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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    'the Real Enviromental Changes.' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 9, 2007
     | 3,292 views

    This message looks at the new creation and the real enviromental changes which are to take place around us in the new heavens and the new earth and the new opportunities it holds out to all who embrace the offer.

    "The real enviromental changes": Rev 21:1-7. In the Bible overview series we have really come full circle: God’s plan for the world began with creation and it ends with the new creation. The Big picture series has unfolded from the foundations to its fulfilment. Creation – fall – pledge - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 87,430 views

    The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

    The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wake Up And Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    Approaching Christmas is often a difficult time to love the people around us. Sometimes we need a little encouragment to do so.

    Mitch had worked hard all week on his studies. He wrote papers, studied for tests, took exams all week and finally it was Friday. It was time to pick up his friends and go home to visit his family for the weekend. Since it had been such a difficult week, he was exhausted. He decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Evil With Good

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,704 views

    Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who

    Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who are against us… to those who don’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust And Possessions Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions.

    Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #3 - Trust and Possessions Mark 10:17-27 Sermon Objective: As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions. Some people are just waiting to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Schoolmaster

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    This sermon presents ths Gospel biblically.

    Our Schoolmaster Preached at singer Hill GBC, May 27, 2007 Today I will be giving a teaching that has been well received by strangers and friends who are not church going people. I have shared the fundamentals of it in the mall, at work, on the street, at my daughter’s sporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    The Five Factors Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,745 views

    We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we do in private.

    The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Five Factors of Praise June 24, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Last week... 1 We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginning With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    Sermon 7 in the Galatians series. A powerful argument from Paul in favor of Justification by Faith, not from works.

    04/15/2007 Inro: Illustration of focusing on something small/menial and missing something huge (I used scuba diving in a lake or pond, then the ocean, then going back to the pond) Scuba diving in ocean vs in a rock quarry or lake / swimming pool Ocean: full of life, visibility seems to go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Down

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,253 views

    In one of the saddest chapters of the Bible, Israel first neglects, then abandons their relationship with Yahweh. Through it all, though He remains faithful to them and stands ready to help when they cry out, just like with us.

    I was 16 years old. It was my first "real" job after working as a newspaper delivery person for many years. I worked for a dry cleaner establishment that (I found out later) was about to go under. My job was to deliver cleaned drapes to customers. I was given the keys to an old van and told to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hey You! Yeah, You! Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,474 views

    It sounds like a cliché, but it’s true that one person really can change the world. In fact, that’s exactly what God wants to do through you … change your world. Like Noah, God has a very specific call on your life that if heeded, can change your world

    God’s Call to Change the World Part 1 Sunday, July 1, 2007 The Life of Noah: Hearing God’s Call "Hey You; Yeah, You!" But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Genesis 6:8 (NKJV) Introduction Welcome to Gateway Bible Church. Today we are starting a new message series entitled, “God’s Call ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "What" About Hell

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,791 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the reality of hell and what we should be doing to make sure we or no one else goes there.

    The “WHAT” about Hell Luke 16:19-31 The title of my sermon is “The WHAT about Hell”. You often hear a term that sounds like this without the “the” in front and the words "in the" replacing the word about, when someone is confused about something. So this morning I want to help with some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Can You Hear Me Now?

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,733 views

    God has spoken to us through creation, the prophets, and His Son

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 1:1-2a Can You Hear Me Now? Introduction “Did I get any mail?” [Walk over to mailbox prop and look inside for a letter.] Many of us growing up can remember how excited we were when we received a letter. Most letters were addressed to our parents. But do you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    Stretch your understanding of faith by examining the basis of faith and the behavior of faith.

    I want to take a look at some Biblical principles that will stretch our understanding of faith. Would you open your Bibles to Hebrews 11? I want to do an introductory sermon entitled “Understanding Faith.” Follow along as I read verses 1-3 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cocooned

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Christians must reach out not only with their hands but with their hearts.

    COCOONED Scripture Reading: Luke 19: 1- 9 Closing Hymn # 573 1’11 go where you want me to go INTRODUCTION Have you noticed, there are fewer butterflies than before? I remember the time when everywhere you look you could see butterflies: butterflies of various shades and colours: yellow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Spirit-Empowered Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    Jesus had no sin or impure motives that gave Satan legal access to His life. Satan could find nothing in Jesus - not even one square inch of territory - to which he could lay claim and thus gain access to Jesus’ heart. This is the reason why there was pro

    Opening illustration: You might not see the literal ‘Red Sea’ miracle in today’s context but will surely see one parallel to it. The issue is, as the Israelites waited before the ‘Red Sea,’ they didn’t contemplate or pursue to build a bridge across it. They waited on God for His Salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational