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  • David Becker avatar

    Rose Coloured Glasses

    Contributed by David Becker on May 28, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    Perceptive! How we view life, ourselves and God can either be a problem that limits us or a power that releases us to new levels of living. One of Jesus ministry mandates is to open the eyes of the blind. Using the story of Jesus miracle in opening the

    ROSE COLOURED GLASSES TEXT - John 9:1-25,39 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 “Teacher,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it a result of his own sins or those of his parents?” 3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am The Door Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,460 views

    Jesus is the Door to salvation but He is also the door that is always open for us to enter into the Holy of Holies.

    September 21, 2003 Evening Worship Text: John 10:1-10 Series: The Seven “I Am” Statements of Jesus Part 1: I Am the Door Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do people say I Am?” Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets. “But who do you say that I AM?” Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make Me A Monday Christian

    Contributed by Russell Unrath on Jan 8, 2021
     | 2,581 views

    Be open to being used in whatever way you can, the impact is yet to be seen but will forever be felt by someone else.

    Intro 1: Good morning! Welcome again to our English service, I say that so often, but just speaking makes that phrase redundant. Bottom line, I’m happy you are here, I’m happy you are signed in, I’m glad we can worship together today, whatever that looks like. It has been a very interesting 9/10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Pray... Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 22, 2016
     | 6,141 views

    A must read!

    Part of the legacy that Grandmother leaves to her family and friends is prayer—not formulaic or ritual prayers, but intimate conversations with God, as if she were speaking with a friend. Little Mother wasn’t so much a prayer warrior as she was God’s friend, who maintained a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clinic On The Corner

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    The church should be like a free medical clinic, open to all who will come to the great physician.

    INTRODUCTION: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” These famous lines open Dickens’ classic novel A Tale of Two Cities. All of human history is summed up in those lines. Throughout history there have always been births and funerals. There have been terrible plagues and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Miss Sunday Worship? Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,809 views

    Stay in the church. Every time you stay at home while church is going on, you are opening up a way for Satan to attack you.

    Can I miss Sunday worship? Heb 10:25 says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Recently while I was preaching among the youth in a church, one young girl who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 25, 2015
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     | 11,676 views

    Belshazzar is confident and cocky. With the enemy at his gates he is throwing a party. Into this pride comes the hand of God. What is the message? You have been weighed and you don't measure up!

    Intro: When we look at chapter 5 we are seeing the second part of a trilogy of pagan kings. Chapter 4 we see Nebuchadnezzar and his repentance after God’s warning. Chapter 6 we see Darius the Mede acknowledge Daniel’s God but not accept Him. Here in chapter 5 we see Belshazzar and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Accomplishes What We Can’t Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 813 views

    The sermon explores the concept of grace, demonstrating how God's intervention enables us to achieve what we cannot on our own, as seen in the experiences of Peter and the church's triumphs over the gates of Hades.

    Hello Church! We are going to learn some incredible truths today about how God works in our lives. The gospel is good news. It’s better than that, really. It’s actually mind-blowing great news. And we don’t have to wait until we die and go to heaven to experience it. God is eager to do amazing work ...read more

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    Perfection Isn't Optional Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 25, 2011
     | 4,891 views

    We must be perfect to enter Heaven

    Why did Jesus ascend into Heaven, why didn’t He stay here on earth for ever? Wouldn’t it have been easier for us to be certain about our Christian faith if He had, if we could see Him and ask Him all those difficult questions that keep on cropping up about how to live the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Be Deceived

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2019
     | 6,190 views

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end.

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rein The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2015
     | 4,744 views

    christians must must keep a tight rein on their tongues

    Let’s continue our worship of God by listening and learning more from James 1:19-27…. Read along with me…. God gives Christians instructions for 2 main reasons: God desires Christiana to live the right way (v20) and for Christians to be blessed (v25). We have noted to be quick to listen, slow to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Christ To Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    This message deals with being open to being changed by the power of Christ by submitting ourselves to the will of God daily.

    The Power Of Christ To Change 9/7/08 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Philippians 3:1-16 How many of you remember the story in which a lady with wings and a beautiful dress waved her magic wand and mice became horses and a pumpkin became a golden carriage. A servant girl in rags became a princess ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church 101

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

    June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Sermon On The Mount - Part 14 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2019
     | 6,114 views

    This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” in the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part deals with Jesus' assurance - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; and building on the rock.

    Part 14 - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; building on the rock Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What¡¦s Your Destination?

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    You must Choose Heaven or Hell or Christ or Satan

    What¡¦s your Destination? Mt 25:46 = Mt 7:13-14 = Lk 13:23-24 Introduction Some time ago, a man was attempting to trace his family roots. In the process of his research he visited several cemetaries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist