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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Work Of The Holy Spirit - Overcoming Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2016
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    Helping us understand what the work of the Holy Spirit is.

    Title: The Overcomer Theme: To show that the work of the Holy Spirit is to bring conviction: of sin, of righteousness and of judgement. Text: John 16:7 - 11 Joh 16:7-11 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Giving Birth To A Nazirite

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 26, 2021
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    The key of this Nazirite vow is this: verse 8'All the days of his separation he is holy to the LORD.’ Awesome! Awesome!

    GIVING BIRTH TO A NAZIRITE Judges 13:5 "For behold, you shall conceive and give birth to a son, and no razor shall come upon his head, for the boy shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb; and he shall begin to deliver Israel from the hands of the Philistines." INTRODUCTION: Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Crave?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
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    The fifth sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

    (Slide 1) A public reading of Isaiah 55:1-7 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: John’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. Several weeks ago I got sick and spent a day and a half at home ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Law Or Gospel?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 22, 2012
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    Just as entering the life of redemption requires the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, so continuing in the life of redemption requires his activity within us.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2012 LAW OR GOSPEL? Isaac Butterworth Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (NIV) 1 ‘Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
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     | 4,820 views

    Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

    Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Qualifications Of An Elder

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
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    Here Paul is giving the qualifications for the man who aspires to be an elder or pastor in the local church. Why should this concern you?

    Tit 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ (according to the faith of God's elect, in the acknowledging of the truth which is according to godliness Tit 1:2 on hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the eternal times, Tit 1:3 but revealed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anna: The Realization Of Christmas (Christmas Eve Candlelight Service) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2020
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    Anna was a woman of devout faith. The coming of the messiah brought great hope. This year we need that hope more than ever

    Introduction If you have followed us over the last few months, you know that we are deep into the study of the Gospel of Luke. So on this Christmas eve, I wanted to take a moment and bring a concluding thought to Luke’s Birth Narrative in his Gospel. It is here we find a woman with a remarkable ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    New Years

    Contributed by Koenie Vermeulen on Jan 3, 2014
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    this sermon focus on the topics Jesus addressed in Matthew 6

    Today I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes....Matt 6 I don't believe or think that this portion of scripture is more important than the rest of the beatitudes, but I firmly believe that this is what the Spirit of God is leading me to talk about, and have this as a foundation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Integrity

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
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    Our integrity is a precious commodity.

    Job 27:3-6 3 As long as my breath is in me, And the breath of God in my nostrils, My lips will not speak wickedness, Nor my tongue utter deceit. Far be it from me that I should say you are right; Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me. My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prepare For War

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 4, 2011
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    Brothers & Sisters there needs to be a battle cry going forth from all the churches in the world today. And it must originate in the hearts of the Pastors, and it must be sounded aloud from the pulpits across this land! We must prepare the battle station

    ~Prepare for War~ Mark 9:14-29 (New King James Version) 14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Practicing Your Piety In Secret

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
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     | 5,981 views

    The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

    Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heart-In-Mouth-Adventure!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2013
     | 2,493 views

    Your steely faith, commitment, sturdy determination and passionate love for God is proved and revealed during times of severe crisis!

    Heart-in-mouth-Adventure! Job 23:10’But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.’ For the first time Mitsubishi had conducted a rally in Hyderabad city, in which, Pajero vehicle owners were made to drive through slushy terrains, steep roads and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Day For Sack Cloth And Ashes

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 21, 2023
     | 1,341 views

    Ash Wednesday service

    Joel 2:1-2, 12 – 17 The Day for Sackcloth and Ashes • Ash Wednesday, in the Christian church, the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a reminder of the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of the Lenten season. It is commonly observed with ashes and fasting these were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Countercultural Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2023
     | 1,032 views

    Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26.

    Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26. How did Jesus call some of His disciples? Is that a picture for anyone who chooses to follow Him? As Jesus passed on from there, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Your Step!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    This sermon teaches principles of conduct for Christians living in a tough environment.

    Introduction: Have you ever been around when someone dropped a contact lens? When that happens everyone is careful in where they step. Nobody wants to crush another person’s contact lense. Even so, we believers should be careful where we step. We do not want to step on another person’s soul. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist