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  • Jeff Foster avatar

    He Makes All Things New

    Contributed by Jeff Foster on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 23,256 views

    This sermon explores how life can be transformed through faith in Jesus. It uses the examples of Zacchaeus, the woman at the well, the fishermen of Galilee, and the rich young man.

    He Makes All Things New Learning about JESUS: the Way, the Truth and the Life A sermon by Jeff Foster preached to the Cortez Church of Christ January 14, 2007 When I was a child, the man who lived across the alleyway from my family was a rather strange man who had an extraordinary gift. We would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,323 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Show Us Your Glory

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 47,831 views

    Moses aksed God, "Show me your glory." This should be the cry of the church today, "Lord, show us your glory."

    Show Us Your Glory by: Pastor Donny Granberry Exodus 33:14-18 NIV The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    A life lived without God is an empty life. A life lived with God is full and meaningful.

    A Life Worth Living Psalm 127:1-5 Only two psalms are attributed to Solomon, this one and Psalm 72. Scholars class Psalm 127 as a wisdom psalm. It is the eighth in a series of psalms called “songs of ascent” or “songs of degrees”. The psalm says two things about life: life without God is empty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2divine Appointments: The Darker The Night, The Greater The Light.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    What would I do today, if I knew tomorrow would be my last day? When darkness is pressing us on all sides, God has a light. Remember Divine appointments.

    #2 DIVINE APPOINTMENTS, THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE GREATER THE LIGHT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. I. WHAT IF WE COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT LIES BEFORE US? MOST OF US WOULD SET OUR FACE TO THE WALL, EVALUATE OUR CHOICES, AND CORRECT OUR ATTITUDES. A. The other night my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Empty Cisterns

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,202 views

    You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

    Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Party Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,626 views

    If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.

    Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,022 views

    We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

    Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Special Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

    We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Window Of The Soul

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,476 views

    You can be more than you think in the present moment by opening your heart to the Spirit of Christ who has taken away the sin of the world.

    Today I want you to hear this from the opening pages of the Scripture: Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness… So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Gn. 1:26, 27). According to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

    GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When God Calls Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    God calls us all to something within the body of Christ. Do we listen and respond to God or go spiritually deaf?

    When God Calls Griffith Baptist Church – 1/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Daniel 1:1-4 Key verse: Daniel 1:3 – “And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel . . .” The Introduction 1. Some quick historical background: A. Jehoiakim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Searching Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2008
     | 4,232 views

    Part 2 in series The Journey Toward Christ, this message teaches that frustration and fear are almost always part of the journey, and explains why.

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Two: Searching Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 16, 2007 Two weeks ago on the first Sunday of this series, we talked about spiritual darkness. Remember the point of that message? The hardest thing in the world to do is to see, and admit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Project Build An Ark Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,555 views

    The bible tells us that God called Noah to work with him by building a gigantic boat called an ark. Project “Build-An-Ark” measured over one and a half football fields long and took the best part of one hundred and twenty years to complete! In similar f

    God’s Call to Change the World Part 2 Sunday, July 8, 2007 July Message Series: “God’s Call to Change the World” Today’s Message: “Project: Build An Ark” Play Clip (Evan Almighty ea_clip_5) Introduction 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Running After What? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    what it is that is really worth running after?

    Running After What? Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:14-17 Mar 18, 2007 (4th week of Lent) Intro: I am not a morning person. In fact, I describe myself as an “anti-morning” person. Ask any of the other members of the team that went to Bolivia with me in January, they’ll tell you: “Steve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist