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  • What Are You Thinking? Part 1 thumbnail

    What Are You Thinking? Part 1 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 138 views

    The sermon urges believers to intentionally focus their thoughts on Christ above, allowing Him to shape their minds, emotions, and daily lives.

    Church family, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind, don’t they? Schedules stack, screens shout, and our minds ping from worry to what’s next. And in the middle of the noise, God gives us a gracious, clear instruction: lift your thoughts. Aim higher than the headlines. Aim higher than your ...read more

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    The Family: God's Workshop

    Contributed by David Swensen on May 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    Today, Learn how God can use our families to help shape us into the people He desires us to become.

    Nancy Ortberg tells about an incident with which we can all relate. “I had been, what I thought, was a good mom for the day. I rode bikes, read stories and fixed meals. I patted myself on the back and thought, Okay, I’m done. It’s six o’clock. It’s my time. Just then this little voice from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationships Where Grace Is Not In Place Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    Shaping the people around us into being the people we would like them to be is not our job - it’s God’s.

    Grace Based Relationships Part 1 October 6, 2002 Relationships When Grace Is Not In Place Genesis 3 (16) Over the next few weeks I will be speaking through a series called Grace Based Relationships. The series is taken from a book by Jeff Van Vonderen called “Families Where Grace is in Place.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seven Spheres Of Influence Series (Introduction/Church) Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,163 views

    This message is the introduction to a four part series about how the church today needs to be involved in shaping every aspect of American culture.

    Seven Spheres of Influence Series Connecting to our Culture (Introduction – Church) There was a renewed sense of God’s presence and power as well as an awakened sensitivity to His purpose and calling. As a result of Nehemiah’s effort... Those OUTSIDE the walls CHANGED their opinion about who ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,837 views

    We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

    A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Presumption

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    Religion does not create a relationship with God, nor does ritual. It is refinement born of repentance that shapes that relationship. Repent, relate, and receive.

    “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Famous words supposedly spoken by journalist Henry Morton Stanley somewhere in Tanganyika at the end of his expedition to find the missing explorer. “I presume”. It means, “I think I know what I am doing. Would you please confirm it for me? You look like what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Live Is...

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010
     | 3,450 views

    Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

    To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trinity In Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,122 views

    After considering some reasons why the Trinity is not always central in our tradition, discussing how the Trinity shapes liturgical substance.

    ‘Glory be to God the Father’, sings the church, ‘glory be to God the Son, glory be to God the Spirit, great Jehovah, Three in One’. What is this? we ask—praise to three gods? No, praise to one God in three persons. This is the God whom Christians worship—God in three persons. At the heart of  the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cow Tipping - Money Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 21, 2017
     | 5,480 views

    Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes.

    Series: Cow Tipping Thesis: Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes. Introduction: They myth of cow tipping: Wiki notes: Cow tipping is the purported activity of sneaking up on any unsuspecting or sleeping upright ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cow Tipping - Self Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 21, 2017
     | 7,050 views

    Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes.

    Cow Tipping: Self Thesis: Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes. Introduction: They myth of cow tipping: Wiki notes: Cow tipping is the purported activity of sneaking up on any unsuspecting or sleeping upright ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Living Begins With Right Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 20, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT)

    “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT) At every point Right living begins with right thinking. Bible says "As he (a person) thinks in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) Thought makes man and man makes culture and community. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Change Your Thinking, Revolutionize Your Life Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,610 views

    “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.”Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

    CHANGE YOUR THINKING, REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR LIFE Proverbs 4:23 (GNT) says “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Birthday To The Church

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,129 views

    Pentecost is also the day when we remember the countless ways in which the Holy Spirit shapes the Church as an institution and ourselves as individuals.

    Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Church Happy Birthday to you! Today, we are celebrating the birthday of the church. On the day of Pentecost over 2,000 years ago, the Holy Spirit came to the disciples, and through the Holy Spirit the church was born. It is a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hittites And Jebusites And Amorites, Oh My! Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,148 views

    Giants come in all shapes and sizes; none is bigger than God, who provides for those who believe his promises.

    The VCR is a wonderful invention. If you’ve got it set to tape your favorite shows it matters a whole lot less whether you’ll be home in time, doesn’t it. It makes meetings a whole lot less tense. Some things you have to be on time for, though. Movies, buses, job interviews... ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Risen: Being Thankful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,504 views

    To explore the transformative power of Jesus Christ's resurrection, as experienced by Mary Magdalene, and how it continues to shape our faith and lives today.

    Good morning, Church! Hope you all are feeling blessed. Today, we're going to delve deep into one of the most transformative events in human history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's an event that forever altered the life of Mary Magdalene and continues to shape ours, even today. Charles ...read more

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