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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    Blessed Assurance As A Personal Possession

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,845 views

    “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long!” Fanny J. Crosby wrote over 9

    Blessed Assurance As A Personal Possession “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long!” Fanny J. Crosby wrote over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

    LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
     | 6,582 views

    Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

    LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Your Model (Personal) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    God has gifted us all differently-what we do with our gifts is up to us.

    Stewardship is a Choice Series: "Choose Your Model" (Personal) 1 of 4 Adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell January 4, 2004 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A How many would raise their hand and say, "I have special abilities, talents, resources, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Heals The Inner Person

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    People often focus on physical healing. There are more areas that need healing than merely our bodies. We need spiritual and emotional healing also. Jesus touches our lives and heals us in whatever we need to be healed.

    Mark 5:1-13 “Jesus Heals the Inner Person” INTRODUCTION There are many memorable people in the Bible. There is Moses, Ruth, David, Peter, Mary and Martha. The man in our story this evening is one of the most memorable people in the Bible, for me, because of his total misery and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Experience Personal Revival

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,714 views

    How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: The Mind Of A Person

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    This is what you must know about the mind and its powers.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 2: The Mind of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns September 30, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). 1. What is personality? a. INTELLECT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hero's Power, Position, And Person Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    When the religious authorities fail in their attempt to trip up Jesus with the Scriptures they descend to character assassination. They come dangerously close to eternal separation from God. How can that happen?

    No one could deny that Jesus was different than anyone who had ever walked the earth. The words He spoke rang true and reamed His opponents. His actions were unmatched—healing, setting people free from possession and disease. His enemies, the Jewish leaders of the day, tried to trip Him up ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Person Of Victory (5 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,183 views

    If we are to live victoriously, a time and place will come when we will meet the man with the sword in His hand and we will learn to know Him in a personal way.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION As a minister waited in an airport to board his flight, he watched a soldier in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011
     | 5,894 views

    Though the Master was worshipped by angels, the unborn John was the first person to worship the Saviour, and his mother, Elizabeth, was the first to lend her voice to praise the Saviour.

    “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the [angel’s] saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,156 views

    Simeon is easily overlooked in the account of Christ’s birth. This should not be, as he was the first person to die in the Faith.

    “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Centrality Of The Human Person In Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    We cannot ever forget that when we are planning any project, large or small, for development, that the whole person's development is the target.

    February 22, 2010 Chair of St Peter Caritas in Veritate When Pope John XXIII released his encyclical Mater et Magistra, a letter that critiqued both socialism and unfettered capitalism, the late William Buckley, who rejected much of the Church’s social doctrine, famously wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Person And Work Of Christ -- Express Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,762 views

    A good overview of Jesus’ awesomeness is like a tonic for the soul.

    The Person and Work of Christ -- Express (Revelation 1:4-8) 1. We have been reviewing our learning some basic Christian facts these past Sunday mornings; very much like material we cover in AWANA. 10 Commandments… 2.Love is another basic. It is also an amazing motivator. Take this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Causes A Person To Compromise?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,600 views

    Elijah had it right. He defined compromise for us in a biblical fashion – to be divided in opinion, and action. To compromise on belief is to compromise on relationship. This morning I would like to address four causes of personal compromise. Then ton

    WHAT CAUSES A PERSON TO COMPROMISE? 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. INTRODUCTION: Elijah had it right. He defined compromise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Passion For Personal Ministry

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    Challenging each one to be involved in personal ministry.

    Go light your world and lose your cares The objective: To teach principles, that if applied, will free us from the prisons of despair we have created. In reaching out to others, God reaches out to us. Theme Song: Go light your world, by Kathy Troccoli A. There is a condition ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite