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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit And The Early Church Fathers

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 11, 2015
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    The doctrine that the Holy Spirit comes to abide inside or indwell the person who obeys the Gospel is not new. The Early Church Fathers believed and taught this doctrine. Herein, we look at a sampling of their words.

    The belief that the Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit personally comes to abide within the Christian is not new. Writings from the first three centuries of the Church indicate that it was an accepted doctrine of the Early Church. The writings indicate the belief that the Spirit was given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep On Running

    Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015
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     | 27,247 views

    Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

    1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Do What We Do - Repentance

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2015
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     | 7,290 views

    The reason we Baptize in Jesus name.

    REPENTANCE Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Last week I taught on Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38. I explained the command that Jesus gave and how Peter on the Day of Pentecost along with the rest of the disciples fulfilled that command and revealed the name of the father, the son, and the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Hardened Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015
     | 5,976 views

    To show that the LORD holds every man's heart in his hands and He can do what He pleases so pray to the LORD so that He will change your heart, and the heart of your enemies. Proverbs 21:1 (Amplified Bible) THE KING’S heart is in the hand of the Lord, a

    I. EXORDIUM: Are your heart hardened? Yes before I was born again but now, never ever, again. Romans 12:2 Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have Your Way

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
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     | 19,857 views

    Just step aside, and allow God to take over. Let go and let God! Give up your gloom and doom, and put your future in God's hands. That worry that creases your brow and reminds you continually just how horrible your situation is can be turned into a smile.

    Opening illustration: Consider this scenario, the building all around you is burning. You are too far up to jump, because landing on the ground would surely kill you. The flames and smoke have forced you out of the window and onto the ledge. You are hanging onto the ledge to avoid the flames and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015
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     | 31,606 views

    Do you only bless the Lord when things are good? Warfare is inevitable as it was for King David. Yet, David say, "I Will bless the Lord at all times."

    “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1 NLT This morning as we address today’s message, “I Will” I want us to examine ourselves and make a determination not on someone else’s stance but your own individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Persistent Pagan

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2015
     | 7,686 views

    Jesus isn't fussy about who we are when we earnestly bring our hope to him.

    Title: Jesus and the Persistent Pagan Text: Mark 7:24-30 (Matthew 15:21-28) Thesis: Jesus isn’t fussy about who we are when we earnestly bring our hope to him. Introduction A church in England has recorded "the sound of silence" on to a CD which has become a surprise hit with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Blemishes That Are Not Accepted At The Altar

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2015
     | 4,221 views

    To prove that GOD uses the weak and insignificant person of this world to overcome the world. 1 Corinthians 1:28 (Amplified Bible) And God also selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is lowborn and insignificant and branded and treated with con

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have blemishes? Yes. I glory and proud of all my blemishes. 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Amplified Bible) But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Survive Your Circumstances

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 11, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 47,279 views

    A sermon examining how to endure great difficulty in this life.

    How To Survive Your Circumstances I Kings 17:1-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Friday the 13th 1972 a Uruguayan Air Force plane was carrying a college rugby team to play a match in Chile. While flying over the Andes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Place At The King's Table Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 14,678 views

    God values even the broken life. The Lord will take us from the ash heap of society to an unlikely place; let’s discover “Your Place at the King’s Table.” (Ends with "Sanctity of Human Life).

    UNLIKELY - Your Place at the King’s Table John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Lord Of All Because

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 7, 2016
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     | 5,222 views

    Jesus is Lord of all because he made it all and died for all.

    JESUS IS LORD OF ALL BECAUSE INTRODUCTION: Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Introduction: 1. Over the next few weeks as we begin our spiritual journey together, I want to begin by laying a foundation on which we can build. 2. That foundation for eternal life is couched in acceptance of the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strength In Numbers

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 19, 2016
     | 31,807 views

    In Ecc. 4:9-12 Solomon talks about the benefits of relationships. He gives reasons why two are better than one. No matter what kind of relationship you have: church, family, friends or romantic, there’s great value where two or more are gathered.

    STREGNTH IN NUMBERS Ecc. 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I did a sermon called Helping Hands which highlighted the importance of the church working together. In Ecc. 4 Solomon talks about the benefits of relationships. So, no matter what kind of relationship you have, whether it’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom's Gospel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2016
     | 7,574 views

    If you want to be free from your sin, don't believe in a different, distorted or damned gospel. Believe in the divine Gospel that Jesus sets the believer free!

    Several years ago (December 2008), I had the opportunity to go to Belarus to teach church multiplication to young Belarussians getting ready to plant churches in various parts of the country. I had about a hundred pages of notes for the students, so I looked into translating them into Russian. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Process Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 23, 2016
     | 15,207 views

    Spiritual growth is necessary to be effective for kingdom work

    Imagine you are sitting at home one Saturday night. You are filled with anticipation because for the second year in a row the Carolina Panthers are playing the NFC championship game at home to make their way to the Super Bowl. Suddenly your phone rings. It’s one of Jerry Richardson’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,135 views

    The Wrath of God – Romans chapter 2 verse 5 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Initial remarks regarding God's wrath. • (2). Explanation of God's wrath. • (3). Three truths about God's wrath. • #1: God's wrath is just. • #2: God's wrath is to be feared. • #3: God's wrath is satisfied in Christ. SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren