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  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    #9 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sancification #2) Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,800 views

    This sermon speaks about the work of the Holy Spirit in His work of sanctifying us through cleasning us from the defilement of our thoughts, spirit, speech, and conscienc.

    Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #2) Introduction: The Love Canal tragedy,1890s William T. Love started having a canal dug between the Niagara River and Lake Ontario but was discontinued, 1920s dump site for Niagara Falls, 1940s U.S Army used it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Transformed, Be Different!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 14, 2014
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     | 6,348 views

    What does it take to change and live for Jesus, what does it take to move from belief in the Messiah to a follower of the Messiah. It takes transformation and it starts in your head. Do you dare to be different?

    Different the sermon. Romans 12:1-3 Different now there’s an interesting word. What do we think about people who are different? Now he’s a bit different eats bugs, wears strange clothes and lives in the scrub. Did you hear about the bloke who saved a ship load of people by ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Wisdom And The Quality Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 17, 2019
     | 3,904 views

    A wise person accepts and acts upon realities that others deny or ignore. The sooner we get these down, the better!

    Wisdom and the Quality of Your Life (Proverbs 27:19-26) 1. Some people are amazingly shrewd. Take this joke: 2. Morris (the father) says to his son:“I want you to marry a girl of my choice.” The son says: I will choose my own bride.” Morris says:“But the girl is Bill Gates’daughter.” The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Whom Shall We Go?

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 9, 2022
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    When Jesus spoke about the Bread of Life, His analogies troubled a lot of His hearers who found His teaching hard to understand (John 6:51-65) and ended up walking away from Him. In asking the disciples if they wanted to go away, Peter's response was the model of faith and assurance (vv.67-69).

    Jesus' teachings either inspired or infuriated those who heard Him. They continue to have the same effect on anyone who read His words as recorded in the Scriptures today and decides whether to surrender their lives to Him or reject His mercy and reap the eternal consequences. When He taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In Your Eyes?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,060 views

    "Oh, be careful little eyes what you see."

    Psalms 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. If you were to go blind this second, what kind of things would you still see in your mind. Would they bring you comfort or torment? Many of us have things flash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Giddy Heights Of Agape Love.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,750 views

    Some thoughts on 1 Corinthians 13.

    THE GIDDY HEIGHTS OF AGAPE LOVE. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. At the end of the previous chapter Paul encouraged the Corinthians (church) to be, literally, ‘zealous’ for the best gifts (‘charismata’). ‘And yet,’ he said, ‘I show unto you a more excellent way’ (1 Corinthians 12:31). What is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle For The Mind

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
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     | 10,335 views

    Explains the importance of the thought life, our accountability for our thoughts, and how to win victory--by winning the battle for our minds.

    The Battle for the Mind I. We are responsible not only for our actions, but also for our thoughts. A. God has judged people based on thoughts in the past. Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. [Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breath, Part I Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 25, 2007
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     | 3,772 views

    Have you ever thought what it takes to be alive? Have you ever thought what it would take to be alive, in the Lord?

    Title: Life, Everlasting – Part I: Breath Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10 In the movie, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dr. Frankenstein had his shady characters bring him lifeless bodies that had been recently buried. He then pieced these together and formed a huge man. Then, he raised the finished body up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Handle Anger Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    Just some thoughts on controlling anger. The true onlky help is through Jesus. A totally suttrnder life. Just some thoughts

    How to Handle Anger Part 2 Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What I Want My Children To Learn

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005
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     | 3,783 views

    “Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation).

    A.INTRODUCTION “Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation). 1.To give them a Christian environment. “How from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—7 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
     | 3,097 views

    His presence confirms our stability and ensures our continuity. Only in vain can we take a step into the future without His approval and unmistakable presence.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—7 “As I was with Moses so I will be with you …” Josh. 1: 5. God’s presence is the validity of our continuity. “In Him we live, in Him we move and in Him we have our being.” Acts. 17: 28. He is playing an uncertain gamble who looks into the future without the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighting God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

    Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All Good!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 20, 2016
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     | 12,545 views

    There are times that I have thought to myself, that makes perfect sense! And then there are times that I thought to myself, never in 100 years would have I figured or thought to do that. But yet, it was exactly what needed to be done!

    It's all Good! God is good all the time and all the time God is good! What's good you may ask? All of it! Absolutely everything, as long as God is involved in the details. That should really be the Christians mindset, shouldn't it? Does everyone know what an aura is? 1. An invisible emanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Two - 2 Peter Chapter 2 - Part 2 - Learning From False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
     | 16 views

    Here is Part 2. This message, based in 2 Peter 2 examines the traits of false teachers; looks at their working and delusion. For each one there is a CAUTION for us as we see what is to be avoided by us, through how false teachers act. We learn the correct way through their errors.

    THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER TWO - 2 PETER CHAPTER 2 - Part 2 - LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS In the last posting we looked at five Traits of False Teachers and drew from that several cautions that can apply to us. In this second posting we conclude this study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stars Of Heaven Falling (A Brief Observation With Profound Revelation)

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,915 views

    Sermon Central. This short message produces profound thought in light of recent events in Israel and correlation with Revelation. Please comment with your thoughts.

    STARS FALLING FROM HEAVEN By William Akehurst, HSWC Somewhere on a back country road along the Maryland/Pennsylvania state lines. Friday night, around 10pm, I was traveling down a lonesome country road with a great view of the star studded sky that night. I took notice when in the sky before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational