue of God may bring affliction, a transformation toward righteousness is found by abiding in God's Righteous Word

    PSALM 119: 137-144 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S RIGHTEOUS WORD [1 Peter 1:21-23] The Word of God reflects the character of God. This stanza [Tsadhe, the 18th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] declares that because the Lord is righteous, His Word is righteous (vv. 137-138). While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 44,692 views

    This message deals with the victory that comes from unwavering faith toward God in the midst of our trials.

    Faith That Fortifies For The Fight Text: II Chron.32: 8 Intro: Life is full of struggles, difficulties, and problems. Some are bigger than others. But whether the Christian’s trials in life are of the garden variety, or more along the lines of major tragedy, there is but one thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Peace With The People In Your Past

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    How to move toward forgiving those who have hurt you the most over the years.

    Forgiveness is hard. When somebody does something that cuts our heart or damages our feelings, it’s difficult to forgive. But the difficulty of forgiveness is exponentially harder when the person we are trying to forgive has been in our life for years. A father or a mother, a brother or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Man And Poor Man

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 7,159 views

    The way we behave toward people indicates what we really believe about God!

    RICH MAN, POOR MAN James 2:1-13 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” Puzzled, the secretary said, “Excuse me sir?” He repeated; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” She then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Connection Between Good Works And Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION

    BIG IDEA: GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION I. (:1-2) REMINDER TO PURSUE GOOD DEEDS CONSISTENTLY -- DON’T FALL BACK INTO THE OLD WAYS A. Submission to Authority 1. "Remind them to be subject to rulers, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,875 views

    To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

    What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Debt That You And I Owe.

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    A dissertation dealing with the awareness of the tremendous debt of grattitude that we all should feel towards Christ.

    Understand that, in this message, it will be very difficult to separate the Church from the individual Christian. A. If I should use one, know that it could also apply to the other, as well. What I hope to make clear, at this point, is the fact that Christ went through everything that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ