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  • James Kirkland avatar

    Change

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 8, 2010
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     | 9,326 views

    We sing “Change My Heart O God”, but do you really mean it? Or is this change just for a moment, just for this song, because we really don’t want our life to change.

    Acts 17:16-34 (NLT) Change We just had a mid-term election; we have change in our future. At least that’s what we voted for. We the people, we the people, are tired of the same ol’ thing, time after time. They all say, more water, less taxes and put the rights of the people back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Call To Unity - 1 Corinthians 1:10

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 6,844 views

    Call To Unity - 1 Corinthians 1:10

    Call To Unity - 1 Corinthians 1:10 1 Corinthians 1:10 - I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. I. Agree With One Another II. Unite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Open The Door As Wide As A Needles Eye! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    With mankind it is impossible for us to gain our salvation through our own effort. God has made it possible because with God all things are possible!

    The first of two camels in this sermon series Think of a time when someone has asked you instructions to get somewhere. What about this scenario? Someone asks you, what do I have to do to get into Jade Stadium to watch the test games in the 2011 Rugby World Cup? I think the answer would be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Encounters, Defecting Your Giants

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 2, 2010
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     | 3,742 views

    Here's several step in the right direction in defeating giants in your life.

    Encounters, Defecting Your Giants / I Samuel 17:31-40 Even though you are born-again, most must still battle giants throughout their lives. There are several lessons that can be applied from this Biblical story found in I Samuel chapter 17. 31.Then David’s question was reported to King ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Getting The Most From Your Job

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,088 views

    Let’s think about how to get more out of life and our work. 1- Put more into it 2- Always be considerate of others 3- Realize who your real boss is

    INTRO.- ILL.- Freddie was eighteen years old, friendly, and eager to do things right. Unfortunately, he wasn’t especially bright. He had just started his first job, as a delivery boy and general gofer at a furniture warehouse. His first task was to go out for coffee. He walked into a nearby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I'm A Believer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2010
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     | 10,383 views

    A sermon on how to maintain a positive outlook on life (outline and material adapted from Marvin Phillips from a workshop at North American Christian Convention)

    Sermon for 8/22/2010 Introduction: One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by inches! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Unthankful Thinking

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    Fixing our “thanking” errors can help us fix many of our “thinking” errors.

    Overcoming Unthankful Thinking 1 Thessalonians 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Intro: Life’s circumstances are often unpleasant, unfair, and may not automatically invoke a sense of gratitude. Sometimes when we face trying circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Beginning With The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,894 views

    God is angry with sin and indifference. The church cannot afford to reralize that God will bring us to account for how we live before a lost world.

    Beginning with the Church Ezekiel 9:1-11 Introduction: In Jerusalem, the Temple was to be a sanctuary, a place that was to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and purified. It was to be a place that radiated the presence of God to Israel and would send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared.

    Introduction: Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared. Perhaps you have gone through life like a hurricane, hurling insults and criticism, and tearing up everyone and everything within sight. You’ve hurt those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reset Of Your Mindset Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 53,055 views

    God wants to change the way we think and the way we live! Our primary focus is on the mind today, since that is where our actions originate. Let’s take a look at our mindset and ask God to help us change where we need to change.

    The Reset of Your Mindset Romans 8:5-11 I. Evaluate your Mindset – search me, O God II. Surrender your Mindset – you are controlled by the Spirit III. Redirect your Mindset – things above, transform, capture, God-thoughts IV. Encourage your Mindset – The Spirit can help you change! Resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Must Have Been Wrong

    Contributed by Richard Overman on Mar 24, 2012
     | 4,237 views

    Reflection upon the rightness & wrongness of Christian thinking. Allowing the congregation to be stirred up by deciding if all preaching is just vanity

    "Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ’Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ’This is going to take more than one night.’" (Charlie Brown) I Must Have Been Wrong. Rhodes Friends 3-25-2012 Since I must have been wrong, I must apologize. Since I must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So, There Actually Are Stupid Questions Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,568 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 20 – 26

    Luke 20: 20 – 26 So, There Actually Are Stupid Questions 20 So they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power and the authority of the governor. 21 Then they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Framed - Pt. 4 - Friend Frame Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,205 views

    You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

    Framed Pt. 4 – Friend Frame We have talked over the last 3 weeks about the impact and power of our mind to frame us! The way we think determines how we act. If we can ever learn to change the way we think we will learn to live in victory and we will defeat the enemy in our life! So quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Kris Belfils avatar

    Demolishing Old Mindsets And Putting On The New

    Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,471 views

    If we are too focused on what has happened before and expecting the same thing to happen, we will miss the new God has for us. We might have a pre-conceived idea of how God works, but really, God works in mysterious ways. His ways are not our ways. We hav

    God has been speaking to me lately about old mindsets. How we view things in life from religion, to practical living, can and will affect our destiny. The choices we make today will affect our tomorrow. God is doing new things in all areas of life. I see it! He is bringing in change into church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Dime Lo Que Piensas Y Te Diré Quien Eres

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,382 views

    ¿Tiene problemas con su mente y sus pensamientos? Nuestros pensamientos son muy importantes. Guarde su mente. No acepte malos pensamientos. No lo haga. La razón por la que la gente vive en pecado, es porque piensa todo el tiempo en el pecado.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación Dime lo que Piensas y te diré quien eres Filipenses 4:4-8 ¿Tiene problemas con su mente y sus pensamientos? ¿Pensamientos malos le vienen y lo turban? El día de hoy Dios le mostrará como tener la victoria. Efesios 4:23 dice: “y ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army