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How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Improve Our Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Let the Spirit empower, enable and enlighten your mind so you can be a more effective communicator of His truth

Illustration;In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Each One, Teach One Series

Contributed by Robert Parker on Sep 27, 2001

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In your seasons of life God will counsel us, as well as make us counselors for the world. God will use His children for great purposes if we listen to him whisper to our Hearts.

On this annual men’s day it is not be accident or chance that the Lord would the ministry to preach the word of God to the men who are sitting here to day… It is not by accident that you are present in the house of God… It is not by chance that the pushing and pulling that your spirit has felt in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:2-7, Proverbs 19:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on May 11, 2002

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This sermon shows how loving God and loving your neighbor (The two greatest commandments) apply to all family relationships.

Glenn Robinson May 5, 2002 THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT MATTHEW 22:34-40 I) The Old Testament Law of God A) What is the relevance of God’s Law to family in the New Testament B) What are the benefits of following God’s Law? II) The most important commandment - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Good Finisher

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 3, 2003

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Paul desired to finish the work God had called him to do. – Ask the Lord to help you fulfill the ministry He has directed you in. Even though we may not know what the future holds, we know who holds the future.

Four Essential Perspectives to Give to those you are Discipling – Acts 20:16-38 Illustration: There is power in peer pressure. One day as I took my campers, from the Navigator Eagle Lake Camp, in the mountains of Colorado Springs, to the dining hall, the rumor spread that we were having lima ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Spirit Empower Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2003

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The Holy Spirit will use your preaching to free people from all that limits them from doing God’s will. Jesus said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." (John 8:31)

Illustration;In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Membership Has Its Privileges Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

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As Christians, we must realize the value of true commitment to the Body of Christ

Membership Has Its Privileges The church is not a place for people to gather occasionally for religious services. It is not one more social institution among many others. The church is God’s dream for His most cherished creation. There is nothing like the church – no accomplishment, no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 1:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Lukewarmness

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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The church that made God sick.

THE SIN OF LUKEWARMNESS Revelation 3:14 I want to preach a message this morning on the sin of LUKEWARMNESS. Lets look at God’s word together from chapter 3 verse 14 and begin reading. There is a sin figuratively speaking that nauseates God. There is a sin that Christians may commit that makes God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Bridging The Gap

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2007

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How the gap between man and God is bridged by the Savior, by Submission, by Suffering, by the Scriptures, by Supplication, and by the Second Coming. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Bridging the Gap Ezekiel 22:30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BridgingTheGap.html EZEK.22:30 "I sought for a man that should stand in the gap" THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN: [examples] A. Teens and Adults. B. Communists and Capitalist. C. Black and White. D. Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2007

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John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

The Vision Will Come To Past

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

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this message was preached at Open arms Ministries of Ybor City, tampa to encourage the saints.

Baseball In Heaven Two old guys, Abe and Sol, are sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons and talking about baseball, like they do every day. Abe turns to Sol and says, "Do you think there’s baseball in heaven?" Sol thinks about it for a minute and replies, "I don’t know. But let’s make a deal: ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Run The Race Pt. Iv Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

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This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming The Church That Changes The City Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Oct 8, 2005

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Transforming our city by being a transformed church

Extreme Makeover: City Edition Session Two: Becoming the Church That Changes the City Acts 2:41-47 We began last week talking about Extreme Makeover: City Edition – changing our towns and cities for Jesus Christ. We began with placing up on the screen our purpose statement: Inviting People on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lie: You Have Plenty Of Time To Get Ready Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 15, 2005

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One of Satan’s greatest lies is that men have plenty of time to get ready before Jesus comes again.

Series: Lies Satan Tells YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO GET YOUR LIFE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 As a child I loved to play hide and seek. I loved it no matter if I was the one hiding who was trying not to get caught, or if I was the one seeking who was trying to catch the unexpecting. Although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Gifted His Church

Contributed by Paul Gauntt on Jun 1, 2006

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As children of God and members of the Body of Christ, we are basically clueless as to the awesome power which has been vested in Christ’s New Testament Church, through His gifts working through us.

Virtually every cardinal doctrine in the Holy Scripture is covered in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Ephesians consists of two basic truths - positional truth and practical truth. In studying this blessed book, I counted thirty nine different benefits which are ours as members of Christ’s Body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

His Workman

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 19, 2006

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While it is true that we are saved by faith alone and not by works; it is true that God has saved us for the purpose of perform acceptable works or service to God. Ephesians reveals the mandate, the method, and the means of serving the Lord.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. His Workmen Ephesians 2:8-10; 4 Introduction: The very minute that a person attempts to add works or self effort in any form to the salvation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

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