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  • Mitch Davis avatar

    The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    When coming across scriptures that cannot be rationalized man has a tendency to NOT accept what the Bible explicitly reveals. Note the contrast of wisdom between God and man when dealing with the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Theme: Knowing whether the Holy Spirit personally dwells within the believer. INTRODUCTION A. Because Christians live in the flesh it is no wonder that we have difficulty understanding the things of the spirit. 1. The Bible teaches that the natural man cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fighting Bears And Delivering Cheese! (Part 1 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,160 views

    This is the first sermon in a series entitled "Developing A Heart After God" and this sermon talks about how God developed David’s life experiences for the task of facing Goliath. I give 3 points that show how God uses our past to develop our lives.

    Title: Killing Bears and Delivering Cheese Text: I Sam 17: 12-18; 34-37 and I Sam 16:18 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning we are going to start a sermon series from David’s early years. - This series is entitled, “Developing A Heart After God” - The Bible says that David was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lamb: The Image Of The Human

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,806 views

    Today we are accustomed to a weaponsculture. Man develops inner psychological weapons as well as external physical weapons. But we need to develop a culture that tries to make the weak stronger.

    Some years ago, there was a very famous film star, MG Ramachandran by name, in Tamil Nadu in India. In his films he always acted as a fighter of injustice and a saviour of the poor, the helpless and the oppressed. He was the saviour who wiped the tears of misery and showed the helpless the way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Are You Satisfied? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011
     | 3,676 views

    One of four solutions of feeding the 5,000. • Removal - Disciples (Mk 6:35-36) • Realistic – Philip (v.7) • Rational – Andrew (v. 8-9) • Regenerate - Jesus (v. 11)

    Camera Gadget Bag Camera & zoom lens additional lenses, a flash, accessories and a laptop, personal items like a jacket, water bottle & snacks - Just being prepared - First an earthquake, now a hurricane and a potential tornado as well? While most people would admit they would not be ready for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Fear To Confidence

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 18,046 views

    Discover God’s building blocks for developing confidence in life.

    In the September 21, 2001 San Francisco Chronicle, the headline read, "Freedom and Fear Are at War." The truth is fear is at war with many aspects of life, not just with freedom. Fear wars against our health. Fear wars against making good decisions. Fear wars against obedience to God. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rich Young avatar

    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,799 views

    Fifth in a series of sermons from the Beatitudes on developing Christian character

    Blessed Are The Merciful TEXT: Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION D. A young boy was sent to the corner store by his mother to buy a loaf of bread. He was gone much longer than it should have taken him. When he finally returned, his mother asked, “Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Simmons avatar

    Building Walls That Last

    Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 10,699 views

    How the church can develop a passion for fulfilling her mission

    COWBOY FOOTBALL Well, God is still in control. I learned that this past Monday night. God still is a Cowboy fan, I’m convinced. Only God could take the bottom dwellers of the league, the Dallas Cowboys, and help them pull out a victory against the “Super Bowl bound, 100 million dollar,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Consistency

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,449 views

    Spiritual consistency is a magnificent outcome of well-developed spiritual life.

    Spiritual consistency is a magnificent outcome of a well-developed spiritual life. Neglected spirituality naturally tends to stagnancy then gradually falls into spiritual deterioration. A newly saved person must be properly taught through the Scriptures and must be guided in the right path. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Attention To Your Character

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 1, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,647 views

    In this sermon you will consider the importance of developing a Christ honoring character.

    It is necessary at times to give extra attention to components of our lives. Sometimes it may be your weight. Sometimes it may be a health issue. Sometimes it may be an emotional issue. However, one aspect of our lives should receive life time attention. That is our character. What kind of story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Believe About Jesus?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 18,737 views

    This sermon explains the importance of developing a proper understanding of Jesus identity.

    What do you believe about Jesus Christ? Does it matter what you believe about Him? Many people tell us that if you believe a certain way you are intolerant. Others say it does not matter what you believe as long as you believe. Instead of seeking man’s opinion I want to look at what Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conceptual Value Of The Tabernacle For Psychology Or Counseling Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009
     | 3,345 views

    The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

    The Conceptual Value of the Tabernacle for Psychology or Counseling Introduction The conceptual value of the tabernacle for psychology or counseling is essential and of great value for developing a biblical body of psychological knowledge for the purpose of psychological studies, counseling, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology Or Counseling # 2 Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009
     | 3,533 views

    The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

    I. The Conceptual Value of the Tabernacle for Psychology or Counseling Since the Bible deals with the revelatory message from God, who designed and created man, the conceptual value of the tabernacle for psychology or counseling is essential for developing an understanding of man. Due to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 3 Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009
     | 4,507 views

    The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

    II. Four Areas of Biblical Knowledge Used for Psychological Studies 1. Tabernacle, Temple, House of God in the OT In developing an understanding of the “conceptual value of the tabernacle in psychology and counseling,” three images must be dealt with: (1) tabernacle, (2) temple, and (3) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 4 Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009
     | 4,291 views

    The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

    III. Nine Areas of Biblical Knowledge taken from the Tabernacle and Used for Psychology or Counseling The two biblical ontologies which compose the individual must be understood in order for effective counseling to take place. To not understand these two ontological systems would be comparable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology Or Counseling # 5 Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009
     | 4,032 views

    The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

    Conclusion The conceptual value of the tabernacle for psychology or counseling is evident when one views the history of secular and Christian psychology and their achievements. The modern world of secular psychology has had one hundred and fifty years and millions of government dollars to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist