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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Be Transformed

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,751 views

    In this coming year we hope to work well together as a church in the tasks to proclaim Christ and to worship Him. Before we can do so as a church, we as individuals need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

    Introductory Considerations 1. One of most beautiful expressions of worship and praise is Handel’s Messiah - I love to hear good orchestra play this wonderful work and listen to choir sing the chorus. 2. Perhaps I am picturing an ideal situation in my mind, but I like to think of the church as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    For The Sake Of Others Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    By learning the meaning behind the season of "Epiphany" we can reveal Christ to others.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST "BREAKTHROUGHS" IN THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IS RECORDED IN LUKE 9:18-20. JESUS ASKED HIS DISCIPLES "’WHO DO PEOPLE SAY I AM?’" THE DISCIPLES ANSWERED "’SOME SAY JOHN THE BAPTIST, SOME SAY ELIJAH, AND OTHERS SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THE OTHER ANCIENT PROPHETS RISEN FROM THE DEAD." THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,064 views

    This is the 3rd study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at how God’s plan is fulfilled.

    GOD’S PLAN Ruth 3:1-18 Do you ever get tired of waiting on God to do something? You know, sometimes it just seems like God needs a little “prodding” or a little help from us. In fact if we have good intentions, it is o.k. to jump in and help God, right? Of course we know the answer to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes He Hides

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    Walking in faith knowing that weither we feel him near or not. He is at work in our life.

    God’s will for us is to lead us into the Promised Land! And into our inheritance. We’ll only relax and enjoy the journey if we understand, his plan for getting us there. God doesn’t think the way we do: But we try to relate to Him according to the way we think. God would rather we understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Neccessity Of A God Given Vision For The Local Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 249 ratings
     | 31,473 views

    This sermon reminds us that the survival and growth of the church is predicated upon the knowledge of its God-given vision.

    Introduction: No organization will survive without vision. Apart from vision, individuals will perish. Without vision our children will perish. Without vision, communities will perish. Without vision, churches will perish. Without vision, societies will perish. Without vision, lost souls will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Works: Complimentary Or Contradictory?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.”

    Faith and Works: Complimentary or Contradictory? Text: James 2.14-26 Thesis: To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.” Introduction: (1) There are those who would contend that “faith alone” is what saves an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Death Unto Life

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    “I assure you, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

    Imagine if your family believed you had died! And had taken care of your affairs, sold your home and your car, distributed your possessions to the poor, Cancelled all your bank accounts and insurances, only to find that you were alive, you stand there with nothing,, there is nothing in your bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Which Is It Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,995 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

    Series: David¡¦s Lamp (Kings Of Judah) #3 WHICH IS IT? 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 Introduction: 1. I remember as a child my mother telling me this as she dropped me off for school. ¡§You better act right, because if you don¡¦t I will find out and when I do it¡¦s going to be bad.¡¨ Guess what? Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Townsend-Hartline avatar

    Faith For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

    The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Expectation Examination Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    This message looks at four areas in which we need to examine our expectations. It was preached during a combined service with our Hispanic mission hence it’s brevity and spacing to allow for translation.

    What expectations do you have? Everyone has expectations. Some are simple day to day expectations that we have but never give any thought to, like… we all expect the sun to rise and set. We don’t give any thought to these expectations because they are always met. Other expectations are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uniqueness Of Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    Christianity and Religions of the World

    Intro: with the diversity of religions in our society today, a question I am asked from time to time is what is the big difference between Christianity and the other religions of the world. Tonight, I would like to give the practical differences, not the deep theological differences. The Uniqueness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All Things Revealed

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,084 views

    Payday is coming.

    ALL THINGS REVEALED LUKE 12:2-3 I. INTRODUCTION NOTHING ESCAPES THE EVER WATCHFUL EYES AND THE ETERNAL MIND OF HIM WHO IS SOVEREIGN. GOD HEARS ALL, KNOWS ALL, AND SEES ALL. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, MANY HAVE DONE, ARE DOING, AND SHALL DO THINGS IN THE DARK THAT SHALL BE BOUGHT TO THE LIGHT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 55,954 views

    UNLEASHING GOD’S POWER IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH.

    THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH ACTS 12:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A PRAYING CHURCH IS A POWERFUL CHURCH, AND A POWERFUL CHURCH IS A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH, AND A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH IS A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH, AND A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH IS PREGNANT WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE SHOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joshua Moran avatar

    Proper Conduct: Word Series

    Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,030 views

    Paul is asking us to not give a reason for someone to think against your youthfulness.

    Teenagers And Their God THE PROPER CONDUCT: WORD 1 Timothy 4:12 June 8, 2004 Joshua Moran Introduction We talked last week about a teenager being im-portant, and that God holds us all accountable the same way as he holds adults. This time I will speak on the conduct of a teenager, and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Pray That Ye Prosper .part 1.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,167 views

    What is prosperity?

    I Pray That Ye Prosper. Part 1. What is prosperity and how does it affect our health, physically and spiritually? “I pray that ye prosper and be in health, as your soul prospereth.” There are many descriptions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal