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  • Harold Ihua avatar

    Your Body: The Temple Of God

    Contributed by Harold Ihua on Aug 23, 2024
     | 1,155 views

    According to Jn 2:18-21, our Lord Jesus revealed that His body is the Temple of God. And because He is the pattern man, He indirectly reveals that in the beginning the body of man was designed to be a Temple of God.

    When the Lord God in Genesis 2:7, breathed the breath of life into the nostrils of man; not only did man became a living soul, man equally became a Temple of the living God, this is in accordance to the revelation of Jesus Christ in John 2:18-21 The believer in Christ Jesus, as a new creation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kelly Fellows avatar

    Action Intro Series

    Contributed by Kelly Fellows on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,569 views

    This is a survey of the book of James. It is an encouragement to make your faith a VERB and put God’s Word in Action.

    VERB: Word in Action – A study of James INTRO Our theme verse for summer is found in James 1:22 Let’s read it together James 1:22 " Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." JAMES We are going to explore this wonderful letter written by a man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Understand The Value/Worth Of Very Little Things?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2016
     | 6,111 views

    If we really VALUE and see the WORTH IN VERY LITTLE THINGS then promotion can be before us.... Never hate your littleness, TRUST GOD'S GREATNESS.

    DO WE VALUE LITTLE THINGS? VERY LITTLE THINGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 19:17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. Zechariah 4:10 For who hath despised the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Take The Name, But Not In Vain Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 14,637 views

    This message has a lot of foul language in it, but a lot more helpful principles to aid our vulgar generation. Lifting high the NAMEs of our God! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Take the Name, but NOT in Vain Exodus 20:7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeTheName.html 1. The Declaration of God’s Name One of God’s most beautiful gifts to mankind is the gift of language, the ability to speak. It is one of many things that distinguish man from animals, other than Mr. Ed! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Flood (Part I) - Evidence For The Flood Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 12,006 views

    Part 1 of this two part series examines the scientific facts that support the flood. The goal of this message is to give confidence to our faith and show the accuracy of scripture.

    The Flood (Part I) – Evidence for the flood *** Note the original message uses graphics. To see the graphical version or to download it as a Word document, go to http://www.exchangedlife.com/Sermons/gen/the_flood.htm *** We have looked at the events leading up to the flood – the departure from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,056 views

    One of the misunderstood topics of the Bible and one not covered so much in preaching is the subject of fasting. What is it and is it for us today?

    Fasting Griffith Baptist Church – 1/6/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:16-18 The Introduction My pastor and his wife were recently invited over to dinner at the house of a member of their congregation. When they arrived, dinner preparations were almost finished, and the member’s young son was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    Christmas reminds us that Jesus is to be sought and truly worshipped by all the nations on the earth.

    Introduction: Play DVD Video Clip Why do you celebrate Christmas? from “Essentials” Vol. 3 No. 6. Here we are—11 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems as though it has snuck up on us. Can you guess what people are thinking about getting you for Christmas? They want to get you a gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Growing In The Right Direction

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    Jesus talks about growing in stature, but he is not talking about height. He is talking about growing in servanthood.

    Growing in the Right Direction Mark 9:30-37 September 24, 2006 Depending on whom you talk to and who does the measuring, there is any number of different ways to measure a human being. If we wanted to get into an existential discussion of humanity, we would probably remember these famous maxims. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,915 views

    Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

    “I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Vision For Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007
     | 3,423 views

    Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

    A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Power Of A Tower

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    This message gives life lessons found in the story of the tower of babel. I show how the power of pride, unity and communication where in a group of people and how it shaped history. It was also the introcution to my message on the Anti Christ.

    Title: The Power Of A Tower Text: Gen 11:1-9 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Anyone who travels to Edinburgh, Scotland will find Edinburgh castle a tower of seemingly insurmountable strength. But the truth is that the castle was once actually captured. The fortress had an obvious weak spot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013
     | 8,794 views

    A taught this at a Wednesday night Bible study (Adapted from Dr. Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 3 "The Day of Atonement))

    HoHum: What or who was a common scapegoat in your family? I have always loved to see the spring come each year, with all that it brings, with one notable exception—spring cleaning. Israel’s annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning. In one sense, Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Anointed To Do Better Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 661 views

    God does not anoint people to remain the same; He anoints them to transform their world. As you seek God’s anointing, expect supernatural breakthroughs, divine speed, wisdom, and empowerment for greater works.

    ANOINTED TO DO BETTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:1, 12-13; Acts 13:22 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of God is not just a religious ritual; it is a divine empowerment that transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary vessels for His purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    The Great Adventure: Real Christianity Is Not Boring Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,697 views

    The early Christians did not live a boring spiritual life. We can experience a spiritual adventure when we follow their example.

    The Great Adventure March 11, 2009 Real Christianity is not boring. Acts 14 We can experience a great spiritual adventure… I. When we exercise great spiritual habits Paul and Barnabas go to church – when it is good and bad. 14:1-7 1. We all have habits. Some good, many bad. a. Habits will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal