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The Power Of Baptism

Contributed by Thomas Cogan on Jan 6, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.

The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Combating A New Kind Of Atheism Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020

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Whereas traditional Atheism denies the existence of God, Christian Atheism accepts that there is a God but rejects the supernatural claims of Jesus. Navigating this reality takes wisdom, patience, and a commitment to clarifying the truth.

WELCOME Good Morning! Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES RECAP If you are visiting or this is your first time listening, we are in a series called Talking Faith. It’s a series about apologetics; learning how ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

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Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46) Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

| 2,699 views

God gifts believers in various ways for the building up of His church.

Do you like the way your body looks? Some of you do and some of you do don’t. But all of us can find parts that need improving. When God looks at the church – known as the “body of Christ” – do you think He likes what He sees? Just like us I think he likes certain parts and really wishes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There A Lesson In The Leftovers From The Five Thousand That Jesus Fed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 19, 2023

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Undoubtedly many have heard this passage of Scripture before. Hopefully, many have read this story of where Jesus feeds the multitude, the five thousand.

What a miracle to perform. I cannot imagine trying to feed that many people. No doubt there are quite a few mothers out there that would find that a daunting task. Can you see five thousand people coming through your door, walking to the dining room, either trying to find a place to sit or going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Momentum

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 31, 2024

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Our faith, combined with our works, creates divine momentum positioning us to see extraordinary breakthroughs.

Introduction • 2025 holds divine potential for God’s people. o God accelerates the fulfillment of His purposes through our obedience and faith. • Scriptural Foundation: "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" (James 2:20, KJV). o Our preparation must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:28, James 2:20, 1 Kings 18:45-46, James 2:17, Genesis 41:41, Isaiah 43:19, Acts 2:41, Joel 2:25, Job 42:10, Ephesians 5:15-16, Acts 8:30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See: Principles For Evangelism

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

based on 577 ratings

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5th sermon in a John series

Come and See: Principles for Evangelism John 1.35-51 It is perhaps the Christian’s greatest fear. What is it? personal evangelism, sharing one’s faith with another person. After all, I may not know what to say. They might ask me a question I cannot answer. I might fail. I am not gifted in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 21, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 3,034 views

Focuses on the truth about Jesus and Mary Magdalene.

Video: Impact of The Da Vinci Code [Title Slide] Described by Christian Science Monitor as “equal parts thriller, mystery, and religious speculation,” The Da Vinci Code follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious symbology, and Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist for the French version of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:12

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding 5,000+

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

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Feeding 5,000+ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 13-21. Ill: • Bread Test • Bread (in some form or other) is the basic diet of people all over the world; • Two reasons: first it is cheap & therefore accessible for the poor. • Second it satisfies it fills you up. Ill: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Water Baptism

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 18, 2024

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But the baptism in the Holy Spirit is not a substitute for Water Baptism. Neither is Water Baptism a substitute for the baptism in the Holy Spirit. They are two separate but complementary provisions of God for every person who comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

“Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:19-20) We learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:47, Acts 16:31, Acts 22:16, Acts 9:18, Acts 8:12, Acts 19:1-5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Here's A Real Bargain

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006

based on 21 ratings

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We should examine the reality of faith.

HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism That Works.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 20, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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Evangelism that works is one in which building relationships is key.

Text: John 1:35-51 Title: Evangelism that works. Introduction I’ve titled this message “evangelism that works” because in the few minutes it took to read our scripture text five people, (The two disciples of John the Baptist, Peter, Philip and Nathanael) find Jesus. Whenever you find five people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing On Despite The Circumstances

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 21, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 18,120 views

You may be going through a winter but SPRING IS ON THE WAY!

PRESSING ON DESPITE THE CIRCUMSTANCES INTRODUCTION: During the week Elaine and I attended a Pastors Prayer meeting As each one was sharing their needs we would be in prayer for those needs When it came to our fellowship Elaine and I were sharing how many in the fellowship had been under attack ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

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