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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 23: Don't Quench The Spirit Or Despise Prophecies, But Don't Be Gullible Either Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2019
     | 4,643 views

    In verses 19 and 20 Paul warns the Thessalonians not to despise spiritual gifts. Verses 21 and 22 describe the constant duty of the Christian. He must use Christ as the standard by which to test all things.

    1/10/19 Tom Lowe Lesson 23: Don't Quench The Spirit Or Despise Prophecies, But Don't Be Gullible Either (1Thessalonians 5:19-22) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NIV) 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21but test them all; hold on to what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year’s Challenge, Covenant And Call To Commitment

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,376 views

    The New Year is a a time when we as the apostle Paul said “forget those things which are behind” (Phil. 3:13) and face the challenge of a new day and a new year.

    Note: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. A New Year’s Challenge, Covenant and Call to Commitment Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Play Dough Or Pliable Clay?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 7, 2012
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     | 8,894 views

    Don't be a silly putty christian. Bouncing around and taking on all shapes and forms. The Potter is looking for material that He can mold and make into a vessel of honor.

    Pliable Clay or Silly Putty? Text: Jer. 18:1-6 What substance are you? If only a vase could speak. It started out as an ugly chunk of dough, placed upon the wheel of the potter, spun around uncountable times with pressure applied; shaping and reshaping. Then it was sent to a ferociously hot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Results Of Discouragment)

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012
     | 6,023 views

    This sermon is intended to help all of us who are going through a time of discouragement, to see the steps to recovery.

    A Spiritual Drop-Out I Kings 19:1-12 FROM a true spiritual standpoint the unusual events of this familiar chapter presents one of the saddest stories and all of the Bible. And yet a story with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Surprised???

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 30, 2011
     | 3,556 views

    To focus on how and when, we ordinary mortals can end-up making even the Wonderful One (Isaiah 9:6) wonder...

    Surprised??? First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Caregivers And Grief

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017
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    We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

    HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Covenant Agreement

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014
     | 6,804 views

    We need to understand the role of the COVENANT IN THE BIBLE. Adam, Diatheke, works, of the Lord,Mizpah, Rainbow, Sinai, Salt, Marriage, the covenant of Grace...

    THERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part one of a two part lesson... Message Ephes. 2:11 But don't take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you outsiders ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Righteous Man In A Sinful World

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,788 views

    Teaches us how you can overcome the pressures of the world to compromise and abandon your faith.

    A RIGHTEOUS MAN IN A SINFUL WORLD 2 Cor 6:14-18 Gen 39:1-7 One of the biggest challenges that face believers these days is how to stay righteous in a very sinful world. The truth is that sin is pleasurable no matter how much you pretend that it is not. It is great temptation that we face on a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Preacher (Watch Man) Faith

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,539 views

    HABAKKUK BASIC MESSAGE TO GOD IS HOW LONG EVEN IN THE DAY AND TIME WE ARE LIVING IN SOMETIME WE AS PASTORS AND PREACHERS CATCH THE HOW LONG SYNDROME

    Habakkuk 2:1-4 (KJV) 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr avatar

    Stewards Of The Light

    Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,648 views

    When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the perishing, to this dark and dying world.

    STEWARDS OF THE LIGHT This message is about being a good steward of the light. When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. Within us, something had greatly changed. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Cultivate Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,917 views

    Revival is awakening, float-ation, renewed vision, passion, emancipation, & Holy Spirit prompting. Most Christians are suffering the 7 symptoms of dehydration -- deficient in the Holy Spirit. Our culture deprives us of spiritual oxygen. We must breathe!

    CULTIVATE REVIVAL Ps. 85:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ANIMAL HUMOR 1. What happens to a frog's car when it breaks down? It gets toad away. 2. Q: What did the lady duck say when he bought lipstick? A: "Put it on my bill." 3. Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building? A: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News Of God's Great Love

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013
     | 4,426 views

    The good news of God's Great love is that He wants us to live forever with Him. In a combined partnership between man and God, God will work with and through our faithfulness to Him to preserve us for eternity.

    THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD’S GREAT LOVE http://chirb.it/4scIs9 Romans 8:28-39 I. THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD’S GREAT LOVE IS OFFERED TO ALL MANKIND. 1.) The message of God’s great love was originally given Abraham, and to his descendants – the Jewish people A.) Gen. 12:2 B.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    He-Devil

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 16, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,966 views

    Now, why did Jesus choose Judas to be one of His disciples? Was He such a bad judge of character? Was it a mistake? Of course, Jesus knew from the beginning what would happen. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    He-Devil John 6:66-71 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeDevil.html It's not hard to think of someone named after a disciple. Andrew, Peter, Philip, John, James...Judas? No, that name conjures up negative imagery in our minds. Betrayer - traitor - evil - liar - hypocrite - greedy - devil. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness201

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    We look at part two of holiness series. Being careful not to abuse the Grace of God and not allowing a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts.

    Holiness 201 Hebrews 12:14-24 Introduction- For several weeks, we have been looking at practical applications to God’s Word for our lives. We looked at holiness from 1 Peter. Where Peter tells us Verse (13) “Prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled, set your hopes fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Praise And Repentance (Complete)

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 3, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    A Summons to resounding praise. Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

    1. A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-7. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational