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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Mind Edition

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    In the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty Pennington holding the bul

    EXTREME MAKEOVER: MIND EDITION INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen the show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? They take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Takes Two Eyes To See God

    Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,846 views

    There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

    That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scouting Report

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    Just as sports teams scout their opponent, we are not unaware of the schemes of Satan, our mortal enemy.

    Scouting Report TCF Sermon July 6, 2003 2 Cor. 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Now See Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,276 views

    Part 10 in the series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at the story of the blind man and how Jesus gives each one of us an opportunity to respond to his power and serve with our lives.

    I Now See Love Never Dies, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church Jason Kotarski June 6, 2010 Before I got involved in the church, I did a lot of my growing up in the local punk rock music scene. I had found a place that accepted me for who I was and it gave me a chance to explore my love for music ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,477 views

    A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

    IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Don't Atheists Believe In God?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    Consider the evidence. (Part 1 on a series dealing with atheism.)

    WHY DON’T ATHEISTS BELIEVE IN GOD? Psalm 53.1-4 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Consider the evidence. • Be a listener. Version: ESV RMBC 11 November 07 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Committed To Commitment Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 46,567 views

    The call to Commitment

    Committed to Commitment - Romans 12- 3/15/09 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 12. We want to go on in this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in Rome in the first century. Paul writes to them and tells them that we have “good news” to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon For Graduates

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,323 views

    The nation of Israel was facing the unknown in exile in a foreign land, they needed to know God was there. Jeremiah gave them a message that brought comfort...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 23, 2013 Date Preached: May 26, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Graduation/Graduate Sermon Sermon Title: Graduation has come-What’s Next? Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14a [HCSB] Introduction: This morning we have met 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Famine To Feasting

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,322 views

    For many Christians, there is a famine for God's Word that can easily affect their ability to face their problems. But it is possible to have spiritual feasting in the insurmountable riches of Christ. Let us learn from these characters from Genesis.

    FROM FAMINE TO FEASTING Text: GENESIS 43:1, 16, 31 Genesis 43: 1 "Now the famine was still severe in the land." Genesis 43: 16 When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Defend The Home Front Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,627 views

    An expose of threats that are damaging the family and how God’s design offsets them.

    1. Title: Defend The Home Front 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 12, 2006, last (8) in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the role of the family in withstanding the threats that endanger us; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cast Away Our Idols Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 38 ratings
     | 34,348 views

    This atrocity & the seriousness of its repercussions forced Jacob to finally take action with His family & seek God’s intervention. He tells his family to “Cast away the foreign gods you have with you." This focal point is the basis for revival.

    GENESIS 35: 1-15 CAST AWAY OUR IDOLS [Ezekiel 18:21-32] Sometimes it takes massive impacting events that awaken us so that we begin seriously considering our need for revival. As we grow older and settle into the routine of life and become not much different from the average believer, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No One Comes But By Me Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010
     | 4,291 views

    In this message, part 15 in the series Love Never Dies, Dave looks at the importance to understanding Jesus, God, and the work God is up to in your life and in the world.

    “No One Comes but By Me” Love Never Dies, prt. 15 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 25, 2010 We’re in John chapter 14 today. Contained in John chapter 14 is one of the key verses in all of Christian theology. The way you understand this verse as a Christian (if ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    I'm Missing Out Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,173 views

    Part 6 of 6 in series Every Thought Captive. Dr. Joe Hendricks bring this series to a close examining the idea, "I Miss My Old Life." He covers why this happens to people and how to take that thought captive and keep living for God.

    “I’m Missing Out” Every Thought Captive, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 25, 2007 Today I want to bring our Every Thought Captive series to a close. As most of you know, every week we have looked at a different lie people believe that causes various types of spiritual problems. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How Can I Get Life Under Control?

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,316 views

    Implementing a constant communion with God is a great help for keeping oneself under control in life.

    1. Title: How Can I Get Life Under Control? 2. Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 3. Audience : Central Christian Church, July12, 2015 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is central to dealing with life’s challenges, and to understand what it means to pray continually -for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eternal Life Is A Gift

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015
     | 6,607 views

    To show that sin pays and has consequences and it's ultimate consequence is death, but Grace is a gift, a gift of eternal life through our relationship (union) with the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Yes. I have eternal life II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that sin pays and has consequences and it's ultimate consequence is death, but Grace is a gift, a gift of eternal life through our relationship (union) with the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal