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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Mission If You Accept It: Transformation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2011
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     | 4,291 views

    This message is the second in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the transformation that took place in the lives of the discipl

    Tim Hansel in his book “When I Relax I feel Guilty.” Writes some insights of what most people want from God. “I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Powerful Keys For 2011

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,077 views

    God has filled you with the Holy Spirit and given you an anointing to know what is coming so that you can strategically prepare and plan for what is ahead. It is time for the Body of Christ to wake up and start walking and moving in the Power of the Holy

    Opening illustration: This is reputedly a true story of something that happened a few years ago at USC. There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester attempting to prove that God could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Real Power" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010
     | 4,479 views

    We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

    God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Will Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,395 views

    God wants you to know HIs will for your life and He reveals it to you through the inner witness of the Spirit.

    October 3, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9; Romans 12:2 Subject: What God Wants Title: Knowing God’s Will Last week we began a series on what God wants for you in your life. I want you to notice that we are talking about what God wants for you and not from you, although the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,986 views

    This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For Every Christian Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 12, 2010
     | 4,467 views

    Have you noticed that Christians seem like some of the saddest people on earth? Why is that? Is it because they don’t have as much ‘fun’ as the world? Is it because they are under the guilt of not living up to the perfection of Jesus? I don’t think so…

    Have you noticed that Christians seem like some of the saddest people on earth? Why is that? Is it because they don’t have as much ‘fun’ as the world? Is it because they are under the guilt of not living up to the perfection of Jesus? I don’t think so… When a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009
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     | 14,113 views

    Every believer receives at least one gift from the Holy Spirit to use in the body of Christ.

    I want to tell you about our cat. Our cat is named Roger – our female cat, Roger. Trey named her. It’s weird, but you get used to it. It’s funny. But Roger…she’s a nice cat. She was so cute. She actually showed up at Jason and Erica Carlson’s house a little over a year ago. A little kitten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Have The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    this was a devotional message for a Men’s Breakfast at Castle Hills Christian Church Dec. ’09 It deals with how Christians are equipped with the mind of Christ if Christ lives within them in the form of the Holy Spirit

    We have the mind of Christ: Devotion for Men’s Breakfast: Dec. 5th , 2009 Some of you may be aware that I have just succumbed to a sickness shared by several of you here today. I just purchased my first Apple I-phone. I supposedly did it for the purpose of gaining internet access, texting, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe Is Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,347 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit and the glory of God does not always lift up, but sometimes brings us to our knees.

    Woe is Me: When God’s Glory Brings us Down July 13, 2008 Illus: I was craving some chocolate as I often do. I walked into the house and smelled freshly made brownies. I said “Thank God, someone made brownies.” Becky said I am not thanking God! What was good for me was not so good for her. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace And Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2011
     | 6,254 views

    We cannot live a successful Christian life without the presence of and dependence on God’s Spirit.

    Romans 8:9-17 Introduction: A. When we talk about the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, we enter an area uncomfortable for some Christians. B. Charismatic groups give great emphasis to the work of the Spirit while mainline Protestant groups avoid over emphasis for fear it will lead them into worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Lives In You"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    A sermon about how Jesus will never abandon us.

    John 14:15-21 “God Lives in You” By Ken Sauer (many ideas taken from a sermon by Lee Griess) Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org There’s a story about a rookie baseball player just up from the minor leagues who was sent to bat against a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ten Virgins - Family Conversation

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,221 views

    The Ten Virgins is a parable for the last day church, calling for its revival. It is important that we strengthen our personal walk but it is equally as important to help our fellow believer.

    Jesus was sitting atop the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem as the sun set into the west. The disciples had approached Jesus and commented upon the splendid glory of the Temple, with its white marble walls, gold and brass pilasters. The magnificent structure shown brightly in the setting sun ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Pentecost And How We Need The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,293 views

    The early church would not have been born without the coming of the promised Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, and the church will not survive and do what God wants it to do without the presence, blessing, guidance and strength of the Holy Spirit today

    Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost: when the first Christians were baptised with the Holy Spirit John baptised people with water in the river Jordan. All who were prepared to repent came to him to have their sins symbolically washed away. Their sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When We Get It Together

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2011
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     | 6,378 views

    When we get it together there is no telling what God will do.

    Pentecost Sunday Title: When We Get It Together Text: Acts 2:1-13 and 42-47 Thesis: When we get it together there is no telling what God will do. The Season of Pentecost Pentecost marks the dramatic arrival of the Holy Spirit and the amazing impact the Spirit’s presence had on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Burn, Baby, Burn

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011
     | 6,798 views

    What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

    “Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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