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  • Shell Osbon avatar

    Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
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     | 5,152 views

    God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

    10.23.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 3” Acts 19:1-6 Intro Acts 19:1-6 Paul has met a group of people in Ephesus who are followers of Christ but they are completely unfamiliar with the Holy Ghost. No doubt Paul explains the Spirit of God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent Jigsaw

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 2, 2008
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    A sermon for dvent Sunday intruducing the themes of Advent

    I suppose I should start the sermon this morning by wishing you all ’Happy New Year.’ But before you think that I’ve completely blown it, let me explain – at least for those who weren’t here last Sunday evening. Today is new year – not that we’ve fast forwarded to Jan 1; not is it Chinese New Year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Empowered To Engage Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 20, 2008
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     | 2,963 views

    The leader’s responsibility is to bring out the best in people.

    Allow me to thank all of you who lovingly prayed that my surgery would be successful. Thank you also for helping us one way or the other. Our family felt so encouraged. I remember some of you assuring me not to worry for they will take care of the church. Those are words that pastors would love to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Way Off, Dude! Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 30, 2008
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    Exposition of Mark 12:18-27 regarding the Sadducees and their question about marriage, resurrection, and the afterlife

    Text: Mark 12:18-27, Title: You’re Way Off, Dude, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Sunday School conversation that we were having about how we act and specifically what we say around really smart or really godly people… B. Background to passage: This is the second of four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Unquenchable Joy

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008
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    God’s unquenchable joy flows in our lives every minute of everyday – but we have to stop and recognize it before we can share it

    Unquenchable Joy Luke 7:11-17 & Ephesians 3:16-21 Did you know that in America nearly 90% of people say they believe in God? But only 45% of people who believe in the Christian God are regularly in worship! In other words, 55% of our brothers and sisters in Christ rarely come to the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Me The Sinner

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008
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    A look at the parable of the prayers of the publican and Pharisee

    ME THE SINNER Luke 18:9-14 Scripture Reading: Psalm 51:1-19 INTRODUCTION: 1. Pharisees were proud people whose name means "separated ones" a. They were no ordinary people, they were special (in their own minds) b. Accused of building a wall of traditions around the law c. According to Matthew 15:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment # 6 -The Judgment Of Angels- 1st Cor. 6:4- Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
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    #6-the judgment of the fallen angels}- 1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels?

    JUDGMENT # 6 -THE JUDGMENT OF ANGELS- 1ST COR. 6:4- 8-26-08 Today we’ll continue our study to do with 7 Judgments that we find in the Bible. Today we’ll talk for a little while on the subject, {saints judging angels}. But before we begin let me name the 7 judgments once again. I realize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008
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     | 19,646 views

    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Creator's Mark Is Everywhere Series

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,317 views

    This is a sermon on becoming the creative people God has made us to be and learning to give thanks for God’s mark of creativity upon all of creation.

    Four Psalms of Thanksgiving Psalm 104 – God’s Mark is Everywhere November 9, 2008 ____________________________________ Reading of Psalm 104, using designated readers in the congregation (use video loop of creation scenes): • Verses 1-4 • Verses 5-13 • Verses 14-18 • Verses 19-26 • Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Encouragement 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2008
     | 6,242 views

    Exposition of Acts 18:1-17 about the encouragement Paul got from God in Corinth

    Text: Acts 18:1-17, Title: Divine Encouragement, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the saints that experienced depression and discouragement: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Job, Elijah, Jeremiah, Spurgeon, and Luther—talk about his wife telling him God is dead. B. Background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elections: Our Response

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 3,500 views

    With the elections over, what should be our response as we seek to follow Jesus. Is it enough to get on with our lives? Or is there more asked of us?

    Elections: Our Response Romans 13:1-7 November 9, 2008 There were two men who were good friends but disagreed on one thing: what color Jesus was. Jack was certain that Jesus had been white. Charles was convinced that Jesus was black. Around and around they went. Well, as strange circumstances had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Josiah

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 6,551 views

    We must stand in the gap...now more than ever!

    Ezekiel 22:23 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24 “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ 25 The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In The Word Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2008
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    When we take our time and "Walk" through the word, we discover personal principles in even the most difficult passages

    Walking in the Word Romans 9:6-17 * Turn with me to Romans 9 and let’s read verses 6-17. * Romans 9-11 are almost a “book” unto themselves. In fact, at least one preacher thinks this section of Romans needs to be dealt with independently of the rest of the book. Certainly there seems to be some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Being A Non-Conformist Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 1, 2008
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     | 5,502 views

    This message examines the necessity for Christians not to conform to the world.

    These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey..."When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Or Thankskeeping

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
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     | 3,878 views

    Thanksgiving Message

    Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping Gratefulness and thanksgiving stem from a clear focus on the goodness of God. Without a fundamental focus on the goodness of God, there can be no consistent meaningful gratitude in the heart of man or thankfulness from the mouth of man. The appreciation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance