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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -5 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,538 views

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.”Romans 12:2

    The Change we need and we’re called to change. St Paul said in Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.” We often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Good Things Happen To Bad People

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

    I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    This Is The Time For Salvation

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,039 views

    Acts 2:1-2:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) There is no time like the present to surrender your life to God,He’s just as real and just as active as he was in 33AD, and He want everyone to "come to the knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ, our Lord

    Acts 2:1-4,14-17,21 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Pessimistic, Optimistic Or Realistic? Living With An Authentic Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The realist knows there is water in the glass. Who are you?

    Pessimistic, Optimistic or Realistic? Living with an Authentic Spirit Which of these words would you use to describe yourself? Pessimist / Optimist / Realist Which would you use to describe yourself? The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Leadership Traits Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,247 views

    What do you picture when you think of a leader? What traits do you think a leader should have? Our passage today tells us what Nehemiah’s leadership traits were, and they might surprise you.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ It’s time for us to rethink our picture of leadership in the church. And, by the way, when we talk about leadership in the context of Nehemiah, we’re not talking specifically about pastoral leadership. If anything, Ezra is the model for pastoral leadership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Promise Of Respect Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

    The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Arms Wide Open Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,176 views

    Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arms length.

    Life Wide Open…Arms Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arm length. Sunday Morning Sermon 11.02.08 I used three texts to look at the life of Christ -- If you would like the power point email me the title in the subject line and I will send it to you via email for free -- good luck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • DJ Castilleja avatar

    Luck - Lucky Charms Series

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,720 views

    Do we know what we are saying when we say "good luck " to someone. Do we really mean it and what does God have to say about it?

    I was recently introduced to a new cereal. At least it was new to me. I think ever since I can remember my favorite cereal was frosted shredded wheat. Anyway, one day Amanda (my wife) and I were walking through the grocery store and we get to the cereal aisle and I head for the shredded wheat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    On The Verge Of A Miracle

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    We are on the verge of receiving God’s blessings and miracles in our lives, but there is something we must do first.

    Please turn to the fourth book of the New Testament, JOHN 5:1-9. That will be our main text for today. ‘Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. Now there is, in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate, a pool which in Aramaic is called Bethesda, and which is surrounded by five ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Defined…shaped…equipped

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
     | 5,413 views

    The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

    When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Social Justice And Critical Theory: Biblical Justice In An Age Of Ideological Civil War

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 3,542 views

    There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic lines, and along religious lines.

    Proverbs 21:15 "When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." There is an ideological civil war taking place in the United States, and in western civilization overall. This is a battle that displays itself along political lines, social lines, academic ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Invest In What Matters Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,373 views

    Help to set our perspective on what truly matters in life

    Intro – Bucket lists. Do you have one? The term was made popular by a 2007 movie with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. Their 2 characters meet in the hospital where they’re both being treated for terminal cancer. One of them is working on a list of things he wants to accomplish in his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    One … But Different!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021
     | 1,799 views

    When we look at a crowd of people, we see that each person is different. That difference can be seen in many ways.

    Illus: Our difference reminds me of the three women who were convicted of criminal charges and were brought before a firing squad. • One was a redhead, and all the guns were pointed at her and the Captain said, “Ready, Aim…,” and the redhead hollered “Earthquake”. They all looked around and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Has The World Learnt From Sodom And Gomorrah? A Great Evil Is On Us - Jude 1 V 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 11, 2022
     | 2,536 views

    This message touches on a very difficult area - the consideration of Sodom and Gomorrah and the conflict between Christians and homosexuality. Placed in context, Jude raises the matter of Sodom because he is concentrating on destruction coming on these false teachers.

    HAS THE WORLD LEARNT FROM SODOM AND GOMORRAH? A GREAT EVIL IS ON US - Jude 1 v 7 [A]. REVISION: Jude was in the process of writing about the Christian’s common salvation when it became urgent for him to side-track his letter to address the problem of false teachers moving into church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    A New Heart For A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,589 views

    Jesus’ teaching and ministry was a way of reframing the use of Scripture. The Scribes had made notes that were superimposed on Scripture. Jesus holds before us a new way of living life. One based on mercy, grace, and love. Jesus modeled the heart and intent of God.

    As a child we would attempt to salvage anything and everything. The house I remember from early childhood was an interesting building. When my mother wanted to clean the floor, she would pour water on the floor, scrub it with a broom, and the water would drain through the floor. The first home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational