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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What We Need To Start Growing Deep

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

    What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    "The Power Of God In Us"

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,541 views

    I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

    Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Resources Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    In order to be a world changer I need to receive new power from the Holy Spirit. Part 3 of the series "How to Change Your World."

    How to Change Your World – Part 3 October 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION Show clip from Star Wars where Luke is being taught how to use the Force. Obviously, that was a scene from “Star Wars.” Obi Wan Kenobi is preparing Luke Skywalker for his life mission as a Jedi knight. He isn’t going to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcome Every Temptation--Every Time! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,666 views

    50-DAYS TO PENTECOST What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? By submitting to the Holy Spirit, we can overcome every temptation--EVERY TIME!

    ✎ If it were possible for you to be a super hero for a day, which one would you choose? Would you want to be the amazing “Spiderman,” the man of steel “Superman,” the invincible crime fighter “Batman,” or the super speedy “Flash Gordon?” Ladies, would you choose to be one of the super hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    I Speak, Therefore You Are Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    2nd in series on Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s role in creation, calling us to Wake Up! our spirits to the reality of God around us.

    I Speak, Therefore You Are. Series: “The Holy Who?” May 10/11, 2003 Intro: THE NEXT SURVIVOR SERIES Six married men will be dropped on an island with 1 car and 4 kids each, for 6 weeks. Each kid plays two sports and either takes music or dance classes. There is no access to fast food. Each man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Strange Preachers

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 23, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others?

    SEVEN STRANGE PREACHERS 5-18-03 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others? Matthew 3:1-5 1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" 3 For this is he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plugging In

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    Two reasons for the Holy Spirit - power to live for God and to work in those who are yet to believe.

    One thing that is very much a part of our society is power. We crave it. We get it. We use it. We abuse it. This morning in preparation for our time of communion together, I want us to think about power for a few moments. To begin, I ask for your response to this question: “What are sources of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    What Is Jesus Doing Now? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,474 views

    Jesus is still actively involved in lives today, even though He no longer graces the earth with His physical presence. Just as He was committed to help the weary and burdened when He walked among us, so too, He tells us to come, to take, to learn, and to

    What Is Jesus Doing Now? Rev. Brian Bill 5/27/01 A recent cover of Newsweek magazine shows a picture of Harvard president Neil Rudenstine. He didn’t make the cover because of any famous accomplishments. No, his face is center stage because of something that he’s not real proud of -- there’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Day Of Pentecost, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,934 views

    At Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit--GOD PRESENT in us, with us, and for us. The Spirit is our Intercessor, helping us to pray.

    Sermon for Pentecost Sunday Yr B, 8/06/2003 Based on Rom 8:26-27 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A little boy stops in front of a church with his bike and he sees the pastor come out. The pastor says "Come inside, I want to show you something.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Church Was Born

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

    WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Living in the Kingdom of God. The Spirit creates the Kingdom by convicting, leading into truth, and glorifying Jesus

    Ready Or Not, Here I Come: Spirit and the World John 16:5-15 May 31/Jun 1, 2003 Intro: It is quite something to belong to a kingdom. It provides you with a sense of security, identity, belonging, and recognition. A good kingdom provides for its people – it protects them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It Wasn't Me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,612 views

    Have we experienced Pentecost in our lives?

    Acts 2:1-21 “It Wasn’t Me” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young football player, in the last two minutes of the game, his team down by 3, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than he ever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Milton avatar

    The 29th Chapter Of Acts!

    Contributed by Michael Milton on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    A sermon for Pentecost, this message seeks to lift out the expository truths of Acts 2.1-21 and apply them for contemporary life.

    Introduction to the Scripture I leave our series on Mark this week for a message on Pentecost and next week for a message on FatherÕs Day. FatherÕs Day is a holiday we know about, but many of us may have no idea what Pentecost is all about much less that it could be a holiday! Last week, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Pentecost In Joel

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    A look at the prophecies of Joel in light of Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has been made available to all who will repent and turn to God.

    Introduction The day of Pentecost. I don’t know what your traditions have been in the past but I don’t think I’d really heard much about the day of Pentecost until I moved to the Nazarene Church. Now this might be strange considering we moved from a Pentecostal church but then again I was only ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-Serving People (Mark 7:11-12)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12)Guidelines for being discerning, wise and Spirit led in guarding yourself from harm

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From Self-serving People (Mark 7:11-12) Illustration:The deity of the Holy Spirit ought to be clearly recognized in Scripture. Look at these facts: Christ is born; the Spirit is His forerunner. Christ is baptized; the Spirit bears witness. Christ is tempted; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational