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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    All About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 3, 2014
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     | 5,365 views

    What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer in Jesus? You may have some preconceptions that steer you in the wrong direction as to the Spirit’s real purpose.

    If you belong to Jesus by putting your trust and reliance on Him for your salvation—then the ownership of your life has been transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light. Part of that ownership change involves a seal put on you, but it’s more than just a mark of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Traits To Look For In A Leader

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 6, 2008
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     | 3,538 views

    Response to a letter sent to me before the 2008 election, warning of what I can and cannot preach. This is a topical, not a textual message. Suitable for election time and/or revival.

    TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A LEADER I. INTRODUCTION This week I received a letter in the mail from the Reverend Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of the organization “Americans United for Separation of Church and State”. Concerning the Name 1. There would no America if there was no Church This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living God's Way

    Contributed by John Quigley on Aug 14, 2012
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     | 5,272 views

    Living in accord with God's commandments not mans rules.

    "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Darkness Before Dawn Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 6, 2012
     | 5,401 views

    Nature gives us insights into who God is and what he does as well as how we are to live before him. In this lesson we recognize that the darkness of night, ths shining of the stars, and the dawn of the sun parallel the darkness of evil that encompasses th

    1. Aggie and Sun Story The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is well known. While living in Texas, a UT fan told me an “Aggie” joke. “Did you hear about the Aggie” who stayed up all night wondering what happened to the sun? Then it dawned on him!” 2. Psalm 8.2-4 3 When I look at your heavens, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #14~ Grace~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 16, 2012
     | 5,148 views

    It will be a happy day for some folks when they understand what the grace of God is. It's not the grace of man, it's the grace of God, Grace is all of God, it covers all that God has done to bring fallen and sinful man into a just, perfect, and eternal

    #14~ GRACE~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 10-13-12 Today we'll continue with our study of Bible Doctrine, and the subject today will be "The Grace of God." It will be a happy day for some folks when they understand what the grace of God is. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,035 views

    Here, God empties Jacob of his NATURAL effort and teaches Jacob to trust Him completely.

    What images come to mind when I mention the word wrestling? For some, it is an image of a High school wrestling match. Others happily envision Dad wrestling with his son. And a few of us think of the theater of “professional wrestling” with Iron Rings of death and tag team death ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Instructions From Jairus

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
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     | 12,581 views

    Fathers actions can influence the family and Church

    INSTRUCTIONS FROM JAIRUS MARK 5:21-24, 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making The Bible Relevant

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 14, 2015
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     | 5,388 views

    The Bible is already relevant. Maybe we need to get out of the way and let its power be seen.

    1. There is a lot of talk today about making the bible "relevant." a. The word Relevant means "Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent." b. There seems to be a precedent in verses like: 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confidence: Fanning The Flame

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    Build others up by affirming what God has given and assuring what God can do.

    The topic today is about showing confidence in people – to encourage them to better themselves. • Paul showed confidence in young Timothy, who was probably in his 20s and leading a ministry. He needed encouragement and Paul gave him just that. • All of us need that. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Enjoy Your Christmas Dinner

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 30, 2020
     | 1,756 views

    An Avent sermon about relationships mattering more than things and gifts. Based on Phil 2:1-11

    “How To Enjoy Your Christmas Dinner” Phil 2:1-11 Subject: What does Christ’s incarnation and sacrificial life teach us about relationships? Complement: ... humility - to put others before self. Exe idea: as Jesus came and died for us we also must die for others. Preaching idea: To Enjoy your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of God's Man (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2020
     | 4,107 views

    The heart of a pastor is unique. In this enlightening text, Paul shares his heart for the church in Thessalonica. Through his candid and honest words, we find a description of what a pastor's heart should contain.

    The Heart of God’s Man (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 The heart of a pastor is a very unique thing. He feels many of the same emotions anyone else does. It isn’t that the pastor is given something that is impossible for others to possess, but his heart is special because it is different. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church People Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2020
     | 2,178 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, you are called as friends of Christ Jesus

    CHURCH PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2020) “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.” (John 4: 23, King ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Sure Foundation (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 2,037 views

    Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

    THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,225 views

    God has saved the best for last! This earth is headed for a glorious finish as God’s holy creation. God promises to establish His kingdom in righteousness and peace on a global scale. Hard to imagine when we look around us at the fallen and depraved conditions of our day.

    Sermon: The Best is Yet To Come! Isaiah 65:17-25 “Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and no one will even think about the old ones anymore.18 Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look! I will create Jerusalem as a place of happiness. Her people will be a source of joy.19 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave Nichols avatar

    Two Key's To Fatherhood

    Contributed by Dave Nichols on Jun 22, 2021
     | 1,158 views

    If we were to add it all up, we would probably find that we take about the same amount of time to celebrate our earthly father as we do our heavenly father.

    2 Keys to Fatherhood Holly Springs 6/20/21 Today is Father’s Day, the day we celebrate our earthly father. And of course, that means I need to share a few father jokes with you right? Like this. What did the daddy bu?alo say to its son before it left for school? “Bison.” Or how about the time a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist