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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "... A Tongue Rested ..."

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pathway To Pentecost

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    Pentecost is more than a day. It is a landmark occurrance to be adhered to by the Church of today.

    Scripture: Acts 2:41 – Title: “THE POWER OF PENTECOST” Introduction: There could have been 50,000 people in Jerusalem during Pentecost. Some would say that was the reason for 3,000 people getting saved that day. But the great number present didn’t all come from Jerusalem, but many traveled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    The place of the Holy Spirit is in the life of Christian believers to carry on the work that Jesus started.

    Scripture: Acts 2:41 – Title: “THE POWER OF PENTECOST” Introduction: There could have been 50,000 people in Jerusalem during Pentecost. Some would say that was the reason for 3,000 people getting saved that day. But the great number present didn’t all come from Jerusalem, but many traveled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Chandler avatar

    God's Gifts To Peter, And To Us.

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    God gave Peter position, power, passion, and perseverance. He wants to give us the same gifts.

    Strength, Wisdom, Strategy, Endurance, Focus, Courage, Toughness... These sound like the description of someone on the television show “Survivor.” But actually they pretty well describe a man we read about in the New Testament. Peter. God worked in Peter’s life in powerful ways. The great news is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    We Love Our Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,910 views

    I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Aspects Of Becoming Behavior

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,648 views

    Aspects of becoming behavior that are often neglected among Christians: good manners, graceful speech, good works, and modest dress.

    Aspects Of Becoming Behavior "1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. 3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas, A Time To Praise God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    At Christmas time we need to praise God for the simplicity of His coming, the majesty of the Savior, and the grandeur of His mission.

    Christmas, a Time to Praise God Luke 2:14, 15 INTRO.: The story of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the pastures of Judea began with terror for those shepherds. "They were terrified." (V. 9) It ended with the shepherds "glorifying and praising God for all the things they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Testimony Of Creation

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,466 views

    Delivered at a camping resort chapel. Target audience was seekers and nominal Christians

    Use your imagination. I want you to think about a time when you were in awe of creation. It can be different for everyone. It might be a waterfall, hiking in the mountains, a beach at sunset (FLA). For me, there is something incredibly special about early mornings when I go camping with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Difference Makers/Made To Count

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
     | 3,938 views

    As ministers and leaders of the gospel we have been called to make a difference in this world not to just exist.

    Thursday, September 14, 2006 Full Gospel Minister’s Meeting Springfield, OH Monday afternoon service Difference Makers/ Made To Count Heb 5: 1 – 4 Heb 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. Difference Makers make an Impact Our culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    A Dry And Thirsty Land Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,944 views

    God’s judgment should leave us longing for the thirst quenching eternal spring of life.

    Joel 1:8-20 “A Dry and Thirsty Land” • Vs. 8 God wanted His people to mourn over their sin. • Vs. 9 They could no longer offer the daily grain and drink offerings. o Unless the people repented these offerings were meaningless and empty to God. Isaiah 1:11-15 (NASB95) 11 “What are your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Jefferson Jr avatar

    Hannah's Prayer-The Sequel

    Contributed by Aaron Jefferson Jr on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,097 views

    Unless we over God thanks we will become complainers.

    “Hannah’s Prayer - The Sequel” I Samuel 1:8-10 In its first day of release, the new Star Wars grossed over 28 million dollars. We have become enamored with sequels; we want to believe there is another story. These sequels or as in the case of Star Wars, prequels seem to speak to a desire in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Treasures In Heaven

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,457 views

    Christ puts money in proper perspective.

    Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-33 I. Impermanence of Stuff (Moths, rust and thieves) a. Stock market crash: Oct. 29, 1929 Depression began in US and spread throughout the world. Rich folk were made poor overnight. People committed suicide. Jobs became scarce. “In Chicago, a crowd of men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Benner avatar

    What You Lose If You Neglect

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    Anything that you own of value must be cared for. That is called maintenance. We are commanded to take care of our salvation. If not, there are at least 5 precious things we could lose.

    What you lose. Salvation is free, but the maintenance is what will cost you. Anything of value needs to be cared for, if it is to keep or gain value. God is more than willing to help us, but we have to do our part. Hebrews 2:1-3 1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Where Are The Nine

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,017 views

    we have one of the saddest questions asked by Jesus, maybe in the entire Bible and that is, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?”

    Where are the nine Luke 17:11-19 I want to talk to you about Scripture that we all are familiar with and that is the text found in Luke 17:11-19. You find in that text that Jesus heals 10 lepers. There is nothing unusual about Jesus healing people because we know though out the New Testament we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Willie Fagg avatar

    What Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    Encouraging Sermon

    The parable of the unmerciful servant is a classic biblical passage about forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) ***Read*** Forgiveness is an act of compassion, love expressed when you are sinned against. This passage teaches us several things about the nature of love as we forgive others. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist