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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    This Is The Time

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,167 views

    What Will We Do With Time Given To Us In 2005?

    This is the Time You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: The year 2004 draws to a close. People will tune into their TV or radio, or they will read in magazines and newspapers the events that shaped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Have The Power Of The Spirit?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,101 views

    Speaks on the Power of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

    DO YOU HAVE THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT? Ephesians 5:15 - 20 The Power of the Holy Spirit is how we posses that power that the apostle’s had back in Jesus’ day!!! In order for us to be that light of the world for Jesus, we have to posses this power. After Tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Things Are Different Now" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 31,517 views

    We live different from the world because we are walking in His light.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 10, 2002 Fourth Sunday of Lent “Things Are Different Now” Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Spooks, Spirits And Sense

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    We need to be focused more on the human spirit and the Holy Spirit than spooks.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man was going to attend a Halloween party one time dressed in a costume that supposedly looked like the devil; red suit, tail, fork in hand. While walking to the party it began to rain so he darted into the nearest building, which happened to be a church where a revival meeting was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Children Of Light" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,842 views

    Jesus said He was the Light of the world. With Him in us, we are the light of the world. (#4 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Therefore do not be partakers with them; for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” At least in the decades I ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    This Little Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    Those without Christ are called ’darkness’. Christians are called ’light’. We are to shine in their darkness. (#5 in The Christian Victor series)

    “And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,100 views

    Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

    Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Walk As Love, Light And Wise

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,174 views

    Why is it so important that we "Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom"? As indicated in Ep 5:1, we are to be "followers of God as dear children"; and just as God is "love, light, and wisdom" personified, so we should try to imitate our Father!

    Walk as Love, Light, And Wise Ephesians 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION 1. We are now entering chapter five, we have looked at how to "walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" 2. Now we are going to learn about our "walk" (or conduct) which is love, light, and wise Why is it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeeming The Time

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,438 views

    This is a New Year’s sermon encouraging people to use their time during the coming year wisely, as God would have them spend it.

    Eph. 5:15-17 Redeeming the Time! Intro: New Year’s is a time when many people tend to look back and also look forward. During this time of year nearly every major newspaper, magazine and Television channel will have a special recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Is About Time!

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    New Year’s challenge to use time wisely.

    Eph. 5:15-17 It is about time! Intro: There is a story of an "old Norwegian who had kept very careful note of his life in a series of notebooks on the shelf of his business. On his eightieth birthday he went to the store and pulled the books from the shelf and behan to compute his life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Under The Influence

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,374 views

    How The Influence of The Holy Spirit Changes A Christian

    Intro. · Recently, a well-known Oklahoman was charged with DUI: Driving Under the Influence. · According to law, this means that an officer determined that this person was not in control of their faculties, due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. o In Oklahoma, if you have a Blood Alcohol ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Being A Good Steward Of My Time Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,449 views

    One of four sermons on the stewardship of life.

    Time is a precious commodity. Where does it go? Perhaps a Pennsylvania consulting firm can "shed a little light" on this question. The average American over the course of a lifetime will spend...6 months sitting at stop lights; 8 months opening junk mail; 1 year searching for misplaced items; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Are We The Bride Of Christ?

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    Talk about the relationship between God and Israel and Christ and the New Testament Church. How that Israel is God’s wife and the New Testament Church is Christ’s bride. Speak about Jewish customs with marriage and the arrangements that are made in

    Talk about the relationship between God and Israel and Christ and the New Testament Church. How that Israel is God’s wife and the New Testament Church is Christ’s bride. Speak about Jewish customs with marriage and the arrangements that are made in preparation for husband and wife. Are we the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,936 views

    Godly submission shapes our soul

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul July 30, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Submission Ephesians 5:15-21 Almost all of the spiritual disciplines that we have been looking at are counter cultural. We have looked at fasting and simple living when our culture calls us to consume, we have looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Choose Who You Cheat Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,401 views

    2 of 4 on Time. This message is about prioritizing your life.

    It’s About Time Choose Who You Cheat Big idea: There is only a limited amount of time in a day, week, month, and year. Everytime you choose how you are going to spend your time you choose to cheat someone… it’s important to choose who you cheat carefully. January 07, 2007 Redeem the time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ