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  • Steven Shubert avatar

    The Necessity Of Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    Loss of memory has been often been looked at as a weakness, a failure; however, in our walk with Christ, forgetfulness is often an absolute necessity.

    The Necessity of Forgetfulness Phil. 3:13 Luke 9:62 1) Introduction a) We have often maligned forgetfulness, as being a weakness, a problem area, and it is true that, often, being unable to remember can be a frustration to us. However, there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Ask "Why?"

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Jesus created a questioning community. We must ask questions in order to get better answers. If we settle for "pat" answers everyone loses.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris We are all theologians. You don’t need to take a theology class at seminary to be a theologian. We all have beliefs about God. Even atheists ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature who by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,590 views

    Interstate Highways vs. Country Roads

    “The Narrow Road” Matthew 7:13-14 Theme: Roads to the Resurrection Intro: Travel – It’s good to know your destination. It’s imperative that you sit down, look at the map and decide on the best way to get to your destination. You would be foolish not to do so. You must ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    All Hail King Jesus!

    Contributed by Don Spooner on May 1, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    God fulfilled His promise to sit on the throne of David in the person of one of David’s descendants, namely Jesus Christ.

    Matthew relates the story of wise men from the east asking, "Where is He that is born King of the Jews?" We don’t know who these men were, their number, or their country. We know they had studied the prophecies and knew that a ruler would be born in Bethlehem. My personal belief is that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #5 Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,383 views

    How important is it to be around positive people? People who appreciate God’s gifts to their lives. Let’s discover how we can impact our world by giving thanks to God always.

    We should give thanks because: “And Christ will give you light.” 18And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20giving thanks always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Your Attitude

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said.

    TWO DISTINCT SPIRITUAL ATTITUDES John 21: 19-22 Attitudes are so important. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference,” Winston Churchill once said. Nothing affects the church more than attitude. It is attitude not aptitude that determines one’s altitude in life. Someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lead On

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    Sermon looks at the need for leadership and qualifications of leaders.

    LEAD ON! Acts 6:1-7 Sunday, May 4, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Background • The leaders of the church were being persecuted and the church was increasing rapidly. Thousands of people at a time were coming to faith in Jesus Christ. • With the blessing of more disciples the responsibilities grew in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Holy Hands Bring Holy People

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to bring his listeners to the point of understanding that the first church was on target to build the church of today. He used an illustration to show God’s desire to have breakout churches reaching people for Jesus.

    Suppose I take a match and drop it into a can of gasoline? Suddenly it would have a great release of energy. On the other hand I can take that same can of gasoline and put into the tank of a car and it can go through the course of gas lines and make its way into the carburetor and then it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Dont Need You

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    Science cant prove that God is real

    Sermon Jeremiah 2:5 We don’t need you Introduction: We learn here that this is Jeremiah writing to Judah (the southern kingdom) and its capital city Jerusalem for the purpose to urge God’s people to turn from their sins and back to God. There’s a story about a group of scientists who decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Godly Father

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    Father’s Day sermon of 2006 - focusing on being a Godly father

    Being a Godly Father Ephesians 6:4 Father’s Day 2006 What is a Godly Father? A Godly Father is one who puts his total trust and faith in Almighty God to be the leader of His household. 1. To be the husband to his wife that God requires. 2. To be the father who leads and guides his children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,776 views

    8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH

    WHAT’S WRONG WITH FAVORITISM? James 2:1-13 8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH Favoritism is not consistent with the teaching of Christ. We need to understand that James is dealing with family business We need to understand that James is dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Dare Forget God!

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,959 views

    At the backdrop of abundance and prosperity, people have the tendency to forget the Being behind all of it. Deuteronomy 8:1-20 reminds us that God is the One who causes the good things that are happening to us.

    Introduction: Forgetfulness has been a problem most people experience. remember the time when you have something to get from a particular place, and when you are already there you thought to your self, "What on earth am i doing here?" Funny, isn't it? But most of us have experience that. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "...be Filled With The Spirit"

    Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,983 views

    Every Christian is called to be filled with the Holy Spirit

    …..be filled with the Spirit. Eph 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Introduction • (We might have expected the apostle to plead for abstinence as over against intemperance. But he takes a more startling and positive line. He urges his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Part 2 Of 8 - Music And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 11,713 views

    Outlines the purpose and benefits of music as a part of the worship experience.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 2 – Music and Church “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.” Psalm 98:4 “Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints.” Psalm 149:1 If you come to church here on a Sunday morning you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal