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    The Divine Connection Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,319 views

    This sermon explores the importance of rest, prayer, and re-connection with God, as exemplified by Jesus in the gospels, for gaining the strength to fulfill our divine purpose and calling.

    As we begin today, I want you to imagine this scene in your mind; A seasoned surfer, skillfully riding the waves, perfectly attuned to the rhythm of the ocean. Masterfully watching and waiting as the tide comes in and goes out, all the while, keeping a sharp eye out for that perfect wave. All at ...read more

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    How Jesus Found Power In The Praise Of The Father

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,196 views

    How Jesus Found Power In the Praise of the Father - Matt. 6:9-13 - There is great power found for those who will praise, honor and worship the Lord

    How Jesus Found Power In the Praise of the Father - Matt 6:9-13 Illustration:What is worship? Worship is to feel in your heart and express in some appropriate manner a humbling but delightful sense of admiring awe and astonished wonder and overpowering love in the presence of that most ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love One Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 31,482 views

    There are fifteen characteristics of love in this passage that the Holy Spirit enables us to express with power if we will let Him

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Love One Another Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether you ’love’ your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Win, Connect, Train, & Send Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    Today we will look at the power behind every aspect of the vision to “Win, Connect, Train, & Send.”

    Matthew 28:19-20 NLT 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil In Disguise

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,470 views

    Once again the Bible is a wonderful commentary on the practical struggles of the Christian life. Tonight we want to look at the activity of Satan, as he attempts to thwart the efforts of saints. We see this clearly in the character of a fellow named Bar

    THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE A Look At Those Who Thwart the Ministry of the Saints! INTRODUCTION: Once again the Bible is a wonderful commentary on the practical struggles of the Christian life. Tonight we want to look at the activity of Satan, as he attempts to thwart the efforts of saints. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 9,458 views

    Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

    Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    With A Little Help From My Friends

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 12,522 views

    Paul had many friends who helped him accomplish his mission. This sermon gives guidelines for choosing friends that will help you reach God’s goals for your life.

    June 29, 2003 Colossians 4:7-18 “With a little help from my friends” INTRODUCTION I spent Monday through Thursday of this week at Camp Monongahela. Of the 55 campers that we had, 30 of them were “first-timers”. Some of them knew no one when they arrived at camp, and others only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,471 views

    Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40

    Characteristics of a Mature Christian - Acts 21:27-40 Illustration:(Immaturity) Sat Apr 13, 8:22 AM ET TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (Reuters) - An 8-year-old Florida boy drove himself to school in a stolen car after missing the school bus, police said this week. The youngster was caught when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Worldview: Room With A View

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,178 views

    How we view the spiritual reality around us has a lot to do with whether we can see God in action or not.

    Our Assumptions Create Our Spiritual Reality In our Scripture this morning we see an incident where we find this truth: My spiritual worldview, will interpret how I see spiritual things. My spiritual worldview, will interpret how I see spiritual things. Today we read about the same spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007
     | 4,099 views

    The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equip, Empower, Evangelize Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    This is part 2 of a series I preached about working toward church growth. Herein, you will find some ideas/tools for helping your church grow.

    Church Growth Sunday, part 2 Acts 1:8 Intro: I talked to you this morning about the fact that every person plays a vital role in seeing church growth. No person in this body is an exception. Everybody has a calling to help, and everyone will also reap the rewards. When people start coming in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
     | 5,791 views

    What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

    The power of God’s Kingdom John 12:12-16 NIV What a splendid occasion it must have been, Jesus riding on that humble donkey, into the city of Jerusalem, while children spread palm branches on the street in front of Him. The people singing and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who cometh in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Authentic Passion 4 "World" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Jun 14, 2010
     | 3,539 views

    Authentic Passion looks at 4 qualities that we as Christ Followers should have.

    AUTHENTIC PASSION 4 “World” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: Over the last 3 weeks we have been in our series “Authentic Passion.” Authentic Passion4: Worship, Word, Work, & World. This series is based on the 4 passions that every Christian should have in there lives. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's An Epidemic

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    This week we are going to look at a hugely important issue that God has laid on my heart: AIDS. We’ll look at this crisis that the church is facing and some ways to respond.

    It’s an Epidemic Matthew 4:23-25 August 10, 2008 A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered, “I don’t know. When he prays He closes his eyes and when he preaches I close mine.” As many of you know, we’ve examining some important issues for our congregation. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Reaching For Revival

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    We are called to seek a deeper walk with God and pursue an ongoing personal and corproate revival

    Why are we not seeing more lives transformed by the power of Jesus? What is keeping our church from experiencing revival? What is keeping our church from seeing people saved? What is keeping our church from seeing people sanctified? Revival is the extraordinary work of god among His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God