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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    In Search Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

    February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Brent avatar

    Let The Blessings Flow

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,985 views

    This simple and touching story gives us several important insights into the blessings of God flowing into our lives.

    "Let The Blessings Flow" 2 Kings 4:1-7 God wants to pour His blessings into our lives. This passage teaches us four principles of how we can receive His blessings: 1. We must be aware of our need. (1) She was about to lose her two sons to a creditor. A desperate need = "If God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing God #1: One Thing Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    What is the one thing - the most important thing - that we should focus on in our lives? Knowing God.

    ONE THING - KNOWING GOD: FOR FUN – CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: (Actual prayers children have prayed to God) • Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 • Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Overlooked Harvest

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    Sometimes we tend to overlook important matters that need to be taken care of because of doubtful viewpoint in life.

    Harvest time brings great joy not only to the harvesters, but to the sowers as well. It is the most awaited time for farmers who with hope expecting much fruits for their much labor. They are worthy to receive the visible fruits of what they have sown; surely, it’s the prize of their hard work. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Offering Of A Testimony!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    We can forget how important the power of a personal testimony is, and then be slack about testifing for the cross.

    THE OFFERING OF A TESTIMONY THE POWER OF A TESTIMONY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I. I KNOW PEOPLE THAT ARE GIVERS, AND THEY FORGET TO GIVE A POWERFUL TOOL OF DELIEVRANCE. A. I know loving people that give regularly to the work of the Lord. B. I have been sustained for the last 25 years because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Horn avatar

    Why Should I Be Consistent Or Daniel In The Lion's Den

    Contributed by Larry Horn on May 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    An example from Daniel on the importance of living a consistent life - The result is actually seeing God’s Glory

    Daniel in the den of Lions Stand Fast despite the pressure to sin or partake of wordy things. Dan 1:8-16 Reject compromise of God’s standard – refuse to run with the mulititude Dan 3:12; psalms 1 Live in such a way that no charge ( other than your commitment to God ) can be found against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Might And Majesty Of God

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    A sermon for Trinity Sunday recognising that the importance isn’t complicated analogies, but recognising God’s glory.

    It always seems to be that as reach Trinity Sunday each year, we’ve reached the last ball of the season – the end of a long liturgical mix of preparation-celebration-penitence and finally more celebration that began back on Advent Sunday the previous year and which has led us gradually through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Saint Nicholas

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,298 views

    It is more important to know why St. Nicholas did good deeds than to know the whole legend.

    December 3, 2006 Galatians 6:2-5 Good afternoon ---- I am happy that you are here. My name is Nicholas and I am the Bishop of Myra in what is now the country of Turkey. A Bishop is really a Pastor for other Pastors. Mt. Olive Church has a Bishop named John and he lives in Buffalo, NY. Turkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Truths (And Four Promises) Regarding Christ's Second Coming

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    This message deals with the importance of being ready and deals with the difference between those who will be found faithful and unfaithful.

    Introduction: This passage points out one of the central tensions that we feel regarding the Second Coming of Christ: the “watch for the indications” versus “it’ll take you by surprise.” - vv. 32-33 - “watch for the signs.” - vv. 37-39 - “things will look like normal.” These are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Some Things Baptists Believe"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,756 views

    IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A FIRM GRASP OF BIBLE DOCTRINE. THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT BAPTIST’S BELIEVE.

    Assurance of Salvation. (1 John 3:9) "Whoever has been born of God does not (continue to) sin, because His seed remains in him; and he cannot (go on) sinning, because he has been born of God." (Rom. 5:1) "Therefore, having been justified by (through) faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Free, Free, Set Them Free

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    A message on the gift of freedom we have recieved from the Lord and the importance of giving that same freedom to others.

    20, July 2003 Dakota Community Church Free, Free, Set Them Free Introduction: The Iranian conjoined twins illustrate beautifully how precious freedom is. Freedom is worth fighting for. Freedom is the ultimate gift God has given us. Freedom is the ultimate gift we can give to each other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Praying For Each Other Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,932 views

    The church plays an important role for God’s Kingdom, and so, we are to pray for the church and its members!

    Please open your Bibles to Ephesians Chapter 3…… We noted last week that God has revealed a mystery. Look again at Ephesians 3:6…………. We noted 4 truths from this verse: - the mystery is revealed through the gospel of Christ - all Believers of Christ will inherit heaven - all Saints are united in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,450 views

    Reading the word of God is important but with 2000 years of separation how are we supposed to understand the word of God?

    1. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 05th, 2009 Bible Study In high school I turned down an opportunity to make $500 in a night because of I had principles and was unwilling to dance at a club, I wouldn’t sell my body like that. So now rather than selling my body for $500 a night I sell it for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William Lock avatar

    Run With Endurance Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    Like any great athlete we need to learn the importance of dedication and endurance for our Christian race.

    HEBREWS 12 A great cloud of witnesses Throw off everything that hinders Run with endurance Fix our eyes on Jesus the Lord disciplines the one he loves A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Watch Your Attitude

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,390 views

    Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said.

    TWO DISTINCT SPIRITUAL ATTITUDES John 21: 19-22 Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said. Nothing affects the church more than attitude. It is attitude not aptitude that determines one’s altitude in life. Someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist