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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    It Is Sacred, It Is Holy, It Is Pentecost

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2017
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     | 12,005 views

    We must yield to the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Who abides within your very being. Yield to the Promise, Purity and Power that God has graciously given to his people. And when we do It is Sacred, It is Holy, It is Pentecost.

    This is Pentecost Sunday…... and the liturgical color is red …. The color representing …...the presence of the Holy Spirit. “Pentecost” … designates … the 50th day … after Passover Pentecost is a Jewish Feast Day……. known as …the Feast of Weeks … or the … Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Transformed From Trash To Treasure

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,826 views

    We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

    [Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Now? Series

    Contributed by James Hays on Apr 16, 2020
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     | 7,997 views

    In times of uncertainty, fear and anxiety can dominate our thinking to the point of spiritual inaction. God's word gives us direction for even our daily lives. Redeem the time, make use of every opportunity - intentionally.

    OPEN: Habakkuk 3:17-19 A. Habakkuk is facing uncertain times. 1. a time of questions / fear / unknown. 2. the enemy is coming, what is really going to happen? 3. He knows God is mighty, knows God cares but doesn't know how it is all going to play out. B. Habakkuk offers some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Imperative Command: Fear Not

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2019
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    There is a literary tool called IMPERATIVE COMMANDS. THIS IS USED TO GIVE A COMMAND, A DIRECTIVE, MAKE A REQUEST, OR OFFER ADVISE. The Bible is so full of the imperative commands FEAR NOT. Faith and fear cannot coexist. Could it be the beginning of fear is the end of faith?

    THE IMPERATIVE COMMAND FEAR NOT--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *Will you agree with this: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith? The beginning of faith is the end of anxiety? Ever ponder DRIFTING? You know about RIP TIDES? How did we get here? Years ago we sang ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Step Nine - Not Saying I'm Sorry? Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020
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     | 3,370 views

    Step 9 is making direct amends except when to do so would injure those or others. It’s also the place the writers tell us of the promises come true when one earnestly works the steps of recovery.

    I have been thinking about Step nine over the last few days. I really think the writers knew how much humility and courage it takes to do a 9th step amends and it’s the reason, they made sure the other steps of getting right with oneself and then God came before reconciling with others. Step 9 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do I Have To Read, The Instruction Manual?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,688 views

    Why is it, that no one wants to read the directions, or the owners manual, or the loan document papers, or most anything? I mean after all, isn’t the main purpose of those types of things, to get you familiar with....

    “Do I Have Too,” Read The Instruction Manual? Many a time, someone has tried to put something together and muttered those exact words. Its generally a man thing, after all we have been doing things around the house forever and a day. I think every man has a little bit of a Macgyver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Encouragers

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,672 views

    We 'The Church' are called to be differant, not of the world even. We are directed to encourage one another, there is so much that God has done for us so much we can encourage one another about - awesome stuff this encouraging!

    Be Encouragers! Hebrews 10:24-25, Encouragement vs The Great Kiwi Knocking Machine! Play the Song ‘You Ugly’, I just thought we could do with a little entertainment this morning prior to the sermon as you see this song came out of the United States of America, only in the U.S eh what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Life-Giving Reproof Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 17, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,708 views

    Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Rebuke is not pleasant to our fallen nature but we learn to value it for the results it brings. The best and wisest of us falls short and has much to learn &

    PROVERBS 15: 31-32 LIFE-GIVING REPROOF Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Reproof though can be a difficult pill to swallow, but godly reproof is precious to the soul. It can be bitter to the taste but like medicine, it aids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011
     | 4,544 views

    Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

    Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does 'true Worship' Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,520 views

    The church is called to first BE... then to DO... We must BE the church first before we DO anything in the name of Christ! All we DO in the name of Christ should be a direct reflection of who we ARE in Him... Worship is a prime example!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 5, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Worship Look Like? Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: This morning I am beginning a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Wrong Decisions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,251 views

    How can we make decisions that are most glorifying to God and resulting in His blessing of our lives? When you surrender your decision-making process to God; God will guide and direct you in your decision-making process.

    Opening illustration: Listen to this description of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine (summary of the report): "There were two electrical engineers in the control room that night, and the best thing that could be said for what they were doing is they were 'playing around' with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "May I Introduce You To The Unknown God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 22, 2015
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     | 16,000 views

    This sermon deals with the Apostle Paul coming to the city of Athens and finding the city full of idols, and temples to pagan gods. In the midst of that, he directs them from what they Had labelled as "The Unknown God" and points them to the true

    “MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO THE UNKNOWN GOD?” Acts 17:16-34 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ March 22, 2015 Audio link to listen to the sermon: http://chirb.it/BewMGv INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we look to the Word of God we are going to see the gospel of Christ come to a city with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Christ - You Can Be Joyful Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,513 views

    By directing our attention to of joy Paul equips us with a strategy to face the difficult circumstances in life. We cannot do this in our own strength, or by pretending, but only by having a deep seated trust in the Lord and His work in our lives.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Philippians 4:4 In Christ - You Can be Joyful The book of Philippians can be described as a book that tells us how to be joyful and rejoice. What is interesting however ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018
     | 27,828 views

    It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    God's Plans For You Is One Of Peace, Of Hope, And A Great Future

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,770 views

    God is looking out for you, and He has some great plans for you. Plans that will lead you in the right direction, and bring you to that desired end. Just be faithful in all that you do, and you will see what God will do.

    First Church of god in Harvey Sunday Morning – September 2nd, 2012 Let us pray Welcome…. This is the day, the day before labor day, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. What a great day to be alive? What a great day to have the Lord Jesus as your friend? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God