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  • Ken Ritz avatar

    How To Make The Holy Spirit Happy Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,455 views

    Based on the scripture "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit by the way you live" from Ephesians 4.

    HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY Ephesians, Part 8 Eph 4:17-30 We’re in a series on the book of Ephesians. If you have your bibles turn to Eph chapter 4. I titled this message HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY, The reason is verse 30, it says, And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Happy Heart Makes The Face Cheerful

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,144 views

    A look at what we have to rejoice about in Chrsit primarily from the Psalms and Proverbs.

    One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him,shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church.” "I don’t want to go to church," he replied. "I want to stay in bed.” Crossing her arms over her chest, his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something Borrowed To Make You New

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    Three fulfilled prophecies, at Christmas, that reassure us we have a God who loves us.

    Luke 1:26-33; 2:1-7; 23:53 Something Borrowed to Make You New INTRO: The place was Dallas, TX; the year, 1987; there are at least 500 people standing behind police barricades trying to catch a glimpse of what is happening. Paul Tavilla holds the world record for grape catching. He catches grapes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A New Start (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 12, 2016
     | 8,394 views

    Noah and his family received a second chance. In the same way, 2015 is gone, and 2016 is here.

    Making A New Start Genesis 8:16-22 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. Previously, we began to examine Noah’s life, post flood. We saw God’s extension of grace to Noah and his family. God delivered them from judgment and protected them in the ark of safety. 2. But, after being on the ark ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How Do Gyms Make Their Money? Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,486 views

    For the answer, you'll have to read to the end of the sermon.

    A question to ponder - “How do Gyms make their money?” We’ll come back to that…. Children - Have you have you ever gone up to your mum or dad and gone “Can we go to Disneyland this year?” “Can we go to the new film that’s out this weekend” ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Grace That Makes You Say Wow!

    Contributed by Jeremy Herr on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 524 ratings
     | 35,331 views

    Exploring and applying the amazing grace of God.

    Grace that makes you say, “WOW!” Illustration- Christian Conference in Britain, “oh that’s easy, its grace.”- C.S. Lewis What do you think of when you hear the word grace? In the Christian community we are surrounded by the word. I mean I go to a school named Grace Bible College, this church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Will It Take To Make You Move

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    Even if we fall we need to try.

    What Will It Take To Make You Move Scripture Reference: Daniel 3: 23-25 (KJV) Daniel 3: 23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. 24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's In Your Hands To Make It Better

    Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012
     | 15,467 views

    As believers we are expected and empowered to make this world better.

    During Word War I the city of Strasbourg (a city in France on the German borders) was bombed; it destroyed that old city and one of the great Cathedrals of that city. Very little remained and the people gathered to save and salvage what they could. As the people began to retrieve what was usable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Know Christ And To Make Him Known

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2018
     | 26,771 views

    This little Creed is the essence of the life of a person who is truly born again. It is also the desire of a person who is truly born again.

    Let's stand together and say our memory Scripture for this Quarter ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Make Me Selfless, Simple, And Sincere PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 873 views

    This sermon explores living selflessly, simply, and sincerely for God, as exemplified by John the Baptist's humility and dedication in preparing the way for Jesus.

    Hey, good folks! It's a joy to be with you today, sharing in the love and fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We're going to be chatting about a few things that I reckon will really resonate with you - and hopefully, they're going to help us all grow a little bit closer to God and each other. You ...read more

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    Smell Good Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024
     | 845 views

    When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

    A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Make Prevailing Power A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    Last in series on Prevailing Power. Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions...

    Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions. Some are good and some are not so good. There are some churches known for their good works and some know for their awesome battles. There is a town in Texas where a church got into a disagreement over if it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011
     | 3,349 views

    is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

    The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Guideline 1: Make The Right Connections Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 5, 2017
     | 10,574 views

    If i am going to get life right, I need to make sure I am connected to God, the author of life, and His family.

    Today, we begin a series of messages on the subject of "Getting It Right" as we look at God's Guidelines for Right Living found in the book of Philippians. We are talking in this series on success in life. As we begin, we need to think about how success in life is defined. Some are of the opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 19,112 views

    Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

    OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ