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  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,200 views

    The NT Church was filled with the Holy Spirit and had evidence to prove it. Do we have eveidence of the Holy Spirit in our churches today?

    Are We A Spirit Filled Church? Text: Acts 2:1-4, 41, 46-47 Introduction: The Wesleyan Church is considered a holiness denomination. We are not alone; there are several other denominations that are also considered holiness denominations as well. As a holiness denomination there are certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Understanding His Holiness & Our Sinfulness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 27, 2010
     | 5,371 views

    1 John 1:5-10. Having fellowship with the Father means we walk in the light as he is in the light.

    1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD: UNDERSTANDING HIS HOLINESS & OUR SINFULNESS 1 JOHN 1:5-10 [INTRODUCTION] - There is something about famous people that causes us to act differently when we are around them than we normally act. Have you ever met someone who is famous, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conform Or Transform?

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,585 views

    Be a living sacrifice Live on that altar Don’t be conformed Be transformed!

    Conform or Transform? Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal Every one on the platform wore a tie He and his family then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Religious? (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2017
     | 5,708 views

    In the beginning of James 1:27, James highlights that part of pure religion in the eyes of God is looking after orphans and widows in their distress. Let's take a look at why this would be an indicator of being truly religious.

    ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part two) Recap: James 1:26, "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." We looked at chapter three and realized why James highlighted the tongue-because it's the hardest to tame. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ask For Whatever You Want

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,809 views

    There are times in our lives that we need assistance in making sound decisions. Many decisions made are good but are they godly? True wisdom starts with a heart full of faith, not a head full of facts.

    “A person is not necessarily smart just because he says things that are smart.” There are some individuals that believe they know everything no matter what the topic may be. Actually, there are some who before you can finish asking the question they already have an answer. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Worship Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,809 views

    What we learn about genuine worship from Mary’s act of extravagant worship. Sources include, but not limited to, four Sermon Central messages cited at the end this entry.

    Mary’s Worship (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Introduction We began last week by looking at some of the stories or events that lead up to Easter - the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Last week we looked at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Today, we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Transforming Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,944 views

    We are not who we once were and are not yet whom God is creating us to be. We are together as a church - being transformed or renewed.

    The Second Best Day of My Life ? December 31, 1994 After 5 years of on and off dating, nearly 2 years of engagement Danielle and I got married. We assembled at her home church with close to 300 guests, 10 attendants, a few musicians, many family members, a Bible teacher, and a pastor We got dressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Love Sundays (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020
     | 5,760 views

    David got excited when he was invited to the house of the Lord. He was glad! He rejoiced! Why? Because he loved the PEOPLE of God!

    Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/31/16 • Bumper Video: I Love Sundays (People) A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!” “Why not?” asked his mother. “I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say. . . Come Sit Next To Me

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    This sermon deals with those who like to complain and enjoy criticizing others. Unearths 5 things to deal with the critical problem of having a critical heart.

    Facing The Critical Problem Of Having A Critical Heart: 1. Choose your only legitimate option: speak to them, not about them. - v. 1 - “against” - Big Lie: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” - when people believe this, it seems so impossible that they dismiss God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Nature Of Acceptable Worship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well about acceptable worship.

    THE NATURE OF ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP John 4:24 INTRO: The text that we just read is part of a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. This conversation related to the place of public worship. The Samaritans contended that God should be worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Kinds Of "People" Series

    Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    Continuing with the theme of faith, Lewis creates a number of characters that model different kinds of faith.

    Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace’s #1 Enemy Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 6,916 views

    Forgiveness “to set free’ – someone who has wronged you, taken from you, damaged you, injured you, taken advantage of you… Even though we know we should … its like we can’t (100 reasons why we can’t…)

    * Bitterness is fruit – Unforgiveness is the root – Tree of ungrace * Grace and forgiveness – Linked * “cycle:” Injury > Penalty / Debt > cancellation (of payment) Unforgiveness – hold hostages (does not set free) Hebrews 12:15 * Creates bondage…the real loser is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace, Down Under Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,143 views

    Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Whether its: Under the weather or under the circumstances…we’re always living under something. How about living under grace:

    Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Proverbs 30:5 *Every word of God has purpose – “God breathed” none of it is filler “Under” whether its: Under the weather & under the circumstances…we’re always living under something 1. Past: Under the Law – Grace gives a New Motive Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Bug In The Church

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2021
     | 1,951 views

    Hypocrisy! This evil in their heart did not stop them from lying!

    Dangerous bug in the church Acts 5:3 “But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land?” Beware of deception: The Bible says: Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abel's Revival Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 16, 2021
     | 2,253 views

    How is Abel's life the first revival after the tragedy in the Garden?

    Revival means to bring back to life. Spiritually, it means to move from being dead in trespasses and sins to life in Christ. How is Abel's life the first revival after the tragedy in the Garden? Abel’s parents had failed terribly in the garden, inflicting a curse upon all humanity, but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist