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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Part 8 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 6, 2017
     | 302,316 views

    This segment examines the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit vs. the flesh, and some attributes of the Holy Spirit.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,104 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018
     | 27,696 views

    It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Art Of Encouragement

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 5, 2019
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     | 13,413 views

    This is an updated (2019) treatment of a message previously submitted that I think better covers the subject of encouragement.

    Sylvan Way Baptist Church August 4, 2019 Pastor David Welch “The Art of Encouragement” Introduction The number of times something appears in Scripture often indicates importance. Today I want to direct our attention to a topic that at least makes the top ten. I think it is a crucial key to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Thanksgiving To The Trinity

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Nov 19, 2013
     | 6,220 views

    The Trinity (God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit) has done so much for the believer and deserves ceaseless thanksgiving from him/her. This message highlights some of the specific reasons why thanksgiving should flow to the Trinity.

    THANKSGIVING TO THE TRINITY By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Key Texts: Ephesians 5:20; Genesis 1:26 & Jeremiah 30:19 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus” (Ephesians 5:20) And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church As An Icu Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,805 views

    Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

    A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015
     | 4,389 views

    People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

    Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Discipling As The Church Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
     | 3,549 views

    After focusing on discipling each other within the church, we turn our attention to disciple making together AS the church.

    Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 6, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    This two part message takes an insightful look at the differences and reveals the source of nourishment for living in emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

    Every year Churches across the USA are filled with sermons about being thankful, especially around the day of Thanksgiving - and rightfully so. "Let us come into his presence with THANKSGIVING; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95:2 ESV – emphasis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As Our Soul Prospers

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 18,163 views

    As we seek first the kingdom of God and all it’s righteousness, everything around us begins to prosper. Spiritual Prosperity

    As our Soul Prospers Text: Ps 139:13-16 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Biblical Demand For Growth

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    Christian Growth Series

    1. 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" a. The life implanted in regeneration needs developing and nurturing. Paul’s favorite term for undeveloped Christians is "babes in Christ," whom he calls "carnal" Christians in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Submission

    Contributed by Mark Johnson on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    What Mutual Submission Looks Like

    Darryl and Amy, today you’ve chosen to include such words as "submission" and "leader" and "head." These are words that are often associated with authority, and superiority (and inferiority). You know, and we’ve talked about it, that this is not the case. Those words have nothing to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    All Who Fall Asleep In Christ Will Be Made Alive

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,478 views

    funeral sermon

    1 Corinthians 15:17-22 "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Genesis Sermon 4: Origin Of Vegetation

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,334 views

    This is a sermon about the creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1:11-13 "And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist