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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008
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    “The Christian life is more than just a prayer of faith made in the past; it’s dedicating every day to live for Christ and what will last.”

    Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:17-21) “…do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Genuine followers of Christ are those whose lives show evidence of being guided and directed by the Holy Spirit.

    Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Text: Eph. 5:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his article ’Celebrating God in Authentic Worship’, pastor Glenn Wagner (Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC) points out: "I believe that one of the most evangelistic tools the church possesses, one desperately needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Substance Abuse

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 18, 2010
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    This sermon looks at the damage done by substance abuse. With numerous biblical stories about alcohol abuse followed up by the need to put our trust in Jesus, it balances modern statistics with solid biblical teaching. It also covers matters such as illeg

    Hot topics – Substance Abuse Introduction: This is a different sermon to the ones I normally preach but for two weeks of the year I like to approach hot topics that I normally would not preach on. Hence this week I am preaching on ‘drugs’ and next week I am preaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Devine Impersonation Series

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 15, 2010
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    God calls as as his chidlren to lives a child of this. Paul gives us a brief discriptiion of what this looks like

    Living as children of Light: A Devine impersonation Ephesians 5:1-20 I. We are to be IMPERSONATORS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1 • This takes INTENTIONAL LIVING a. It doesn’t happen on its own b. We have to make choices each day to live right or not. c. Paul explains this is a way were we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
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    You and I have a predetermined, particular amount of time – a personal amount of time. Understanding how to use it wisely is perhaps the greatest challenge we face on earth.

    * Some points in this sermon have been gleamed from a message by Andy Stanley* OPEN: - start by collecting special offering - $1 dollar from every person. Have ushers collect it and bring the money up to the pulpit.(Don’t reveal the purpose of the money) OK so the way we are going to start ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding God’s Will

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
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    Where are you in relationship to God’s will for Your life today?

    “Understanding God’s Will” October 11, 2009 Open: The subject we want to speak about today is knowing the will of God. How do we know God’s will for my life? It probably the most commonly asked question, “How do I know what God wants me to do?” It’s far ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    “living A Spirit-Filled Life”

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
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    Do we really know the reality of the Holy Spirit?

    “Living a Spirit-Filled Life” OPEN: I want to speak this morning on the topic of being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is something we Christians like to talk about a lot - but I think for some it is a matter of talk but not necessarily a matter of experience. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Acquiring Wisdom For Dummies

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 6, 2011
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     | 3,452 views

    What are you really relying on today? The wisdom of the world? The wisdom of your understanding? Or the Wisdom of God?

    --"Acquiring Wisdom for Dummies" #4 in walking in wisdom series OPEN: So for the past several weeks now we've been talking about walking in wisdom. I've kind of camped on this concept for awhile because, well -- it seemed the wise thing to do. It flows out of Eph. 5:15 Be very careful, then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beauty And The Beast Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010
     | 3,144 views

    Are you living in the light or the darkness?

    Beauty is the Light and Darkness is the Beast! Question: How far can I go in darkness and still go to Heaven? Question: How close to God can I walk? What Paul is really talking about is the darkness of secret sins. Beauty= Light and Beast= Darkness 1. The Beast of darkness is living with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Not Always The High Life!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
     | 3,097 views

    What controls your Life?

    Ephesians 5:15-21 “Be very careful, then, how you live -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationships God's Way Part #1 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    Marriage God's Way

    On Amazon.com there are 367,018 books on Marriage. There are over 154,000,000 website on Marriage Help. The average couple will spend over a thousand hours planning a wedding ceremony. Relationships God’s Way—Marriage 1. Effective Communication! Vs. 19 “Speak to one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Time Keeps On Ticking!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,182 views

    Making the most of my time.

    John Maxwell - "Outside of your genetic predisposition the number one factor that determines your longevity is how well you like your work.” Ephesians 5:15-18 “Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Wiser Than A Fifth Grader? Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    Don’t you wish that human beings came equipped with some kind of mechanism or system that could kick in with flashing warning lights and noisy warnings that would go off and stop us from doing the regrettable dumb things in our lives?

    Are You Wiser Than A Fifth Grader?” Ephesians 5: 15-17 * Portion of this sermon are from a message by Andy Stanley * OPEN: How many people have ever watched a show called “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” It’s a television game show format based on asking grade-school level questions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Know What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 3,887 views

    Wisdom is not only your calling – it is your gift.

    How To Know What To Do - When You Don’t Know What To Do Series on Wisdom - #2 OPEN: So last week we started a discussion on the topic of wisdom, which we are going to continue this morning. How many of you remember anything from what we said last week? (how many of you remember what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
     | 3,443 views

    Jesus warned us to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33) of discipleship.

    Count The Cost 03/01/09 AM Text: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Introduction Comic Non-Sequitur by Wiley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ