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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Pentecostal Fire Or Hell Fire

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 20, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,198 views

    The Bible shares with us two different fires - the Fire of the Holy Spirit and the Fire of Hell. This sermon shares four different ways they are both similar and yet vastly different. It is a way to use the metaphor of fire in a sermon on Pentecost.

    Scripture: Acts 1:1-13 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Pentecostal Fire or Hell Fire? INTRO: Good morning! A few years ago, the story goes that a certain pastor asked his congregation as rather particular question on Pentecost Sunday. He asked all those sitting in the sanctuary, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 - What Is A Patriot? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jul 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,530 views

    Who are patriots? What makes a patriot?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Matt 22:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Attitudes For Revival: Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    How do we posture ourselves for Revival? This message draws upon the Beatitudes for answers to that question.

    I want to share with you eight keys attitudes for revival. I confess up front that this list is not original with me. I got it from the greatest revivalist who ever lived. He shared these insights at the beginning of his Sermon on the Mount. We often refer to these eight attitudes of heart as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Finding Joy In The Dark Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    Message 1 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    I hope that since we gathered together last time that your week has been filled with perfect people, perfect circumstances, a stream of positivity coming from your favorite news source. But just in case that is not reality for some of you, you are in luck. Here’s why. We are beginning a new series ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciple Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017
     | 7,407 views

    Meeting our children's greatest need

    As we’ve discussed for the last four weeks, raising G-Rated Kids in an X-Rated World is not easy. And perhaps, even in the church, we’ve made it even more difficult because of the expectations that we place on parents. Often, it seems like what I call the “Christian parenting industry” feeds these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Balanced Life

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    Today's Sermon looks at the biblical value of living a balanced life in an unbalanced world. This is part off the sermon series, "Building Lasting Values." In this sermon we look at several principles to help us live balanced lives.

    Building Lasting Values “Living A Balanced Life” {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!OQ9QBawT!66QaK1PVc98q2gOEyTl30kAp3TrUeMQF98iMrIMIQyQ} Today I’d like to jump back into our Discipleship Series on Building Lasting Values as we build up the House of God within us. This is a value I believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Welch avatar

    Copy Cats Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 4,028 views

    Message 29 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. Here we discuss what it means to imitate Jesus.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Copy Cats” I Corinthians 11:1 Introduction All of the principles discussed in Paul’s letter to the believers at Corinth could be summarized really in one pointed admonition. Following this one admonition would have solved every problem raised so far. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Study On Angels

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    THIS IS A STUDY ON THE DOCTRINE OF ANGELS

    A STUDY ON ANGELS Text: Hebrews 2:5-9 5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? 7 Thou madest him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011
     | 5,196 views

    Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

    WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Interpreting Acts Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    Sermon lays foundation for a study of Acts by addressing three key hermeneutical issues. (1) Unity of Acts and Luke’s Gospel (2) Theological value of Luke’s writings (3) Context of Luke’s writings, particularly Acts.

    Interpreting Acts Series: Book of Acts #1 Acts 1:1-2[1] 10-2-05 Intro Today we begin a study of the Book of Acts. It is perhaps the most exciting book in the Bible. It is a book of action. In Acts the world is being turned upside down and right side up by the gospel of Jesus Christ preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Joy In My Heart Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,752 views

    Get the joy!

    JOY IN MY HEART Philippians 1.1-18 S: Joy C: Seeing the big picture Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE JOY! ?: How? How do we get the joy? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 1.1-18 three concepts that help us get the joy. Type: Propositional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Temptations Children Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,204 views

    Temptations that are common to children

    (adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; EPHESIANS 6:1-4 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS THAT CHILDREN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I started a new series called “Fatal Temptations” 1. It’s based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    For Those In Quest Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    The Bereans show us that a quest becomes noble when: 1. We receive the Good News with eagerness. 2. We examine the Scriptures to see if it is true. 3. We are transformed by the truth.

    My favorite part of Paul Harvey is the last segment of the newscast that he calls “For What It’s Worth.” One day he gave this interesting story: “Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania — where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Chosen Pilgrims Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    Peter reminds us that God has chosen us in Christ Jesus to live like pilgrims and strangers in this world. But, do we have a pilgrim’s mindset and lifestyle?

    The Chosen Pilgrims 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2:11-12 Verse 1 - “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen…” The letter writer begins by introducing himself. He simply states that he is “Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Treasuring God's Money Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012
     | 5,290 views

    In this prolonged, difficult economic recession, what role does our Christian faith play? What does treasuring God's money look like?

    “Treasuring God’s Money” 2 Chron. 20:1-17; Heb. 12:25-29 I treasure my family. That’s why I have pictures of Barb and our kids and grandkids in my office (and on my computer screen.) There’s little I wouldn’t do for them; there’s nothing I wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed