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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,106 views

    Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

    JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is No Law Against Love

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,171 views

    What we need is Love

    I Am the Flag of the United States of America I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world’s tallest buildings. I stand watch in America’s halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,666 views

    God doesn’t judge from ouward appearance... but too often we do. What can we do to avoid that tendency?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever watched “American Idol”? (Nearly ½ the congregation raised their hands). Ok, how many of you have ever seen “Britain’s Got Talent.”? (A few hand went up) That’s understandable since “Britain’s Got Talent” is aired in Britain. It’s the English cousin of our “American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is It Worth It To Disciple Everybody?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.

    Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quality Characteristics – Integrity Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 14, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 19,753 views

    This sermon looks at three benefits of Integrity. 1. A person of integrity lives above CORRUPTION. 2. A person of integrity lives in SECURITY. 3. A person of integrity leaves a lasting LEGACY.

    Quality Characteristics – Integrity I have heard it said; It’s not what we eat that gives us strength – but what we digest. It’s not what we earn that makes us rich – but what we save. It’s not what we read that gives us knowledge – but what we remember. It’s not what we preach that makes us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Steps To Life Transformation

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    Is life transformation possible, or is the possibility of persons making a radical change in their behavior, character and outlook on life merely a fantasy? Is life transformation a fairytale or a fact?

    Steps to Life Transformation Luke 5:8-11 Romans 12:1-2 Is life transformation possible, or is the possibility of persons making a radical change in their behavior, character and outlook on life merely a fantasy? Is life transformation a fairytale or a fact? In the original story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Phil Smith avatar

    Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    The pursuit of happiness is a western deception that even takes Christians captive. As followers of Christ, we are in the pursuit of holiness; to glorify God by becoming what he means for us to be. Holiness is the wonderful opportunity of grace.

    Ro 8:22-23 - 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (NIV) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Giants, Keep On Coming 2010"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,634 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God promises victory everywhere we go; but no one will go through this life with only one giant to face.

    1 Chronicles 18:13b & 2 Samuel 21:15-22 13 July 2010 Requested Speaker U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Philippians Community Church Jacksonville, Florida BIG IDEA: God promises victory everywhere we go; but no one will go through this life with only one giant to face. REFERENCES: (Sheryl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It’s About Time Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,325 views

    T.I.M.E. Treasure it by planning your time, invest it in people, manage yourself by prioritizing your choices, and enjoy it by finding fulfilment in doing God’s will.

    We are stewards of all that God has given us, including time. • At the last retreat, Rev Koh shared quite a bit on this – about the wise use of time. • One month has passed since we heard his messages, and I wondered if we did let the message sink in. Are we using our time wisely today, or wiser ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Temple Completed Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010
     | 9,848 views

    Sermon 11 in the series (Ezra 6) We must refresh ourselves on the background of this chapter. You will remember that in 4:1-5, the locals began the opposition to temple construction. They first tried to cause the children of Israel to compromise. Remember

    The Book of Ezra Study #11 (Ezra 6) The Temple Completed! OPEN: * 1. What do you think is valuable about studying history? 2. When have you discovered something about the past that has helped you in the present? • I remember when I learned that no great thing has ever been accomplished without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Windows

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 25, 2011
     | 6,545 views

    Annual Theme for the church for 1988, announcing a program of enhancing the educational ministries.

    (Annual Theme Sunday, Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 1988) A little over a year ago I brought you a report on the rebuilding of Takoma Park Baptist Church. In that report I said that our rebuilding and renewing process could be compared to the business of building a building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    The Fingerprints Of God Series

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,004 views

    The Scripture teaches that God loves you. If you have Christ in your life, you have become a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way.

    Charlie Brown built a beautiful sandcastle. He worked on it for hours. Finally, he stood back and admired his masterpiece. Just as he is admiring his work of art, a rebellious 8 year old boy runs across the sandcastle, destroying it. And with extreme frustration, Charlie Brown says to himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,237 views

    The greatest of these is defined and explained in this text. 1- The superiority of love 2- The service of love 3- The steadfastness of love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. "I thought I was in love three times," one friend says. "How so?" his friend asks. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me." "Was that not love?" his friend asks. "No," he replies. "That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Terrible Times In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 60 ratings
     | 56,695 views

    Paul plainly describes the character of people in the last days. 1- Lovers of self 2- Lovers of money 3- Lovers of sinfulness 4- Lovers of pleasure

    INTRO.- ILL.- The doctor tells his patient: "Well I have good news and bad news..." The patient says, "Lay it on me Doc. What's the bad news?" "You have Alzheimer's disease." "Good heavens! What's the good news?" "You can go home and forget about it!" The bad news is that we are living in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's View On Taxes Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    We owe God to keep his commands because we owe him our very lives.

    A Messiah's View of Taxes Text: Matt. 22:15-22 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 22:15-22 2. Illustration: "As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size and weight of the Budweiser Clydesdales" (Unknown). 3. One day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist