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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Promise Land Living

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 4, 2019
     | 17,950 views

    This sermon focuses on three places we can live - a. In a land of slavery (enslaved to the penalty and power of sin) b. In the wilderness (going around in circles) or c. In God's Promise Land - cleansed, infilled and enjoying the Life made possible by God's Holy Spirit

    Scripture: John 10:10; Exodus 2:23 - 25; Dt. 1:6-8; Joshua 1:1-9 Theme: Living Abundantly Title: Promise Land Living INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about where you are living. I don't mean your physical address; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    More Great Reasons To Live With Godly Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,298 views

    We should live with godly love... 1. Because it gives us more assurance of our salvation (vs. 18-21). 2. Because it gives us more confidence when we pray (vs. 21-22). 3. Because we are born again believers in Jesus Christ (vs. 23). 4. Because the Holy Spirit is living in our hearts (vs. 24).

    More Great Reasons to Live with Godly Love 1 John 3:16-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 4, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Most of us here know that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible scholars estimate that it was written ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For A Vision

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 21,546 views

    MOVING BEYOND THE CORPORATE VISION AND GETTING MY OWN PERSONAL VISION FOR THE KINGDOM.

    Title: The Need For A Vision Text: Proverbs 29:18 Intro: It is important that each of us have a vision for what God wants us to do. The church should have a corporate vision true, but each of us must see ourselves as individuals with personal visions that come together make up a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Oreo With Double Stuff! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,389 views

    What makes the Oreo so good? It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Likewise it is the presence of the Holy Spirit living within the believer that makes all the difference.

    · I’ve got my Oreo’s with me again! The chocolate cookie outside and the creamy icing inside; you can’t have one without the other. Of course you can always want more of a good thing that’s why I have the Oreo with Double Stuff today! Last week we looked at our motivation for obedience. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Piece Of God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    God left some of himself in the very words of John’s gospel. Looking closely we see Him there, loving us, calling us, filling us, and blessing us.

    Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inside Out And Upside Down

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 14,117 views

    The radical inversion of things that Jesus suggests!

    " INSIDE OUT, UPSIDE DOWN” Reading: Luke 6: 17-26: Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church on February 11th 2001 Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about in todays lesson. Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I have yet to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The God Who Knows Your Name

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 32,315 views

    Our name is upon His lips and engraved upon His palms. That’s how significant we are to Him. Rest in His love for you.

    When we look at a flock of sheep, we see exactly that - a big flock. That’s all. I don’t see a sheep. I see sheep. All alike. None different. But not so with the Shepherd. To Him, every sheep has a name. The one with thick white wool, that’s Amos. And the one with one ear up and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,470 views

    The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

    Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love, Obedience And The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,132 views

    John’s gospel reveals that love, obedience and the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives are all connected. Jesus claims and promises great things. We must believe to receive these.

    Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,731 views

    The Spirit is God who calls, gathers, enlighten, and santifies!

    Sermon for John 14: 15-21 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1st 2005 Say Amen! Say Hallelujah! Say Praise the Lord! What’s up with these strange looks? What is it about the Holy Spirit that makes us squirm in our seats? I mean we all believe in God right? And I probably preach about Jesus 90% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "It Can Be This Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    A sermon about "being" the Church.

    Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37 “It Can Be This Good” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN 37412 In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nickolson plays the part of Melvin Udall, a very lonely, cranky and most unhappy man. In one scene, Melvin angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Repentance Will Bring Salvation!

    Contributed by Udo Mueller Junior on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,842 views

    Repentance will bring Salvation! A God’s plea to humanity!

    The Lord was willing to be a loving husband to an unfaithful wife (ch. 1–3) and a dedicated father to a rebellious son (ch. 11). Hosea described how the people had turned away from God, how they stop loving and being faithful to Him, their religion had become a religion of words and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In Your Heart? What's In Your Wallet?

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    Do you have a heart for supporting world missions? Will you give of your time and money?

    WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? WHATS IN YOUR WALLET ? By Roger Roark ------------(TITUS 2:11-14 ) Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Promise Of John The Baptist – Making Room For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,209 views

    Are you ready for the Messiah?

    Luke 1:5-25 The Promise of John the Baptist – Making room for Jesus Are you ready for Christmas? What do you do to get ready for Christmas? Are you ready for Jesus? Read Luke 1:5-25 This is an amazing story – the old priest encountering Gabriel in the temple, the old couple conceiving a baby, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Role Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Sep 28, 2019
     | 2,730 views

    When your motives are intended to bring God glory, and honor our Savior there is nothing that the forces of this world can prevent

    Today we will exercise our salvation, and find new and exciting ways to join with the trinity . Philippians 2:12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; We need to use our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist