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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Posiciónate Para Recibir Los Dones Del Espíritu Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 26, 2024
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    ¿Cómo podemos posicionarnos para que Dios nos use en los dones del Espíritu? Se analizan siete claves para ponernos a disposición de Dios para su operación sobrenatural a través de nuestras vidas.

    Introducción En este mensaje, estamos concluyendo nuestra serie sobre los dones espirituales. Hemos profundizado mucho en 1 Corintios 14, así que permítanme volver al principio de la enseñanza de Pablo sobre el tema. 1 Corintios 12:1: “No quiero, hermanos, que ignoréis ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Civil Disobedience

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023
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    The key question is, when does obedience to God require disobedience to the civil authorities?

    Illegal immigration is a huge issue in our world. Not a week goes by without another story about chaos and even violence on our southern border. There are two extremes - the open borders set and the “ship ‘em all back where they came from” crowd. And both are absolutely convinced they are on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Must Obey Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2023
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    The world is setting itself against the ways of God and persecution is headed our way. How do we prepare ourselves so we can stand firm in our faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read text. Pray. Francis Chan has long been a favorite preacher/author of mine. Over the years he has shared many ideas that are very similar to those of our brotherhood. For instance, there’s a meme where he says, “If the Bible and I don’t agree, I must be wrong.” He has spoken of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023
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    This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

    Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Continuing The Works Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Acts 5:12-16

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2022
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    Great signs and wonders happened during the times of the Apostles. What do they mean? Are they for today?

    Continuing the Works of Jesus: An Exposition of Acts 5:12-16 Jesus in John 14:12 states that the apostles would do even greater works than Jesus Himself did because He was returning to the Father. this brings up the question of how our works could possibly be greater than what Jesus did. He raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gospel Cannot Be Locked Down

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2022
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    No matter how hard they try, or by what means they use, the Gospel of Christ will continue to be proclaimed.

    The Gospel Cannot be Locked Down Acts 5:17-25 In last week’s text, we saw the great signs and wonders which were performed by the Holy Spirit through the Apostles in Jesus’ name. Huge numbers of those who were healed or had demons cast out must have been overjoyed just like the crowds who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stand Up - Speak Up

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 22, 2022
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    With Holy Ghost Power COMES Holy Ghost Problems! When you are at your highest in ministry it is often when the sect of Sadducees (the elite) are filled with indignation! But God calls us to Stand Up & Speak Up!

    Scripture: Acts 5:14-25 Standing Up and Speaking Up Let me set the scene. The apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in Jerusalem in Solomon’s Porch, an area just beyond the Gate called Beautiful by the Eastern Wall. Acts teaches us increasingly people believed and were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mercy Of God Locks Up Death And Hades Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 8, 2025
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    Jesus bears the keys that have locked up “Death and Hades” so that we no longer can fear dying, so that when we close our eyes for the last time here, we can look forward to seeing Our Lord in that New Life.

    Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same Mass every day. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Power Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2025
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    “Ite Missa est, alleluia, alleluia.” Literally, that means, “Go, the Church is sent, alleluia, alleluia.” Because we are all missionaries to a world in desperate need of Christ.

    Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over again. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same set of liturgies ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Active Church

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025
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    The Church continued to grow

    The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count It As Joy

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024
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    When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

    Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Answer To The World’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 11, 2024
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    The Christian must proclaim what they know ... even under duress! Will we share the simple message, and the hope, of what God has done for us? The Disciples did, and they were not afraid.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 7 God’s Answer to the World’s Persecution Acts 5:12-25 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Lying To The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
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    On Lying to the Holy Ghost

    Acts 5:1-16 On Lying to the Holy Ghost Intro - God Has - A Place for His Church - Not our place, but His place for us. A Purpose for His Church - To Witness, To Work, To Watch, To Wait. A Promise for His Church - Matthew 16:18 upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    All Hell Let Loose Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
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    All Hell Let Loose

    Acts 5:12 - 42 All Hell Let Loose 1. The Wonder It's Source - Their Ministry - 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; It's Song - Their Melody - and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. It's Separation - Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Call PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024
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    Encourages embracing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth, and calls for active faith in confronting challenges with Christ's guidance and strength.

    Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather under this roof, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We come together to share in the Word, to find solace, and to find strength. We are here to remind ourselves that our faith is not a fair-weather friend, but an anchor in the storm. As we ...read more

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