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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Transforming Power Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 13,722 views

    The Word of God transforms. It brings conviction and joy. Do not undermine the intake of God's Word. Cultivate a respect for His Word.

    RECAP last week's message – Rebuilding the People of God (1) Watch Your Character. Nehemiah chose people who are faithful and fear God. Your greatest ability is dependability. (2) Remember Your Identity. Nehemiah organised the people and reinstated the worship of God among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Doctrine Is Important Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,787 views

    This message is intended to help us understand doctrine is important and that how we understand the doctrines of the Bible influences how we live.

    DOCTRINE IS IMPORTANT 1 Timothy 1:3-5 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in troublesome times: not just as a nation but as the church 1. People are asking all kinds of questions: a. Is Jesus the only way to heaven? b. Are tongues still operable? c. Are heaven and Hell real places? d. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Total Sellout!

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Dec 20, 2006
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     | 4,761 views

    Many of us say we are committed to Christ but like the rich young ruler, we don’t realize what all that entails.

    Mark 10:17-22 tells of one of the most compelling encounters that I believe Jesus ever had. It tells of a young man who came to Jesus with a question that had no dobut been on his mind for a very long time. In fact, the Bible says that he came running to Jesus. When I think of someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grounds For Gratitude

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
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     | 4,304 views

    After Thanksgiving sermon. You can have that magnificent gratitude for fellowship, for suffering, for grace, and thus learn to live and to serve at your fullest for Christ.

    Grounds For Gratitude dec0196a Philippians 1 (830) Sometimes, we have a way of forgetting Thanksgiving as soon as the turkey is cold, and we start looking forward to Christmas. Let’s hold onto this thanksgiving idea at least twenty minutes longer. In searching for a thanksgiving statement in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,748 views

    bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

    The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All The King's Men Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    This sermon explores the true nature of the Kingdom of Heaven and of the disciple.

    All The King’s Men Matt. 5:1-12 (SOTM #1) 4/15/07 PSCOC Introduction: Two opposite kingdoms. The nation of Israel wants to raise their popularity in the world, particularly among 35 and under American men. Some people have decided that the holy relics of Israel do not generally appeal to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Doctrine Of Assurance: "Deceptive Currents" [part Two]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
     | 3,746 views

    Many are deceived by believing in head knowledge versus heart knowledge

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 7, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “Deceptive Currents” [Part Two] 1 John 5:7-13 In the “Our Daily Bread” devotional for this month there’s an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Signs

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
     | 5,611 views

    Signs serve as warnings to us when danger is near. God also gives us warning signs to help navigate our lives from some of the pitfalls around us.

    Signs Selected Scripture Play a little game this morning. If I put out on the church sign that next Sunday Labron James of Cleveland Cavaliers would be here, would the church be full? If I said Jennifer Aniston or Bradley Cooper or any well known actor or actress, would people come to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Manger And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 9, 2016
     | 7,071 views

    Jesus, God's Plan & Gift, Sacrifice, Love

    THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Manger and the Cross Colossians 1:15-23 (p. 821) December 18, 2016 Introduction: “The son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” The word for firstborn here doesn’t mean Jesus was a created ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Full Corn In The Ear Series

    Contributed by Rev.v.p Isaac on May 13, 2016
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     | 6,327 views

    THE GRAPES DID NOT FALL FROM HEAVEN LIKE MANNA DID IN THE WILDERNESS. THE 12 SPIES HAD TO LEARN TO GO AND GET THEM. THEY HAD TO HARVEST THEM AND BRING THEM BACK SAFELY IN ORDER TO PRESENT THEM BEFORE MOSES AND ALL ISRAEL

    One of the great Jewish Patriarchs in the Book of Genesis named Isaac acted out his faith and God blessed him regardless of having done it when a famine was stalking the land in which he lived in “Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Back To The Future

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,645 views

    The entire ninth chapter of Amos helps us behold our God and live with hope rooted in His promises.

    A young man in a wheel chair, discouraged by his condition, asked his physical therapist, "Do you think I have a future?" The therapist replied, "As a pole-vaulter, no! As a man, yes!" In light of the dire predictions of the prophet Amos, the people of Israel and Judah might have asked, "Do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Establishing A Standard Of Living

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2011
     | 4,581 views

    What is your standard of living? Against what do you measure the quality and subtance of your life?

    “Between the Lines: Establishing a Standard of Living” Romans 1:1-17 There are standards for almost everything. Educational institutions have academic standards for students; governmental bodies have security standards for employees; military organizations have standards of conduct for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am An Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 57,826 views

    We are overcomers, for with Christ we are exceedingly more than conquerors. Therefore fight with a conquering attitude and with supernatural weapons.

    The theme of this section is “More Than Conquerors” (v.37); that who you are. • Who do you think you are? You are an overcomer. With Christ, we are all overcomers. • Not maybe, not you will be; but you ARE. • When you know who you are, you'll know what to do, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proverbs 15 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,661 views

    This is a look at Proverbs chapter fifteen.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Fifteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter fifteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 (NASB) This is an excellent verse to commit to memory. Have you ever tried to argue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Precedence Of Prayer-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2012
     | 3,383 views

    2 of 3. Paul exhorted Timothy regarding the place of prayer in the Church. Prayer must take precedence in the Church. When is it obvious that it holds priority? Prayer takes precedence when...

    The PRECEDENCE Of PRAYER-II—1Timothy 2:1-7 Attention: Communication is vital to every aspect of life. Maybe you are mute, or know someone who is mute. Maybe you are deaf, or know someone who is deaf. The challenges you/these people face every day are mountainous because of such physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist