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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Discovering Empowered Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 4,142 views

    One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

    Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Un-Finished Task

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 2, 2009
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     | 3,188 views

    A Call for ALL the saints of God to Finish the Work the Lord has called us ALL to do, and how to do it.

    The Un-Finished Task Acts 1:1-11 KJV Introduction: The key to this thought is found in verse 8... “ye shall be witnesses unto me” This verse is the Un-Finished task. ~There are family members that need to hear this witness ~There are friends ~There are co-workers ~There are people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Haas avatar

    Life Elevated

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
     | 5,600 views

    The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

    Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 4,742 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,101 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

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    P.o.w.e.r.

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,005 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

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Part 1 "They're Ready, Are You?” Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
     | 3,476 views

    To encourage Christians to share the gift of salvation.

    I was going through a file the other day when I came across these words titled “Ten Little Christians”. And it goes like this. 10 little Christians standing in line, 1 disliked the preacher, then there were 9. 9 little Christians stayed up very late, 1 over slept Sunday, now there were 8. 8 little ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 2: Help For Increasing Your Chances To Share Your Gift This Christmas. Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
     | 2,595 views

    Encouraging Christians to share the gift of Jesus year round.

    "So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 3 It's Easier Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,722 views

    To encourage believers to share their faith during the holidays.

    Author Kevin Harney tells the following story in his book Seismic Shifts: It was a battle. A wrestling match. A test of wills. Every day, at exactly the same time, Margaret would go to the bathroom cabinet, open it, and take out a huge bottle of castor oil. Then she would head to the kitchen to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Got Some Splain' To Do….

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 1,734 views

    Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

    You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    He Showed Himself Alive Series

    Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on May 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,210 views

    He defeated death

    He Showed Himself Alive Acts 1:1-7 I He showed Himself alive after His cruel death…. John 20:25 He showed Thomas His nail prints. II He showed Himself alive after having laid in the tomb three days and three nights. John 2:19 Destroy this temple and I will raise it up. III He showed Himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Are We There Yet? Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 19, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,677 views

    Sometimes, waiting isn’t such a bad thing. Sometimes, waiting is a gift from God.

    Wait a moment. (Pause for a time) Waiting. It seems sometimes that all we do in life is wait. We wait in line at the market; We wait at the traffic light; We wait for the Advil to take effect; We wait for the commercial to be over; We wait for the shower to get warm; We wait for financing to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Living Examples Of Jesus And His Teachings Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    This is week 6 of a 9 week sermon series expressing what God wants for our lives.

    SLOW AND STEADY The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation, a process that might be slow and gradual. The difference might look like this: You can take ten gallons of gasoline and release a tremendous amount of power and energy by just dropping a lighted match into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Power Up!"

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    When you wait on God’s timing, You will receive the Holy Spirit; You will receive the power; You will witness extraordinary results; if You must commit to turning on the Power.

    In west Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage. He was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Do We Count On Jesus To Return And Reward? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    God changes those who count on Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction The Bible contains four books (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), called together, “The Gospels.” These describe the work of Jesus while he was on earth. Virtually unknown at birth, by the end of his thirty-three years, Jesus assembled a following of men and women who believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed