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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,808 views

    Twenty ministries of the Holy Spirit found in Isaiah 61 that were evidenced in the life Jesus and Paul the Apostle.

    Let the Spirit of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate (Isa 61:1-11) Contrary to certain assumptions you do not have to be perky and pretty like Katie Couric and receive a $20 million salary before you can be an effective communicator. Consider Howard Henricks who has taught at Dallas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Could This Happen?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    In light of the tragedy in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania the prevailing question seems to be "how could this happen?"

    In Tom Clancey?s great novel Debt of Honor his primary character, Jack Ryan, has become first the Vice President of our country and then later the President. He became President as a result of a terrorist attack on Washington D. C. Throughout most of the book a plot was working where at least some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How To Become Wise Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,686 views

    Jesus went to the temple & called people to make serious, studied judgments, & not simply snap decisions based on surface appearance. He points out if anyone is really earnest he can know whether Jesus’ teaching is of divine origin or not, by commiting t

    JOHN 7: 14-18 HOW TO BECOME WISE Have you ever heard of the great con-man Frank Abagnale? His story has been told on the movie screen by Leanardo Caprio and Tom Hanks in the movie “Catch me if you can.” Catch Me if You Can was inspired by the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., the youngest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Dark The Night

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,840 views

    This sermon is about hope of the second coming.

    Let’s begin this morning by reading John 1 beginning in verse 1 and continuing to verse 9. John 1:1-9 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Blessed Are You?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,724 views

    We are so blessed that we overlook it sometimes...

    MAT 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking For God In The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2017
     | 8,870 views

    The sermon focuses on the unimpressive sign the angels point to: a baby in a manger. Not much that's flashy about that. What are the ways that God comes into our lives that don't initially look impressive but are important and meaningful.

    That’s All You’ve Got? Taken at face value, the angel’s sign is pretty unimpressive. - Luke 2:12. - Luke 4:17-21; Luke 4:41; Luke 5:14; Luke 13:18-21; 1 Corinthians 1:26-30. - We get entranced by the Christmas story and the swaddling clothes and manger and don’t see it for what it is. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Is God Sustaining Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,886 views

    Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

    "What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Rubbing Shoulders With A Holy God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 10,769 views

    A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD

    BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD INTRODUCTION: Every year for the Christian Athletic Association soccer season I like to pick a fundamental spiritual principle that we can focus on as we relate to the kids and to one another as coaches and referees. This year I think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be Rich Toward God: How To Invest More Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2014
     | 3,732 views

    Six practical suggestions for giving more to the Kingdom and becoming "rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).

    How To Invest More In The Kingdom Of God: - Luke 12:21. 1. If you’re now giving nothing, set a “first check” amount and commit to increasing it over time. - If you're not giving anything to the Kingdom right now, there's probably a good chance you're also in debt. You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,365 views

    This sermon explores who the martyred saints may be and their cry unto God, along with God's response

    The Book of Revelation “How Long” Revelation 6:9-17 In 303 A.D., during the reign of emperor Diocletian, Andronicus was martyred for his faith. He said, “Do your worst, I am a Christian. Christ is my help and supporter, and thus armed I will never serve your gods nor do I fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sow Your Seed, Cast Your Net, And Let God Handle The Harvest

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    WE DO NOT DECIDE WERE TO PLANT THE GOSPEL SEED BUT WE ARE CALLED TO SOW IT .

    SOW YOUR SEED, CAST YOUR NET, AND LET GOD HANDLE THE HARVEST By Rev. Scott Epperson 2/2/07 (Mat 13:31) Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: (Mat 13:32) Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Will Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2012
     | 7,888 views

    Knowing God's will is an important learning for every child of God. Walking in flesh, self and pride is of the flesh but walking closely behind Him is the way of God.

    1 Samuel 23:2”Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the LORD said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah." David made multiple trips to his prayer chamber and got ‘confirmations’ from God before he launched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The History Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2015
     | 6,827 views

    God got close when He made humanity, close enough to breathe life into us. That's how close He wants to stay.

    The Gospel According to Genesis - Part 2 of a 4-Part Series - “The History of Creation” January 11, 2015 God said to Adam, "I am going to make you a helper, a companion. What would you like your companion to be like?" Adam replied, "Well I want someone that is humorous, witty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Conseqences

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    What is at the root of our sin problem and how do we deal with sin in our lives?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 15, 2004 How to Avoid Consequences Jeremiah 17:5-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back to when you were in school. How many of you were guilty of taking something sharp and carving a heart on a school desk, or on a tree in the playground, or even on a textbook and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Will You Respond To The Riches Of God's Glory? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2019
     | 3,415 views

    1. We can see the riches of God's glory... [1] in His love (vs. 1-5). [2] in His knowledge (vs. 3-4; 11-14). [3] in His mission (7-15). 2. How should we respond to the riches of God's glory? [1] By believing in Jesus Christ (vs. 14-15). [2] By staying close to our Savior (vs. 16).

    How Will You Respond to the Riches of God's Glory? The Gospel of John John 11:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 5, 2017 (Revised November 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to study one of the Lord's great miracles. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist