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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Change, Change, Change! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,765 views

    If we are going to help change peoples destiny we need to change some things also.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • As we live in this world, do we have any obligation to the world around us? • Since we are called to serve Jesus, what is our obligation as temporary citizens of this world? • I think we all have people in our lives that we would love to see come to Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Among The Unbelievers

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    Christians should live uniquely among the unbelievers.

    LIVING AMONG THE UNBELIEVERS 1 Peter 2:11-12 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION The story is told of Gordon Maxwell, missionary to India, that when he asked a Hindu scholar to teach him the language, the Hindu replied: “No, Sahib, I will not teach you my language. You would make me a Christian.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Happy Life Is Living Water Type Life"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,750 views

    The sermon shares what makes us happy being separated, happy is one who delights in the Word, happy is the ones who have roots, and happy is the one who chooses the way of righteousness.

    Paul was happy even in some not so pleasant times; 2. Paul rejoiced & was full of happiness even in less than pleasant circumstances. II Cor. 6:1010sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 1. Happy is the man who separates ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
     | 6,206 views

    Part three of a four part series

    (Matthew 6:16-18 NASB) “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (17) “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teflon Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Change

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 3,967 views

    Remember we live in a world that can easily mold us into it’s’ image. If we allow that to happen and if were not what we claim to be. So once again the question we need to ask, do we have a real affect to those around us for Jesus?

    Intro: In my last 3 sermons, I spoken on Attitude, Behavior and Character and explained why these 3 traits are so important to see if were are the real deal or not, To see if we are what we claim to be and to see if were living for Jesus and being lead by the Holy Spirit himself. I hoped that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody's Watching Us (Sin And Temptation) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 26, 2022
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     | 1,608 views

    The world is watching us to see how we handle temptation and sin…

    Somebody’s Watching Us Living – Hope part 6 1 Peter 2:11, 12, 24, 25 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Issues Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 238 views

    The point is we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

    DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 2 Text: Acts 15:13-21 Introduction 1. Last week we started talking about dealing with issues within the church. Today we are going to see how the leadership of the early church came to their decision, and how it gives us a blueprint on how to deal with issues ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    #3 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 1) (Topical) I. General Observations II. What Is Fasting? A. Definitions III. Who Fasts? A. OT Examples B. NT Examples C. Contemporary Examples Introduction This is our third message on the subject of fasting. We be-gan by looking at an OT perspective on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Stand Firm Against The Flesh Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
     | 4,590 views

    Message 20 from Philippians. This continues exploring the admonition to stand firm. Stand firm against the flesh.

    “Stand Firm Against the Flesh” Paul addressed the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city called Philippi. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fasting

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    The spiritual discipline of fasting is available to us to physically, emotionally, and spiritually connect with our Father in Heaven in order to navigate the hardest parts of this life.

    Fasting 2 Samuel 12:15b-23 #fasting INTRODUCTION The people did it as part of mourning for losses in battle in Judges 20. The people did it to mourn the death of King Saul and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1. King David did it while his child was ill in 2 Samuel 12. [this is where we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 40,632 views

    In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

    OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 15,793 views

    A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline. A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf.

    CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: FASTING MATTHEW 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION Moses the lawgiver, King David, Elijah the prophet, Queen Esther, the prophet Daniel, Anna the prophetess, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus Christ. All of these people in Scripture have one thing in common. Now I realize that perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ten Commandents

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    A study of the past and a look into the future. Its time we took another look at Gods laws and what they mean to us.

    The Ten Commandments A study of the past and a look into the future. Exodus 20;3-17. The children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Alien Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012
     | 4,200 views

    How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

    This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed