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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    You Were Created To Become Like Christ

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 13,477 views

    The third purpose of our lives is to become like Christ.

    Note: This message draws heavily on the outline and ideas in Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name, in the Purpose Driven Life series. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does The Spirit Lead Us Into Temptation?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Temptation, It’s everywhere

    Does the Spirit lead us into temptation? Sunday March 04, 2001 We are going to take our scripture this morning from Matthew 4:1-11 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Can I Know If God Exists? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,084 views

    Looks at the evidence for God that God himself has given us to know of His existence.

    GodQuest Series How can I know if God exists? Romans 1:18-32 The external testimony of Creation The universe has a Beginner (Romans 1:20; Genesis 1:1; Psalm 19:1) The universe has a Designer (Romans 1:18-20; Genesis 1) The internal testimony of our Conscience Mankind has a knowledge of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time Is Ticking Away Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
     | 12,188 views

    Our time on this earth is short. Are you making the best use of your limited time on this earth for the Lord’s work?

    Ephesians 5:15-17 Making the best us of our time. Youve all heard the scenario: if you knew you only had a certain amount of time to live, what would you do with it? Say you had one year left. For some reason, you knew you had exactly one year left to live. You had until the 25th July 2011 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created For Good Works Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 10,513 views

    Twelfth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on our calling to reflect His goodness.

    Knowing God Series #12 “Channeling God’s Goodness” Created to be good and do good Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Positively Not A Hireling

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 26, 2014
     | 4,356 views

    We are all commanded to learn to obey everything Jesus taught so that we can do our part in the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot do this if we feed our spirit distorted scripture and the wisdom of man.

    Positively Not a Hireling Illustration Right after a young man graduated, with high honors, from a prestigious Bible College he was hired by a rather large church. His father, the pastor of a small rural church, was bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishment. “Son,” he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Autumn's Colorful Trees Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 8, 2021
     | 7,679 views

    Autumn: is a time to reflect on the Majesty of all that God has made. Colorful trees warn us about following the wrong teachers, the Creator who paints such a beautiful creation also paints our lives, and God stands never-changing strong in the middle of change.

    (Introduction) L.M. Montgomery in Anne of Green Gables wrote, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Me too! The temperatures are getting cooler. The colors of the leaves on the trees are turning more and more vivid. Autumn Is A Second Spring When Every Leaf Is A ... By ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Response To The Unexpected

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,926 views

    This message is about how we respond to the unexpected events of our lives. As children of God, our core responses should always focus our attention on the One with the answer, not the problem before our eyes.

    Our Response to The Unexpected Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; First John 3:21-22; Second Chronicles 20:1-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of the message this morning is “Our Response to the Unexpected.” I am going to open with a story recorded in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebrating A Timeless Jesus At Christmas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,716 views

    Christmas was just the beginning of a round-trip that Jesus took from heaven to earth and back to heaven. Jesus went from sitting on a throne, to laying in a manger, to hanging on a tree. He went from being a king with a crown, to a baby with diapers, to a criminal on the cross

    Christmas kicks off at Cross Church officially today! I hope this is the best Christmas for your family and you have experienced. Now perhaps the best news concerning Christmas came from our friends at Hallmark. Hallmark announced they are really close to developing a second movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Got Your Back

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,900 views

    David's Psalm revealing to us just how much God has our back during our tough times!

    Scripture: Psalm 3 Theme: Victory Title: God’s Got Your Back INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I hope you have enjoyed an incredible week! I hope that it has been a week of great joy, love and peace. And I hope it has been a week that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Psalm 21 - Title: Crown Him Lord Of All Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 24, 2018
     | 8,076 views

    This psalm will show Christ as the King of heaven, and picture His coming reign as the King on the earth.

    May 5, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 21 (KJV) Title: Crown Him Lord of All To the chief musician, A psalm of David. 1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fear That Defines Us Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 19, 2019
     | 4,770 views

    The Fear that Defines Us Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

    The Fear that Defines Us Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Text – Luke 12:1-12 Series #38 Intro Welcome to Fall. I know that here in Southern California…some of you from other parts of the country may dismiss that we have seasons here. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chariots Of Fire - God Is Our Protector #2 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,494 views

    There are battles going on all around us that we do not see. It feels like the enemy is winning. But God’s protection is there, just as it was for Elisha. When we are surrounded, God has surrounded us with His protection.

    Introduction That is the theme to one of the most iconic hot summer movies of our lifetimes. Set in the post-World War I era, Chariots of Fire is based on the true story of two British athletes. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The "Enoughness" Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,382 views

    As believers we sing songs, read stories and hear messages about Jesus, but do we truly believe or even realize who Jesus really is to us?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 3, 2009 Date Preached: September 6, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back To School – Believers Edition! Sermon Title: The ‘Enoughness’ of Christ! Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Introduction: Just recently in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose The Strong Man Now?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,359 views

    This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God)

    Scripture: Mark 3:20 - 27 (reading Mark 3:7 - 27) Call to worship - Psalm 138 Theme: "You are the Son of God" This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God) INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene