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  • Jim Parisi avatar

    It Had To Happen…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 14,133 views

    The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection

    It Had To Happen… April 12, 2003 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi It Had To Happen… Something just had to happen. The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection How long can we let this go on they cried? Even when the devil thinks he has won by putting Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Born Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,853 views

    The Holy Spirit births us into God’s family at the moment of salvation and brings about this new birth.

    “Born of the Spirit” John 3:1-8 Introduction: 1.Before we talk about being filled with the Spirit or walking in the Spirit, we must talk about being born of the Spirit. You have to be born before you can walk and feed yourself. 2.Nicodemus had come to Jesus to talk about theology, but Jesus only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Under The Influence

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,465 views

    How The Influence of The Holy Spirit Changes A Christian

    Intro. · Recently, a well-known Oklahoman was charged with DUI: Driving Under the Influence. · According to law, this means that an officer determined that this person was not in control of their faculties, due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. o In Oklahoma, if you have a Blood Alcohol ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Security? (Pt.2) | Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018
     | 5,013 views

    Apostasy is real, but avoidable. If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security, conditional or unconditional, is in the hands of our Savior.

    Cable television mogul Ted Turner (once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in Orlando, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Is Better Than The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 21, 2021
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    If you were to do a word study from the Book of Hebrews, one word that keeps popping up is the word "better". Studying that word "better" challenged me to find other things that Jesus is better at that were not included in that Book of Hebrew's list.

    Introduction: If you were to do a word study from the Book of Hebrews, one word that keeps popping up is the word "better". At least twelve (12) times that word shows up in the text. Jesus is a better revelation; Jesus is a better priesthood; Jesus is a better hope, and Jesus is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birthmark Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
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    Persecution stems from the world's anger with God and not being able to take it out on Him. The world wants to fight God, but choose to fight with Christians. Remember it is not personal, it is hatred for God.

    This is the final message on the Beatitudes, the Birthmarks of the Believers. Jesus was the Messiah, but He was not the Messiah everyone was expecting. The Jews were in bondage. They believed that when He came, He was going to come as a mighty warrior. They were not as interested in being saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promises Of God Are Yea And Amen

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 30, 2025
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    When God speaks, you can trust what he says.

    The King James Version say: “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.” The New International Version (NIV) says: “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Love Jesus?

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 225 views

    We love Jesus because he loved us first. This sermon was preached during a Youth Group Retreat

    When we ask young people why they believe in God or attend church, we often hear responses like: "I don’t know" "I grew up in church" "I like my friends here" "My parents made me come" While these answers explain why someone might be present at church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can I Live The Life I've Always Longed For? Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
     | 5,185 views

    This is the first sermon in the series of The Quest. Every believer must face the need for the Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit will be there to be our Guide in our spiritual walk with God.

    “How can I live the Life I’ve always longed for?” Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24 Barna Recaps 2006 Church Trends, Future Directions Christian researcher George Barna has outlined what he considers his most significant findings for the year of 2006. According to Barna, the latest survey ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Believe – The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,698 views

    WE BELIEVE – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ It’s time to SHOUT!

    • Titus 2:13-14 (NIV) [13] . . . We wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. INTRODUCTION: Looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Working Of His Power" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    We must have the Spirit of Christ, to live the Christ life, to do the work of Christ (#7 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    If you will remember back to our coverage of verse one, you know that Paul called himself ‘prisoner of Jesus Christ’, and then he broke from what he seemed about to say, and began a rather lengthy qualification for that terminology. When we read verses 2-7 we find that he is reiterating ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "The Dwelling Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,479 views

    We are not only OF God’s household, but are the Dwelling of God in the Spirit! (#24 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series) This study will continue as "The Unfathomable Love of Christ" series, covering chapters 3 & 4. Sermon #1, "I, Paul, Prisoner"

    Although, as we have already established, Paul is writing primarily to the Gentiles in this letter, it is apparent that the Temple of the Jews is prominent in his thinking as he makes his illustrations. In verse 14 he tells them that Christ has made peace between the two groups, Jew and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Here's A Real Bargain

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,159 views

    We should examine the reality of faith.

    HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bode Ayodele avatar

    The Significance Of Spiritual Wells

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 232,115 views

    Wells represent life, prosperity and abundance. No wonder numerous biblical characters from Abraham to Isaac, Jacob and Moses -even our Lord Jesus Christ had a story to tell besides a well. What is the significance of wells? What kind of wells do we have

    By Bode Ayodele Wells play a very vital role in the bible. Many important bible characters located their blessings besides - or had something to do with wells. Why are wells so important? What are the different kinds of spiritual wells in existence and what roles do they play in our lives today? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well with my soul (Spafford)

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel The hand of God was with Daniel during the most life threatening times of life. Certainly, our the Holy Spirit of God will energize, elevate and enlighten us to find ways through our challenges. Song: He leads me, O Blessed thought! O words with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational