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How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Progress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us progress in all dimensions of life in Christ as we speak the truth in love. Paul wrote, "Let our lives lovingly express truth in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every wa

1. The Holy Spirit helps us progress in all dimensions of life in Christ as we speak the truth in love. Paul wrote, "Let our lives lovingly express truth in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him who is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters: Isaiah Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 10, 2004

This is about Isaiah’s God encounter.

What comes to mind when I say, “In the year 2001”? 2001 was a year that changed the way we look at security. The WTC attack rocked our world. It had been 60 years. OKC was domestic. WTC ’93 failed. We were hit at home. Life is not the same. Threat level codes. Air marshals. Dep. of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Shall Receive Power Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

We must begin the exposition of Acts with a clear view of the authorship, date, theme and redemptive historical significance.

Introduction: The Lectio Continuo If you came to church before the Reformation, you would have seen the transcendence of God in the architecture. You probably would have heard an uneducated priest "say" the mass in a language neither of you understood. The entire experience would have been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Cycles of life Some people worry about what they feed their puppy. Puppy Chow is strange thing for people to worry about in my opinion. To me it’s a bit silly - I guess I’m just not into pets like some people. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on food for dogs! And Purina gets its cut ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Flame Flickers Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

The first in a series of seven sermons on the seven churches of the book of Revelation

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: When The Flame Becomes An Ember (Seven Churches #1) Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. IN Revelation 1:11 John lists seven churches by name. Beginning in chapter 2 Jesus has a word for each of these congregations. This morning I am beginning a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lordship Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004

Shows that Jesus is not only Savior but Lord. That Lordship is expressed in the Kingdom. When we submit to his Lordship--we come under the protection of His Reign.

The Lordship of Christ – Part 1 1 Peter 3:15a But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. I. We know that Jesus is savior, but he is also Lord. AC 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Six Signs Of Walking A Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 28, 2005

From Acts Chapter 2 this sermon looks at 6 characteristics of the early Christian Church as they walked in the fullness of the Spirit of God.

Walking In The Spirit Pt 3 Six Signs of Spirit Filled Living Acts 2:37-47 This past two weeks we have been talking about Walking In The Spirit. Our Key Scriptures have been… We’ve talked about Power with a Purpose – Jesus said “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, Acts 2:30-47

Denomination: *other

Why We Have Deacons

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 13, 2007

Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them?

A New beginning Why we have Deacons Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them? Well the answer is still yes. We see in Acts 6 why they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

60 Meilleure Pratique D'offrande

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Suivant 5 années de travail avec 50 dénominations représentant des milliers d’églises, Brian Kluth compilait la liste suivante de "meilleures pratiques" et ressources pour la générosité croissante et liberté financière dans l’église locale.

60 Meilleure Pratique d’Eglise pour Augmenter La générosité & la Liberté Financière dans les églises Locales Suivant 5 années de travail avec 50 dénominations représentant des milliers d’églises, Brian Kluth compilait la liste suivante de "meilleures pratiques" et ressources pour la générosité ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: The Way Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Apr 8, 2006

This is part of a series of sermons that depict the "I am" statements of Jesus. This one focuses on Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the LIfe.

Jesus: The Way John 14:1-6 Intro.: A. Imagine if you would, what it must have been like if you were one of the Disciples traveling with Jesus. You would have seen Him perform great miracles (water into wine, healing a blind man, raising Lazarus from the dead, feeding 1000’s of people with just a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005

Pharaoh’s response to the frog problem is much like ours when it comes to sin in our lives

ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS (04/07/02 AM) EXODUS 8. 1 - 15 This is the second plague that God caused to come upon Egypt. The first was a plague of blood. It infected all of the water of the land. The rivers, the ponds, the wells, the streams, every source of water was turned to blood. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Less Prominent

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

Surrender to the Lordship of Christ brings fulfillment in life.

"Becoming Less Prominent" Jn. 3:22-30 Intro: In John 3 we find John the Baptizer responding to his disciples. They have brought word that Jesus was baptizing people left and right. (In truth Jesus only baptized the twelve. 4:2 Perhaps John’s men saw the baptisms and thought Jesus to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Worthy (Part 1)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2001

God is worthy of our praise and our worship at all times and in all situations.

He is Worthy: Part 1 Psalm 33:1-11 September 23, 2001 Introduction It is said that in Africa there is a fruit called the "taste berry", because it changes a person’s taste so that everything eaten tastes sweet and pleasant. Sour fruit, even if eaten several hours after the "taste berry," becomes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Patriarchs The Mission Of God In The Abrahamic Covenan Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Mission of God in the Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 17-18:15 David Taylor May 1, 2016

The Patriarchs The Mission of God in the Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 17-18:15 David Taylor May 1, 2016 Google earth is a great little tool that can help you find a location. You can zoom in and get a pretty detailed picture of where you are and you can zoom out to see where you are in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational