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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "A Miracle Of Understanding"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2002
    based on 296 ratings
     | 34,116 views

    A sermon for Pentacost.

    ACTS 2:1-21 1Corinthians 12:3-13 “A Miracle Of Understanding” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport news, VA Have you ever had one of those...ah-hah... experiences when all of a sudden--something you had not understood--some great truth---suddenly, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Perhaps We Are Too Comfortable.

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on May 19, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
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    Perhaps we are too comfortable to share the Holy Spirit with others. First preached at Arley United Methodist Church.

    Our scripture about Pentecost can be broken down into three parts: the Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples, the reaction of the Jews in Jerusalem, and Peter’s response to the Jews. Pentecost was held seven weeks or fifty days after Passover and was a celebration of the Ten Commandments being ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No One Can Really Explain Away The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 22, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
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    There are souls who seek to explain away what God has done before them, even though they have seen His work with their own eyes. This text reminds us of how Peter dealt with those situations and thus we are encouraged by his actions.

    May 19 2002 Day of Pentecost “The Activity of God is something that we just cannot explain away.” Acts 2:1-21 One of my long time friends, Charlie, was at my birthday party when I turned six. As a special gift to me, my mother hired a friend of hers who happened to do a few magic tricks. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Suddenly From Heaven Came...

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 10,707 views

    Impact of Pentecost

    “SUDDENLY, FROM HEAVEN CAME…” Acts, 2: 1-8; 12-21 I don’t know about you, but when I am looking forward to something really exciting, I get all sorts of things going through my mind. In the weeks and months that we have known we were coming here, many thoughts raced through my mind. What was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wisdom For Prophesying Daughters

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,658 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement for women of God who need to be reminded of how special they are in His sight!

    PRAYER: Precious Lord, eternal God, our Creator- Today we give great thanks for the many women you have transformed into vessels of sacred service and true worship! Thank you for Eve, the first mother of us all. Thank you for Sarah, the woman of old who carried the seeds of Abraham. Thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

    September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Good Is Good Enough?

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
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    If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

    Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Soul Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
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    The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners.

    The Soul Purpose of the Church Intro: What is the primary focus of the church? Fellowship? Teaching? Is it potluck dinners? entertainment? The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners. Look at the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Credentials Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    This sermon explains why Chirst is uniquely qualified to be the Son of God and how we should be leading people to Christ the way Peter did on the Day of Pentecost.

    Christ’s Credentials Acts 2:22-39 January 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Resume Stoppers, Citation: Dave Wilkinson, Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 1.] In Leadership magazine, Dave Wilkinson write the following to pastors… Have you ever wondered why your pastoral resume doesn’t evoke more enthusiasm? Do you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,086 views

    Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

    In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Ready For Revival

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,673 views

    If you’re hungry for Revival, then you’ll do whatever it takes to see it come!

    Ready for Revival Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. (Prof-ate Too-Oh - To speak under the inspiration), Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grice's Quality Maxim Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

    Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    The Keys To Freedom

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,446 views

    Even if you are in Prisoned or a prisoner of your body due to disability..you cna be free!

    Do you want freedom from the prison you are in? Whether it is a structural, physical or emotional prison that you find yourself in. There are three keys to freedom. Before I reveal the Keys to your permanent freedom, we will look at the sources of your prison - albeit of the structural, physical or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's This Baptism Thing All About?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    To draw attention to the importance of water baptism in the life of a believer.

    What’s This Baptism Thing All About? Acts 2:22-41 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Double Cross

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,447 views

    You can only get the right perspective on the cross if you look at it from two angles: from the angle of suffering and sacrifice, and the angle of resurrection and victory.

    DOUBLE CROSS Did you know that some people are right-eyed and some people are left-eyed? It’s true. Point at something 10 or 20 feet away - that’s right, hold out your finger. Then close your left eye. If you don’t have to move your finger, you’re right-eyed. If you have to move your finger ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed