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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 26,531 views

    Although we may not want the church to change, change is inevitable and positive. Change will be guided if we will remember and assess accurately the traditions we have been given, if we will also assess proposed changes and not panic, and if we will mea

    Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at our house. Some transformer blew, and for several hours we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Walk (Crossing The Red Sea) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 41,518 views

    2nd in 4 part series on God’s X-Files -"unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from it.

    THE WALK EXODUS 14 INTRODUCTION: Woody Allen in addressing a Harvard graduation said, "You have entered a crossroads of life. Down one road is despondency and despair.. down the other road is total annihilation. I sure hope you make the right choice." Now, I’m confident that Woody Allen was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Turning Trials To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,842 views

    This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

    “EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Study In Revelation 38 The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 18, 2009
     | 4,560 views

    Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide.

    STUDY IN REVELATION 38 The New Jerusalem Revelation 21: 9-23 How do you describe God? We try the best we can using human language to describe the majesty and the glory of God. John is doing the best he can, using human language, to describe this new city he sees. John sees the New Jerusalem Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,443 views

    We are in transitional times; we will be helped through transition if we remember who got us here and why, but if we also remain wary of popular bandwagons. The ultimate measure is whether we have been faithful to Christ's call.

    Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 24, 1996 Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Water!

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011
     | 6,948 views

    We must tend, we must nurture, we must care for the conditions in our lives into which the fresh, bubbling spring of the Holy Spirit flows.

    Holy Water! John 4:4-15 August 21, 2011 Intro: Do you remember these (show picture of school water fountain)? Back in the day before bottled water, pop machines in every nook and cranny, water coolers with disposable triangular paper cups, or personal water bottles clipped to backpacks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
     | 10,456 views

    God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Tender Shoot To Robust Roost

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    From Tender Shoot to Robust Roost:Christ, the Culmination of God’s Cultivation God sent Jesus to be the savior of the world. Take refuge in him!

    If you’re bleary-eyed this morning, it’s understandable - especially if you stayed up to catch fireworks last night. Aren’t fireworks awesome? What’s not to love about glittery colors cascading across the night sky punctuated by loud “whumphs” that resonate the body? As impressive as fireworks are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "God's Shining Face” (Christmas)

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,550 views

    Jesus Christ…not just God’s shining face, but God’s shining hour!

    Biblical Text: Psalm 80:1-7 and Numbers 6:24-26 Psalm 80:1-7 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. [2] Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us. [3] Turn us again, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Ready, Willing, And Able

    Contributed by Dr. Wheeler Jones on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,936 views

    The message of the gospel is a dintinctive message; it is a clear cut message. there are no ifs and buts about it for it says what it means and it means what it says.

    GOD IS READY, WILLING, AND ABLE Psalms 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plentious in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. II Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promises, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Excitement

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,772 views

    A Sermon for Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 "Excitement" 11:1 ¶ And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Before & After You Met Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    The remarkable contrast between what we were and what we now are, as Christians.

    Introduction If you were a Martian, recently landed on earth, and you watched British TV, what would you think?! You would think that Britain today is obsessed with before and after stories. Home improvement TV programmes show a shabby home bought at an auction. Three months later it looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Rich Little Man"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    In Luke 19:1-10 Jesus’ willingness to be present to Zacchaeus ends up being an act of evangelism. His encounter with his Savior changes his life. Is there ever anyone beyond the reach of God’s grace. The answer is "No!"

    Luke 19:1-10 “The Rich Little Man” By: Ken Sauer, pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Poor Zacchaeus! He wants to see Jesus but he can’t. He’s a small man, and he can’t see through the crowd. So, he climbs a tree. Poor Zacchaeus!... …or is he? Luke tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Angel's Perspective Series

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    The angel’s perspective on the birth of Christ reminds us of the essential nature of the incarnation.

    Christmas Perspectives #1 The Angelic Appreciation of Christmas Luke 2:7-17 We hear a lot about the results of public opinion polls. Sometimes they’re interesting and informative; then sometimes you wonder, “Where do they find all these misinformed people?” and sometimes you think, “Who really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Wedding Guest

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    When Jesus came to the world, the first sign He did was to turn the water into wine, signifying the joy of God's good news.

    Many teachers today will use a power point presentation to give a visual picture of what they are trying to communicate. In his gospel, John uses the same technique. His purpose in writing the gospel is to prove that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). To prove his point, John sets before us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist