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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Dynamics Of Baptism In The Life Of A Believer

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 585 ratings
     | 50,176 views

    This message looks at the Place and Significance of Baptism in the life of a believer as well as the Future after baptism for the Believer

    THE DYNAMICS OF BAPTISM IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER MATT 28:19-20; 3:13-16; ROM 6:1-7; ACTS 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: During the earthly ministry of Jesus, there were two, maybe three activities He considered vital to the walk of a believer in Christ. Not essential for salvation, yet essential in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Fruitful Disciples

    Contributed by Alan Bing on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,658 views

    to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully.

    John 15:1-11. Being fruitful disciples. Aim: to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully. Intro: I wonder how many of you got ‘How to’ book or video or DVD for Christmas like ‘How to take perfect digital photos’ or ‘How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Barnabas, A Much Needed Friend Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    This sermon will show us the importance of having a friend that will put his neck on the line for a brother or sister of the faith.

    BARNABAS, A MUCH NEEDED FRIEND Acts 9:23-31 While reading last month about the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany, there is a story about a friendship that was birthed between Jesse Owens a Black man and Luz Long a German. Both men were competing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Seen The Lord Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    The resurrection of Jesus transforms individuals, families, and whole societies and it can change your life as well.

    Even though today is Easter Sunday, I realize that you may have lots of things on your mind, including the deadline for filing your taxes with the IRS. I hope that none of you has the problem one guy has, though. A tax accountant told our son about a guy who wanted to declare the loss of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Power Behind The Program Series

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    Understanding Spiritual Gifts and how we trust and need the giver of the gift,The Holy Spirit has given you something that you are to give to everyone else.

    What is your Spiritual Gift? That is a question that I have been asked almost my entire life. It is a question that when I first got here I asked many of you. We want people to serve in the area of their “giftedness” and so we can spend a great deal of time, energy, and resources helping our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Divine Father's Place Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,151 views

    I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

    … While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You God's Favorite?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,769 views

    Jesus has many servants but few lovers.

    Are You God’s Favorite? If you’re not, you can be and should be! Before you write me off as some crackpot, hear me out. I know the bible says God shows no favoritism (Deut 10:17, Acts 10:34, Ro 2:11 etc.) However, the Apostle John definitely considered himself to be loved in a special, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christ Reigns As King Supreme

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Christ Reigns as King Supreme over all creation for all creation.

    There’s been a lot of talk lately over who will take control of Afghanistan once the Taliban has been driven out. Some feel that it would be best if the 87-year-old exiled king returned to the throne. Others want a power sharing government made up of the members of the Northern Alliance. Still ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Endurance

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,073 views

    “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stalls” Mal. 4:2.

    Theme: Endurance Text: Mal. 4:1-2; 2 Thess. 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19 What would happen to you if the centre of your world were suddenly destroyed? This is an experience that no one can escape and some people have actually lost their lives as a result of this. In His prophetic discourse on the Mount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Here's Your Sign Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    A Christian is like a Human Church Sign.

    Purpose Series #5 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Here’s Your Sign Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: This fall, we’ve been studying from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose driven Life. This week we’re focused on the 4th Purpose: Sharing your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dangers Of Drifting

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    We cannot be effective for Christ if we drift

    The Dangers of Drifting Hebrews 2:1 gives us a specific warning for just this type of spiritual situation. We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. How many Christians have drifted their way to a loss of their faith? How many here today ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Is The Work Done? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,091 views

    SOMEONE HAS SAID THAT THERE IS NO RETIREMENT FROM SERVICE FOR CHRIST, AND THAT IS TRUE. THERE ALWAYS SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST CAN DO, REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES, SITUATIONS, OR SURROUNDINGS. YET, THERE ARE SOME “MISCONCEPTIONS” OUT THER

    WHEN IS THE WORK DONE? ACTS 14:8-28 IN LYSTRA THERE SAT A MAN CRIPPLED IN HIS FEET, WHO WAS LAME FROM BIRTH AND HAD NEVER WALKED. 9 HE LISTENED TO PAUL AS HE WAS SPEAKING. PAUL LOOKED DIRECTLY AT HIM, SAW THAT HE HAD FAITH TO BE HEALED 10 AND CALLED OUT, "STAND UP ON YOUR FEET!" AT THAT, THE MAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against Open Theism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,659 views

    A sermon describing open theism and gives reasons why it cannot be (much taken from Matthew Henry's commentary on this passage)

    HoHum: The following list of statements are not meant to be offensive to the Open Theist.  They are meant to be both humorous and illustrative.  Open Theism teaches that God does not know future events, that He can be surprised by them, that He can make mistakes, and that He learns what will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giant Killer

    Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,426 views

    A reminder that God has called us to be giant killers. And that the mountain before us must fall through the power of Jesus.

    GIANT KILLER 1 Samuel 17: 44-51 I DECLARE UNTO YOU THAT THE LORD ISN’T RAISING UP WEAK, LIMP-WRISTED WIMPS BUT HE IS RAISING UP A MIGHTY ARMY. HE IS LOOKING FOR THOSE THAT WOULD DARE TO STEP INTO THE ENEMY’S CAMP AND TAKE BACK WHAT HE HAS STOLEN FROM YOU. LISTEN TO ME THE BIBLE SAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tilling Up The Mind

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    How open are you to the words of Jesus? Many of us are so hardened that His words bounce off, for others the past, present and future make our minds unable to process His thoughts. Today we examine the pliability of our minds.

    Puzzles can be fun or extremely frustrating. Some people look at the pieces of a puzzle poured out on a table and have no idea what to make of it. They pick up a piece or two and nothing seems to make sense. They can’t see the whole picture and they aren’t willing to work it out. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel