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    Baptism Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,340 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers and the transformative power He brings to both individuals and the church as a whole.

    Good morning, family! Today, we’ll explore the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit, the power He brings into our lives, and the impact He had on the early church and how that applies to us today. Before we jump in, let me share something A.W. Tozer said. This really captures the heart of what we're ...read more

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,623 views

    This sermon explores the spiritual gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit, emphasizing their purpose as tools for service and glorifying God. Key

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. It's a joy to be with you all today, as we open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word. Today, we will be turning our attention to a passage that speaks to the very core of our Christian identity, a passage that illuminates the divine gifts that the ...read more

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    Is Mom A Superhero?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2024
     | 1,289 views

    How do we best honor our mothers?

    Is Mom a Superhero? Proverbs 31:10–31 NKJV Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,889 views

    Emphasize the importance of obedience, submission, and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, as demonstrated through the story of Balaam and his encounter with the angel of the Lord.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the Old Testament that speaks to us about God's sovereignty in our lives, the power of obedience, and the blessing of being used by God. As A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside of the will of God, there's nothing I want. Inside the ...read more

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    Reality Fasting Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 215 ratings
     | 22,161 views

    First sermon in series, Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer.

    [This is the first sermon in the series "REALITY PRAYER, How to Ask So God Will Answer"] Do you know the difference between passive thinking and active thinking? We’re thinking passively when we believe things are always happening "to" us. We’re thinking actively when we believe our actions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have A Turkey's Heart Or An Eagle"S

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    There is a terrible spiritual battle of attitudes, those that say it can’t be done are being passed by those doing it!

    TURKEY HEART VS AN EAGLE HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU HAVE TO SEE FLOWERS IN THE MIND, BEFORE YOU CAN EVER SEE A FLOWER GARDEN! You have to do more than love flowers, you must also hate weeds. Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "End Of The Road" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,809 views

    Praise & worship empowers our earthly pilgrimage; last message in sermon series on the Psalms of Ascent.

    “End of the Journey”, Psalm 134 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve been traveling to Jerusalem for the past few months, and now we’ve arrived! The pilgrim songs known as the Psalms of Ascent conclude in the Temple, with a joyful song of praise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Building A Bridge Of Community Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    To effectively live the Christian life, it needs to be done in community.

    Building a bridge to tomorrow means laying down the planks of community today. Almost every person alive has a desire for community. They even know how they want that community to be shaped…listen to this… (play theme from Cheers) Many of you could sing the theme, and most of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bad News Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,011 views

    He is not afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.

    Bad News (Ps.112:7) During Lent I have been preaching on various verses with each one having its own powerful truth: “my times are in your hand” (Ps.31:15); our God is a consuming fire (Heb.12:29); and now this morning verse 7 from Psalm 112: He ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How Long, Oh Lord

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 167 ratings
     | 23,938 views

    A look at the path toward patience as we wait upon the Lord.

    Last Sunday my family took a trip to Frankfurt to attend an international church there. Throughout the ride up all we heard from the children was: "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice that those kinds of questions never come when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tongue's Power Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,327 views

    A sermon on the power of the tongue.

    Sermon for 14 Pent Yr B, 14/09/2003 Based on James 3:1-12 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a woman went to Francis of Assisi and confessed that she had been guilty of malicious gossip. She asked him what she could do to be forgiven. Francis ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kindness – The Serving Fruit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,769 views

    Kindness is love, joy, peace, and patience in action.

    Introduction: (Overhead 1) Steve Sjogren’s story of he and the store manager in his book Servant Warfare. “You’re what?” “I have a mind to call the cops.” “If it makes you feel good – go ahead.” “Would someone like me, fit in?” “ Yes, you would!” He goes on to say, “This woman had probably spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Contagious Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
     | 11,560 views

    Looking at the example of Levi, this message examines the type of faith necessary to be contagious in our example.

    INTRODUCTION A. Sermon: “A Contagious Faith” Series: “Becoming Contagious” Part 1: “The Stockpile Factor” Part 2: “A Contagious Heart” – A desire to be used Part 3: “A Contagious Faith” – How do you have a contagious faith? ILLUSTRATION: FAITH I heard the story of three guys that were hiking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who Is This Guy Named Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,719 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    Who is this guy named Jesus any way? As we journey back over the ages in this series of messages we will explore some of the questions that Jesus asked, as well as some of the questions that people asked of Him. As our journey progresses we will discover that the Bible is not really out of touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    God Speaks Through Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,178 views

    Sermon ten in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

    The Father loved the Son and showed Him everything He was doing. Jesus did not have to guess what to do. He did not have to dream up what He could do for the Father. He watched to see what the Father was doing around Him and Jesus put His life there. The Father could then accomplish His purposes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist