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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Intoxicated ...by The Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    On the Day of Pentecost, some thought that the disciples were intoxicated...and they WERE!! They were intoxicated by the Holy Spirit!

    June 11, 2003 Title: The Intoxication of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-47 Introduction We’ve been studying through the book of Acts on these Wednesday evenings... last week we looked at the beginning of Acts chapter 2, We saw how the church was weak and ineffective... the disciples weren’t really ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sheol & Hades

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    Heaven or Hell which will it be.

    SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What We Believe: Mankind (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    Discover God’s universal and comprehensive solution for sin

    This morning, we will finish our mini-series on mankind, which is a part of our mega-series on what our church believes. The first message on mankind identified how we get our sense of worth and how we can achieve our God-given potential in life. The second message identified the fact that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What We Believe...about Repentance

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    Doctrinal sermon about what the Church of the Nazarene believes about repentance.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, February 23, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About Repentance Text: Isaiah 55:6-7 Introduction People today tend to have the attitude that they will try to better themselves... under their own effort, they will try to cut back ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Getting America Back To God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    This sermon was preached on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2004, as a patriotic message for our day and age.

    GETTING AMERICA BACK TO GOD, AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE --PROVERBS 14:34 Israel is a Jewish nation; Saudi Arabia is a Muslim one; India is a Hindu country; but what kind of Country is America? It may not be the politically correct position to take; but, nevertheless, it is true: “America is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Displacing Destructive And Devilish Attitudes With Christlike Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    One hundred contrasts between destructive and constructive attitudes

    Displacing Destructive and Devilish Attitudes with Christlike Attitudes (Eph. 4:20-32) "Putting off what is evil and putting on what is good." Illustration: I once heard a preacher say, "The opposite of love is not hate--it’s self!" That surprising statement reminded me of 2 Timothy 3:1-4, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love...

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    The qualities of love needed in the church.

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE… I CORINTHIANS 13:1-8 Introduction: This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. It has been used extensively at weddings and as an exposition of romantic love. The reality of this passage is that is part of a message by Paul to the church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And I Saw A Great White Throne

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 236 ratings
     | 26,689 views

    Four reasons for sober consideration of the coming day the Bible describes as The Great White Throne Judgment.

    READ: Revelation 20:11-15. In this passage we’ve read together tonight, Revelation 20:11-15, The Apostle John records for us the scene of the final day of judgment, when all who have died without a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord will give an account before the bar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Destiny: It Is More Than A Location

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    What is it that you have been destined for?

    The news has been filled in recent days with a little boy, Elian Gonzalas. Tonight, as I speak on destiny, I wonder what the destiny of this young six-year old is? And as much as we would sit around the table and discuss his circumstances, and his plight in life, I wonder how much time we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

    INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Flies

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 18,901 views

    There are some characteristics of even those who are Christians that will cause the Spirit of God within to be ineffective.

    DEAD FLIES IN THE OINTMENT By Rev. James May Ecclesiates 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor. THE DEATH OF A TREE IT STARTED AS A SEEDLING ON THE SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAINS AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing His Glory

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 3,630 views

    The expose of relationship between grace and truth.

    Seeing His Glory John 1.14 December 10, 2000 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth Long ago, and in a faraway galaxy; So begins the movie Star Wars. Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Crisis Of Conformity

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,518 views

    One cannot stand in the middle of the road when it comes to faith. You are either on one side or the other. There is great pressure today to conform and compromise our values, but we shall see from this passage that this is not possible.

    THE CRISIS OF CONFORMITY AMOS 6:1 - 6:14 Scripture Reading: Amos 6:1 - 6:14 Responsive Reading: 2 Kings 17:1 - 17:23 Introduction: I want to begin my sermon today by asking for your help. I’ve been looking for a street in Fredericton and Nackawic, but I haven’t been successful. What I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Allen avatar

    Sometimes The Roof Falls In.

    Contributed by Jack Allen on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,510 views

    Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the lord our God. How can I trust God so completely that I do not hate the terrorists? How can I trust in God to rid the world of this evil?

    Sometimes…the roof falls in; Sept. 11, 2001 was one of those times. (Psalm 20:7) © 2001 Dr. Jack Allen “These attacks make us feel helpless and terrified, and can even make us think there is a force out there greater than God," says Christian counselor Steve Pettit (Steve Pettit, quoted by Jon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Washed Inside And Out?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,070 views

    Life is often complicated but God’s answers are often simple. Too simple for us to believe.

    Are You Washed Inside and Out? Teenagers are getting plastic surgery. Baldness. People cover it with a rug, rub in Rogaine, spray paint to cover the gaps. Dieting. Slim Fast, fad diets. People make millions on these attempts to change or cover up appearances. The things we worry about are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed