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  • Charles Wallis avatar

    God Of Suffering: How We Can Experience God In Struggle And Pain Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 31, 2009
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    The effects of persecution and struggle caused the church to grow and experience more of God’s power. We can experience God in struggle and pain because He is found in suffering and walks with us through it.

    The God of Suffering: How we can experience God in struggle, pain, and suffering. Intro: How do you feel about struggle, suffering, and pain? Explanation: Acts 10-11 1. Peters has a vision for all people…(“all nations”) 2. Everyone is not happy… 3. A new church is born out of struggle Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Unity With Believers Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009
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    We often hear talk of getting back to the New Testament church. The fact is we can’t. What we can do is learn to adapt the principles of the NT church that made it so effective.

    3. The Book of Acts June 7th, 2009 Unity with Believers Have you ever been white water rafting? My youth group went one summer before a CIY conference. A group of us went to this extreme games camp where there was rock climbing, ropes courses, and of course white water rafting. The last day ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fhcr, Part 1 - Promoting Unity Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010
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    Part 1 of this series about how people in the church should work together to be effectively used by Jesus for Kingdom work. Promoting unity on the essentials of Jesus and His mission through the Church is the issue in this message.

    Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 1 – Promoting Unity John 17:20-23 August 22, 2010 THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." AUDIO IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG Me/We: We just finished a three-part series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Piety / A Turning Point

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 6, 2010
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    There are two main defects that can effect a Pious Life: (1) they have a mistaken version of Piety as Holy Joe and Mechanical Martin or (2) they knowingly reject Piety for self-fulfillment like Phil the Pharisee.

    After some research I discovered a couple of things that are commonly mistaken for Piety. Piety is not being a quote a Holy Joe We all have are own conception of a Holy Joe, but there are some common basic characteristics. A Holy Joe will go to church, why ( Pause) because their family has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James May avatar

    Have Another Drink

    Contributed by James May on Jan 1, 2006
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    We need another drink of that New Wine of the Holy Ghost. We need the wind of the Spirit and the fire of the Holy Ghost, with a fresh anointing from Heaven if we are going to truly be effective for the Kingdom of God.

    HAVE ANOTHER DRINK By Pastor Jim May Acts 2:1-13, "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Empowered With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2010
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    Pursue to build and have ‘unity in the body of Christ’ for the Holy Spirit to be work in and through our lives effectively by the operation of the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ which have a profound impact on the lives of others around us.

    Opening illustration: During our ministry in the Middle-East at one of the underground churches a gentleman used to walk around 5 miles to attend that worship and fellowship. He had a lowly job at a remote construction site in the wilderness and could not afford to buy a conveyance for himself. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We Listening?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
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    Effective listening involves more than just our ears, When we hear the Word of God, Through a Sermon, Lesson, Reading Scripture, We have to listen with every part of our being

    Did you know that in the average lifetime (80 yrs.) • A person will listen to roughly 3,400 Sunday morning sermons • Saved at 15 till the time they are 80 – 65 years of Sermons • And of those 3400 Sermons they would hear a variety of subjects • Salvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Lowe avatar

    A Courageous Grace

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2014
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    You know that when we do something wrong, its effects are often far reaching. Simply, sin makes an impact. In today’s story, a specific sin comes to the forefront. It is adultery.

    30 September 2005 A COURAGEOUS GRACE John 8:1-8:11 INTRODUCTION: A man was in an accident, and his shoulder was slightly injured, but he decided he could "stick" the insurance company for a nice bit of money. He hired a lawyer who would go along with the plan, and they ended up in court. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peculiar People Day Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2016
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    The KJV uses the word "peculiar" 7 times - but it didn't mean "odd" or "bizarre" - it meant a treasured "possession". But what does that mean to us and how should that effect our daily lives as Christians?

    (I opened by reading Titus 2:11-14 from the KJV) OPEN: Last Sunday (January 10th) was “Peculiar People Day”. Nobody knows who came up with the idea of making that a special day (somebody thinks it might have been the greeting card companies) but the whole idea of this Peculiar People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Asking According To His Will (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2016
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    What are the keys to an effective prayer life? Perseverance! We are sometimes tempted to lose heart in our pursuit of an answer from God. This message explores four observations from Scripture about persisting in prayer.

    Asking According to His Will (II) (12/13/15 www.lifechurchspringfield.org) Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prayer And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
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    : In Mark 11:25 Jesus makes a powerful link between our forgiveness of others and our effectiveness in prayer. Sermon discusses five keys to getting relationships healthy so that our prayers are effectual.

    Mark 11:25 1-31-16 Intro I want to begin this morning by asking you a question you’ve probably never been asked. Do you need a prayer coach? A professional golfer knows there are times that he needs an objective voice to help him move to the next level. People at the top of almost any profession ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 22, 2017
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    Today we continue our Summer Sermon Series on “Life is Better at the Beach”. There is so much to learn from the beach. God wants us to be effective. This means we need to live life strategically.

    I. Riding the Waves (Adjusting to the “motion of God” in our lives) Romans 8:6 KJV - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Matthew 16:24 KJV - Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Connected & Confident Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,538 views

    Message provides practical insight on how to increase prayer effectiveness by (1) maintaining a clear conscience (including how we do that) (2) Then staying connected by abiding in Christ daily in our thoughts.

    Connected and Confident Prayer 1 John 3:22 11/29/15 We are dealing with the subject of prayer, not as an intellectual exercise, but in a sincere pursuit of relating to our God in such a way that we are effective in our prayers. If we are to become effective in any human endeavor, we must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Rejoicing Over God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 46 ratings
     | 48,172 views

    Nehemiah chapter 8 records one of the most spectacular celebrations of the work of God in the O.T. The spiritual renewal of the people begins with a challenge to the mind, continues with an effect on the emotions & concludes with a people returning to God

    [Revivals of the Bible Series] NEHEMIAH 8 REJOICING OVER GOD’S WORD [Ezra 10] There were three different groups which returned from Babylonian captivity under three different leaders. The first, led by Zerubbabel in 537-536 B.C., we have already discussed. Eighty years later the scribe Ezra ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Word Of God Revives Us Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,052 views

    This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul, imparts inner strength, guides into truth, & enlarges the heart. So our psalmist reveals his condition, then confesses that God's Word is the answer.

    PSALM 119: 25-32 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE WORD OF GOD REVIVES US [2 Corinthians 12:1-10] This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul (v. 25); it imparts inner strength (v. 28); it guides into truth (v. 30); and it enlarges the heart (v; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist