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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Be An Agent Of Change Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 39,209 views

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind".

    Change is inevitable…. Change is a Process.... Change comes to all of us-whether we prepare for it or not. Our lives are in a constant state of transition. Life is always moving forward; nothing ever remains the same. To move forward, you have to leave the past behind. There is no standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,334 views

    In selecting additional shepherds (elders) for our congregation, we need to be aware of the way in which the Lord leads his people. Psalm 23 gives us insight into the compassionate leadership of Jesus.

    1. Knowing the Shepherd A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher who happened to be there asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Your Old Tire Jack!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016
     | 5,194 views

    Pray shamelessly, pray persistently, pray expectantly (Outline taken from Sermon Central's David Taylor at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=183315; Last point adapted from Michael Mack from Small Group Vital Signs, pg. 142)

    HoHum: It was a dark night. The traveler had a flat tire on a seldom used road. To complicate matters, he could not find his tire jack. The only solution lay in appealing to someone in the dark farm house down the road. As he approached the house, the traveler thought to himself, “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disarming Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,839 views

    Fear has a way of consuming and controlling our lives as humans. Perfect love is the only thing that casts out fear. When we discover that we were chosen by God in Christ fear may be real in our lives but it will never rule our lives.

    Intro: Fear has been a part of the human struggle since Adam and Eve first disobeyed God in the beginning. The first thing they did when God called them was to hide. Genesis 3:10 I hid because I was afraid! Everyone that is honest is afraid of something. Our fears may be reasonable or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Aug 11, 2022
     | 3,366 views

    These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a fallen world.

    Last Sunday I began a series of sermons on qualities or characteristics found in the christian life which identify you as a Christian. These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "don't Miss It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    A sermon about the opportunity to be blessed by God by blessing others.

    This sermon is based in large part on a sermon by Rev. Tom Long given in 2016 called "The Open Window" “Don’t Miss It” Luke 16:19-31 What are we to make of this parable? What do you think Jesus wants us to get out of it? The word “parable” is kind of hard to define. It means a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living In A Troubled Society

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,280 views

    Many people today seem overloaded with the cares of this world and have neglected to concentrate on making happy memories with their family, which will pay off in the long run, mainly when they reflect on their lives and their loved ones are no longer around to share their memories.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 30:12) "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet is not washed from their filthiness." (Daniel 6:4-5) (4) "Then the presidents and princes sought to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Voice Of Continuance Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,158 views

    Our passage contrasts the difference between people & God. People are temporary & they change. By contrast, God & His promises are sure. His promises never fail for His Word endures forever.

    ISAIAH 40: 6-8 [ADVENT I SERIES PART III] A VOICE OF CONTINUANCE [ Psalm 103:15–17; James. 1: 21-25; 1 Peter 1:23- 25] The voice has just told us that fallen humanity will be visited by the eternal God who will indwell His people. We are told to proclaim these glad tidings with the strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unchangeable Changer Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 21, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,186 views

    God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. In what ways has God been your refuge and strength?

    REF NO: 024 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble". BACKGROUND: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. In what ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Am Not Alone

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,062 views

    Message about how God does not leave us alone.

    Title: I am not alone Theme: To show that God will never leave us. We are never alone. Text: John 4:46 - 52 Note: Much of the thoughts and quotes came from Max Lucado’s book Never Alone John 4:46 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Disgrace To Grace

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,541 views

    The law is a system based on merit and work – What you do will determine what you get Grace is a system based on FAITH – What you believe will determine what you get John 1:17 says “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus

    Let me begin with a simple question – have you ever been in a situation where you were disgraced? St James says…“We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. .......But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,685 views

    The beautiful truth of Christ's mission is that God was not just content to contain darkness or to hold it at bay for a while. Instead, he pierced the heart of it and conquered it on our behalf.

    INTRODUCTION The passage just read is probably one of my favorite Christmas passages from one of my favorite books of the Bible. In fact, it is one of the reasons Isaiah has sometimes been called the “fifth gospel”, because between this, 7:14, 11:1-9, and chapter 53, we have an almost complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is It Too Good To Be True

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 18, 2021
     | 3,609 views

    Many of the most attractive offers are just too good to be true.

    We are bombarded by advertisements, commercials and infomercials. They come by way of mail, newspapers, text messages, email, radio and television. We’ve all heard some pretty fantastic claims made for everything from capsules for memory enhancement, to weight loss drinks, to antiwrinkle cream. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Of Little Faith?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 15, 2020
     | 6,016 views

    Imagine that you are in a little boat with 12 other people on the Sea of Galilee and you are nearly sinking because a sudden storm has kicked up huge waves and the boat is at the mercy of the sea; ready to go down. Jesus is with you. How's your faith?

    Are You Of Little Faith Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Prepared Are We, Really?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020
     | 5,373 views

    In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

    How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational