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  • David Fox avatar

    Biblical Word Pictures Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 I. Note: Salvation must come before Spirit Baptism: Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Get Into Trouble

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    STEPS TO TROUBLE

    HOW TO GET IN TROUBLE Acts 27:1-44 Any Christian who studies the Bible and applies what he learns from the Bible will avoid many pitfalls in this world. In Acts 27 we find Paul, a prisoner, on his voyage to Rome. This experience in Acts 27 of Paul is not written in Scripture so that we can just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Repentance

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,783 views

    The church has become quick to judge others and slow to repent. Without repentance there is no freedom, no joy, no forgiveness, no blessing.

    The Blessing of Repentance INTRODUCTION  During His earthly ministry, who were the people Jesus was angry with? – ‘religious’ people  They were so quick to point out everyone else’s faults but slow to examine themselves  Yet, even today the church has become quick to judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Journey To The Double Portion Of God.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 26,503 views

    We walk with Elijah and Elisha from Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan and illustrate a journey of growth.

    Trail to the Double Portion By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: 1 Kings 19:19 ... and Elijah passed by him and cast his mantle upon Elisha. This mantle of of God will not be a one time experience but a process and a journey of many years. I ponder today a poor attitude: JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Make Your Marriage Work Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,237 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 Sermon: How to Make Your Marriage Work (ILL: Sleepy Beauty and the Prince were married and lived happily every after) The sad reality is that most marriages aren’t happily ever after. Roughly one-half of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seal Of The Spirit

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,951 views

    This sermon is about how the Holy Spirit seals us in our baptism.

    THE SEAL OF THE SPIRIT Text: John 1:29-34 Once we have been baptized, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. That is one of the things that the Bible tells us concerning Baptism. What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? That is what we are going to focus on this morning. There ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    X-Ray Vision

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 16,094 views

    As Elisha’s eyes were opened to see God’s protection, so can your eyes be opened to see the supernatural.

    I. ENEMY PLANNED AN AMBUSH 8 Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. II. EVERY ATTACK WAS PREEMPTED BY PROPHETIC PREPARATION — EAVESDROPPING ON HELL 9 And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Things God Hates

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 43,844 views

    Seven Sins that top the list of God’s displeasure.

    “The Things That God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Makes Us Again

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,328 views

    God is the potter and we are the clay. Thank God that He doesn’t throw the clay away!

    JER.18:1-6 "THE GOD WHO MAKES US AGAIN" * God is revealed to us in the Bible in many different figures. * Supremely of course, God is the loving Heavenly Father. * He is also Creator of the worlds, * The Lord Of Hosts who leads the armies of Heaven, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! A) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Observe Christmas

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    A Christmas Sermon.

    ROM.14:5-6 "WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS" * Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. A) To you I say (in the Words of Scripture), if you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord! * If you do not regard the day, then be sure you are Christian about it! * Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Like A Child

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    Christ clearly teaches that it is not religious observance or our goodness that saves. Christ teaches that it simply takes child-like faith. But what does it mean to come to God in child-like faith?

    Disclaimer: Concepts and source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. COMING LIKE A CHILD LUKE 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Sandwiched between the accounts of a Pharisee who believed that he would go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise And Foolish Virgins

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    The key message of Mt 24 and this Parable is to be alert

    NC/SMB 06-11-05 The End Times. Mt 24 is one of the hardest chapters in the Gospels to understand. Because Jesus speaks of future events. And he continues on the same theme in Mt 25, with the Parable of the Ten Virgins. But the bottom line of this parable is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stand Firm In The Faith

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,233 views

    Advent 1(C) - Believers stand firm in the faith whenever they are growing in joyful faith and whenever they are growing in Christ’s love.

    1 THESSALONIANS 3:8-13 - ADVENT 1 - November 27, 2005 (Outline) INTRO: A new church year begins this morning with the season of Advent. For Christians this is a very special time for us to prepare for the coming birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. We also prepare for the second coming of Jesus as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    Discover why we should be thankful to God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Why Be Thankful? In recognition of the holiday before us, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about being thankful. I’d like to begin with a story. In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Father Mean To You? Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    Father conjures up wonderful memories for many and dreadful realities for others. Let’s get to the heart of Fatherhood God style!

    Intro Play DVD - Fatherhood (MediaShout.com) •Wishing everyone a Happy Father’s Day is risky and sometimes out of place it seems – images of Father conjure up different images drawing different reactions by various people. •Before this message is finished I am hoping everyone here will leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army