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  • Richard Gardner avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

    Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,371 views

    In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Mindful Of The One Thing

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 22, 2013
     | 6,716 views

    Being mindfully present in the moment helps us discern the one thing worty being concerned about.

    Life is filled with distractions (from within and without…) Title: Being Mindful of the One Thing Text: Luke 10:38-42 (Reference the context: In 10:25-20 Jesus shared the Great Commandment to love God and neighbor; in 10:30-37 Jesus taught on what it means to love one’s neighbor; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Camping With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2024
     | 484 views

    The tabernacle teaches us to appreciate God's presence but also to respect His distance.

    Ryan and Morgan adopted a child from an orphanage in another country. They'd passed through all the legal processes in that country. Charlie was their son. But right before the day when they were supposed to pick Charlie up from the orphanage, there were some political upheavals, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Being Thankful Through Tough Times

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,246 views

    In this season where we celebrate Thanksgiving, we need to realize that everyone goes through difficulties, and everyone has to endure tough times. But it’s not enough to just endure tough times, we must learn how to be thankful through them if we are ever going to receive God’s goodness.

    Being Thankful Through Tough Times Philippians 4:6-7 Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-y0ilS9QOU It was the day before Thanksgiving, and it was the first one that Andrea and her three children would be spending without their father, who had left them just three months ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Enoch - Watcher Looking For God Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 728 views

    It is possible to enjoy close intimacy with God in a world with its sinful environment.

    “So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:23-24). “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken he had this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Faithful In An Unfaithful World Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 38,880 views

    The 7th sermon in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit.

    Introduction: 1. The command came, "On your mark, get set," and then the pistol cracked and the race was on. A fine athlete sprang to the lead, and when the race was over he had broke the state record. Only a few other runners even finished the race. Many dropped out when they saw they could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Friendship Above All

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022
     | 1,225 views

    We want and need a close relationship with God above all else.

    1. A Prayer Tent In 2021 David Jeremiah told about a creative mother in Chicago who noticed her son was anxious during the pandemic. She came up with a biblical solution. Together they made a homemade pup tent called a "prayer tent." The two of them set it up in the corner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hebrew Word Study: Qûṣ Awaken, Waking Up To God's New Thing Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,063 views

    What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them?

    What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them? It’s scary right? As you realize you may be lost, you start to get a little bit nervous but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Being A 5 Star Christian

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,925 views

    A sermon on doing our best and wanting to be our best for the Lord. We desire to have the Best. He deservse the best

    BEING A 5 STAR CHRISTIAN ARE YE HEARING & DOING THE WORD OF GOD JAMES 1:19-27 James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Thankful, No Matter What Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018
     | 14,385 views

    No matter your life, we all have things to be thankful for

    BEING THANKFUL, NO MATTER WHAT (Philippians 4:12-13) Thanksgiving 2013 Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Being Thankful. No Matter What Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 109,480 views

    no matter the condition of our lives, we can always find something to be thankful for

    Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for watching football? What is Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving as an attitude – ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Being Ready Means Living In Faith

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    First Sunday In Advent: Preparation for Jesus’ return is not ’rocket science.’ Readiness is simply living in the faith that God has called us to by grace.

    Today is the first Sunday of Advent - the beginning of a new Church Year. The Altar is draped in blue - expressive of hope, expectation and anticipation, which is the dominant mood of Advent. The Advent season is four Sundays long. That is why we have the four Advent candles in the Advent wreath. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The God Of Peace And The Peace Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,364 views

    This is the introductory lesson of a series on being peacemakers. The series begins with THE Peacemaker, Jesus.

    The Peacemaker: The God of Peace and the Peace of God Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists several characteristics of His true disciples. One of those characteristics is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018
     | 3,200 views

    In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

    DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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