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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "A World Shaking Experience"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    The contrast of God’s Holiness with our sinfulness brings us to the place of forgiveness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 8, 2004 A World Shaking Experience Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture describes a world shaking experience for the prophet, Isaiah, that he never forgot. (See Isaiah 2:10-22; 37:16, 40:12-26; 57:15). The vision that made such an impact on him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith; The Foundation Of The Human Experience

    Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    God is Love. Man is faith

    Faith, the foundation of the Human experience. By F. Martin Such a broad statement to begin discussion, yet one that is worthy of much explanation. Since my word is of ill effect, let us join spirits and intertwine with the Holy Spirit who will provide wisdom and insight to this text. He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Experience Personal Revival

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Evidence Of A New Birth Experience

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    Nothing can be more troubling to your soul than to be uncertain about your salvation. God provides in His Word three strong evidences of salvation. Happy indeed is the person who manifests these three evidences in their life.

    EVIDENCE OF A NEW BIRTH EXPERIENCE "We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death." I John 3:14 Nothing can be so troubling to your soul than to be uncertain about your salvation. God provides in His Word three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    How To Experience True Revival

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 18, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    True revival is not just feeling good inside and shouting in the church. It takes real commitment in our part.

    Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusades for Christ said that there are three actions that Christians must take in order to experience revival. These are as important to the church as for every individual believer. 1. Embracing the cross of Christ, 2. Being filled and empowered by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Vital Experiences For The Church

    Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,958 views

    The early church experienced 4 vital experiences which brought about great growth to them on a daily basis.

    FOUR VITAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 THERE ARE 4 VITALLY IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES WE SHOULD BE HAVING EVERY WEEK .... The early church which had alot of problems — also were setting a pattern for us today to follow — how to have church — A church that believes in and operates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    Obedience Must Follow The Experience Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    From a series in the book of Mark...This sermon is a look at the importance of obedience to the Lord AFTER He answers our prayers

    "Obedience Must Follow the Experience" Mark 1:40-45 This morning, we will break this passage down in four sections: 1. The CRY FOR AN EXPERIENCE 2. A COMPASSIONATE DELIVERANCE 3. A COMMAND FOR OBEDIENCE 4. The CALAMITY OF DISOBEDINCE First, let?s take a look at the central character in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Experience Supernatural Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    James tells his readers how to move from "ho-hum" Christianity to supernatural living.

    1. Illus. of phone call • When my friend asked me what I was doing, I replied, “you know- just the same old same old.” • When he asked what that meant, I said, “nothing tragic, nothing tremendous, just the same old same old!” 2. You might say, “pastor, you’ve just described my walk with God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Horeb Experience ~ Opportunity To Change

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,500 views

    The Israelites encountered Mt. Horeb [Mt. of God] a number of times in their lives. We may be encountering Horeb(s) continually in our lives but have remained unchanged [not transformed]. Are you willing to do it today and let it stay that way till our Lo

    Opening illustration: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right place to hang the new picture. Finally, she decided that it went well in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Worst Experience Of My Life! Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    With a new baby, comes a new experience. Saints dealing with New Converts.

    The worst experience of my life A new born baby! Anyone with children can relate. New babies can be a handful. (And then some!) Let’s review some of the aspects of New Babies! New Babies • Dirty dippers • When you change them they poop again • Crying – It’s not like the can tell you what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life-Changing Experiences In God

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    Knowing the changes you have in Christ Jesus.

    Life-Changing Experiences in God 2 Cor. 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 1. God is the center of our existence: A. We exist for a purpose a. Serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dunamis Flowing –theory And Experience

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on May 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    This is an interesting gift that the Lord has given to me which I sometimes call, " Heat At The Interface". It usually works during prayer for people.

    On October 29, 2002 we were having a prayer meeting in my flat/ apartment. At that time I could feel heat emitting from my right hand when I placed it about 1 inch from someone’ s body. When I did this with a certain lady called J she fell backwards on to a sofa, started to yawn and cry out. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Experience Grace Giving 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    How to experience the grace of giving to the Lord.

    One time a pastor preached to his congregation, “If we are going to serve God, we need to get down on our knees and crawl!” The church responded, “Yes, we will crawl, Pastor! We will crawl!” Then the pastor shouted, “Once we learn to crawl, it’s time to get up on our feet and walk!” The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "A True Salvation Experience"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,758 views

    In this message I try to get across the truth that in order to be saved we must have a changed life.

    "A True Salvation Experience" Text-Acts 4:9-12 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction-I hope that you will listen to this message very closely and intently today, because I feel that I have a much needed word from God to share with you. My message concers having a genuine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

    WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness