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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Burning With Fire

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on May 14, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,897 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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    Evidence Of A Christ-Centered Life Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,830 views

    If a believer has truly made Christ the center of their lives then there should be a change in their purpose, perspective of death, performance, the their personal relationships.

    #11 6-3-07 Evidence of a Christ-Centered Life Introduction, What does it mean to be a Christ-centered person? It means first that you know Christ as your Savior and then have made Him the Lord of your life. Text; Philippians 1:21-28 I. A Change in Your Purpose A. Previous goals of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do You Want From God?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,777 views

    God has a plan and purpose for each person. What are you expecting from God? Expect nothing? Get nothing!

    WHAT DO YOU WANT? What are you expecting? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. INTRODUCTION: A. The Jewish Talmud suggests: 1. Moses gave 613 laws and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Magi Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    This is the fourth in a series of messages looking at the Advent/Christmas Season. This is a first person sermon looking at Advent through the eyes of the Magi.

    I Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Good Morning. Your pastor tells me that he has been sharing a series of messages called Through the Eyes of Christmas. Well he asked me here today to tell you first hand what the Advent was like through the eyes of a Magi. First let me dispel some of the rumors that have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Know Him So Well

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,462 views

    A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His teachings and his works.

    INTRODUCTION How was your first encounter with Jesus? Did you know him personally, understand his teachings and believe in his works right away? Do you think you are true disciple? Proposition: A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Hail King Jesus!

    Contributed by Don Spooner on May 1, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,057 views

    God fulfilled His promise to sit on the throne of David in the person of one of David’s descendants, namely Jesus Christ.

    Matthew relates the story of wise men from the east asking, "Where is He that is born King of the Jews?" We don’t know who these men were, their number, or their country. We know they had studied the prophecies and knew that a ruler would be born in Bethlehem. My personal belief is that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 14,161 views

    Addresses the fact that we are all going to die; one in one persons die! But we do not have to fear death.

    “The Reality of Death” Last Monday was Memorial Day the day we pay tribute to those men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. On that same day this church lost a long time member and a wonderful caring woman in Jerry Kelly. Also passing in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Can I Really Enjoy Life?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,682 views

    A first person narrative version of a familiar parable with five lessons we can learn that will make life really enjoyable.

    Topic: Christian Living/Love Theme: Loving Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to determine to keep on acting our God’s love for hurting people. Response: Individuals will talk with other Christians about how they can do a little more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Earning Your Money Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    Proverbs is God’s little book of wisdom. One area of life that’s covered in Proverbs is personal finance.

    Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some of us work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 60, 70, 80 hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay late, and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Nick And I Buried Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    A sermon "performed" as a monologue from the first person perspective (Joseph of Arimathea) about Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah in John 5.

    [Come in, fully dressed in Jewish costume] Shalom! Good morning, My name is Joseph, (but according to your culture, you can call me Joe). I am from Arimathea, a region in the Northwest of Jerusalem [1]. I am a nobleman among the seventy members of the Sanhedrin of Jerusalem, (or Ruling Council in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The Power Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,366 views

    Third in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores the need for personal, generational, and corporate confession and repentance.

    In the movie Shadowlands, a really well done look at the life of Christian author C.S. Lewis, Lewis has returned to Oxford from London, where he has just been married to Joy Gresham. Joy is dying from cancer, and through the struggle with her illness, she and Lewis have been discovering the depth ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Leave Left Behind Left Behind

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
     | 5,040 views

    To truly forgive someone means you will treat that person as if he or she had never done the wrong in the first place.

    Leave Left Behind - Left Behind by Steve Keeler Psalms 103:8-12 "The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Most Difficult Word

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,274 views

    A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

    WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Heart Seekers

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    God has opened the way to having a close, personal and intimate relationship with Him. Are we seeking after that type of relationship?

    LONG AGO, EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST RECORDED WORDS OF GENESIS 1:1 SAID, "IN THE BEGINNING," GOD LOVED US AND CHOSE US IN CHRIST JESUS TO BE HOLY AND WITHOUT FAULT IN HIS EYES. HIS UNCHANGING PLAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO ADOPT US INTO HIS OWN FAMILY BY BRINGING US TO HIMSELF THROUGH JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Elements Of A Fruitful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009
     | 4,712 views

    In this sermon we look at how to have a fruitful personal ministry through the words of Paul in Colossians 1:24-29

    Paul’s Elements of a Fruitful Ministry “How to Glorify Christ in our lives” Colossians 1:24-29 October 11, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and review: In Colossians 1:15-19 the apostle Paul showed us the preeminence of the God/Man Jesus Christ! In Colossians 1:19-22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational