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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hearing God: Spiritual Sensitivity Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,338 views

    Principles for discerning God’s voice are discussed. What are characteristics of God and His ways that help us know He is speaking to us?

    Hearing God: Spiritual Sensitivity Series: Hearing God for Guidance #4 1 Kings 19:7-13[1] 9-25-05 Intro[2] This morning we will conclude our series on Hearing God. We have seen certain safeguards that God has provided so that we are not deceived or misled in our pursuit of His will. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Honeycomb Connection Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    God wants us to develop a strong family atmosphere in our midst. Church is not an entertainment center where we hang out and play games togeter. It’s a place to get connected with one another in deep and meaningful relationships with each other.

    FRIENDSHIP 101: By Pastor Chris Jordan Part #1 – THE HONEYCOMB CONNECTION: We’re going to take a look at the blueprint that God has given us for the church. Because if we’re not doing things the way that God intended us to do things in the Bible, then we are living far below that great, awesome ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Great Escape – Living In Freedom! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,172 views

    YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. Jesus has done everything necessary for you to live in freedom. Satan, your captor has been totally defeated! It is up to you to live in freedom. #2 in a series of 5

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Living in Freedom! 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Imagine you and I had a chance to talk. How would you answer this question, “Who are you? How do you perceive yourself?” Would you just give a superficial answer? Would you tell me what you think I want to hear? Or would you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Endless Faithfulness

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    Obedient Christians walk in the grace of God, enjoy the gifts of His Holy Spirit, enjoy the call of God upon their lives and know the faithfulness of God.

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Title: Endless Faithfulness Theme: Grasping Our Resources in Christ Jesus Introduction: The name of Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses. The Apostle Paul wanted the minds of the Corinthians and all who are Christians today to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mindset For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 125 ratings
     | 60,270 views

    Expository sermon using Jesus example to articualte foundations for sound ministry.

    Mindset for Ministry Fortifying the Foundations # 30 John 13:1-20[1] 3-14-04 In 1904 the heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, William Borden, graduated from Chicago High School a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. During that trip he became burdened for all the hurting ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Help We Need Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 111 ratings
     | 28,329 views

    Expository Sermon dealing with the promise of the Holy Spirit and the call to obedience.

    The Help We Need Fortifying the Foundations #33 John 14:15-31[1] I came across a web site last week that had this phrase across the top, “The emotional rollarcoaster has hit bottom.” That’s a pretty good description of where the disciples were in our text. Jesus has told them in John 13 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Triumphant Death Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    Expository sermon about Jesus’ Death: (1)Pathway of Obedience (2)Providence of the Almighty (3)Provision for the Natural (4)Proclamation of the Victory! Video clip from "Ben Hur" used in this message.

    Triumphant Death of Christ Fortifying the Foundations # 42 John 19:17-30[1] 8-1-04 The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus—that is the heart and soul of Christianity. One reason I have been preaching through the Gospel of John is to make sure we never lose sight of what is important to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Powered By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by James May on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,319 views

    If we are going to be all that God wants us to be, we must be powered by the Holy Spirit.

    POWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT Pastor Jim May Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." On the home page of our church’s website ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Coming Into Focus Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,698 views

    Launch sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the birthing of vision, and the connection of concern to vision.

    (Visual Aids - Placed a large pile of rocks on the stage, simulating wall rubble. Picked up rocks, and dropped them during message illustration of the rocks of life.) What a great time of year! This is by far my favorite time of year in Central Kentucky. I love the cooler temperatures. I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Affluenza

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    Affluenza is a dangerous illness that Christians are either afflicted with or susceptible to, and we must be on guard against it.

    Affluenza TCF Sermon October 23, 2005 There’s a illess going around. You’ve definitely heard of it, even if not by the name I’ll use today. It’s not the bird flu. It’s not the regular flu for which many of you have already gotten flu shots, or will be getting one soon. It’s not one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory Revealed Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,433 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Unexpected Glory – 2nd in Series on the Glory of God. Last week, I introduced the concept of God’s glory, with the definition that God’s Glory, also known as the “Shekinah” glory of God. We tried to grasp the fact that God’s glory, just like His nature, defies definition. And we also came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Heaven Like

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,509 views

    Desciptions in the Bible paint a picture of heaven, using images of the worlds we know. So what is Heaven like?

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? September 2005 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts In the movie ‘Return of the King’, the last in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.some of the main characters are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Minority Report

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    Might does not make right and neither does popular consensus.

    The Minority Report Deut 7:6-8 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Listening

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,561 views

    Is your life running so fast that you cannot hear God? His angels appeared to announce the birth of Christ but who was "listening?"

    Are You Listening? The Christmas Season is closing in. We have do lists, shopping lists, and invitations to parties, as well as church and school Christmas presentations. It seems that when we need the most to slow down to appreciate the season, we are too busy to do so. In fact, I sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Gentleness Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 186 ratings
     | 62,355 views

    With the help and the grace of God this morning, I want to talk to you about a gentleness that helps us to conquer ourselves. If you’ll look at that verse that we’ve been looking at, Galatians 5:22, it talks about how God’s Spirit makes us loving, happy,

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON GENTLENESS Galatians 5:22 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: With the help and the grace of God this morning, I want to talk to you about a gentleness that helps us to conquer ourselves. If you’ll look at that verse that we’ve been looking at, Galatians 5:22, it talks ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan