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  • Bill Burress avatar

    Where Was Jesus Between His Death And The Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 7, 2010
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    To explain that Paradise and Hades are different than Heaven and and hell.

    "I Want The Truth!” January 10, 2010 This morning I am going to start a new sermon series entitled “I want the truth!” This series will last as long as you want it to. Let me explain. This series will be to answer spiritual questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defining Stories Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,964 views

    What is needed in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Intro: In the collective mind of all people and cultures, there are a group of defining stories. These are the potent, lasting, almost universally known tales within a culture that give it the very identity that is shared and understood. Sometimes these stories inspire, create harmony and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
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    What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

    Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deep Gospel

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
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    What does this mean to be convicted, i.e. cut to the heart? How does it happen? What are the results?

    Why did Christianity succeed in the Roman empire? According to Emperor Julian’s letter to one of his priests of the Greek religion: 1. Christians died better than anyone else 2. There was kindness to everyone. They were more inclusive than anyone else--religions usually divided by region, race, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What To Do When God Convicts Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 6, 2009
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    Remorse before God without repentance is an insulting abuse of God’s grace.

    fall we are exploring the beginnings of the Acts of the Apostles, the book of Scripture which describes the events that happened immediately after the resurrection of Jesus. Last week we read the defining story of the birth of the church – the day of Pentecost, when the believers were gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Early Church: Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009
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    Sermon 1 of 6 in our Early Church series. Given at Osage Ridge Baptist Church. The beginning of the Christian Church at Pentecost was very powerful. The power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit.

    The Early Church: Forgiven Acts 2: 37-41 INTRO: NEW SERIES - THE EARLY CHURCH CHURCHES TODAY: WRONG FOCUS LAKEWOOD / OSTEEN: "YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 STEPS TO LIVING AT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL 1. ENLARGE VISION 2. HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE 3. POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS 4. LET GO OF PAST 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Eubank avatar

    God Is Our Only Hope Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009
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    In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

    Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009
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     | 12,638 views

    This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

    SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Must I Do To Be Saved?”

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009
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    “What must I do to be saved?” This lesson examines three times in scripture where this question was asked and considers the answer given in each case.

    "What Must I Do To Be Saved?" 09/19/04 AM Text: Acts 2:37, Acts 22:10, Acts 16:30 Reading: Romans 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Today’s lesson will consider the question, “What must I do to be saved?” We will examine three times in the scriptures where this question was asked and we will consider in each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Receive The Power Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,159 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome sin, do ministry, and declare the Gospel with boldness and resolve. Do I have all that God wishes for me to enjoy?

    Hey listen, have you ever gone somewhere, and maybe you didn’t really want to go, or maybe you just weren’t expecting that much, and once you got there and you got into it, it delivered way more than you ever imagined? Did you ever do anything like that? Have you ever been anywhere like that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,386 views

    Message in a series of building a bridge to the community. This is talking about the power of the Holy Spirit and what we have to offer.

    Note: I have used some other notes collected from other sermons over the years. Not sure who to reference but I am so thankful for their help. Building a Bridge to the Community: Power of the Holy Spirit Theme: to show the importance of the power of the Holy Spirit in winning our community to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Cleary avatar

    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009
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     | 4,622 views

    A look at Acts 2:22-37, focusing on the Lordship of Jesus.

    "Jesus is Lord". If you want a comfortable life, you can leave right now. There are no apologies for the strength of todays message. It is meant to challenge and proclaim freedom. The Bible says that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Prov 18:21) 1. Why is Jesus Lord ? Hardly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Living An Extraordinary Life

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    What about us, do we want to live ordinary lives, or extraordinary lives? Even as Christians we can live ordinary lives.

    INTRO: Movie Hitch w/ Will Smith scene near end of movie where he goes to talk to Eva Mendes’s Character Because he is love struck he can’t get a word our straight She walks past him, and down the stairs She says, perhaps he was right ... perhaps they should just live their own lives He says, "what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Fired

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 30, 2008
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     | 5,028 views

    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

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    Vision 2009

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,987 views

    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