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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Burning With Fire

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on May 14, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    What is the purpose of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit for today, and how is a person Baptized, is what this message explains

    Title: Burning With Fire Text: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Luke gives us a two fold reason why believers need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 1. For Power 2. To Be A Witness - Power means more then strength and ability, it means something that’s in operation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Have A Role To Play

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    1. You have a vision to receive. 2. You have a job to perform. 3. You have a person to become.

    One of the blights of the theory of evolution is that it not only devalues God and attempts to ignore him, but that it also devalues human beings — looking on them as mere animals driven by desire and instinct. One of the glories of the Christian faith is that it not only exalts God, but also has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Games People Play - Clue Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 8,394 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with the personality of God.

    The Games People Play – Clue Recognizing God When I mention God what do you think about? DO you see: A Sheriff Who’s whole purpose is to catch you sinning so He can put you in jail? A Mechanic who’s so busy running the universe that he has no time for you? A Butler whose only purpose is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    First Sunday After Christmas, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,534 views

    The message of Christmas is that we are no longer slaves, God in the person of Jesus adopts us as children and heirs in God’s family.

    Sermon for Christmas I Yr B, 29/12/2002 Based on Gal 4:4-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson While working as a waitress at a restaurant in Jasper National Park, Janet Rayner recalls the following incident: “I had the pleasure of serving an elderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beyond Celebration To Actualization

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

    Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    What's Important Is Where You Are Going

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,502 views

    This sermon’s aim is to get persons to realize that where they are headed in life is of greater importance than where they have been.

    What’s important is where you are going (Genesis 19:12-26) It has been said that familiarity breeds contentment. It’s safe to say that the previously mentioned statement reigns true for many of us. Once a pattern of living has been established, it is hard to change. Once we get into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let All God's People Say Amen Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,282 views

    AMEN is not just a meaningless word with which we end our prayers. It is a bold and personal affirmation of the will of God in our lives.

    All God’s People Say--Amen 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reflecting God's Holiness

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    In a modern world of religious compromise, is the biblical concept of personal holiness even possible? It is...John tells us how.

    REFLECTING GOD’S HOLINESS I Jn. 2:3-6 INTRO. We have been studying about the importance of having true fellowship with God. It is possible to be saved and still not have a personal, daily walk with Christ. It is also possible for someone to "say" they have fellowship but not really have it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Fogaras avatar

    What Does God Say About Revival

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    In chapter 35 of Isaiah God clearly states things we should look forward to during personal and corporate revival.

    WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT REVIVAL ISAIAH 35 Rev. Michael Fogaras INTRODUCTION: What we see in Isaiah 35 is Revival taking place. Where there are those who thirst God says, ¡§water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.¡¨ Where there is little or no vision of the greatness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live As Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    A child of light concerns himself with conduct that is personally and morally fitting for those who are blessed and have Christ dwelling in them.

    In our study of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, we were first challenged to pursue understanding—we are blessed in the heavenly realms; we can know Christ more and more, and as we know him he will become for us our only prize, our greatest treasure; we are God’s completed work, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus: King Of Kings & Lord Of Lords

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,333 views

    As we prepare for the Easter celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

    Jesus: King of Kings and Lord of Lords Revelation 19:11-16 Philippians 2:4-11 As we prepare for the Easter Celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ. We don’t want a perverted view given by television or Hollywood. We want a Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • MaryAnne Carr avatar

    Save The Animals

    Contributed by Maryanne Carr on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    To truly rescue the animals, plants, and wildlife; a person must examine themself for sin. It is more deadly to animals than wildfire!

    SAVE THE ANIMALS Did you hear the news the other day? The newscaster said that the Animal Rights people are going to try to force meat processors into putting the chickens to sleep prior to butchering them for sale to our supermarkets. It seems that it is inhumane for chickens to just be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Transformed Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. A person in Christ is given a new nature, a spiritual nature.

    A Transformed Life -A Fresh Start- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!” (NLT) One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    In answer to the despair of the disciples Christ holds out the hope of eternal life which is found only in a personal relationship with Him.

    JESUS - THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE JOHN 14 It seems like a long time since I have been preaching to you – three weeks in fact. We return again this morning to our series on the ‘I AM’ sayings of Christ Jesus. Turn with me to John 14, and to probably one of the most well known sayings of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Let It Rain

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,660 views

    Theme: Renewal for different seasons of life, initiated from above, personalized for you, continual as needed, in just the right proportions.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. 1997 Movie “As Good As It Gets” – staring Helen Hunt & Jack Nicholson New York City. Melvin, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God