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  • David Mende avatar

    Do Not Grieve The Spirit

    Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018
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     | 6,863 views

    What grieves the Spirit? Many Christians often overlook the fact that the Spirit is grieved when we put down others through our words. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. The ability to speak is a gift from God. None of the animals can speak, but humans have the unique gift of speaking. However, the gift of speech is often abused by humans. While we can encourage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    “The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken” (Mat 12:35,36).

    The power of the tongue Prov. 10:11-22 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. Prov. 10:11. Later on in Proverbs Solomon said, “The tongue has the power of life and death” (18:21). The old adage, “Sticks and stone may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Charismatic Leaders

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2014
     | 2,667 views

    To find out more about how to find and offer our gifts, our charisms, we should only consider Luther and Peter.

    Solemnity of Ss Peter & Paul 2014 Come, Holy Spirit Five hundred and four years ago, a young priest from Germany made a pilgrimage on behalf of his religious community to Rome. He was poorly matched to the priesthood. He had been studying rhetoric and preparing to become a lawyer when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Becoming The Church God Intended

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 3, 2014
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     | 17,851 views

    We need to stop just having church but become the church God intended us to be.

    “Becoming the Church God Intended” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Pentecost Sunday 2014 Acts 2:1-13 & 37-47 Today I am going to preach on the subject of “Becoming the church God intended, but before I do I came across this article the other day and I need to share it with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    7 Lessons From Noah’s Ark

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014
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     | 59,589 views

    Although thousands of years ago, the flood/Ark have many important lessons for us tonight; we’re going to look at 7 of them.

    7 LESSONS FROM NOAH’S ARK Luke 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 1. "How was your game, dear?" Tracy asked her husband, Jack, after he had returned from playing golf. "Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight's gotten so bad I couldn't see where the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Mission To Your Family Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 7, 2014
     | 4,122 views

    We are sent to be a gift, a blessing, to every human being we encounter, especially in our family.

    Thursday of the 10th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei One of the beautiful things we lost with the new liturgical calendar is the Octave of Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, the day when evangelization of the nations began in earnest and in the Holy Spirit, so it deserves to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Four Aspect Of Giving

    Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Jan 10, 2015
     | 5,075 views

    These are the four aspect of Giving. T- Tithes; O-Offering, M-Mission Offering; B-Building Fund.

    I. TITHES – Malachi 3:10 Why should we Tithe? 1. Because Abraham Commence it. Genesis 14:18-20 2. Because Moses Commanded it. Genesis 28:22 3. Because Malachi Confirmed it. Malachi 3:10 4. Because Jesus Commended it. Matthew 23:23 5. Because Paul urges us to continue it. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Crock Pot Vs Pressure Cooker

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2016
     | 5,057 views

    Are you living in the "RIGHT FAMILY?" Are you right? Is everyone right in their own eyes? Today's lifestyles become PRESSURE COOKER living. We need to find joy, hope, peace in the midst of the storms.

    CROCK POT? VS THE PRESSURE COOKER?... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Recently, I asked: " ARE YOU LIVING IN THE RIGHT FAMILY?" Are you always RIGHT? Is everybody living in your house "RIGHT?" WHO DO YOU BLAME FOR YOUR ANGER? Hey, you know it is NOT MY FAULT! I AM NOT WRONG! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Christian Is... A Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 9,168 views

    Let's talk about the builder, the work that has been done and the work that is being done (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 10, pgs. 145- 157; Outline from David Taylor, a college classmate)

    HoHum: Clinker bricks are bricks that didn’t make it. For some reason or another, they come out of the kiln misshapen or deformed. There is a church building in New York State that is intentionally built of clinker bricks. Apparently, the congregation wanted to send a message, so they build ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouragement: Making Others Strong

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,840 views

    As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

    Encouragement: Making Others Strong (2015 Revision of an earlier sermon already posted) 1. We are often discuouraged. 2. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Temple Completed Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2022
     | 3,369 views

    For those of you who value preaching you will love these verses. It was the preaching of these, so called, “minor prophets” Haggai and Zechariah that the work flourished. The whole time, now under their preaching the people were working with diligence.

    Solomon’s Temple was a major undertaking to complete. It was a multi-generational task. King David made so many preparations. His son Solomon worked to see the temple built and dedicated to the Lord. The temple, we call Solomon’s Temple, was destroyed and laid in ruin during the seventy-year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: Building On A Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,529 views

    1 Corinthians 3:10-11 speaks about the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation. The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a builder to convey a powerful truth about our faith and the centrality of Jesus Christ.

    Transformed by Truth: Building on a Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 (NLT): "Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Formula For Growing In Christ - For If These Things Be In You And Abound

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 20, 2023
     | 2,077 views

    Peter said, Grace and Peace be multiplied in YOU in the Knowledge of GOD and JESUS our LORD. Then he gave us a "formula" for fruitful growth. Faith + Virtue + Knowledge + Self Control + Perseverance + Godliness + Brotherly Kindness + Love = FRUITFUL GROWTH IN FAITH

    2023.03.19.Sermon Notes. For if these things be in you and abound. A formula for Growing in Christ William Akehurst, HSWC KEY SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,596 views

    How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

    April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Secrets Of Our Success

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    Successful Christians are those who know God and are willing to do what He wants them to do.

    The Secrets of our Success Intro: You don’t have to look very hard to find all kinds of books and seminars on success. How to be successful in business. How to earn a 6 figure income while staying at home. 6 Easy steps to Success. No doubt you can probably find some good principles in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God