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  • Jim Kilson avatar

    The Ascension Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014
     | 7,269 views

    Part 3 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

    INTRODUCTION: As we discussed last week the resurrection of Christ is the foundational truth of the Gospel, and while the Gospel we preach rests solely on that foundation, there is more to the story… We’ve looked at how the burial of Christ often gets wrongly overlooked; well there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Develop A Christ-Filled Mind

    Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,835 views

    How we think determines how you believe, and eventually how you act and respond to life. The battlefield is certainly in the mind. Like a tree cannot help that birds comes and nest in it, we cannot stop the thoughts from entering.

    How we think determines how you believe, and eventually how you act and respond to life. The battlefield is certainly in the mind. Like a tree cannot help that birds comes and nest in it, we cannot stop the thoughts from entering. However, we can raise a standard against it, in order that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost: Power To Change

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,895 views

    The Holy Spirit is the power of Christ manifest in the Believer; how are you using that power?

    American revivalist Charles Finney often spoke of how God gave him mighty infillings of the Holy Spirit. At one point, he wrote of infillings …that went through me, as it seemed, body and soul. I immediately found myself endued with such power from on high that a few words dropped here and there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Equipped For Battle

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
     | 10,551 views

    Message interprets Paul’s instruction for spiritual warfare in the light of what he has already said in the first five chapters of the epistle. Sermon believers see the practical application of how to take the full armor of God and live victoriously.

    Equipped for Battle Ephesian 6:10-20 (NKJV) Life Church 11-01-15 This is not a full manuscript but gives highlights of the sermon. The message is an expository verse-by-verse discussion. Vs 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Begins with word ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    (Section 4) Pentecostal Worship Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018
     | 3,986 views

    Pentecostal Methods of Worship

    PENTECOSTAL WORSHIP What is Worship? Worship occurs 188 times in the Bible Hebrew definition of Worship in Old Testament = 07812 Greek definition of Worship in New Testament = 4352 Scriptures on Worship with bow Scriptures on Worship with falling down on Face to Worship: Why do men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Sense Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,869 views

    The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37

    The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37 David Taylor October 16, 2016 This week we start our final series in Genesis, The Life of Joseph, in chapters 37-50. Joseph is seventeen, the second youngest in the family, and the favored son. One day after he has been tending the flocks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Not A Vending Machine

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Sermon about faith and doubt

    Once upon a time, there was a torrential downpour on the Kapiti Coast. The Waikanae River burst its banks. Waikanae, Otaihanga, and Paraparaumu Beach were beset by sudden flooding. And a very religious man found himself becoming trapped. As the waters began lapping around his deck, his neighbour ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Backslider

    Contributed by James R. Rice on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,825 views

    This message covers the leading causes to backsliding and the full-blown manifestations of backsliding in the life of a child of God. There is a cure for backsliding and it is simple and it is sure.

    BACKSLIDER Jeremiah 14:7 A. Biblical Interpretation of Backsliding. 1. Means “to flinch, to go back, it has the idea of going back, being stubborn like a heifer.” For Israel slideth back as a backslidden heifer.” Sometimes a stubborn heifer stands with extended forelegs pressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Legalism

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,688 views

    The Dangers of Legalism Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of Legalism

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,551 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Set His Face To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,563 views

    This is what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, He had a firm resolve to do the will of the Father

    He Set His Face to Jerusalem Isaiah 50:2/9 Verse seven states, “I have set my face like a flint.” This is a statement of courage with a firm commitment to accomplish what God had sent Him to do, in spite of all the scorn and hatred heaped upon Him. The Messiah was dedicated to one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Irritating Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,965 views

    Jesus had an irritating ministry to the Pharisees. He irritated them to no end. He didn't fit their ideas of a Messiah.

    The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?" And Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? (No!) As long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,136 views

    Christ has set us free, and we are free to be all that we were meant to be.

    Romans 8:1-11 “Freed” INTRODUCTION In 1963 Martin Luther King delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream” speech. At the very end, he quotes and old African American spiritual and states that he hopes the time will come when everyone—regardless of their race, creed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Internal Power To Face External Pressures

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
     | 7,404 views

    We cannot change what's going on around us most of the time, but we can change internally for the better so that we are better equipped to deal with external pressures.

    TITLE: THE INTERNAL POWER TO FACE EXTERNAL PRESSURES TEXT: 2COR. 4:1,7, 8-10, 15, 16-18 INTRO: Atmosphere of extreme mental,‑physical and spir. pressure. ‑Discouragement seems to come from all‑sides. The news, people,‑circumstances, and even demonaic‑attacks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Two

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 22, 2011
     | 3,411 views

    What does First Baptist Church believe about marriage?"

    Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” Last time, we talked about the nature of marriage. Let’s look at two other things regarding marriage that are addressed in this passage. (READ TEXT) B. The difficulty of marriage - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist