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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering.

    Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind man did not sin nor did his parents. But he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Become Wise

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,872 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us build healthy family relationships in our organizations through the bond of Christ. Jesus said, "It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master...how much more the members of his household." (M

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us build healthy family relationships in our organizations through the bond of Christ. Jesus said, "It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master...how much more the members of his household." (Matt. 10:25) Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Man Sent By God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    This sermon will encourage everyone who are called and chose by God to pursue everyone’s calling.

    Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Mat 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mat 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Sprit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,818 views

    The message takes a look at the work of Holy Spirit in relation to John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself as, the Way, Truth, and Life

    The Spirit is given so we might live and act as Jesus. One of my favorite passages is John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself in His own words. Yes, Christianity is narrow and exclusive in the path to heaven but notice the three descriptors, the way, truth, and life. Jesus answered, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 1,656 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Steps To Personal And Corporate Revival

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,175 views

    Jesus Christ continues forever as our unchangeable priest saving souls and making intercession for us! Therefore, because this is Jesus’ mission we can, and should have personal and corporate revival.

    Six Steps to Personal and Corporate Revival Text: Hebrews 7:24-25 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 989 views

    God carefully pre-planned the event of Jesus’ birth.

    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy by Dr. Elmer Towns December 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America The Great Foundation

    Contributed by John Bryan Lowe Iii on Jul 7, 2014
     | 6,246 views

    A July 4th Message, that uses scripture and our heritage to take a look at who we are as a christian american.

    I AM A CHRISTIAN AMERICAN Proverbs 14v34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. When we look at the scriptural faith of our biblical heritage we see that the faith of our fathers matters in reference to our immediate faith and understanding of who God is to us today. Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Doctrine Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,211 views

    Not every church represents the true church. That is very clear when we read about the different churches Jesus speaks about in Revelation and His pronouncements on each. The same applies today especially in these final days of the church age. The true

    The Doctrine Of The Kingdom Not every church represents the true church. That is very clear when we read about the different churches Jesus speaks about in Revelation and His pronouncements on each. The same applies today especially in these final days of the church age. The true church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Mina Undertaking

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,293 views

    While we are waiting for Jesus to return we must be about the Father's business.

    Are you ready for his return? A young woman was expecting a date. She was dressed up and waiting patiently. However, by the time he was an hour late she figured she’d been stood up. So, she took off her makeup, put on her pajamas, gathered all the junk food in the house and sat down to watch TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Babel And Our Nation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022
     | 1,366 views

    Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God or non-citizen neighbors. The sin of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. How is the tower of Babel still relevant today?

    Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God. Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of non-citizen neighbors. The sin of self-centered national pride, of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. Such arrogant self-importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Issue Is Control!

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Aug 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    Everyone wants to be in control. And we need to be in control to fulfill our duties and responsibilities. Yet our attempts to be in control only complicate things. This can be very frustrating. What is the solution?

    Dr. Lewis Gregory I. What is the significance of control? A. Control offers both privileges and responsibilities. 1. Example: A driver’s license 2. “Now I have freedom and power!” 3. The license is a symbol of authority. 4. It gives a person total control over the automobile. B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Yours Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,872 views

    The scripture references listed are for Ascension Day (May 13, 2021) and can be used for worship on May 16. These notes are based on the Gospel reading for Sunday, May 16: John 17:6-19.

    This prayer that John record is a prayer that Jesus prayed for his disciples. The part that includes us happens just after our text for this week. But we can be included anyway. Jesus is praying for us! What an amazing thing. Set this thought alongside the idea of Ascension. Jesus is leaving, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 969 views

    Prophecy is God’s birth announcement.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
     | 87 views

    Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist