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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    The Church, A Place Of Safety For The Spiritual Weak. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    A message challenging mature believers to show compassion to the spiritually weak.

    The church, a place of safety Part 1 Text: John 8:1-12 Main thought: The church, a place of safety for the spiritually weak Introduction: 1. What should have been a place of safety had become a seat of accusation. What should have encouraged – now depressed What should have fostered ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Holy Spirit, God's Ruling And Invading Presence In This World, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    The Holy Spirit is the overseer of the father’s kingdom in the earth. Everything bows to his presence.

    Kingdom Life The Holy Spirit - God’s ruling & invading presence in this world Opening: 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) Review What an awesome privilege to be part of this kingdom 1. "Verily I say unto you, Among ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Being Under The Influence Ii

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 5,027 views

    Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

    Title: Being Under the Influence II Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction “Lobbyists, according to various definitions, contact, inform, communicate, try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Need For The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

    NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Curtis Rowe avatar

    Fire In The Soul Series

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,548 views

    The zeal of the Lord can abound in your heart!

    Fire in Your Soul 2 Kings 10:15-16 When the Spirit of Christ is filling a person’s heart, light and heat are present. Zeal alone does not make a Christian! Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Real Christian? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,832 views

    To get us thinking about what it means to be a real Christian

    Are you a REAL Christian? Title: Are you a REAL Christian? Lesson Aim: To get us thinking about what it means to be a Real Christian. Introduction: 1. I had a friend, who, when he would travel, would ask the person sitting next to him on the plane if they were a Christian. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Are You Hearing From God

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 6,437 views

    Are You Hearing From God or someone else?

    John 12:27"Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? ’Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. 28Father, glorify your name!" Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again." 29The crowd that was there and heard it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "God Can Use Anything” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,673 views

    Through Daniel’s life we learn that it’s possible to stand for what is right even everything around you is wrong!

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 1 & Isaiah 43.10 1. The TIMING of GOD is always perfect. a. God is never late. He’s never early. He’s always on time. b. And the life that you have, the times in which you live, are God’s perfect choice. c. We’re here, in this city, in this state, in this year, in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fully Persuaded

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 26,826 views

    Are you more than Almost Persuaded? Like Abraham, we need to be fully persuaded.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Fully Persuaded Romans 4:16-25 Intro: In our text the Apostle Paul is arguing the necessity of redemption and salvation by grace through faith. He argues that even Abraham of the Old Testament was made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    The Sons Of Fresh Oil Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on May 15, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,584 views

    the prophetic proclamation of Zechariah to Zerubbabel and Joshua, "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord of Hosts." Note: this sermon is broken into three installments above-may be preached as a series.

    The Lord Remembers: Perpetual Power for God’s People Zechariah 4:1-14, Acts 1:8 Essence of the Lesson: The Holy Spirit is the perpetual power source for God’s People, and enables them to conquer insurmountable obstacles! One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spirit-Control Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    Jesus calls the Holy Spirit (depending on your translation) a “Helper”, “Comforter”, or “Counselor” (vs 16). This title literally means one who comes alongside to assist us, working in and through us, encouraging us along life’s way.

    “I Believe” -Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “Spirit-Control” John 14:16-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One phrase we hear a lot in church is a way of either introducing worship or ending a prayer: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Church - A Chosen People

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,348 views

    Shows how the church is a chosen people of God

    THE CHURCH - A CHOSEN PEOPLE 1 Peter 2:1-11 OCTOBER 5, 2008 On October 13, 1908, under a large tent pitched on a Texas prairie, a magnificent vision began to form. After days of preaching, days of prayer, days of negotiation, and much debate, the delegates from churches scattered across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Don't Miss The Flow

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    One great revival message

    Don’t Miss the Flow II Kings 2:1-11 And it came to pass, when the LORD was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Discovering Empowered Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 4,261 views

    One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

    Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Jesus Said Pt5 "Be Clothed" Don't Go Out Naked Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    Naked Christians scare people, Christians clothed scare demons. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Jesus said: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Matthew 10:16 "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20: 21 Jesus Said; "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God