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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Spirit In The Epistles

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
     | 3,282 views

    The Epistles of Paul, Peter, and John contained the teaching and understanding of the closest individuals to the outpouring, of what the dispensation of the Spirit was all about. Their concept of what “Life in the Spirit” is all about is key to entering into the same kind of experience.

    THE SPIRIT IN THE EPISTLES PART 1: “LIFE IN THE SPIRIT” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One day a young man who had his ears, nose, and even his tongue pierced went into an ophthalmologist’s office to buy contact lenses. 2. After the optometrist completed the eye exam, she told this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Lean Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2015
     | 7,876 views

    A sermon that helps us to understand the true meaning of a biblical faith in God.

    One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" she asks. Her mother replies, "Well, every time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Politician's Qualifications

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015
     | 4,526 views

    To help in deciding whom to vote for in this coming election 2016. The one that considers himself to get benefit from and declares himself innocent is the one that you will not vote for.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who are you voting for? One that is not interested in profit and one who wants to save lives. Matthew 27:24 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To help in deciding whom to vote for in this coming election 2016. The one that considers himself to get benefit from and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Awesome Power Of Expectation

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 89,152 views

    Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation.

    “The Awesome Power of Expectation” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Let us all take a trip back to our childhood for a moment. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation, super exhilarated to the point that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Idols That Make Us Idle. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 22, 2015
     | 6,666 views

    A sermon that explores three things that make idolatry unacceptable to the believer!

    The idols that make us idle. Today many Christians are idle - not doing much. The reason that they have subconsciously been overtaken by the idols in their lives. Let’s look at the second commandment together: "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Happiness Is A Choice...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 6, 2015
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     | 17,243 views

    We have to make a choice to worry about NOTHING...and be willing to PRAY about EVERYTHING....THANKING and Trusting God in advance knowing that He is able..and that's all we need to know...

    Happiness is a choice... The story is told of a man and woman who had been married for over 60 years. They had shared everything, except there was one secret in their marriage. The wife had a shoe box in the top of her closet, and she had cautioned her husband never to open it and never to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 9, 2015
     | 7,105 views

    When it comes to end times we see the: 1. Problem of the Temple (vs. 14-15). 2. Pride of the Antichrist (vs. 15-16). 3. Pressure of the tribulation (vs. 16-21). 4. Promise of the Lord's salvation (vs. 22-28 & 13-14). 5. Panic of the ungodly (vs. 29-31).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 3 Matthew 24:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24 & July 1, 2015 *Learning about the second coming of Christ takes us from the Old Testament to the New. We go from prophecies written hundreds of years before the Lord was born to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tell Me The Great Things Series

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015
     | 12,867 views

    Fifth in a series on Elisha. The Shunammite woman and Gehazi are recurring people in Elisha's life. God's word is powerful to work, in spite of the messenger. Make space for the word of God to be heard and received in your life.

    SLIDE: Shunnamite Woman > The Woman from Shunem’s Story Spread throughout Elisha’s ministry are encounters with this woman from Shunem. Her part of the story begins back in chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Break Forth Like The Dawn

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,170 views

    Sermon focused on fasting

    BREAK FORTH LIKE THE DAWN ISAIAH 58:1-14 #SPIRITUALDISCIPLINES INTRODUCTION… http://conditioningresearch.blogspot.com/2010/07/intermittent-fasting-joke.html There was a man who went into see his doctor. He was overweight and the doctor wanted to see if fasting would produce any results for him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encounter Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,388 views

    Deals with what happened to Saul when he encountered Jesus. The same can happen to anyone.

    “Encounter Jesus” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 David P. Nolte The song by The Newsboys rightly said, “My God’s not dead He’s surely alive! He’s living on the inside Roaring like a lion.” But, back in 1884, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, declared that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Duty

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 21, 2017
     | 9,711 views

    Through the devotion of three different professions, the apostle Paul teaches us the duty of a Christian is to endure hardship

    The Christian Duty Introduction: One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,317 views

    The cross makes us right with God again.

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Text: Col. 1:19-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Civil War was carnage. Then Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy died. And Ulysses S. Grant of the Union died. Their widows, Varina Davis and Julia Grant, settled near each other. They became the closest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2017
     | 6,426 views

    Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at the account of Elisha raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. This week we'll look at the first occasion of Jesus raising someone from the dead.

    THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part three) Luke 7:11-17 Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at Elijah's successor, Elisha and the account of him raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. Now we fast forward to Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work In Berea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2017
     | 7,820 views

    Paul believed that the Jews had first claim to the Gospel, for Jesus was first and foremost their Messiah. He had been born a Jew and had come to fulfill the Jewish Scriptures. So, no matter how bitterly Paul might be persecuted by the unbelieving Jews

    March 11, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.6: The Work in Berea (17:10-14) Acts 17:10-14 (KJV) 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “ If ”

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
     | 5,909 views

    If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

    “ If ” John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare