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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    7 Ways To Walk In Step With The Holy Spirit: How To Live A Victorious Christian Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 13, 2023
     | 3,066 views

    Christians are to live in lockstep with the guiding of the Holy Spirit . We learn as Christians to be practically guided on a daily basis by the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit who lives in us, guides the direction of our life.

    One of the most important things about the Christian life is that we understand it's a lifelong journey. It starts the moment we receive salvation through Jesus Christ, but it doesn't end there. That is just the beginning. A wise believer ought to see their Christian walk as a journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Bring Jesus To Our Youth

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,703 views

    Praying for the young in the Church.

    Life has its many peculiarities, especially as your age changes and life takes its many leaps. Moving from high school to the real world, having a baby, menopause, your children leaving home, moving where you live, and many more life changing events occur. Amy and I are finally getting into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Bobby Jackson on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,744 views

    A sermon about the life changing effects of the Gospel message.

    I. Intro with Question of neighborhood (Common Ground). a. Have you noticed the homes in your corps neighborhood? b. Ever wonder how they got that way? i. Someone designed the perfect masterpiece ii. Someone else let it deteriorate into the current condition 1. Termites 2. Broken Windows 3. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With The Problem Of Sin

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    How to effectively deal with sin in our lives

    Dealing with the Problem of Sin Psalms 119:9 As believers, there are several things that we all have in common...we have a common salvation, we have a common Savior, and we have a common future. We also have a common problem...the problem of sin. Ro. 5:12, "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greater One Within

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,067 views

    The Work and effect of the Holy Spirit In every believer.

    1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Greater simply means more. The One who is more than enough is in the inside of you. If you are in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the One who is more is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Sin?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 39,152 views

    To look at what sin is and its effect on mankind.

    What is Sin? Introduction: (1) President Calvin Coolidge returned home one Sunday afternoon from attending morning worship services. His wife, who was unable to attend, asked him what the preacher’s lesson was about that morning. He replied: “Sin.” His wife then proceeded to inquire more about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Commendation For Ministry Is..

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,871 views

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1.

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1. Unnecessary types of Commendation a. Personal boasting b. Lifeless words on a piece of paper (cf. academic degrees) 2. The only valid Commendation for effective ministry = Changed Lives a. Evident to all b. Accomplished by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ-Exalting Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be Christ-exalting worship.

    Christ-Exalting Worship Psalm 96; s.s. I. Foundation of Biblical Worship A. Music (Psalm 96:1-2) B. Ordinances (Psalm 96:2b) C. Witnessing (Psalm 96:3,10) D. Prayer (Psalm 96:4) E. Giving (Psalm 96:8) F. Scripture (Psalm 96:13) II. Fundamental Worship at Antioch A. Acts 11:27-30 (Offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be kingdom family relationships.

    Kingdom Family Relationships Acts 11:19-21; Selected Scriptures “The world is crying, ‘Does anybody know I’m alive?”” I. The Model Declared A. Luke 8:19-21 READ B. Matthew 23:8, “ye are all brethren” II. The Model ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God-Sized Vision Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be a God-sized vision.

    God-Sized Vision Selected Scriptures I. A Vision Defined A. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV), “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;” 1. Revelation – “Word from God” 2. The nation or church that ignores ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maturation Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,597 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.

    Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Be A Great Husband Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    Effective Family Living series Part 3

    How to be a great husband Last week we heard, “ how to be a great wife”. I live with danger when tackling that topic. If I didn’t get it right, I could get beat up at home. In fact some of you men came up to me and in a very manly way started sharing with me the bruises you suffered from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Things And Gods Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

    August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gene Barron avatar

    Marriage Series

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 39,508 views

    God’s advice on building an effective marriage

    “HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gerald avatar

    Fruits Worthy Of Repentance

    Contributed by John Gerald on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    The effects of True Repentance in a person’s life

    BRING FORTH FRUITS WORTHY of REPENTANCE Rev. John W. Gerald I. FLEE THE WRATH of GOD! Luke 3:2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. The world routinely reverts to the evil ways of man’s nature, and God sends a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist