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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Azariah And Jahaziel And The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018
     | 8,914 views

    The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower us. He wants us to be “Christ like” and to “Do the work of the Kingdom” in the here and now.

    Opening Video Illustration: God’s not dead - trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbXu5jHrzY (use HD) trailer Introduction to today’s message from video: Is the Holy Spirit dead – is God dead – not involved or out of reach for the average Christian today? No He is not – He is alive and desiring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Do You Want To Get Well?" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 27,031 views

    This sermon teaches us how to be made well by looking at the story of Jesus asking the man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years, "Do you want to get well?"

    “A father and son went fishing one summer day. While they were out in their boat, the boy suddenly became curious about the world around him. He asked his father, ‘Dad, how does this boat float?’ The father replied, ‘Don’t rightly know son.’ A little later, the boy looked at his father and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What To Do When You Are Worried

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 19, 2008
     | 4,733 views

    God knew that we were going to have worries in life, so in 1 Peter 5 He tells us what to do about them.

    What to Do When You Are Worried 1 Peter 5:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 8, 2008 *What are you worried about the most? -The economy? -The election? -Or something else going on in your life? *We know as Christians that we are not supposed to worry. Jesus tells us not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Believe? Scientology

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,357 views

    This is part four of a series on different false religions and how they differ from Christianity.

    What Do You Believe? Scientology Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    I Can Do All Things Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 336 ratings
     | 29,450 views

    Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

    Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Do We Know It Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 23, 2010
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     | 7,586 views

    We are going to focus on the appearances of Christ in the Old Testament. But how do we know it was Jesus? We know because of the evidence we find in the New Testament.

    How Do We Know It Was Jesus? John 1:9-18, John 12:36-41, Luke 24:13-48 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 6, 2010 Old Testament Encounters with Christ *Over the next few weeks we are going to look at some of the Old Testament appearances of Christ. One preacher I looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 25, 2013
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     | 7,698 views

    Soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. One of them was Ponce de Leon. In his quest to find gold, he met many Native Americans who told him of a spring that bubbled

    DO YOU WANT TO GET WELL? John 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. Some were hoping to find a new life. Others wanted adventure. Some wanted religious freedom. And there were still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Will Do Greater Works Than These

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,128 views

    Today is both the Memorial Day weekend and Pentecost. As for Memorial Day, we remember those who died for our physical freedom. As for Pentecost, we remember Jesus Christ, who died for our spiritual freedom. Jesus not only liberated us from the enslavemen

    John 14:8-17, 25-27 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing It Differently According To His Word!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 22, 2014
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     | 5,884 views

    Do not let tradition and accepted practices prevent you from believing in what God said HE will do! Be willing to accept His Word and let His will be done in and through you according to His Word.

    And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Doing The Lord's Word Series

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 5, 2021
     | 2,393 views

    Are you doing the Lord's work the Lord's way? In this message, Pastor Steve looks at how Paul did ministry while on his 2nd missionary journey and how he ministered to the Corinthians.

    INTRODUCTION Please take God's Word and turn with me to 1 Corinthians chapter 16 We are close to concluding our study in this wonderful book Today we're looking at verses 5-12 Read 1 Corinthians 16:5-12 There are two ministries the church has been commissioned to: evangelism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Be Bold And Courageous

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 5, 2025
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     | 802 views

    As we go through the challenges of life our strength and courage to face them comes from God. On our part we are called to be strong and courageous to carry out the responsibilities God has entrusted to us, to live in obedience to God’s word knowing that God will never leave us or forsake us.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 1:6-9, Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    What Do You Do When Trouble Comes? Or (Confidence In The Midst Of A Crisis)

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 295 ratings
     | 68,309 views

    A Biblical response to the tragic events that affected our country on September 11, 2001 (Alternate Title: Confidence: In The Midst Of A Crisis)

    Sep-01 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN TROUBLE COMES? or (CONFIDENCE IN THE MIDST OF A CRISIS) PSALMS 46:1-11 (91:1-9) America was struck with the worst tragedy in history this past Tuesday morning just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Do I Forgive Him? How Do I Forgive Her?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 879 ratings
     | 63,854 views

    This sermon walks through the 5 steps toward actually forgiving someone.

    Last week we spoke of why to forgive [see sermon “Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?”]. Quickly on the heels of that question, though, comes the equally difficult question of how you forgive. We all understand the general concept of forgiveness, but most of us are not especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God To Do Miracles (And Not To Do Miracles) Acts - Part 20 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    What to remember in life’s darkest moments...

    Trusting god to do miracles (and not to do miracles) Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 20 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 1, 2003 Acts 12:1-24 The Range of Our Responses to Troubles: 1. Remaining FAITHFUL through incredible tragedy. 2. Gaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,993 views

    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free