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  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    New Birth - Metamorphosis Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    Christianity is not turning over a new leaf, or simply being a better person. Christian’s are created not made in a supernatural new birth.

    Characteristics of Christianity pt 1: Metamorphosis And there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles which you do unless God is with him. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 11,203 views

    Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

    Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freely

    Contributed by Joe Tillman on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    Is it not amazing to turn on the t.v. and see so many teachings of God’s word and all for a love gift or love offering?

    In Matthew 10:8 we see that Jesus was about to send out the disciples out to share this message 10:7"The kingdom of heaven is near. 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.Freely you have received, freely give." In this world of television and radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Go! (Loss Into Victory)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
     | 1,704 views

    This was our "Great Fall Kickoff" I tied how Jesus can turn losses into a great victory... into a call to GO and serve!

    Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Philip Gill avatar

    Are We There Yet: Hope And The Curious People Of God Series

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    In Luke 21.25-28, Jesus turns the curiosity about the end times into living in the present with hope for God’s purposes.

    Sermon for the first Sunday in Advent 2006 Like a similar passage in Mark, today’s Gospel forms part of Jesus’ response to discussions about the end times. For some people curiosity about the end has continued unabated down through the centuries despite Jesus’ encouragement to concentrate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Part 3 - Judging Others Puts A Curse On Our Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. Wouldn’t it be great that if today, you could experience immediate change, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "A Lesson Or Two About Not Blaspheming"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    The purpose of this sermon is to TEACH how ignorance of God’s Word can CAUSE ONE TO BE TURNED OVER TO SATAN for a LESSON OR TWO.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: TEACH how ignorance of God’s Word can CAUSE ONE TO BE TURNED OVER TO SATAN for a LESSON OR TWO. REFERENCES: I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Proverbs 16:4 (The Lord has made all things for himself; even the wicked for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Mother's Impressions Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 7, 2014
     | 4,798 views

    The mother of James and John made a special request of Jesus based on her impression of him. She in turn made an impression on him.

    1. Mothers Job Interview -- http://www.ijreview.com/2014/04/129697-24-people-interviewed-impossible-job-paying-nothing-found-everyday/ 2. Mothers make lasting impressions on their children. 3. Matthew 20.20-28 I. A Mother's Impression OF Jesus A. Qualities She saw in Him 1. He was Torah-Observant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Content To Be Content

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,174 views

    So how do we turn our back on the feeling of being discontent and cultivate a great sense of contentment in our lives?

    CONTENT TO BE CONTENT 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12 #content SHEEP STORY PART 1 (p) Once upon a time, there was a herd of sheep in a safe green cozy valley. You know sheep… fluffy… eat a lot… gets haircuts to make clothes for people. This herd of sheep was pretty large and was taken care of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,438 views

    It is to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that we must turn in a time of trouble, and not to our own ability or the abilities of others.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER. 2 Chronicles 15. 1. THE EARLY CAREER OF ASA The beginning of the reign of King Asa of Judah was marked by ten years of peace and quiet in the land, and Asa seeking to do what was good and right in keeping with the teaching of the LORD. Asa removed the altars and images of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Traditions Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,552 views

    Rituals and traditions nurture of faith and prepare us for the coming of Jesus so that we can in turn prepare the world for Jesus' coming.

    Luke 24:28-35 “Traditions” INTRODUCTION During this season of Advent, we continue to focus on how we prepare ourselves, for the coming of Jesus, so that we can prepare the world. We have talked about caring conversations, spiritual disciplines, and service. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • bala samson avatar

    Manna Ceased

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 6, 2013
     | 8,522 views

    Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people who had once been sugary-sweet suddenly turn insipid!

    ‘Open, Simsim’ Manna ceased! Joshua 5:12”Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan that year.” Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • bala samson avatar

    Spiritual Battle In The Life Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,695 views

    Turn the hindrances and obstacles that come your way in life into ‘valuable-crisis-lessons’ rather than be stumped by it!

    Abraham – Part 1 - Hindrances Genesis 12:6” Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.” Friend, today I share an extract of the message that I preached in our recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Is Primer Or What Is A Primer?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 734 views

    Look at what our society has turned into. Look at what society considers more important to instruct our children.

    What is primer or what is a primer? The online Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the following: A small book for teaching children to read - (to teach regardless of age) A small introductory book on a subject or a short informative piece of writing A compound used to ignite a spark - (needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    Wake Up And Depart!

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 10, 2023
     | 1,633 views

    Throughout the Bible, the word of God stresses the importance of turning away from sin and wickedness and surrendering our lives to our Lord.

    Wake Up and Depart! Isaiah 52:1-12 The prophet Isaiah’s ministry spanned the reigns of 4 Judean kings. He was called to prophetic ministry in the year that king Uzziah died, approximately 742 BC, and then continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah until 686 BC, approximately 56 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist