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Enlightening Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

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Message 5 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing our exploration of the Holy Spirit's ministry of enlightening believers.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Commitment: An Effective Tool In Leadership

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 26, 2017

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Commitment is taking that first step forward and then pushing through the obstacles and stretching our limits to make our passion and vision a reality.

COMMITMENT: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN LEADERSHIP Study Text: Acts 20: 17 - 24 Introduction: - Paul demonstrates for us that commitment is a key ingredient in successful Christian leadership. He was very sharply focused, was driven by a clear sense of purpose, both in life and ministry, pursued his goal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Parent

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

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A Father’s Day Sermon: As parents, we may make mistakes with our children, but the main thing is to keep on loving them.

Perfect Parent Matthew 5:48 06/19/05 2432 words Matthew 5:48, Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Teleios This is a verse that has always been puzzling to me. Be perfect! How can anyone be perfect? More than that, be perfect like God. That seems impossible. Since this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Encouragement For The Weak Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

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the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Pierced

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2001

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He brought forth a bride for the first Adam from his side; now He has done the same for the Last Adam

It has been said many times, that crucifixion must be the cruelest form of capital punishment ever devised by the mind of man. In our culture of comfort, and in a time when the pendulum of justice has swung so far away from the protection of society and so far toward the protection of the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Orthodox

Life Without Immanuel: Living In Spiritual Darkness

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 4, 2005

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When man chooses to live life apart from (God) Immanuel – man first rejects God’s self-revelation.

Life without Immanuel: Living in Spiritual Darkness “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We See In The End? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

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We will one day take our last breath on the earth, and our first breath in eternity and we will stand before God!

1. The End – Famous Last Words… • Sometimes we like them & Other times we don’t. • There are times when we’re thinking, “When will this end?” • AND then times when we think, “I hope this never ends.” • But it’s true, either way, there is an ending up ahead. • Every good book. END. Every good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God Through Trusting Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 27, 2023

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Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023

Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023 Intro Do you remember when someone you consider yourself to love… spouse…parent… friend… when you said… “I want to stagnate this love… ?” “I want my love to fade and fizzle…so that it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-4, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Peter 3:9, John 16:33, John 14:1, John 14:16-17, John 14:23, John 14:27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Sacrifice Before The Lord

Contributed by Eric Smith on Aug 4, 2012

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When you come to church, it is not up to the preacher, the worship leader, the musicians and the singers to get you right with God. Leviticus tells us 4 things the worshiper must do and and 4 things the "priest" does.

Lev 16:14-19 14 And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. 15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Fog And Jelly Beans

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2009

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A look at how we would live if we knew that our life was about to end. This was a message for the first Sunday of the New Year

Having grown up in the Maritimes and spending most of my teens years around boats and ships of one description or another I am fairly familiar with fog, especially when you consider my formative years were spent in Saint John or as we fondly remember it CFBC, Canada’s Fog Bound City. And some fog ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011

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This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Peace Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

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Message 26 from Philippians. This message is the first of four exploring Paul's admonition to pray about everything rather than worry.

Chico Alliance Church March 12, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 1 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Calmly pray to the Lord about everything 4:5-7 Let your gentleness be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Married With Purpose Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

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Message 21 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continues a discussion of the purpose of marriage began in message 20.

Chico Alliance Church “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7:1-9 I ntroduction Marriage is under attack. The very foundation of our culture is in danger of deterioration. God has blessed America to the extent that America has embraced Biblical principles. These principles direct relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

New Life From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 9, 2010

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First in a series emphasizing that we can make real changes in our lives if we will allow God to work in our hearts.

New Life From The Inside Out God is working in our lives from the inside out, not the outside in. And that is a major problem for many people who want to find God. Many believe that God works from the outside in - if we do the right things then God will go into action. Which raises a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 14, 2017

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Jesus Christ is God and all we need. He is the first and last in all creation. Man's true picture of final formation

BIBLE STUDY THEME- UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST LESSON 1- WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? TEXT- MATTHEW 1:16-25 INTRODUCTION To understand who we are in Jesus Christ, we must first know who Jesus Christ is. To know and understand about Jesus Christ, we need divine revelation- Matthew 16:13-17 and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

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