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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Short-Lived Change

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,449 views

    Israel like America receiving wake up calls from God, repented and changed in the short term. Why do we follow this pattern and what can bring about permanent long term change?

    SHORT-LIVED CHANGE JUDGES 2:10B-19 I. THE PATTERN OF ISRAEL’S SHORT-LIVED CHANGE A. Israel’s Forgetfulness 1. In verse 7 we see that Joshua and the Elders who had crossed Jordan, lead the people into and established Israel in the Promised Land maintained a strong national faith. 2. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Johnson avatar

    Living The Abundant Life

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 220 ratings
     | 73,183 views

    Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.

    John 10:10 Many times the Lord Jesus used the expression "I am," which is one of the titles of deity. The word am is the present singular of be. It means something that is happening at this present moment. Jesus is saying here, "I am,". Not will be, not maybe, not might be, but I am. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The Living Waters

    Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 367 ratings
     | 27,396 views

    When the most broken places of our hearts are exposed, Christ invites us to let him in.

    Introduction I’d like to introduce you to a woman, who is a lot like us. All of us before we come face to face with our Creator is like this woman. In listening to her story, we discover our own story. As we see her receive something from God. we ourselves learn to receive from God. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living A Worthy Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    The glorious relationship we have with God, the benefites of it, and the means of maintaining the relationship.

    Living a Worthy Life I John 2:12-17 INTRO.: Nehemiah was a great leader and motivator among the Jews during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Just before the completion of the wall was a time of great stress. The enemies of Judah did all they could to dishearten and intimidate Nehemiah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Pilgrims Live

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,323 views

    We are pilgrims and we have a pilgrims inheritance. We have a pilgrim’s calling and that has something to say about the way we live.

    HOW PILGRIMS LIVE 1st Peter 1:13-21 I think you could call 1st Peter a pilgrims guide for the planet earth. One of the favorite words Peter uses for the Christian is pilgrims and strangers in this world. In the 15th verse, Peter describes our life down here as a time of so journeying. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of The Living Not The Dead

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 19,003 views

    “Even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.”

    Theme: The God of the living not the dead Text: Dan. 12:2-4; 2 Thess. 2:16-3:5; Lk. 20:27-38 One of the great themes of biblical revelation is that of the resurrection and in the words of Paul God “according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Debt Free Living

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 12,379 views

    This is a strong message on becoming debt free. I credit John Avanzini and Mike Murdock for this material. This word has blessed my congregation.

    Debt Free Living  I am in a teaching mode today. - take notes.  I will be moving fast through this.  This message will change your future.  Much of this material is from John Avanzini and Mike Murdock, who are excellent teachers on finance. 6 STEPS TO DEBT FREE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live In True Repentance!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!

    “The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living On The Now Side

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    This sermon deals with the difficulties of having to walk by faith.

    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 – 12 Title: “Living On The Now Side” Introduction: To understand the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians we need to know some things about the city of Corinth. Corinth was the most important city of all Greece in Paul’s day. Its wealth was fabulous. Men spent their days ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Baeta avatar

    Live According To The Will Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, and it did not fall, for it was founded on t

    Theme: Live according to the Will of God – Infidelity a challenge to the Church Text: Deut. 11:18, 26-28; Rom. 3:21-25, 28; Matt. 7:21-29 The world has many definitions for a wise person but according to Jesus Christ a wise person is someone who listens to Him and puts into practice what he or she ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Living The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,903 views

    Four insights about living the good life.

    With New Year’s Eve coming up on Monday, it’s a good time to ask ourselves the more probing questions about our lives. I want to encourage you on Monday night to ask yourself one question: "Am I living the good life?" Are you living the life God intended for you to live? Of course, the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lauro C Hernandez avatar

    God Of The Living Not Of The Dead

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    We have to understand that even if we die we are still alive in Christ Jesus

    GOD OF THE LIVING, NOT OF THE DEAD (Mk. 12:26-27) 26 Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Living From The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    Ten areas of discussion on how we need to be living from the heart: With a heart that’s been Purchased, Penetrated, Purified, Pardoned, Possessed, Persuaded, Practicing, Persuing, Passion and Prepared.

    COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN 10-7-02 KJV Matthew 12:35 TITLE: LIVING FROM THE HEART For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 Turn in your Bibles to Matthew 12:35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    Living In A Unified Church

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,007 views

    Even where there are disagreements, unity is a commitment to remain together.

    Living In a Unified Church Ephesians 1:10; 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:5-15 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 20, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: Kids Playing Church A. Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. B. In it he chronicled the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matt Black avatar

    Living In The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 76,159 views

    The Bible says that if we realize that GOD IS WITH US it will radically change our lives. We will have the peace that the world does not have. Tonight we are going to briefly look at three things that will keep us living in the presence of God.

    Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Today men everywhere are searching for happiness, fulfillment, and love. They are searching in all the wrong places. Peace can only be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. HOW CAN WE LIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD? The person who is saved has God’s presence with him. Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible