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  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Gift Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 16, 2016
     | 4,467 views

    The Holy Spirit is a mysterious part of the Christian's walk with God. We are blessed to have his presence in our hearts and lives.

    1. Too Complicated Several years back, when having a computer was a fairly new experience for most people... a lot of folks got flustered over little things: * One customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaiah 9:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,483 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 9

    Isaiah 9:1-7 It’s a Boy! Light Shines Thru vs. 1-2 Increased Joy vs. 3-5 The Glory of the Son vs. 6-7 Intro: I Think I’m Pregnant There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a coming child I still remember when Jennifer told me she was pregnant with Caleb It was two days before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Mar 1, 2016
     | 9,595 views

    Forgiveness as evidenced by David

    FORGIVENESS * INTRODUCTION A. There was once a young man. He came from a good military family. He aspired to be a good soldier himself. After getting the opportunity to serve, his career elevated quickly. His commanding officer thought highly of him. But as the success of the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Abandoned

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2016
     | 10,718 views

    Many people have feelings of abandonment. Perhaps this feeling comes from a childhood event or a traumatic event in our adult years, but the Bible reminds us God will never abandon us! Four reasons.

    NEVER ABANDONED Neh. 9:19,31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALONE 1. In the operating room of a large hospital, a young nurse was completing her first full day of responsibilities. 2. "You've only removed 11 sponges, doctor," she said to the surgeon. "We used 12." "I removed them all," the doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Trouble Will Return To The Enemy

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016
     | 4,921 views

    To show that GOD will take vengeance on all our enemies by repaying them trouble for trouble (distress and afflictions) and it is a righteous thing for GOD to do for us. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 (Amplified Bible) [It is a fair decision] since it is a righteo

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you troubled? Yes. My enemies troubled me but the LORD sustains me. Proverbs 18:14 (Amplified Bible) The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Acts 27 - Anchors For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 12, 2013
     | 11,615 views

    Paul has a few anchors for his soul. He knows the presence of God, the purpose of God and the promise of God.

    Last week we read about Paul in Corinth, where he worked for a moment as a tentmaker, with Aquila and Priscilla. [See Map] • From there he went to Syria and then to Ephesus with the tent-making couple, and subsequently left for Antioch. That concluded his 2nd journey. End of Acts 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Place To Belong

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 51,974 views

    Everyone needs a place to belong. A place that fits us like an old pair of jeans. A place that's as comfortable as our favorite recliner. This sermon explores the benefits of belonging to a church family. Expository and alliterated.

    A PLACE TO BELONG Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 8/26/2012 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. Whether you’ve been attending church your whole life or you’re just sort of testing the waters right now, I want you to know we’re glad you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Are You Thinking?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 23, 2013
     | 10,940 views

    The things that you allow to stay on your mind will affect your faith.

    August 25, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Luke 5:17-26 Subject: Renewing Your Mind Title: What Are You Thinking Some time ago I preached a series about the things you say. Does it matter what you say? Of course it does. The bible is pretty clear about the fact that you have authority to speak into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Let's Go Fishing"

    Contributed by David N. Clay on Aug 27, 2013
     | 8,192 views

    The "why" and "how" of reaching and teaching people for Jesus.

    Let’s Go Fishing. (note: This sermon appears in different forms in my files. I believe I have not copied or stolen anything from anyone else. But, if I have please forgive me. I have either lost the contributor or failed to carry it into the next emended sermon.) One warm summer day some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Follow Your Gps" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,443 views

    This message follows the wise men as they follow the star to Jesus. All of us need direction. This message shows us how to find it.

    “Follow Your GPS!” Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the wise men has always been surrounded by mystery. When we look at the scripture we find that there are several questions we cannot answer from the Biblical text. For example: how many were there? We don’t know. Where did they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3 - Is God Far Away? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    Is God far off? Why does it seem like He is? How should I act, pray, and live when it seems like God is far away?

    #3 - Is God Far Away <ILLUS> Many of you remember where you were when you heard the news on 9/11? Many of you remember where you were when you heard the explosion on April 15th in OKC. In those kind of moments of chaos, so many people ask “Where is God?” This week, the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    A Way Of Escape Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    Based on Abraham’s struggles, we learn how to escape when temptation comes.

    It was a beautiful sunny day in Ostrava Czech Republic a city of 300,000. It was 1995 and I had just moved there to take an intense Czech language course and after half a day of Czech grammar I was tired. I got on the tram and spaced out for my 20 minute ride to the suburbs where I lived. As usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,112 views

    3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Pouring With Rain. Put Your Umbrella Away!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 12, 2011
     | 7,940 views

    God’s Holy Spirit is willing to fill every believer but sometimes Christians don’t know that God’s rich resources are available. Some people put their umbrellas up and therefore stay very dry whereas God wants to deluge them with his Spirit. If we’re open

    It’s pouring with rain. Put your umbrella away! In the 1920s Mr Ira Yates purchased a farm in West Texas in the United States. In many ways he was like a lot of other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land, and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to keep up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Requirements For True Disciples

    Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,112 views

    We don't like discipline, we want to be free, to do whatever we want, to live our lives just as we want. But Christian discipleship requires discipline. I know you are disciples of the lord, but let me challenge you today to check out your discipleship, b

    REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUE DISCIPLES Luke 9:57-61 Introduction, attention, Interest, Personal- Nearly thirty years ago, I was a middle school teacher in Kenya .One day I took 20 students, and I told them: “I will do my best to teach you and train you. If you obey me, you will be the best students ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist