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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Kingdom Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 9, 2019
     | 6,992 views

    Today we will focus on the importance that Jesus placed on Kingdom Relationships. We will also discuss the meaning of Luke 14:26 where Jesus used the word "hate" in reference to our relationship with our family.

    Luke 8:16-21 Introduction: Recap of Part 14 • Jesus Introduces the Kingdom • The Kingdom of God is the realm of God, visible or invisible, where God’s systems and ways of doing things are already established and working. • We showed the development of the Kingdom from the declaration of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 24, 2010
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     | 23,508 views

    CHANGE is one of the hardest things a church or a person can do, BUTIt is something God wants from us. No Growth occurs without change.

    CHALLENGE TO CHANGE All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless noted otherwise) I once heard that God loves us just the way we are, BUT He refuses to let us stay that way. That could almost be confusing, God LOVES us, in spite of the many flaws ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trust Test - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 32,036 views

    The third sermon in this four part series that assess your will to let God lead your life

    THE TRUST TEST (PART 1) Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to talk to you about managing the resources that God has given to us. Two Sundays ago we asked the question: Can I trust God? Last week we looked at another question: Am I trustworthy? Can God trust me with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

    Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New And Different Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,837 views

    The kingdom of God is not a place, but rather it is a realm... "it is the invisible realm where God rules as supreme authority."

    A Different Kingdom Matthew 6:24, 32-33 "For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:24, 32-33). Last week we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire,fire,fire Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,186 views

    Perhaps you have strange temptations, you are placed in a position where you are constantly exposed to sin.

    Fire! Fire! Fire "When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."—Isaiah 43:2. BEFORE I explain the metaphor of the text • Can we agree that we are not sufficiently grateful. • Not grateful for the preservation that God provides us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cocoon

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,627 views

    Abiding in His presence and hiding inside the shelter of His wings is the best place ever in this world today!

    Luke 24:53”and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.” Abiding in His presence and hiding inside the shelter of His wings is the best place ever in this world today! I mean it. The moment you come out, you have the TV, internet, Facebook, gym, mobile, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Than Ordinary Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    At the birth of Jesus, we see an ordinary time, place and people become extraordinary through God's power.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 24, 2006 David Simpson "More than Ordinary" Luke 2:1-7 A Hall County couple made the national news this morning. Bob and Peggy Christmas and their daughter, Mary Christmas, were to appear on NBC’s Today Show this morning to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Prophetical But (When God Inserts A Heavenly But)

    Contributed by William Wyne on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    God can place a heavenly "But" in the midst of our lives that changes the course of life’s direction.

    In verse 9 of Isaiah is the prophetical conclusion of the New Testament Good Friday execution on Calvary. Actually, verse 9 is the Old Testament proclamation of the sixth word of the Cross, “It is Finished”. Isaiah saw the finished scene of Calvary. In verse 9 the Prophet saw the intended burial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand - Pt. 1 - Found People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 29, 2012
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     | 6,526 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding. We must pay the price to learn 5 key truths!

    Understand Pt. 1 – Found People I. Introduction There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon was blessed in part because of his desire and request for wisdom. On numerous occasions in Scripture we are encouraged to seek knowledge/understanding . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Identity Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,960 views

    A journey to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today.

    Spiritual Identity Today we begin our new series. Come on a journey with me to ancient Corinth, a place of materialism, sexuality and conflicting religious traditions, much like us today. Come discover God’s spiritual wisdom for how to live for Christ in a foolish world. The Corinthian Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Recognize The Opportunity! Seize The Moment!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    The thief on the cross found his opportunity in the most unlikely and unexpected place but he recognized and seized on it!

    And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Has Wrath Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 17, 2010
     | 3,764 views

    The person who has not been cleansed of their sins will face the eternal wrath of God to a place called hell.

    A couple of weeks ago, we started a study of the Letter to the Romans. We noted that the main message of the letter is the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please open your Bibles to Romans Chapter 1…. look with me v16-17…. God through the Apostle Paul declares what the Gospel, the Good News ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Give Us Barabbas!

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,590 views

    Many in the Church, and everyone in the world still cry, "Give us Barabbas!" Christ has no place in their hearts.

    Give us Barabbas Sunday, August 08, 2010 By Pastor James May To any student of the Bible, the story that I have to tell you today is one that you have heard many times before. Though we continuously celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and we preach on the power of the cross of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking You Out To Bring You In

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    How God will take you out of a situation/condition in order to bring you into a place more prosperous.

    “Taking You Out to Bring You In” Deliverance Genesis 19:17 Intro Genesis 18 (summary) We are at the time of our father Abraham in the land of Mamre where the Lord our God has appeared unto him with two angels. They were brought out of the dust and dirt into a clean, sanctified home to sit. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic