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  • Paul Shafit avatar

    The Baptism And Infilling Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014
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    There is a difference between the baptism and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

    The Baptism and Infilling of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:1-4) When one accepts Christ as Savior, the he is immediately baptized by the Holy Spirit. However, one does not have the fullness of the Spirit until he undergoes the infilling of the Holy Spirit. When one speaks in tongues, it is an overflow of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Picking Up Bones

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 30, 2022
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    I have a bone to pick with you. In the valley of dry bones, we can learn something about ourselves and our local churches. Let us take a moment to find out what these dry bones can tell us.

    Nothing on this earth can bring bones back to life, only God can restore life. Ezekiel came across a valley of bones. The Spirit of the Lord told him to prophesy to these bones, and as he did, the sinews and flesh came on them, and then the skin. Ezekiel was then told to prophesy for the wind to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Restoration: A Journey To Renewal SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    As followers of Christ, we find hope in the promise of His return and the renewal of all things. But what about our present circumstances? The Bible provides numerous instances of God's restorative power, demonstrating His glory and our benefit.

    As believers, our hope rests in the promise that Christ will come back for us and make all things new. But what about the present? The Bible shows us how God restores and makes things new for His glory and our good. 1. 2 Kings 8:1-6 - The Woman's Land Restored: Elisha tells a woman to leave her ...read more

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    Plunging To Murky Earth

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Dec 3, 2004
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    A message of hope centred around the coming of the Christ child

    Romans 8:18-27 PLUNGING TO MURKY EARTH A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be watching his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tychicus: A Faithful Servant

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 20, 2002
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    Tychicus demonstrates 4 key areas for effective, heartfelt Jesus-centered service.

    1. By all accounts, Edward Kimball was really an NORMAL MAN. a. He worked a normal job. Attended a normal church. b. He even faithfully taught a normal Bible study class. One day a young man named Dwight visited his class. It was clear Dwight didn’t know the Bible. One Saturday as Ed was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purity Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
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    1- Purity - Work at your faith 2- Purity - Don’t complain 3- Purity - Hold out the Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little girl who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” She replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” Yes and aren’t we all prettier when we’re clean? Our text speaks of us as being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spotting Godly Men (Part 1: Humility) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
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    God makes us humble to exalt us like Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Three weeks ago, we explored in 1Peter 5 the heart of the job description of church elders. They are “shepherds,” looking out and caring for us through love, prayer, compassion and concern. We also learned they are “overseers,” a work which must be done without domineering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You May Run, But You Can’t Hide From God!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 22, 2011
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    Everywhere you look, There God is, you can not escape His presence! He’s right here, right now, you don’t have to go any farther than the whisper of your voice to Find Him.

    You May Run, But You Can’t Hide From God! Everywhere all over the world this morning there are people who are not in church this morning, For whatever reason they choose not to frequent the church on a regular occasion and its sad, but they choose not to frequent church at all. Some say I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Relationships

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
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    In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

    Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Importance Of Pvi

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2022
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    The great importance of plenary verbal inspiration to the Word of God and our faith.

    The Importance of PVI (Verbal plenary inspiration) 2 Tim 3:13-17 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware, Be Wise, Be Warned

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 25, 2024
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    The apostle John calls us not to be gullible, not to believe whatever we hear especially in the spiritual realm, but to look for the real thing.

    Alba 8-25-2024 BEWARE, BE WISE, BE WARNED I John 4:1-3 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, our county was in a state of cultural change. At that time, Coca-Cola, a giant in the beverage world, found itself contending with increasing competition from brands such as Pepsi, Royal Crown Cola, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018
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    How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

    How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Kill

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012
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    For most of us, this commandment is one for our heart.

    Don’t Kill September 16, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For most of us, this commandment is one for our heart. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:13 Supplemental Passage: Mat 5:21 "You have heard that the ancients were told, ’YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death Is Not The End

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 28, 2007
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    An All Saints Day sermon for believers to remind us there is life after death, and to help us see how we can celebrate ALL SAINTS DAY

    Death What scares us about death? Is it worrying that we will miss the person, the good things about the person! Perhaps we realise we haven’t told them something special, or there is something we need to tell them, like I love you, I forgive you, you are great, I am sorry!! If that is the case ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Vince Miller avatar

    4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
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    There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

    The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist