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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    And They Spoke In Other Tongues

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 2, 2011
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     | 3,341 views

    Why is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit so important in the church today?

    September 4, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Acts 2:4 Subject: Tongues Title: And They Spoke in Other Tongues… This is a Labor Day message to those who want to labor for God. There has been a wonderful move of the Holy Spirit here the last couple of weeks. Isn’t it wonderful when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Believers...assemble! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,382 views

    Second in the You Should Be Committed series, reasons why we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together.

    You Should Be Committed Part II: Believers...Assemble! Twelve reasons why a local clergyman stopped attending athletic events: Every time I went, they asked me for money. The people with whom I had to sit didn't seem very friendly. The seats were too hard and not comfortable. The coach never ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    What Is Our Purpose? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
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     | 10,478 views

    If we do not know the Lord’s purpose as a church, then we can’t plan for success; and thus, we will see no results in reaching the world for Jesus Christ. This passage shows the five purposes (five E-words) designed for every church.

    This morning, I want us to think about our purpose. The word “purpose” is defined as, “the reason for which something exists or is done,” and “an intended or desired result.”(1) Based on the definition of the word “purpose,” we can see how we need to consider the reason why we do certain things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 28 - Discerning Prophecies Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2024
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     | 587 views

    Jonah was a prophet of God sent with a prophetic word for the people of Nineveh. In today’s context, ‘How can we discern who is a true prophet of God and who are false?’ God’s word gives us clear instructions on how to test and treat prophecies.

    We read in Jonah 3:3-4, “So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of Jehovah. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city, of three days' journey. And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Love Of God-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021
     | 1,536 views

    2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences Of Gossip

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 25, 2020
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    Gossip murders a person’s happiness. It is the thief of joy, and it disregards everything that God stands for. It is like a cancer, spreading like wildfire through gossipers.

    CONSEQUENCES OF GOSSIP “Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to”. (1 Timothy 5:13) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Thankfulness Comes From A Very Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 26, 2012
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    We need to see what God did for us.

    Thankfulness comes from a very grateful heart 1st Cor.15: 57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t you think we should be more thankful for what God does for us everyday? If we have a grateful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,955 views

    Are leaders discipling or just serving desserts at Church? Are Christians studying or parroting?

    One of the churches in the area has been having some consternation and fear about the effect of one member’s viewpoint on the new converts or "baby Christians." I contend that IF churches were discipling their new converts they would have less fears about confusion. Besides there are far more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Always An Excuse?

    Contributed by Robert Webb on May 2, 2025
     | 780 views

    If you didn’t go to work because you didn’t have time to get ready or didn’t feel so good or felt like sleeping in or watching your favorite show, would you have a job?

    Is there always an excuse? How would you like it if your watch ran half of the time? You couldn’t count on it, could you? If you didn’t go to work because you didn’t have time to get ready or didn’t feel so good or felt like sleeping in or watching your favorite show, would you have a job? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,448 views

    The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

    The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick George avatar

    True Worship

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,127 views

    We discover true worship by looking at the song of the saints in Revelation 15.

    What is true worship? This question has been at the heart of some of the most horrific battles and fights among Christians throughout the centuries. In contemporary times there has been a label placed on this ongoing debate about the nature of true worship… the worship wars. And the term “wars” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    What Will Your Contribution Be? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2022
     | 2,548 views

    If you want to make a significant contrition to the lives of others, proclaim God’s Word instructively, preach God’s Word intelligibly, pray intelligently, and so persuade effectively.

    In the movie Emperor's Club Kevin Cline portrays an instructor of Western civilization in a prestigious private school. It is the first day of class, and about 30 high school boys, dressed in matching red jackets, settle into a room adorned with maps and busts of Caesar, Plato, and Socrates. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick MacDonald avatar

    The Gifts Concerning Tongues Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    The gift of tongues and its companion gift of interpretation are often misunderstood and misapplied, and it’s no surprise they are often called “the least of the gifts.”

    The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 3 THE GIFTS CONCERNING TONGUES Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10 August 27, 2000 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald ILLUSTRATION: Dwight L. Moody once demonstrated the principle like this: "Tell me," he said to his audience, "how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Gifted To Serve, Not Strut

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,514 views

    God gifts us to serve him and one another, in so doing we show off his love.

    If your husband, fiancé, or boyfriend goes out shopping for a Valentine’s Day present this afternoon, would you prefer he make his purchase at a jewellery store or at Canadian Tire? I’m pretty certain that my wife would rather receive a pair of diamond earrings than a new vacuum cleaner for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    The Power To Undo

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
     | 4,961 views

    God can change things in lives.

    1 The Power To Undo 1/29/2012 Rom 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Adam undid a beautiful peaceful and holy place It is astounding to see the power of what one person can do and undo. 1. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal