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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    How Do Be Filled Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,529 views

    How do we know it is really the Holy Spirit? Why doesn’t God always answer? Did Jesus promise the Baptism? This study looks at these questions and the evidence that a person has been filled.

    I highly recommend first reading, ’What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ This is Part 2 of the message is builds upon what was covered in part 1. How do I get filled? Ephesians 5: 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Britt avatar

    Worry-Champion Or Chump

    Contributed by Tony Britt on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 568 ratings
     | 24,872 views

    THis sermon deals with how we should not allow worrying to dominate our lives.

    `Worry! Champion or Chump? “I have a mountain of credit card debt”, one man told another. “I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am not worried about it”, exclaimed his friend. “No, I’ve hired a professional worrier. He does all my worrying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Of Specks And Planks

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,313 views

    What are the attitudes that surround so much of our judging of each other?

    Questions Jesus Asked: Of Specks And Planks Bible Reading: Matthew 7: 1-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Questions, questions, questions - always, it seems, another question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Reed avatar

    Insufficient Funds

    Contributed by Kenneth Reed on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,224 views

    Jesus paid the price for your sins.

    America has become a nation of debtors. Our government’s national budget deficit is approximately five trillion dollars. Credit card offers flood the mail boxes and television screens of the American people. Most people find it impossible to own a house or a car without taking out a loan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Rock Or Sand?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 10,133 views

    On what foundation are you building your life?

    What foundation is your house built upon? Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders I would however like to ask the question: Do you know where you will spend eternity. Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. One of them is the story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Lure Of Money Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. How can we fight the temptation to misuse money?

    I discovered some fascinating statistics the other day. Did you know that out of 38 parables that Jesus told, 16 deal with money in some form or other? If you add up all the times that heaven and hell are mentioned, it comes to fewer times than money is mentioned. The New Testament says 5 times as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    Christian Perfection is possible!

    A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Storm Proofing The House Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    A LIFE IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THAT ON WHICH IT RESTS.

    July 16, 2001-- AM STORM PROOFING THE HOUSE Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: (1) During a thunder storm in the midwest, my parents turned on the TV to watch for tornado warnings. Just as the screen flashed a warning, a limb crashed outside the living room window. Mom bolted toward a safer spot in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Typical Counselees' Masks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,975 views

    Typical Counselees’ Masks

    Typical Counselees’ Masks Matt 5:44 1). The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How-To Use The Lord's Prayer As A Model - Matt 6:9-13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,379 views

    How-To Use the Lord’s Prayer As a Model - Matt 6:9-13

    How-To Use the Lord’s Prayer As a Model - Matt 6:9-13 Jesus prayed earnestly, purposefully, and with certainty. He knew that God answers prayer. “The Lord’s prayer” was given during Christ’s Sermon on the Mount to provide an example for how we should approach the throne of grace. Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of Wolves Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    Beware of false teachers!

    I. Confusion A. Hidden Motives 1. Harmless disguises 2. Pretense of innocence B. Harsh Methods 1. Destructive tendencies 2. ‘Ravenous’ – to take by force 3. Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” 4. Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Temptation To Misuse Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    There are a number of distortions about sexuality that affect how we behave. What does the Bible teach us about our sexuality.

    Last week we talked about the lure of money and we saw how money is such a great temptation for us because of the way the love of money is promoted by our culture. Well, if that’s the case, then perhaps even more so is the temptation to misuse our sexuality. Sex is power in today’s world. Sex is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Use Case Studies As Jesus Did

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    How to Use Case Studies as Jesus Did

    How to Use Case Studies as Jesus 1. He allowed people to put themselves in many different difficult identities, roles, and responsibilities. This allowed the people to repeat this story imagining how the woman must have felt in such a desperate condition. Jesus highlighted the fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    The Detriment Of A Grudge

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said if we call someone a fool we would be in danger of the judgment? This sermon explores that question and many others.

    The Detriment of a Grudge Matt 5:21-48 Man, what a passage. This is a series of "you have heard", "but I tell you" statements that strike at the heart of Christianity. Remember in the last few weeks we have talked about how that Jesus knew the need to teach that the inner condition of the Heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Dealing With Lust Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,360 views

    This is the 2nd of 4 in a series dealing with major temptations the believer faces.

    The Temptations: Dealing With Lust (2 of 3) September 2, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. When we talk about lust were not simply talking about the physical act of adultery/sex. A. Anything that feeds evil desires fuels the fires of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist