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  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    A New Year 2012

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,064 views

    a challenge for the new year

    Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year - 2013

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,874 views

    Friend, you cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit! A passive attitude will not conquer and possess! Are you listening to me?

    Begin with a bang! Possess the land - 2013! Leviticus 20:24 But I have said to you, "You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey." I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples.” Friend, you cannot fight the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Year Resolution Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 205 ratings
     | 45,509 views

    Paul’s writing to the Ephesians gives us some sound spiritual resolves for the next year. 1- Be more God-like 2- Shun the evil of this world 3- Use your time wisely

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here’s what one guy wrote about a resolution he made: 1999: I will get my weight down below 180. 2000: I will watch my calories until I get below 190. 2001: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200. 2002: I will try to develop a realistic attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy New Year

    Contributed by Neal Rolett on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,771 views

    Four practical goals to ensure spiritual growth in the new year.

    Intro: All of us have made New Year’s resolutions, and all us have broken them too. Many times our resolutions are abandoned before the sun goes down on January first. And I believe that very often we make New Year’s resolutions that have little to do with our spiritual well-being and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Better Than New

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,057 views

    Many people are "into" restoration of antiques and artifacts, but restoration of human relationships and human beings is much more difficult. Christ not only "restores" but makes sinFULL human beings better than new.

    Better than New Romans 5:6-12 I. NO one is exempt from sin. (Rom 5:12) A. Everyone is a sinner because everyone sins. (Rom 3:23) B. Adam’s “bad apple” seed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy New You!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013
     | 4,800 views

    The changes we want to make to improve our lives come from our relationship with God through his Son, not the year in which we are living. However, as we begin a new year we often think of the changes we need to make.

    1. The beginning of a New Year is a time to reflect on where we have been and where we want to go with our lives – we make plans to change – weight; jobs; education; etc. 2. 2012 Average Plastic Surgery Costs For a new you: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) $5,130 Buttock augmentation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News - Rejected Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,367 views

    Jesus' inaugural address is a bold proclamation that TODAY the Lord will move mightily in our lives and in our world.

    Luke 4:14-30 “Good News—Rejected” INTRODUCTION On January 21, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address. He will give that address before and expected crowd of 700,000 people gathered around the capitol and millions of viewers watching the television broadcast. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preaching The Good New

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013
     | 5,453 views

    Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

    1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New And Transformed Life

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,796 views

    Jesus invites us to experience a new and transformed life. Let us present our bodies as a living sacrifice, not be conformed to the world, and be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

    A NEW AND TRANSFORMED LIFE OPENING: Baptism Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17). • Jesus invites us to experience a new and transformed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    New Life Individually Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012
     | 5,038 views

    God recreated us in Christ for good works. We are individually new creations.

    “New Life Individually,” Ephesians 2:1-10 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: God recreated us in Christ for good works. b. CIS: We are individually new creations. III. Exposition a. The Chaos. (v.1-3) i. Humanity lost in its inheritance from Adam. ii. Humans individually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    New Life Corporately Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012
     | 3,145 views

    The Church is one in Christ.

    “New Life Corporately,” Ephesians 2:11-22 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT / CIS: The Church is one in Christ. III. Exposition a. (v.11-13) No racial boundaries in the Body of Christ. i. No longer Jew or Gentile. ii. Racial reconciliation then and now. 1. Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Perry Greene avatar

    What's The Good News? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,958 views

    The words of God are powerful and able to Inform; Transform; and Reform us.

    1. Power of God in Okinawa It was early in 1945. As United States forces pushed deep into Okinawa they came across a village unlike any they had ever seen. Here at Shimabuku they were met and welcomed by two old men who invited the troops in as "fellow Christians." Correspondent Clarence W. Hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News For The Guilty

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,761 views

    "Good News for the Guilty" is an exposition of Psalm 32. The bad news of the psalm is that you can run, but you cannot hide from God. But you can run to God and you can hide in God! The good news for lost sinners and saved sinners is that sin can be forgi

    GOOD NEWS FOR THE GUILTY Psalm 32 SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, the novelist who created the master detective, Sherlock Holmes, enjoyed a practical joke at other people’s expense. He sent identical telegrams to twelve of his friends. The telegrams were anonymous and simply said: “All has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diving Into New Adventures

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    Today as well as tomorrow, you can truly change. Presently, you can dive into a new adventure, with new purpose, along with tighter guidelines- You and God, walking hand n hand, dwelling (living) fully aware of His Spirit and truth at all times.

    Diving into New Adventures Remember the high board at the swimming pool up town? After days of looking up at it you finally climbed the wet steps to the platform. From there, it was higher than ever. There were only two ways down: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reminder To New Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,553 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal