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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Holy Spirit And Unbelievers

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    A message of how he Holy Spirit works in the life of a lost person.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND UNBELIEVERS John 16:7-11 INTRO: The Holy Spirit has an exciting, unique, essential ministry to carry out in our world today. What does He do for the unbeliever? The clearest answer is found in our text. READ TEXT! The key word is in verse 8. Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This One Thing I Know

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge.

    One Thing I Know John 9 February 27, 2005 AM Subject: Knowledge Central Theme: What should we know about Jesus. Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge. Introduction: I have been reading and thinking about this passage of scripture for a while now. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mary's Experience

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,866 views

    This is a first person perspective coming from Mary Magdalene on Easter morning.

    MARY’S EXPERIENCE All scriptures related to Mary Magdalene Jn. 20:1-18 It was a day much like today, when it happened so long ago. It was such a great day, I’ll never forget it! After I met Jesus my whole life was changed. My name is Mary and I am from Magdala. Magdala was a busy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trusting God In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    Trusting God is always tied to obedience. There is a communal and personal facet to faith.

    Trusting God in Obedience Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 2 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 Trusting God in faith is tied to obedience. The promise in (7:14) is for the people. if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moral Sinners Need Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,138 views

    A message that shows that everyone needs Christ, even the good, moral person.

    MORAL SINNERS NEED CHRIST Selected Passages INTRO: God gives salvation to all men alike. The only difference in a moral man and the chief of sinners is, the moral man has less to quit, but the chief has the advantage in that he knows that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    9 Traps Of This World Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,097 views

    The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

    9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Prayer is communication with God on a personal level. #1 in a 4-part series.

    Title: How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: John 15:5-8 Introduction In the small town we lived in, the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman on duty, who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Unnecessary Debt

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,547 views

    How unnecessary debt can compormise the home, the church and the spirituality of a person

    THE DANGER OF UNNECESSARY DEBT Proverbs 22:26-27 & Romans 13:8 Intro: Let me first start by saying being in debt is not a sin. Being in bondage to your debt is sin. We are living in a society they is absolutely dependent on credit. The United States national debt is 8.8 trillion dollars. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord It Is Hard To Be Humble

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,431 views

    Revival only comes when someone is ready, a person, a church a community.

    O Lord It’s Hard to be Humble 2 Chronicles 7:14-7:14 We are picking up with last Sunday’s topic and talking about revival this morning. As we said last week, Revival does not come by design. God can not be manipulated to send revival. A revival is not about saving souls or converting ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,808 views

    An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

    Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When He Looked Up I Looked Down

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

    WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Do Not Be Afraid"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 53 ratings
     | 45,815 views

    A sermon about living into the person God has called you to be.

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor of Grace UMC Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn My freshman year of college I took a public speaking course. It was a relatively small class and we had lots of fun giving our speeches. I remember our first assignment. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sanctification...does That Compute?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    A sermon comparing the spyware problem on a computer with the sin-problem in the life of a person.

    Introduction 1. On Friday, Pastor Debbie was having trouble with her computer… • And she asked me to help… • With our new Helping Hands Ministry… • I had planned to sign on to help with computer problems… • So, I guess this was my first call for help!... • In any event, what I found when I saw her ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul George avatar

    Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2

    Contributed by Paul George on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,843 views

    Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person?

    Do You Agree Or Disagree-Part 2 Hebrews 1:1-2 Do you agree or disagree the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person? The claim the Bible is beyond the understanding of the average person is the results of the disagreements that exist among scholars, theologians, pastors, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I The Leper

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,662 views

    This is a first person sermon - through the eyes of the leper that Jesus made whole.

    I The Leper Luke 5:12-16 My name isn’t important - no one used it anyway. Leper- That was the only name they knew. This is my story- a lepers story It all started one day as I was getting ready for work. I noticed a small discolored patch on my right arm. I didn’t think much of it at first but ...read more

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