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  • Jerry Lewis avatar

    The Purpose And Power Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 142,306 views

    Part 2 The Modern Day Church, For The Most Part, Has Lost The Power Of God. Just like Samson in the Bible, They don’t know that the Spirit of God has left them. They still have the form of Religion but have no power. But it’s a New Day of Restoration!!!

    THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF PENTECOST Part 2 of 2 Acts 1:5-8 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 32-33 What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are Christians Hated?

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,247 views

    With the greatest message in the world to give, why are Christians treated with hostility?

    One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Most of us think that since we go to the world with the greatest and most important message in all of history that the world would applaud and cheer. For the most part, people are not waiting for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For God To Return Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

    Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Like A Tree

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,572 views

    Who reads the Psalms?

    Like A Tree – Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Psalm 1 is anonymous. It is one of the “orphan psalms.” The theme is God’s Word and how it is to be loved, pondered, and obeyed by His people. It shows us God’s Word as the great safeguard against the blandishments and philosophies of the unsaved man. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

    Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambition

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 3,716 views

    Worldly ambition’s causes, symptoms and effects is compared with godly ambition.

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 Ambition Brunel Runnymede February 19th 2003 Intro • “You never go further than when you no longer know where you are going” (Goethe). • Jackson & Caroline story, including going south of the river! 4 hours for 45 minute journey. • This illustrates: the need for a purpose [reaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Touch From The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    Only four post Ressurection appearances of Jesus to disciples are recorded in John’s Gospel - and each makes a significant contribution to imparting faith

    Ashby Folville 30-03-08 Story Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Complacent Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    Do not place your security in the outward forms of church life and neglect your walk with the Lord. Cultivate an authentic relationship with Christ.

    The message to the church in Sardis was distinct from those we have seen earlier. • No words of commendation. Just a blunt statement: “you are dead”. • Jesus says He saw their deeds. There were activities going on in the church. • Jesus says “you have a reputation of being alive” – they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Justification Through Faith Leaves No Room For.... Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,060 views

    This sermon unpacks justification through faith alone Paul responds to his critics and unpacks justification through faith and its relationship with the law, Jew , Gentile and answers the charge of antinominism.

    Rom 3:27 – 31.” JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ….. PAUL WASN’T WITHOUT HIS CRITICS TO JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH ALONE SO HERE HE ADMINISTERS HIS MEDICINE TO ANSWERS THOSE CRITICS IN A FORM OF A DIATRIBE. AS HE HAD DONE EARLY TO SHOW THAT JEW AND GENTILE ARE ALL UNDER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boating Season Has Begun

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,728 views

    I had no idea that my neighbor Matt was out of work. There was nothing to let me know that he could use a friend and a day out in a boat. I had no idea they just recently became parents again to another little girl. Is a neighbor the person living next to

    Boating Season has begun Luke 10:25-37 Well I know that some of you heard some of this sermon before but you may not have heard me make the same conclusions. As the title suggests you are going to hear another fascinating adventure about me and my boat. This time it involves a lesson about who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Edwards avatar

    Beyond Identity Theft

    Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,416 views

    Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

    Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Sharp avatar

    It's All About Relationships Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    In the opening verses of Galatians 4, Paul shares about our relationship with God and our relationship with others. How do they relate? How important our relationships to God?

    Galatians 4:1-16 It’s All about Relationships Ben Hooper was born in Newport, Tennessee in 1870 He was born out of wedlock , to Sarah Wade. As a result, He had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. In his early school years , his Grandfather died, and his mother was forced to place Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glimpses Into Hell Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    Last sermon in a series focusing on eternity. Hell is very real. This is sobering message on Hell reality. Bill Weise’s book "23 minutes in Hell" was used as a resource for this sermon

    Glimpses into Hell Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 30th 2007 Intro: The reality of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines in all of Scripture. Whenever hell is mentioned today, it is generally ridiculed, as if the whole idea of hell were so old-fashioned that only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two-Ply Christian Leadership Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2008
     | 3,391 views

    Like God Himself, good Christian leadership means leading in two different manners; leaders must have two sides.

    Two-Ply Christian Leadership (2 Thessalonians 3:4-12) 1. Christian leadership is a fascinating study. But it is often paralleled by leadership principles in other realms: "You Attract the People Your System Invites It’s no secret that healthy environments attract healthy people. Healthy people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    He Shall Be Called

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,571 views

    Looking at the wonder of the revealed names of the Lord in Isaiah 9:6

    HE SHALL BE CALLED Isaiah 9:6-7 6 To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible