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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Bible Is Transformational” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 25, 2016
     | 6,910 views

    How does the Bible change the life of one who reads, studies, applies and obey it?

    We have considered how the Bible is inspired. We talked about how our Bible came to us as it is today and how the early church determined which writings were inspired by God and which ones were not with the Apostolic test: Is the testimony tied to the Apostles? Is it endorsed by the Apostles? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges For The Cretian Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 21, 2019
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     | 8,169 views

    Immediately following his instruction for ordaining elders in each city, Paul revealed the great need to have elders in place within the churches - false doctrine, immorality, and idolatry. It was imperative the church be able to deal with the many challenges she faced.

    Challenges for the Cretian Church Titus 1: 10-16 Following the charge to ordain elders in every city, and providing detailed instruction regarding the qualifications needed for an elder, Paul revealed the great need within Crete. The challenges facing the church there were many – thus affirming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgotten God: Will Work For Change Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025
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     | 353 views

    Who is the Holy Spirit? What if you knew the role that He has in our living a godly life? Get ready to learn about the amazing changes that the Holy Spirit works in our lives!

    Forgotten God: Will Work for Change Romans 8:1-17 Pastor Steve began the series, Forgotten God, three Sundays ago. He pointed out that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but a Person. That the Holy Spirit is God, just as our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ are God. All three are the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Part 1: The Quest For Authentic Transformation Series

    Contributed by Tim Harrison on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 18,077 views

    In this passage, The Apostle Peter gives us seven Character Traits that we are to add to our faith, which God wants to use to progressively transform us into the likeness of Christ.

    A Portrait of Christ: The Quest for Authentic Transformation Did I tell you I have a son and daughter? It’s amazing how rapidly they are changing – as they move along the continuum from infancy to adulthood Physical, emotional, and intellectual growth is natural – It’s to be expected in every ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Letters To The Seven Churches In Revelation: The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023
     | 1,759 views

    Encouragement and correction for the ancient church as Ephesus in the shadow of the temple of Artemis

    What are the authoritative sources in your life? What are they? This is way more important than we might realize. What do we trust for information on how we should successfully live our lives? We could list some out. Most would say their parents, information from the education system, television, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Turmoil Of Human Need

    Contributed by Howard Innis on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    In a culture that is given to watching and talking (Spectators) the task of the church is to present the gospel as a doing and acting faith.

    Get Attention: I hold in my a hand a piece of paper -it is a small piece of paper and now crumpled -it is now trash -I place it on the floor -not in the middle of the floor but off to the side -this is a test to see who will pick it up and who will leave it lay Notice: it is where everyone can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Faith Outworked PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 141 views

    True worship requires sincere hearts and just actions, not empty rituals; God desires authentic faith that transforms both our inner lives and outward behavior.

    Friends, pull up a chair in your heart and take a deep breath. You made it here—through noise and news, errands and emails. You brought your whole week with you, and that’s good, because the God who loves you meets you as you are. He is wonderfully near, whispering through His Word, “I see you. I ...read more

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    Patient Attention Needed For True Devotion

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2025
     | 148 views

    And it was through the faith of the virgin Mary of Nazareth and the birth of Her Son that the promises of Isaiah came to life in the Church Jesus left after His resurrection and ascension.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2025 Today we sing psalm 146, the first of the five alleluia psalms which act as a final movement to the whole book of psalms. It’s easy to hear the poetry of this hymn, even in English: “Adonai frees imprisoned; Adonai opens closed-eyes; Adonai lifts the prostrate; Adonai ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Church House Or Courthouse? Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    I Corinthians 6 challenges us to follow the way of the cross in dealing with contentious issues within the church

    Several years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was responsible for the children’s story. I wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend, so I began with this question: Who would you go to if you had a problem? One child said he would go to his grandma. Another said he would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012
     | 4,497 views

    Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

    Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 3, 2025
     | 677 views

    We live in the midst of a rapidly changing culture, one that has no desire for that which is righteous and holy. The church is being pressured to abandon the truths of Scripture in order to conform to the dictates of the culture.

    Walk in Righteousness Ephesians 5: 3-7 In our last study, Paul admonished believers to follow the Lord, literally being imitators of God. In order to accomplish such an enormous task, we must walk in the love of Christ the Lord. Those who are purposefully following the Lord and walking in the love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Family Matters PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,632 views

    This sermon explores the concept of the church as a spiritual family, bound by faith and love, and guides believers on living as God's household.

    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather here today beneath the warm embrace of our Father's love, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the sacred scriptures, towards the living word of God. We stand on the cusp of a profound biblical understanding, ready to open our hearts to the ...read more

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    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,577 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Nature Of The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,714 views

    Expository sermon showing what Jesus foretold and taught about His Church.

    THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are The Church! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,636 views

    This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

    1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational