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  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    An Open Heaven Thru Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,672 views

    This is part one of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues. A church that experiences miracles signs and wonders is a praying church. It?s a spiritual church that is sensitive to spiritual things. You want to see miracles in your life

    "They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles? teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    White Washed Or Washed White?

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,511 views

    A message will prompt a salvation evaluation and challenge believers to live for the Lord.

    White Washed or Washed White? Matthew 23:27-28 This morning we will pose the question, have you been washed white or white washed? I think all of us know what white wash is. White-wash- (noun) a liquid composition for whitening a surface, (verb) to gloss over or cover up (as vices or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Believe In Hell?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,784 views

    A sermon on the reality of Hell.

    WHY BELIEVE IN HELL? Matthew 10:24-28 INTRO: Dante wrote Divine Comedy in the 14th century. He is the chief character. In the epic poem, Dante is lost in a dark forest which symbolizes his own unworthy life, and the evil he saw in society. On Good Friday, he meets Virgil, a Roman poet, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Meekness precludes certain undesirable traits, enhances all desirable traits, and brings great reward.

    Blessed Are the Meek Matt. 5:5 INTRO.: Webster defines "meek" as "mild of temper; patient under suffering, longsuffering." The meek person is one who makes no undue demands upon himself, God, or his fellow man. He recognizes his abilities and responsibilities and is content in the circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Can Stand Out!

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 31,066 views

    The bottom is getting crowded every second. How can a man make his way through to the top? This message shows you how.

    From our text, we see a man with many limitations trying to get the attention of Jesus Christ. As usual, Jesus was going about doing good and went through the territory of this man who had long been awaiting the day Christ would come into his life. Zacchaeus was a man of small stature, so cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On The Way To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,829 views

    This sermon tends to illustrate the difficulty in becoming completely obedient to the command of total discipleship.

    Scripture: Acts 1:1 – 14 Title: “On The Way To The Upper Room” Introduction: This small group of men that had followed Jesus around for about three years stood and watched as Jesus disappeared up out of their sight as He began His trip back to heaven and the right hand of the Father. RINGING in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Gives All Good Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    God is the one who gives all good gifts especially salvation

    SBC Philippi 7/3/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms God Gives All Gifts Good James 1:16-18 Primary Purpose: God gives good gifts to his children especially salvation Have you ever thought about how much you have to be thankful for that God has given you? Many of us have friends, families, jobs and homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mature In Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord’s reliability instead of doubting God’s ability to care for our every need.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord’s reliability instead of doubting God’s ability to care for our every need. David wrote, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.” (Psalm 37:5) Just as a child implicitly trusts his or her mother, so a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mature In Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,981 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord's reliability instead of doubting God's ability to care for our every need.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord's reliability instead of doubting God's ability to care for our every need. David wrote, "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this." (Psalm 37:5) Just as a child implicitly trusts his or her mother, so a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Set Goals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities.

    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities. Jesus said, "All authority is given to me in heaven and earth. Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:18-20) Godly leaders set their goals based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning Lame Legs Into Leaping Legs Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    Using the "stuff" God has given you to reach people.

    This morning I want to talk to you about your “stuff” I want to make one thing clear Your “stuff” are those things which God has given you It is nothing of your own What are you doing with your “stuff”? God has given all of us “stuff” to do His work We are to be His hands And His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Steps Of Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,770 views

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand.

    "Speaking the truth in love let us grow up into all aspects of Christ." (Eph. 4:15) THE PROBLEM OF BECOMING MATURE IN MANY ASPECTS Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Avoid The Tendency To Blame Others For All Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,807 views

    It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good

    1. It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Debilitating Guilt

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church b

    Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church because he doesn’t want a group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational