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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Walking Differently Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,632 views

    There are three Biblical processes that must be continually applied in order for a child of God to die to self, ignore the world’s influences and dispute the lies of the devil?

    Turn Your Bibles to 2 Peter 3:18 Title: Walking Differently Theme: Growing in the Grace of God Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing The Way Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,672 views

    Beginning today we are going to engage Christ’s intent for bringing change… fundamental change to life… as it unfolds in the Gospel of Mark.

    This morning beginning a series that the pastoral team has been wanting to take up for well over a year… and together we felt that this was the right time. Series in which we focus on the dynamic sense of breakthrough that Christ has ushered into our world… and wants for our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Small Transformation

    Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    This message explains the nature of spiritual transformation at the hands of a holy, righteous God.

    * No Thin Jesus * "I Am Who I Am"-the I Am is asking you to follow Him * The primary aspect of God’s glory is love and truth. * All for me for all of Him. * A kingdom not a club. * The nature of the Kingdom. * Binary thinking tends to shrink Jesus in our minds (God or man). * Today: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    You Shall Not Commit Adultery Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,349 views

    Looks at why Adultery is so bad and what God’s plan for sex is and how to have victory in our marriages.

    Do Not Commit Adultery Exodus 20:14 - You shall not commit adultery. Introduction Slide A cartoon offered this commentary on the 10 Commandments. Moses is coming down from Mt. Sinai with the 10 commandments and says to the people, “I’ve got good news and bad news. First the good news. I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 5,761 views

    This continues my series through the book of Acts.

    “God in the Storm” Acts 27 August 17, 2008 The opportunities are many and the temptation is strong for a preacher to take this passage and approach it from an allegorical perspective. Some pastors have done just this and posted their messages online, with titles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Weapons Of Righteousness - Spiritual Warfare Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
     | 8,854 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-06) Weapons of Righteousness 1 Peter 5:8-9 While most Christians would not deny that spiritual warfare exists, the truth is that many have, for all intents and purposes, disengaged. They no longer live as though there were at war. Rather, they are content to have others ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Identity Theft - Mugged By The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,603 views

    A message about how a Christian can be mugged by the mirror, and have an inaccurate assessment of their worth.

    Continuing in our series entitled Identity Theft. As you may recall from last week… the fastest growing crime in America is Identity Theft… a means by where who we are is taken by another. But of course our identity is far more than our credit card number or bank account. And in truth… the real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Much Do We Care About God?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    We can measure our care for God by our willingness to equip ourselves for witness and to share the Gospel with our neighbors and to be missions supporters.

    The plumber came this week. You remember, those of you who were here last Sunday, how I was waiting for the plumber to come and solve our drainage problems? The plumber did come this week. He did the job I wanted, and even did it better than I knew it could be done. Not only did he unstop the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen To Your Trainer Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    A six part series on Making a Church Body Better

    BETTER BODY BUILDING (part 2) All my sermons use illustrations from SermonCentral.com I also use the NIV Bible unless stated. LISTEN TO YOUR TRAINER Back in November I spoke of a series of sermons I was writing entitled “ Better Body Building.” With the start of the New Year many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Answering His Critics Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,347 views

    Paul had his critics there in Corinth and in this last section of the letter Paul makes a strong defense against them. We learn some helpful things from Paul about dealing with our own critics.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about D.L. Moody, one of the most effective American evangelists of the 1800s. 1. Like all preachers, he had some supporters and some critics. 2. One day we went into the pulpit to give his sermon. 3. He looked down on the podium and noticed a note for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Imitation Of Apostles-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010
     | 3,391 views

    Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

    OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-III—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-III-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thursday – “sleepy Heads” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    Choosing between a life of freedom or indifference.

    Thursday – “Sleepy Heads” (Matthew 26:36-46) 4th in a series on “Passion Week” Introduction: “A man finally went to the doctor after weeks of symptoms. The doctor examined him carefully, then called the patient’s wife into his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Extreme Makeover: Manly Edition

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 20, 2011
     | 5,967 views

    Regardless of your past, God can take you on a journey to make you the man you were intended to be.

    Extreme Makeover: Manly Edition Text: Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Intro: What does it mean for someone to be masculine? I shared a message on this a few years ago, but really felt like I needed to hit it again with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Scudder avatar

    Jehovah-Nissi "The Lord Is My Banner" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,842 views

    As Americans we are proud of our banner, the Stars and Stripes, but as Christians we have a much greater banner that is revealed to us here in our text.

    Purpose: To describe how Moses exalted the Lord before God's enemies. Aim: I want the listener to determine to lift up the Lord in their everyday lives. INTRODUCTION: "It was Sep 13, 1814. A young United States attorney secured permission to board a British warship in an attempt to arrange the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Know Yourself That You May Know God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,458 views

    Part 2 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Christianity has historically claimed that we cannot know God unless we know ourselves. Dave talks about the characteristics of the false self, and how we come to really know ourselves.

    Know Yourself That You May Know God Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church October 17, 2010 Week 2 of our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Initiative. Did you do your Daily Offices this past week? If not, how come? When will you begin? I know it’s a change, I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist