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  • Marty Baker avatar

    Understanding Spiritual Language Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    Focuses on receiving the Holy Spirit with an evidence of tongues. It began with an interview with an SBC Minister who is not Pentecostal. The message was delivered in a Wednesday Prayer Meeting.

    Spiritual Resolutions Understanding Spiritual Language Dr. Marty Baker / May 8, 2002 Last week the message focused on understanding the power gifts of the Holy Spirit. From the emails, phone calls and comments that I received since that message, it is apparent that there is a great interest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    House Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,814 views

    A brief sermon on the importance of God’s House, the church being a place of prayer.

    Let’s walk through the events of Passion Week / Holy Week. The 8 most important days in History. 1. Sunday – Palm Sunday – The Royal Entry 2. Monday – Jesus Cleanses the Temple 3. Tuesday- Day of Conflict 4. Wed.- Day of Silence – Nothing is recorded on this day in any of the Gospels. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Are Family…” Series

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 288 ratings
     | 44,975 views

    #4 “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…”

    “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…” Ephesians 2:19-22 As we look at the Six Pillars of a Powerful Church - we have looked at Pillar 1 - is the pillar of STEWARDSHIP - Pillar 2 - is the pillar of WORSHIP Pillar 3 - is the pillar of DISCIPLESHIP And today we look at Pillar 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Of Following

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,718 views

    This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

    The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Warrior

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else have that problem? Can I get a witness? So tell your neighbor, “You need to remember the right thing

    Memorial Day is a day of remembering. We should remember those who have gone to be with the Lord. Tell your neighbor, “You need to remember!” Remembering in and of itself brings a dilemma. I can remember the things I need to forget, and I forget the things that I should remember. Anyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God For Christians

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    Look at the Armor for every Christian

    The Full Armor of God for Christians Ephesians 6:10-6:18 by: Rodney A. Fry – Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church INTRODUCTION It was the first day of soccer practice and the coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting on the goal from the spots you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servanthood

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,402 views

    • This morning I want to talk to you about being a servant of the most high God. • I want to help position you for the best job you could ever ask for or dream of. It is becoming a servant of God. • As believers, we should look to a great example of a

    Introduction • This morning I want to talk to you about being a servant of the most high God. • I want to help position you for the best job you could ever ask for or dream of. It is becoming a servant of God. • As believers, we should look to a great example of a servant, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Of Our Mothers

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,822 views

    Faith must be LIVING or it is not faith at all. Faith must be SEASONED with love or it will not be SWALLOWED by our children!

    Faith of Our Mothers 2 Timothy 1:5 2 Timothy 1:5 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. (NIV) Some Things My Mother Taught Me My mother taught me CONTORTIONS "Have you seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Ministry Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,895 views

    Just as the human body has five senses for its protection and care, God has provided five ministry gifts for the protection and care of the body of Christ. The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by

    The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Reaching Out To Our World Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 2, 2013
     | 4,891 views

    Message with the series on the topic of Outreach

    This message was adapted from the 30 Day Church Challenge Kit from Outreach Marketing The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Gifted For Growth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,092 views

    If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

    Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brining The Bible To Life Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 16, 2017
     | 4,438 views

    The bible is meant to be a daily guide for life and connection to God, not a book to be pulled out once or twice a week.

    1. Scripture, Appropriate I heard a story about a friend of the bride who was not able to attend the wedding, so he sent a card of greeting which was read at the reception after the ceremony. It should have included the reference 1 John 4:18 -- "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 26, 2018
     | 6,150 views

    Divine Mercy Sunday is the Sunday after Easter

    To better get a grasp of what is Divine Mercy, we could apply “homeopathic theory” to our situation. It will take a dose of what made us sick to cure us. Our sins are what made us sick, and are what drove Jesus to experience his Passion, but His resurrection and glorified wounds heal us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Look Toward Heaven

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,371 views

    We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles.

    Look Toward Heaven Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles. Abraham’s journey of faith began in Genesis 12, when God called him to leave his home and he promised: "I will make of you a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Life Gets Busy.....pray

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,359 views

    A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

    WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran