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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Be Filled With The Fruits Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,237 views

    The word ‘work’ taken from verse 6 comes from the Greek word ergon, which literally means ‘to produce an accomplished product by hand’. We

    Be Filled with the Fruits of Righteousness Philippians 1: 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 32,726 views

    This sermons shows how much we need the Holy Spirit in our lives. Without the Holy Spirit, we are literally powerless to do to God’s work.

    EMPOWERMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Ng Wah Lok Introduction. What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dependence On God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 31,577 views

    I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

    DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephphatha!

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 12, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,470 views

    Jesus’s Ephphata prayer is the opening up, the removing of the “impediment” of spiritual deafness for us. It’s an Aramaic phrase which literally means “be released.”

    Several years ago, in January a major newspaper conducted an experiment you may have heard about. The experiment involved Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest violinists who performed for almost all the world’s major orchestras. Joshua Bell was commissioned to play his $4,000,000 Stradivarius ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Reflected Glory

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    What is amazing, as Moses came down from the mountain, is that he was unaware that his face was, literally, sending out horns of light (Exodus 34:29).

    A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). In the Epistle to the Hebrews, we read that Christ Jesus is ‘worthy of more glory than Moses’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Power Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2025
     | 322 views

    “Ite Missa est, alleluia, alleluia.” Literally, that means, “Go, the Church is sent, alleluia, alleluia.” Because we are all missionaries to a world in desperate need of Christ.

    Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over again. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same set of liturgies ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be Devoted Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,077 views

    Part 4 of this series is all about taking a fresh look at the power of the Word of God. It is a powerful book that comes to life and when we full engage in His Word it will literally change us for eternity.

    Spring Life Part 4- Be Devoted Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Bible Facts- (Sermon Spice) OWU- Kids lack of desire to learn what they were called to do.- I didn’t begin really digging into the bible until college. When I did I learned just how powerful the words inside these pages are. It is a timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 4, 2017
     | 9,122 views

    The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome, we must approach this battle from a biblical approach. (A continuation of previous study)

    Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 2) Philippians 4: 4-9 We began to consider these powerful verses in our last study, and I hope to conclude them today. Paul was well aware of the various struggles the church faced. Society presented particular challenges and there were disagreements and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day God Showed Up--In Person! Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 18, 2021
     | 2,869 views

    How did God approach us so that we would desire a relationship with HIm? The events of Palm Sunday demonstrate how God approaches us so that we would be willing to come to Him, and trust Him with our lives.

    This morning, we are experiencing a divine coincidence. It just so happens, as you all know by know, that this morning we are celebrating and remembering Palm Sunday—the day when the pilgrims to the Feast of the Passover cut off palm branches to hail and welcome the King of Israel, Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Can I Also Be Included?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,462 views

    This is an adaptation of a Fred Craddock Sermon. We must guard against being exclusive in our approach to evangelism and the church.

    The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. -- Martin Luther King, Jr. * They knew it was going to be a rough meeting because: Controversy was high. * It was going to be confrontational -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wise Builder Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024
     | 3,267 views

    We are looking at two identical elements in the lives of two construction workers who took very different approaches to building.

    Sermon on the Mountain - A wise builder – Sunday, March 26th Opener: Good morning church! We are so glad that you are here fellowshipping with us this morning! We are concluding a three week series on Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. We are talking about life changing moments found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Groaning Is A Godly Thing

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    In this sermon I address the idea of complaining and groaning in a decaying world. How do we approach and deal with pain?

    July 14, 2005 Romans 8:18-25 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Basics Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    How do I believe (have faith) for something? Here is a step-by-step approach.

    I. How do I believe (or have faith ) for something? -First: Living a clean and sinless life.(For God does not hear sinners - John 9:31) -Second: Pray for ___________. (healing, to have a need met, etc.) -Third: Confess what you believe will happen as a result of your prayer *Mark 11:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Three Givers

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    This sermon looks at three different approaches to giving....with Jesus being the ultimate giver to us.

    (Prior to this sermon we presented a children’s talk with some optical illusion images that can be seen in two different ways....eg. indian face/eskimo, polar bear/seal, old woman/young woman, saxaphone player/women’s face.... then we talked about things not being all that they seem.... like in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Confessing Our Sins Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Before approaching communion, we are admonished to be in right relation with God and the Church; this is accomplished through Reconciliation.

    Feast of the Purification/Presentation February 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis St. Luke must have had a terrific sense of humor, history and irony. He also knew his Bible–especially the prophets like Malachi. The picture here in Malachi is apocalyptic. The Lord visits His temple and purifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic