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  • Clifton McKinley avatar

    Worship Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    Second message in a series on church health stressing the importance and attributes of worship

    Getting W.E.L.L. Worship Part 2 of 5 Intro The ability to worship is one of the distinguishing marks of humans compared to animals. A dog doesn’t sit in his backyard and lift his paws to the Lord and bark out his praises. Yes, he barks sometimes, but I guarantee he is not contemplating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giant Killers

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    Have you ever felt inadequate for a particular task at hand. Well don’t! Like David, Gideon’s men, and the post-slavery Nationof Israel you are a Giant Killer.

    GIANT KILLERS DEUT. 3:1-8 LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT PAUL’S USAGE OF THE GREEK WORD ANALUSIS, IN WHAT WOULD BECOME HIS FINAL WORDS/WRITING IN HIS LETTER TO TIMOTHY FOUND IN II TIMOTHY 4. MY DEPARTURE/ANALUSIS IS AT HAND. ANALUSIS/DEPRATURE USED NOT IN A SENSE TO SUGGEST “THE LOST OF”, BUT RATHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Joy In The City

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    The Christian finds joy in being freed from guilt, anticipating an eternal reward, having fellowship with God, and being part of God’s work.

    Great Joy In the City Acts 8:5-8 INTRO.: You can see almost anything in the city. You can see poverty and plenty, sorrow and happiness, but cities are seldom known as places of great joy. They are places where people work, live, and perhaps celebrate, but not where they simply enjoy themselves. not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Dream Is Still Alive

    Contributed by Michael Woods on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,965 views

    The viccitudes of life and the vestiges of our past sometimes have a way of stagnating, delaying, and even detouring our dream. This message will give you a right now hope that your dream is still alive and regardless of what your circumstances God can a

    “Your Dream is Still Alive” Psalms 126:1-6 Message By: Dr. Michael L. Woods, Sr. Thesis: The difference in where you are now and where you are going is the realization and manifestation of your God-Ordained dream. In short, your future is literally locked up in your ability to dream! However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sowing Seeds Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 108 ratings
     | 15,195 views

    People need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a hope for a better life, if not here, then in the afterlife.

    Last week we introduced our theme for 2005: Sowing Hope in a Hopeless World. The more I interact with people from all walks of life and see many in the midst of crisis, the more I realize that people need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Counseling Competencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    Counseling Competencies

    Counseling Competencies Luke 2:52 1. Cross-Cultural Communications - Knows the culture of the counselee as well as one’s own cultural presuppositions. Exhibits a willingness to learn, appreciate, and work through the counselee’s cultural norms. Is willing to follow Christ’s incarnational model of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond To Suffering

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006
     | 2,414 views

    How to message about dealing with the suffering.

    Appropriate Response To A Divine Mystery Colossians 1:24-29 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions. 25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing Sight Of The Cross

    Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    This message uses a large wooden cross as a prop. As I discuss each item, I place it on the cross. By the time I am done the sermon, the cross is completely hidden from all the garbage hanging from it.

    Losing Sight of The Cross REV. 2:2 5a I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithfullness - The Bonding Fruit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    Faithfulness is evidence of how attached we are to God.

    Introduction: (Overhead 1) Faithfulness E-mail survey: a. Who/what do you trust the most? b. Top three most frequent responses: i. Family ii. Best Friend iii. Car iv. One person – you forgot God! c. How do you rank these groups and people? d. What role does faithfulness play in these responses? A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hear His Voice

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,331 views

    All around us Christians are wondering if God is really among us? The answer is clear when you listen for His voice!

    Hear His Voice HEBREWS 3:9-12 Review from this morning A. We are being encouraged to hold fast to our faith until the end B. We are being encouraged to listen to the voice of God C. We are being encouraged not to harden our hearts, but to willingly follow God’s will and plan for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Eleven Beneficial Enabling Powers Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,931 views

    Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to do exceedingly

    How The Holy Spirit Functions for Believers John 16:13-16 Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Is The Man

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,521 views

    How to be a blessed follower of God

    BLESSED IS THE MAN Psalms 1 Intro: In thinking on this evening’s message I thought of the times the Lord has blessed me in my life. I meditated on the fact that I am saved from hell. I have a good place to live and food in my refrigerator. But I also realize that I personally have been in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Declaring War On The Devil

    Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,671 views

    We have been given authority as believers over the kingdom of darkness. This message exposes the enemy, and helps us to understand our authority.

    Declaring War On The Devil Tonight, I want to talk about the enemy. I believe that if we are to declare war on the devil, we must not only know God, but know who our enemy is. I love history, and I know from just watching many different leaders and generals, who prepare war, that when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Graduation

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 32 ratings
     | 42,570 views

    A graduation message about remembering, building, and perfecting.

    Graduation Service INTRODUCTION: Just what you want and need, someone else talking to you about the next chapter of your life. By this time you have heard enough speeches to last a while, but if you’ll bear with me for bit, I believe I have some thoughts from the Lord to share with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leading People To Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,447 views

    A True Priority

    Leading People to Christ January 30, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on “priorities:” A man scrimped and saved and followed his dream to go to the Superbowl. He could only afford the cheap seats though – so at about $500, he purchased a seat high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist