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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
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    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things That Make A Great Church

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,092 views

    This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

    Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2009
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    Message about how the mission of Jesus should be the mission of the Church.

    The Mission of the Church Luke 19:10 July 5, 2009 Note: The ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE format is from Andy Stanley’s book, "Communicating for a Change." Me: The news over the last couple weeks regarding celebrity deaths took a little out of me, I have to admit. First it was Ed McMahon. Then it was Farrah ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Quest

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Oct 6, 2009
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     | 3,466 views

    The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.”

    1The Quest The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.” 2The Bible is a treasure map. Have you heard of Rick Warren and his “Purpose Driven Life” series? It is a movement within the church today that has inspired many Christians to find meaning in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
     | 6,958 views

    (Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

    * The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 13,608 views

    A plan for how to walk with God.

    Walking With God Gen 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Gen 5:24 (KJV) This verse we read today in our Bibles is a short verse. Amongst all the geologies of from Adam where we read "and he died" multiple times it almost seems as if you could pass over this whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Belonging To A Church Family

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011
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    Why should one belong to a church? The characteristics that define a church are also the attributes that make it a wonderful family. What are those attributes? Here they are.

    THE BLESSINGS OF BELONGING TO A CHURCH In church life, you will often hear people refer to their “church family.” Why? Well, it is because the characteristics of belonging to a good church family are like the characteristics of belonging to a good, loving family. A family loves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worshippers Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010
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     | 7,467 views

    What if an alien could read the Bible and see what God desires, then drives past our church (mosque, temple)? Whose God is the true God? Who’s worth it? (No wonder the world doesn’t know Him!)

    Worship, true worship, is the quality a Father looks for in His children. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, to honor Him, and to worship Him. Worship means to show worth and/or value. What is God worth to you? (see John 4:19-24, Hebrews 10:19-25) 1. WORSHIP IS: Posturing Myself before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unspoken Essentials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010
     | 7,274 views

    If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

    Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Came

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
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     | 4,457 views

    So why did Jesus come? Why the miracles? Why the cross? John 8 tells us about WHO He is and WHY He came...

    We find the "Scarlet Letter" Story... John 8:1-11 Woman caught ’red-handed’ by those that obeyed Moses’ law - asking Jesus what should be done ’cause she broke the law... (Deut 22:22 - ’put to death’) The law had convicted her & they hoped Jesus would condemn her (since they were ’too holy’ to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear His Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 10, 2010
     | 8,215 views

    As we hear the voice of God, we are to respond in worship through 1) Rejoicing (Psalm 95:1-5), 2) Reverence (Psalm 95:6-7b) & 3) Remembering (Psalm 95:7c-11)

    Physicist Stephen Hawking made headlines this past week for taking on arguably the most influential scientist in human history, Sir Isaac Newton. Newton, the 17th century scientist who left enduring legacies in mathematics and the natural sciences. Newton warned centuries ago against using the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Church Still Works

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 4,852 views

    Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

    National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Image And Reality Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 3,352 views

    The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

    December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Anatomy Of A Worshipper

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,255 views

    Worship isn''t an entertaining showcase for a talented soprano or a lecture on textual criticism or a pleasant weekly reunion of friends and family. Instead, true worship is a joyous celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

    THE ANATOMY OF A WORSHIPPER by Bishop Charles C Jones 2 Samuel 24:18-24:25 Our focus in this message is to explore the exercise of worship. There is a book out that is entitled ’ Worship is a verb’, in this book the author states that Worship isn''t an entertaining showcase for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal