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  • W. Alderman avatar

    Please Let Out What You Should Have Let In!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,334 views

    This is a message that I preached on what it means to be Spirit filled in a practical way.

    PLEASE LET OUT WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE LET IN! Text: Galatians 5:16-26; 6:7-10; Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In recent years there has been much controversy and confusion as to what it means to be “baptized with the Spirit”, to be “indwelt by the Spirit” or to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Critisism

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
     | 1,929 views

    Maintaining our Christian Character when criticis m is given.

    Responding “Christianly” to Criticism By Brian Mavis James 1:19-20 Have you ever been criticized for something that you said (or didn’t say? Have you ever been criticized for something you have done (or didn’t do)? Have you ever been criticized for just being who you are (or not someone else)? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Who Will You Believe?

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,048 views

    The message addresses the oldest question in the world, "Did God really say that?"

    If I were to ask one of our teenagers this morning what the most important question of their life is, in all probability I would get something like, “What will I become?” “Where will I go to college?” If I were to ask the same question to someone who was already out of college, they would likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Needs Of The Church Today

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 17, 2011
     | 4,368 views

    Church members need to be alive in the Lord.

    NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TODAY Rev.3: 1And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Studies In Genesis: Introduction Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011
     | 3,192 views

    This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

    Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Introduction Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books of the Bible. These books have been debated for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus On Scripture - 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 10, 2010
     | 2,819 views

    What is the major reason that Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and fully authoritative over our lives?

    Dakota Community Church October 10, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 1 I want you to think for a minute as we begin this morning about how you would react, what you would do, if U2 front man Bono were to come walking into the service just now. Perhaps you are not a U2 fan so what if it were Clint ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
     | 2,244 views

    THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

    THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Water For A Lonely Life Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,107 views

    Jesus turns a loser in life, the Samaritan woman at the well, to a leader of others to Him.

    Living Water for a Lonely Life; By Jim Highland John 4:5 - 4:43 Jesus turns a loser in life to a leader of others. Most of us are familiar with the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus and his disciples chose to go through Samaria as he leaves Jerusalem. The usual route ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five Signs Of A Believer

    Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 42,236 views

    Pastor Shane Brown talks about the five signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe on Him.

    In the great commission that Jesus gave us, He said that five signs would follow all those that believe on Him. Well, as we look at much of the church today, or should I say, so called "church", we see very little, if any of the five signs following those who proclaim to be Christians. These signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Right Response To The Ground-Zero Mosque Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,054 views

    It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise).

    August 2010: “Ground-Zero Mosque?” It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise). NYC Mayor Bloomberg & the NYT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Now My Eye Sees You!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013
     | 5,813 views

    I pray that God would pour His anointing on me so that it permeates through this Word and reaches people who read it everywhere!

    But NOW my eye sees YOU! Job 42:5 " I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You.” Our Weblink:http://www.worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ I pray that God would pour His anointing on me so that it permeates through this Word and reaches people who read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Doctrine Of Election (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    This is part 1 of a series of sermons on the doctrine of election. The sermon seeks all throughout to be Biblically rooted, and as a consequence adopts the Reformed view of the doctrine.

    “Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Eph. 1:4) INTRODUCTION Why preach on this controversial topic? (1) To honor John Calvin. This year is the 500th anniversary of his birth. He wasn’t perfect, he did some terrible things (mainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now My Eyes See You Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,022 views

    I pray that God would pour His anointing on me so that it permeates through this Word and reaches people who read it everywhere! No matter when and where, I want you to hear His voice through this message!

    But NOW my eye see YOU! Job 42:5 " I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You.” I pray that God would pour His anointing on me so that it permeates through this Word and reaches people who read it everywhere! No matter when and where, I want you to hear His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Slightly Slipping

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,940 views

    A little slipping usually ends up in a big fall if something is not rectified in short order.

    I Will Not Waver Too Much or I Shall NOT Be Moved SLIGHTLY SLIPPING Psalm 62:1-12 There is only one word different between verse 2 and verse 6, but it makes a whole lot of difference. Just how much does one have to slip to hurt himself or herself? A little slip can produce a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Character Counts In Citizenship. Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013
     | 4,673 views

    As citizens of the Kingdom of God our Christlike character is vital as a witness to his grace for His glory.

    Titus 3:1-11 KJV Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal