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  • Rusty Tardo avatar

    Why Speak In Tongues

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
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    Why should I speak in tongues? What good is it? What happens when a believer speaks in tongues?

    Eight Scriptural Reasons Why You Should Speak in Tongues Dr. Russell K. Tardo Why speak in tongues? What good is it? How can it be profitable if I don’t understand what I’m saying? Many people question the validity of the Pentecostal experience (the baptism of the Holy Spirit) and even those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You're Fired

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 30, 2008
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    Pentecost: When the Holy Spirit comes, He fires us from past traditions, old exclusivism, and tepid temperatures,and gives us passion for the future.

    If you have ever suddenly and unwillingly joined the ranks of the unemployed, how did that feel? When you got that pink slip, what was that like? Oh, you jumped up and down and shouted, "Oh, goody, I don’t have to get up early tomorrow morning! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lord, I’ve always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 4,830 views

    The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

    Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Vision 2009

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
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    There were seasons in America’s past when sinners became so convicted of their sins that they collapsed under the weight of their guilt. People were sensitive to sin, its consequences and the power of the Holy Spirit. Where is it today? Can such a movemen

    Introduction: As we begin a new year I urge you to join me and other believers across the nation for praying and fasting for the body of Christ in the USA and around the world. Never in my 18 years of ministry and 29 years of knowing Christ personally have I known a time of such intense spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,296 views

    The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

    Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,216 views

    We need to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and appropriate His power. He is the source of an overflowing life in Christ.

    Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Promise of the Father It happened on the day of Pentecost – a Jewish festival on 50th day after Passover, also known as the Feast of Firstfruits (Harvest). • So they waited for 10 days, after Jesus’ ascension. • According to Acts 1:15, there were 120 of them. They believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Walker avatar

    The Force That Shakes The World

    Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
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    Corporate prayer is the force that shakes the world.

    The Force that Shakes the World Acts 2 1. E.M. Bounds, a Methodist minister and Author in the late 1800’s called prayer “the force that shapes the world.” 2. Re-word his quote: “The church in prayer is a force that shakes the world.” 3. Read text, and tell of Acts 2. a. We think Pentecost; it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    P.o.w.e.r.

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    An acronym of the word POWER that looks at the work of Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 PRAY effectively and with authority  There are many times that situations will present ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meeting Up With The Trinity

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007
     | 2,319 views

    Look at 4 texts that reveal and support/give evidence to god being 3 in 1.

    Meeting Up With the Trinity June 3, 2007 Trinity Sunday As has been said - today - this Sunday is Trinity Sunday. The Sunday set aside in the church year to highlight and recognize the Trinity. The Trinity being God the Father Jesus Christ the Son And the Holy Spirit Back in the year 325, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,395 views

    The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

    The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Make Over

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,193 views

    What we lack that made the early church grow strong.

    What made the early church strong? The Follow up to accepting Christ! EXTREME MAKE OVER – The Christian Life! When we come to Christ there is an extreme make over that needs to take place. PICTURE THE SHOW EXTREME MAKE OVER FOR A MIN. Imagine that your home becomes untenable. And while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard McNair avatar

    A Paradigm Shift In The Church

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,935 views

    Here is the Paradigm shift of the first church and the Paradigm shift needed of our church today! I. A CHANGE OF CONTROL - POURING v17 & 33 II. A CHANGE OF COMMUNICATION PREACHING 17-18 III. A CHANGE OF CHALLENGE PASSION 40...

    In Dallas I worked for a furniture company that sold over a half a billion dollars worth of furniture a year. As it was growing and before I got there, the owner was influenced by a “new age” motivational speaker. The guy convinced him to put all of the sales people through a “life changing” 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Need Of Pentecostal Power Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,944 views

    This message reminds the church of the need for God’s power in order to really do God’s work.

    Subject: The Need of Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: The Church was born at Pentecost and now Pentecost has become a Sacred Holiday on the church calendar. Of course, Pentecost has always been a holiday that celebrated the harvest of grain. It was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Ye Shall Be Witness Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,264 views

    "Witnesses" — it is that word which defines for Christ’s disciples their role and responsibility. We must not lose sight of the fact that the Holy Spirit came to equip the disciples to carry out their work of witness.

    ACTS 1:8 “Ye shall be witnesses” The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, has a guard 24 hours a day. Every hour on the hour, 365 days a year, a new soldier reports for duty. When the new guard arrives, he receives his orders from the one who is leaving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Who? #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007
     | 2,438 views

    The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

    Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist