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  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 2- Power From Above Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,744 views

    This morning we are going to look at the event which sparked the beginning of the Church, pouring out of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

    Power from Above The Spirit Comes at Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Sometimes the most foolish sounding ideas turn out to produce the most extraordinary results. Listen to these real statements made about people and products. •In 1876, a Western Union internal memo read this, “This ’telephone’ [thing] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can We Learn From David's Prayer?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 10, 2008
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    Part of a series on prayer. This uses an example prayer and draws lessons for our prayer life.

    What Can We Learn from David’s Prayer? 2 Samuel 7:18-29 LIFE OF DAVID Before we get to the prayer and the main passage we are going to look at this morning, I want to remind you a little of the life of the person we will be looking at. The prayer in 2 Samuel 7 is not an isolated prayer, but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "a Love Letter From Jesus."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 13, 2023
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    The book of Philemon portrays the love of God through the relationship between Paul and a runaway slave named Onesimus. Similarly, Christ's love for his church is evident in his prayer in the garden where he asked God to receive his church the way he would receive him.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philemon 1:10-16) (10) "I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:" (11) "Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:" (12) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Divine Word And Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2012
     | 3,121 views

    The divine word reveals the tragic possibility that human freedom can withdraw from the covenant dialogue with God

    August 20, 2012 St. Bernard Verbum Domini My habit of preaching on Mondays brings me every two years squarely in the path of two of my least favorite readings from the Word of God. This is the day we hear them. In the first place, Ezekiel, who was a prophet-mime, is told by God that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Spirit-Filled Service For Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009
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    We are called to serve those inside and outside the church and to overcome evil with good.

    Romans 12:9-21 “Spirit-filled Service for Christ” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our focus on Desert Streams’ mission statement. I hope that these four Sundays have help clarify Desert Streams’ mission to you, and has also helped you to perceive how the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Galatians – Background And Chapter 1 - Message 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023
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    God used Paul mightily to bring the gospel to the Galatians, but later on, the false teachers of the Law were trying to make these converts keep some of the Law and the Sabbath. Paul had to counteract their evil plans and chastises the Galatians, then teaches them.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – BACKGROUND AND CHAPTER 1 - Message 1 SERMON CENTRAL We are going to begin a series in the book of Galatians. Paul was upset with the churches of Galatia because they had departed from the pure truth of the gospel and turned to teachings of man. The purpose of Galatians is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom From Fear-Get Out Of Your Shell!

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 27, 2012
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    God"s way to live without fear in your life

    FREEDOM FROM FEAR – Get Out of Your Shell! 2 Timothy 1:7 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJ) For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: John Ortberg writes in his book, If You Want to Walk on Water You’ve Got to Get Out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mystery Babylon: The Church Moves From Persecuted To Persecutor. Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 9, 2015
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    The influence of Babylon turns the simple organization of Jesus into a world power that does untold damage to its surroundings. The true church survives and is persecuted.

    SEVENTEEN: THE GREATEST DECEPTION of the AGES (so far) c. 300 A.D. Pagan Rome rises and falls. Its history is clearly heralded by many. And as a true child of Babylon it plays its part well. Its hatred of and persecution of both Jews and Christians is well documented. Rome's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    What We Can Learn From The Shepherds This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017
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     | 10,903 views

    These shepherds were out in th efields one night when the angel of the Lord appreared to them to announce the birth of the Savior. Let us learn from them.

    We have been learning many things from the important characters of the first Christmas story. It was interesting to see how they received the news regarding the coming of Christ the Messiah in their lives. In all these things, we see the hand of God at work making sure that they understood that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Last Hours Of Jesus' Life - Free From Passivity

    Contributed by Joanne Chan on May 18, 2018
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    In this sermon, we look at how the people mocked Jesus as he walked toward the hill of Golgotha, and contrast that with his encounter with Simon from Cyrene to see what it really means to carry the cross for Jesus.

    Central theme: Jesus denied himself and took the punishment for us with total dedication. We should take up the cross and follow Jesus, which means denying our old self (our comfort, your desires) and live for God because God is leading us to an even better place. Opening: Think of a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compost Your Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2021
     | 2,608 views

    If our fig tree isn’t bearing fruit, it’s time to dig around it and apply some good compost. Both are important, essential actions.

    Third Sunday in Lent The brilliance of Jesus the preacher can be seen in today’s story, unique to St. Luke, about how He handled some local gossip. Pontius Pilate, the Roman boss of Judea, ruled as a tyrant. On this occasion, it appears he broke up a revolutionary plot right in the area of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2017
     | 10,491 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 7: 25 – 53

    John 7: 25 – 53 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 25 Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? 26 But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? 27 However, we know where this Man is from; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Freedom From Fear – Get Out Of Your Shell! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,964 views

    Fear traps us like a turtle inside its shell. Let’s talk about fear and discover how we can break free from its control of our lives.

    FREEDOM FROM FEAR – Get Out of Your Shell! 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJ) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. INTRODUCTION: A little 2 year old girl stands at the edge of a swimming pool frozen. Her daddy is in the water with his arms raised up toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Experience = Living And Coping With Injustice And Hurt (Third Part) – Guidelines – (The Retribution Of God – Part 8 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,096 views

    More pointers are given that help in times of injustice and stress and tribulation. We look at God in retribution and the handling of wicked people who become our enemies. We also look at how hymns can be helpful. God recompenses, not us, so don’t try!

    FROM EXPERIENCE = LIVING AND COPING WITH INJUSTICE AND HURT (THIRD PART) – GUIDELINES – (THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD – PART 8 IN THE SERIES) [7]. GOD IN RETRIBUTION There are some parts of the Atacama desert in South America which have never seen a drop of rain for 400 years. If you lived there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Threats To The Believer’s Freedom In Christ (Col. 2:16–23) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 9,302 views

    Exposition of Col. 2:16–23

    Threats to the Believer’s Freedom in Christ “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational