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    Finding Strength In Praise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,009 views

    The power of praising God is always effective, but it becomes even more powerful when we praise Him in times of confusion and uncertainty.

    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where praising God just doesn't seem to make any sense? Life is filled with problems, hardships, and pain. Even the most righteous individuals in the Bible faced their fair share of challenges. David, a great man of God and king of Israel, endured much ...read more

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    Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025
     | 654 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a powerful experience available to every believer, empowering them for a life of victorious Christian service and effective witness.

    Title: BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Supporting Texts: John 14:16-17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gathered But Not Scattered Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,829 views

    The church is to gather for power but to scatter to proclaim the word.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ACTS Sermon # 15 GATHERED BUT NOT SCATTERED Acts 8:1-4 “In football they have a huddle, the goal of the huddle is to give you thirty seconds to call the play, that is why they give you a huddle.(At a professional football game there may be ) Sixty thousand people watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "These Men Had Been With Jesus"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    Special message for our county fair about how when we hang out with Jesus, he changes our lives and makes us effective witnesses for Him.

    Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 3 – Respecting Other People’s Boundaries Romans 14 August 15, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I spent my high school years in a rather permissive atmosphere. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Imitation Of God Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011
     | 4,467 views

    It grieves the Holy Spirit when our broken, crazy, noisy world has more effect on our actions than does our experience and knowledge of the love of God.

    A couple of weeks ago I flew out to Minneapolis for just 36 hours to see my godson Ted in The Music Man. If he hadn’t skipped the cast party and come home early Thursday night I wouldn’t have gotten to see him off stage at all. But there we were, at 10:30 at night, both exhausted and happy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Bitter To Better

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 6, 2021
     | 6,418 views

    Trials and troubles, far from being harmful to you, cause us to grow. Under Pharaoh's oppression Israel grew dramatically. Joseph too faced the dilemma of whether to become bitter at his brothers, or better. He saw the hand of God & chose the latter.

    FROM BITTER TO BETTER Exodus 1:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Some things never change! 1. A supposed ancient manuscript was found that told extra details of what happened when Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil. 2. When Adam bit the fruit he felt great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus "i Am" The Good Shepherd! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2021
     | 3,235 views

    : Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He lead’s the sheep to safety, security, pasture and the good life but not to slaughter or harm. Jesus guards, encourages, supports and protects His sheep because He loves them.

    I am playing these videos to get your mindset focused on Shepherding – agriculture lifestyles – a common sight in the time and teaching of Jesus – not so much today – as a matter of fact you would be hard pressed to find many sheep farms in this area of Illinois! Opening Video Transition (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Poison Of The Apple Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2012
    based on 98 ratings
     | 28,586 views

    Adam’s bite of the fruit damaged his relationship with God which led to the damage it did to his wife. What can we learn from Adam’s failure here and how can we avoid the same harm to our lives?

    OPEN: A mother was telling about her 7-year-old daughter, named Jessica. She said they were re-reading the story of Adam and Eve and how sin came into the world and that led them to discuss why bad things happen sometimes, Later in the week, Jessica became ill and had to stay home from school. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Halloween

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,833 views

    Halloween is harmful because it lures people into the occult. Many children are introduced to cultic practices at Halloween parties. I first learned about the occult at a Halloween party as a teenager. Many kids get their first exposure to cultic horror movies at Halloween parties.

    HALLOWEEN EMPHASIZES THE OCCULT Halloween is harmful because it lures people into the occult. Many children are introduced to cultic practices at Halloween parties. I first learned about the occult at a Halloween party as a teenager. Many kids get their first exposure to cultic horror movies at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    New Clothes For The New You!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,388 views

    In Col, 3:1-17 Paul shares with us that we are 1. Set our hearts and minds 2. Put to death that which will kill us and 3. Put off that which will harm and Put on the New Clothes of Our New Life in Christ.

    Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Theme: New Life - New Clothes or New Clothes for the New You! INTRO: Good morning and I am so glad you are here this morning! Throughout the years, America has been identified by various iconic images. For example, during the great western expansion ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Principles For Choosing Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,600 views

    Leadership is the most important function in the church. The church will never rise above its leadership. Therefore, selecting the right leaders is vital to be an effective, Christ-honoring, and scriptural church.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:12-26 TITLE: “PRINCIPLES FOR CHOOSING LEADERS” INTRODUCTION: A. A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working Women And Titus 2:5

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,127 views

    Decades ago, most Christian pastors, teachers, and counselors in effect tore-out of their Bibles the portion of Titus 2:5 which enjoins that women (especially younger women) are to be “keepers at home.”

    For over a half-century, we have witnessed our society depart from God's will in regard to the differing roles and responsibilities that individuals are to play based upon their gender. Feminism, more than any other ungodly philosophy, has motivated American and European societies to reject the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emotions Are A Gift From God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2021
     | 7,116 views

    We often think that our emotions are a burden, rather than a blessing, but nothing could be further from the truth. God created us with emotions so our lives might be enriched. But we do need to learn how to embrace and employ our emotions in a way that is helpful, not harmful.

    A. There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer. 1. When asked to define what he meant by a “great writer,” he said, “I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Laser Light Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 23, 2019
     | 3,258 views

    The New Covenant Gospel is not a competitor with God’s plans for Israel, but there is a difference between the Old and New Covenants: The Israelites became part of the Old by birth, we become part of the New Covenant only by second birth.

    The Laser Light of the Gospel (Romans 3:1-20) 1. Laser lights are useful as pointers. I have one, but only rarely use it. 2. They are not toys. [https://phys.org/newsstory below:] 3. Concern is growing over the safe use of small, battery powered, hand held lasers. For example, there are now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anointed To Speak

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 9, 2012
     | 15,952 views

    Words are vehicles which can bring life, but they can also do a lot of harm. That is why our words must be in line with God’s Word. What we say can affect the eternal destiny of others. We are anointed to speak life and that places a responsibility on us

    Anointed To Speak SPEAK TO OTHERS If we live in the Spirit we need to walk in the Spirit. We need to be careful what we say. Words are vehicles which can bring life, but they can also do a lot of harm. That is why our words must be in line with God’s Word. Let your speech always be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic