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  • Jim Belcher avatar

    The Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
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     | 5,105 views

    What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

    Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Sanctification Quiz

    Contributed by Dr. Mark Eckart on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    Here are three ways to help you evaluate if you have submitted to the Lordship of Christ and His sanctifying power.

    A Sanctification Quiz By: Dr. Mark Eckart Recently I was teaching a class on the Doctrine of Holiness. It occurred to me while teaching that it is a lot easier to determine if someone is saved then sanctified. As we talked that day in class, a three part quiz (I call it) came to mind that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Lessons From Adam

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009
     | 4,987 views

    Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him.

    Genesis 3:1-24 "Lessons From Adam" Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him. I. He was passive (vs 1-6) Basically, he ignored her! He ignored the fact that Satan was there. He ignored the fact that Satan was talking to her He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Like... Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2013
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    A sermon on why is it necessary that we study God. (Much material taken from J.B. Phillips book, Your God Is Too Small, and outline taken from God Most High by Dr. Jack Cottrell, pg. 16-17)

    HoHum: God is like Bayer Aspirin- Expect Him to do wonders. God is like Coke- He’s the real thing. God is like Hallmark Cards- He cared enough to send His very best. WBTU: Beginning a series on God today. There are some who say that there is no God. Even the most primitive of cultures ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013
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     | 10,404 views

    A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

    Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Voice In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Rodger Tidwell on Dec 3, 2012
     | 7,525 views

    that there are some similarities about John’s mission and the church’s mission today that would be beneficial for us to consider.

    A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS When we think of a wilderness, we think of words like seclusion, isolation and perhaps sparsity. I believe these words would be appropriate in describing not only a wilderness in the natural sense but also one in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Simple Unity

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2012
     | 5,368 views

    Unity vs. Uniformity. The role humility plays in the kind of unity that God desires within the Body of Christ.

    Dakota Community Church August 5, 2012 Simple Unity I hope and pray that you are enjoying these combined services as much as I am. The Sunday of the long weekends in Winnipeg summers can be a challenging experience for those in leadership and those without cottages or campers, this helps! I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Set An Example For The Believers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013
     | 9,009 views

    To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an example for the believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 (Amplified Bible) Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Children Of God Without Fault

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a child of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some characteristics of children of GOD as found in these verses Philippians 2:14-16 IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:14-16 (Amplified Bible)

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a child of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some characteristics of children of GOD as found in these verses Philippians 2:14-16 IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:14-16 (Amplified Bible) Do all things without grumbling and faultfinding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Idolatry Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
     | 6,635 views

    How do you commit idolatry when you don’t believe in idols? How do you fall from grace when grace is what you most affirm? How can you be in bondage while you revel in freedom? How can you know so much when your great knowledge keeps you from knowing what

    Introduction How do you commit idolatry when you don’t believe in idols? How do you fall from grace when grace is what you most affirm? How can you be in bondage while you revel in freedom? How can you know so much when your great knowledge keeps you from knowing what really matters? Let our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bible #6 Six Literal Days For Creation Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,949 views

    This lesson discusses a false claim made by an evolutionist and then we discuss some true claims about creation originating with God and only taking six literal days.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible please to 1 Corinthians 3:18-21. 2. Is your great, great, great grandfather an ape or maybe a gorilla? 3. In this lesson we will discuss a false claim by an evolutionist and then we will discuss some true claims about creation originating with God. DISCUSSION I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Question Of Temporal And Eternal Consequence: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,221 views

    What we say about Jesus will not only affect our lives here but hereafter.

    What do you think of this man, Barak Obama? Some see this contender for the U.S. presidency as a breath of fresh air. Others view him with suspicion. Some treat him like a rock star. Others mock him for this celebrity status when he’s done seemingly nothing to earn it. The truth is even if Obama ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Proper Checkup

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2011
     | 7,954 views

    This message was 'inspired' by Michael Catt's message "The Snare of Success" calling us to check ourselves about being ready for God to work in us.

    Proper checkup 2 Chronicles 26 * Were I to ask, “How many here desire to leave a lasting impact, a legacy-if you will, of making an eternal difference in your family, friends, and the like,” I believe that more than 90% of us would say, “I do.” * Interestingly enough, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Philadelphia: An Open Door Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,559 views

    This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Philadelphia examines the open doors that God so often puts in our path.

    Attalus Philadelphia, king of Pergamum, who died in 138 BC, built this city, and it was named after him by his brother Eumenes. The city was located 25 miles southeast of Sardis and about 100 miles due east of Smyrna. This was the youngest of the cities addressed in the seven letters. The city was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,479 views

    Jesus is the good shepherd, are you willing to let Him be your shepherd?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I do not know about you, but when I look in the Bible and see that God is constantly comparing us to sheep, I am a bit insulted. Why? • There are many reasons, first except for lambs, they are not very cute. They are not great hunters. I do personally know of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ