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  • Charles La Porte avatar

    The Life Of John The Beloved Pt 2

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008
     | 2,531 views

    this two part series looks at Johns life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

    Life Lessons From The Life Of John: ACTS 3:1-11 Read and Pray… 1. HE HAD A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF HOLY FIRE Luke 9:51-56 The sons of thunder at one point in time wanted to send a consuming fire a fire of destruction on the Samaritan people… now they message of the resurrection had reached them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Too Old Or Intelligent To Learn: 9 Principals From The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,056 views

    The Holy Spirit reminds, teaches, speaks, reveals, instructs, exposes, convicts, rebukes, corrects, and works to help us grow in more wisdom and live pleasing to God.

    Introduction: Have you ever received a gift that you wanted for a long that had great sentimental value to it? What did you do with this gift once you had it? You probably utilized it for whatever uses it was for, until it was unusable of course. God gives every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Time For The Feast

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
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    Christ has given you a daily invitation to fellowship with Him but many of us reject His invitation giving various excuses. Today we will spend some time reviewing the excuses they gave and see they are the same excuses we give.

    INTRODUCTION In our passage today we find Jesus teaching a parable. A parable is an earthly story that teaches a Heavenly truth. Earthly Story - A king had decided to throw a banquette and invited all of His closest friends. In those days the invitation would go out and would be accepted or ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Maintaining Your Relationship With God

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 51,401 views

    This brief message was part of a special service called "Summer in the Son."

    [This sermon was part of a service called “Summer in the Son.” In this service, there was also a message on representing Christ shared by another pastor. His church participated in and attended the service. My outline was borrowed from Craig Groeshel of Lifechurch.] Have you ever lost touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Majesty Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,527 views

    When you think of mercy, what do you think of? More importantly, how does mercy apply to you?

    The Majesty of Mercy Griffith Baptist Church – 7/6/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 36 Main Verse: Psalms 36:5 - Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. The Introduction The subject of mercy is so expansive and wonderful that time could not allow for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
     | 7,041 views

    In English we use the word “love” to convey a lot of different meanings, from I “love” hotdogs, to I “love” the guys on my bowling team, to the sign on that seedy little video store on the west side of town called the “Love Shop,” to “For God so loved the

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). I was beginning to wonder if spending nine weeks exploring the fruit of the Spirit might be a little too preachy, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A God's Eye View Of Abortion Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    One in a series concerning morals and ethics in the USA. With "church attendance" at an all time high, our morals have slipped to an all time low, let’s understand God’s perspective on these matters and be a nation drawn to God again

    A GOD’S EYE VIEW ABORTION Text: Psalm 139:13-24 Scripture Reading: Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION 1. Abortion is a plague that has tormented our society for decades a. Since the Roe V. Wade decision handed down January 22, 1973 humans have had the right from the state to kill their own children b. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Soils Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    The parable of the soils reveals our duty in Christ is to sow the seed of the word of God.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 9, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Soils Sermon Text: Mark 4:1-20 Introduction: 1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Have You Lost The Wonder In The Wonderful Counselor?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    Today it seems that many Christians have lost the sense of excitement, surprise and curiosity to know more about the wonderful Counselor? Here are nine ways to rejuvenate that sense of wonderment about the Lord we love.

    How to Regain the Sense of Wonder of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa 9:6-15) His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa 9:6) In the context of this chapter the Israelites are going through a period of darkness, despair and depression. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exposing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    EXPOSING THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:18-20 > Have you ever taken a picture, taken it to be developed, and it came back “out of focus?” Do you remember your frustration? And do you remember that your frustration was control somewhat by basically 2 factors; how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret Things

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    We must all give an account of our lives to God on "The Day". Here are three questions we should all ask ourselves before that time arrives.

    9, April 2006 Dakota Community Church Secret Things Deuteronomy 29: 29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. There are things that are secret that have not yet been revealed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Sacrifice Fragrant To The Lord

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    What is it in your hand to offer to the Lord. The sacrifice which you offered not only bring delight to the Lord but also bring the most beautiful fragrance to fill the entire room.

    Today the title of my sharing is “A Fragrant Sacrifice” This story is taken from John 12 and also found in Matt 26 and Mark 14. The setting was at the house of Simon the Leper, (where Lazarus lived) after he had been raised from the dead. The time was six days before the Passover. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    N Is For Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    a study of the word "neighbor"

    Introduction 1. Mr. Rogers is a fixture in most people’s hearts with fond memories from Childhood... The PBS Television show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood ran for 4 decades and spoke to millions of viewers... Mr Rogers would open the show with a song that he wrote... Sing it with me: Won’t You Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Holy Trinity

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    A sermon relating the uniqueness of John’s Gospel and his contribution to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity

    The Holy Trinity, June 3, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious God, whom we have come to know as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, speak your word of truth to us. Keep speaking to us through the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hidden Power Of Your Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
     | 3,487 views

    Most people lack confidence in their own prayers; this message provides the believer with Biblical recognition of the hidden power of his own prayer.

    THE HIDDEN POWER OF YOUR PRAYER BTCC Summit • December 3, 2006 Verse-by-verse through the Book of Romans “Unexpected Power” Part 2 “Prayer Confession” 3 people share a time when they lacked confidence in their own prayers Share results of today’s survey taken at beginning of service: • “When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational