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  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    57. The Holy Spirit - Heart Surgeon Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018
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     | 5,271 views

    The goal of the Holy Spirit as our heart surgeon is to inspire us to allow Him to come and live in us so that we develop the divine nature of God

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 57 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - HEART SURGEON This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Unmarried And Widows Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 21, 2018
     | 4,274 views

    In this passage the apostle develops guidelines for the unmarried and widows, the married believers, and mixed marriages. Some of the topics covered are; celibacy, chastity, marriage, stoicism, and virgins.

    December 7, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.2: The Unmarried and Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.8-16 1 Cor 7.8-16 (KJV) 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ascension Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2020
     | 4,776 views

    Benediction of Christ is the greatest blessings in life. Ascension of Christ is a great foundation for the development of the Church. Your hope lies here. Please continue to read and be blessed.

    Theme: Great Blessings of God Text: Luke 24:50-53 Introduction The Gospel according to Luke ends with this beautiful great joyous occasion after receiving the great blessings from Jesus Christ. This can be titled as the Great Blessings of God or as Benediction of Jesus Christ. Let us read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Improving Your Serve 2023 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2023
     | 1,723 views

    Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus.

    Improving your serve! Opening Illustration: Serving the ball story! Thesis: Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Spiritual Laws Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
     | 11,617 views

    Message equips believers to share the gospel using the four spiritual laws developed by Bill Bright. Techniques and principles for one-on-one evangelism are discussed.

    (What Non-Christians Need to Know) Romans 10:14 12/11/16 We have been talking about evangelism the last couple of weeks. In preparation for this service I began thinking about how I could teach a simple presentation of the gospel that would be easy to communicate and would give the essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Kindness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021
     | 11,025 views

    The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

    Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Irenaeus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,027 views

    Irenaeus was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in southern France and for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy.

    • Irenaeus c. 130 – c. 202 AD) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy (conformity, agreement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because Of Their Loss Of Joy

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2019
     | 3,339 views

    Paul had a genius for developing deep and lasting friendships. Between him and his spiritual children there was always shared feelings and reactions in times of suffering and victory.

    November 16, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.b: Because of their Loss of Joy (4:12-20) Galatians 4.12-20 (KJV) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sopater Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021
     | 1,795 views

    Inborn intelligence and diplomacy bring ambition to fruition. Versatility brings honors, do not become careless. Use, develop, and apply imagination and succeed, but avoid irrationality.

    Sopater In Biblical Names, the meaning of Sopater is: Who defends the father. Today, we will attempt to discover all there is to know about the person named Sopater. To do this, we will use an acrostic and the name Sopater. First, notice that the name of this ancient man has seven letters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bemidbar "into The Wilderness" Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 12, 2025
     | 66 views

    Yahweh was going to personally lead the people. The journey began on a note of optimism and obedience, however, as the story develops, obedient Israel quickly became rebellious Israel.

    June 14, 2025 Israel was now a fully functioning nation. They had a center of worship, laws and a standing army. It was now time to leave Sinai. Yahweh was their Leader and he was going to personally lead them through the activity of the cloud. The journey began on a note of optimism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Four Benefits Of The Coming Judgment

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    Using the lections for Christ the King Sunday, particularly Psalm 94, this sermon develops four ways in which a conviction of coming judgment is vital for the spiritual health of a Christian.

    Christ the King Sunday Psalm 94, Ezekiel 34:11-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Matthew 25:31-46 Today is the last Sunday of Trinity season, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, and we celebrate it as the Feast of Christ the King. It is a fitting idea for the end of the liturgical year, for as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Perseverance

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 22,799 views

    In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

    I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Flies In The Ointment Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

    Two Flies in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:10-15) Note: This is the second part of my sermon titled, "A Fly in the Ointment" also posted on Sermon Central. INTRO 1. Talk about a rude awakening. The Reuters news service told a story about a man in January of 2004 who "woke with a jolt in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    There are positive steps we can take to keep from fooling ourselves and, instead, develop a genuineness and depth of faith that will not only be lasting, but effective along the way.

    How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) James 1:19-21 Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 7, 2001 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the reasons why we, at times, are too busy to sit quietly before the Lord and listen for His direction. The distractions in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming A Contagious Storyteller Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,746 views

    How do we develop in our lives so that we are effective "storytellers"? This message looks at the promise that we are not alone and that Jesus Himself is always in our corner.

    INTRODUCTION A. Beginning of this series, I asked you to decide then to make the series count. a. We can’t get something out of nothing – career, relationship, etc. b. Several prayer cards were turned in – We’ve all been praying B. Through the OneAnother Home Groups I’ve learned a lot in the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist