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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,357 views

    1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

    1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Without Works Is Both Unprofitable And Dead! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,656 views

    James teaches that faith without works is dead and he uses for examples: helping the needy, the devils who believe but don't obey, Abraham and Rahab.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:14-26. This passage has much to say about the importance of both faith and works. 2. Years ago, there was an old gentleman whose job was to row people across a river at a spot where there was no other way to cross. (1) This elderly man was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Un:expected Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    Part 1 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey.

    THE POINT: When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey. ME I don’t know about you, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS… I love the Christmas season, I love the sights, the sounds, the smells associated with Christmas… I hate winter and I hate snow…except ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dedication Of Faith

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    As we obey God’s Word in faith we must embrace our destiny. To embrace your destiny means to deny yourself and follow Jesus.

    “The Dedication of Faith” Hebrews 11:23-29 January 18, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: WHERE’S YOUR FAITH? Television interviewer and journalist Larry King describes three farmers who gather daily in a field during a horrible drought. The men are down on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Read And Heed Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,145 views

    The only parts of the Bible we believe are the parts we DO. As we read God's word with humility and awe (and a willingness to obey) we are transformed.

    Kathleen Norris tells the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received a leather-bound Bible as a wedding gift from the groom’s grandfather. They wrote a thank-you note and stowed the Bible away on a closet shelf, out of the way. As time passed, the grandfather repeatedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,894 views

    God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

    And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Grand Kids Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2014
     | 4,998 views

    If we want to raise grand kids, then we must teach them to obey without putting them down, but bringing them up to follow Christ.

    Several years ago (1997), Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Veterans Day 2012 Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 245 ratings
     | 121,758 views

    What it takes to be a veteran of the faith of Christ, something we all need to be and do. 1- Obey the Commander 2- Engage the enemy 3- Fight to the end

    INTRO.- ILL.- When Dwight D. Eisenhower was President from 1953 to 1961, he received a letter from eight-year-old Keith Aiken of Trumbull, CT. Kevin wrote, “After listening to the news about the cold war, I am worried about the people in the world. In thinking it over, I have a plan. Get all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promise Of Respect Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,853 views

    To honor your parents means to obey them if you're a child living at home, to respect them if your an adult child, and to care for them if they are disabled.

    A couple of months ago (March 16, 2017), a London newspaper, ran an article on Mother’s Day in Great Brittan titled “20 awful Mother's Day cards that you absolutely should not buy.” They included: Mom, thanks for always checking up on me (with a picture of a cell phone with 24 unanswered calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Valley Of Dry Bones"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 31,490 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to obey the inner voice of God, and remain faithful at thier present task, because there are no limits to what God can do.

    Ezekiel 37:1-14 NIV U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 24 February 2008 Big Idea: Believers are encouraged to remain faithful at their present task because there are no limits to what God can do. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Through The Word Pt 3 - Sermon 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,339 views

    God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

    Introduction Video Illustration: Skit Guys Christian and Un-Christian Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Linen Belt

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,426 views

    The people of God refused to obey the Lord and they became useless and worthless like the ruined waistband! This message comes as a warning for every believer to pause and consider their life!

    Linen waistband (girdle) Jeremiah 13:7”…the waistband was ruined, it was totally worthless.” Jeremiah chapter 13 begins with the Lord instructing prophet Jeremiah to buy a linen waistband or girdle and put it around his waist; however, he was asked not to put in water. Then the voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Through The Word - Sermon 9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 3, 2019
     | 2,420 views

    God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

    Introduction Video Illustration: The Skinny on the Bible by the Skit Guys Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,656 views

    Based on John 1:1-5 - Sermon helps listeners understand more about Jesus so that they can trust Him & obey Him.

    “IN THE BEGINNING” John 1:1-5 FBCF – 10/3/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Are you an expert in anything? Is there something that you know a lot about, lot of knowledge about some subject or activity or skill? - Nephew – USMC expert marksman w/ rifle & pistol Of course, there are times when we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Think God Has Failed Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2025
     | 799 views

    Israel loves what Ezekiel has to say, but they don't obey His teaching. What does God have to say about that?

    WHY DID GOD FAIL US? Israel was shocked that God had let them down. - Ezekiel 33:21-24. - This passage as a whole is God giving an explanation to Israel of what’s going on because they are nowhere near an accurate understanding of the situation. - Verse 21 opens the passage with the reality of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist