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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Taking The Initiative To Reconcile" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    Whose responsibility is it if reconciliation is to happen?

    Last time we spoke of the role of forgiveness in reconciliation. We said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. For reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = Reconciliation Our reconciliation with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Completing Our Initiation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,584 views

    Baptism is called the “portal to all the sacraments,” but it is our participation in the Eucharistic sacrifice which perfects within us the gifts given to us at Baptism.”

    January 26, 2009 Timothy and Titus Sacramentum Caritatis On this feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, who are linked forever in the Church’s memory with St. Paul, whose conversion we celebrated yesterday, we continue with the Holy Father to reflect on the relationship between the Blessed Eucharist ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Initiating The Turn-11(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2024
     | 487 views

    11 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-XI—Luke 1:24a(:5-25) Attention: The aftermath of Hurricane Helene(Cat. 4; Landfall in Florida, Sept. 27, 2024; Sept. 28 it carried not only wind, but unprecedented amounts of rain into mountainous areas of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, & Tennessee causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Initiating The Turn-10(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 1, 2024
     | 392 views

    10 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-X—Luke 1:23(:5-25) Attention: My wife & I have ‘key fobs’ for use of one of our cars. We have to have it close to the car in order to open the car door. The fob not only allows us to open the door but also allows us to start the car. And starting the car is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption At Hand-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 15, 2015
     | 4,098 views

    1 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-I—Luke 1:67-80 or 'Touching Redemption' Attention: Christmas is a season of giving Presents-Gifts to others besides ourselves. Thru our example, our children are taught about sacrificial giving. We give because we love those to whom we give. Our gifts are usually wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption At Hand-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,389 views

    2 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-II—Luke 1:67-80 or TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what it should be continually with lasting results, from some point in time forward. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption At Hand-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2016
     | 3,658 views

    3 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-III—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: A man owned a huge warehouse complex in a large city & had trouble leasing it because it was dilapidated & had been vandalized. He decided to sell it. But before he could properly repair it & get it ready to show, a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption At Hand-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016
     | 3,014 views

    5 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-V—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: All Twelve of Seven: The farmer's son was returning from the market with a crate of chickens his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell & broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption At Hand-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016
     | 2,980 views

    4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption At Hand-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2016
     | 4,930 views

    6 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-VI—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,575 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 10 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Initiate God's Word! Set Divine Appointments

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,685 views

    BRING ON GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU AND YOURS! PARTICIPATE IN GOD’S DIVINE OPPORTUNITY AND APPOINTMENT. INITIATE THE WORD!

    INITIATE GOD’S WORD! SET DIVINE APPOINTMENTS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL YOU ALLOW THE TRAP OF WHERE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE BEEN TO DEFINE WHERE YOU ARE GOING My friend God has a plan. Can you dream? Will you dream larger? Can your heart declare: GOD HAS MORE? Will we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Johnston avatar

    Tongues: The Initial Sign Evidence Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    We’ll study this higly debatable subject of whether or not Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

    There is much controversy over this subject. Let me from the onset say that I do believe that Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in the believer’s life. Let’s look at the Scripture which substantiates this: Acts 2:1-12 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Equality In God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    God takes the initiative in salvation, and when we enter his kingdom, there is work to be done.

    INTRODUCTION After graduating from college and before serving at my first full-time church, I worked for a few months at Velux in Greenwood, a plant that manufactures sky lights. As I began to look for a job in Greenwood after returning from Florida, I found circumstances quite different from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 3, 2026
     | 184 views

    God is the eternal originator of all things, and every true beginning finds meaning, order, and purpose in Him.

    IN THE BEGINNING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:1 Key Verse: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” - Genesis 1:1 Supporting Texts: John 1:1-3; Hebrews 11:3; Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 46:9-10; Colossians 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION The Bible opens with a powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God