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  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Great Explanation

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    Peter’s Explanation for the lame man’s healing

    Great Explanation Acts 3:12-26 Jeff Hughes – March 2, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week we saw how God set the stage for Peter to deliver a message to the crowd gathered at the temple for evening prayer. We saw a man that was lame from his birth miraculously healed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,474 views

    A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

    Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Necessity Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,597 views

    Message explores seven ways the church must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. The consequence of not having this empowerment is identified, and believers are called up to be filled with the Spirit in accordance with Ephesians 5:18.

    Intro Have you ever felt like you did not have what it takes to live the Christian life? Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the challenges of life? What do you do when you feel like circumstances are pressing in on you with almost irresistible force? Perhaps you have never experienced those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pentecostal Power!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,836 views

    This is a message having to do with the Day of Pentecost and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

    Special Thanks to Rev. Dennis Marquardt of Vermont for the "seeds" to this message. Stand & Read - Acts 1:4-8 ?And gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; [5] for John baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,168 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 47,940 views

    Practical helps from God’s wisdom for dealing with depression.

    DEALING WITH DEPRESSION II Cor. 12:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." Bill said, "And what do you want me to do with your ashes?" He replied, "Just put them in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 247 ratings
     | 25,738 views

    Depression is something that we all face.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The wife was telling her friend about her household budget. “I spend 40 percent of our income for food, 30 percent for shelter, 30 percent for clothing, and 20 percent for transportation and incidentals.” “But that makes 120 percent.” The woman responded, “DON’T I KNOW IT!” Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 17,642 views

    Certain things are needed in order to have peace of mind.

    FINDING PEACE OF MIND II Cor. 2:12-17 INTRO.- Peace of mind. Many things cause us to lose it. ILL.- A cowboy Sheriff in the old west said to a man, "Excuse me for being nervous," as he slipped the noose over the condemned man’s head, "This is my first hanging." The man replied, "Mine too!" If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Renewed Strength Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 28,367 views

    Lord forbid our conregation get tired and loose the Honeymoon feeling of their salvation! This sermon encourages renewed strength for weary warriors.

    Statistics from Born Again Christians: (1) Searching for purpose: 48% (2) In Too Much Debt: 40% (3) Needing New Friends: 50% (4) Stressed Out: 31% (5) Too Busy: 49% Illustrate the busy of life and how youths even grow weary. We’re tired and weary, and yet most of us still want to do things ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom For The Neighborhood

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    Solomon teaches his son about how to live at peace with those around him.

    Wisdom For The Neighborhood Proverbs 3:27-35 Once upon a time in a land far away neighbors welcomed new people to the neighborhood with a freshly baked apple pie, they offered to watch one another’s house while they were away visiting family, and people felt a sense of security and unity. Kids who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #1: Light The Fire Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,456 views

    Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In

    I. INTRODUCTION Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In fact, if anybody really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #4: Turn From Your Evil Ways Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 34,458 views

    STORY: Wife goes with husband to doctor. Not good, husband has but one week to live. Extend time by cooking, rubbing feet, back, take golfing, fishing, etc. Be as affectionate as when you were first married. This might extend his life. “Honey, what did do

    I. INTRODUCTION If your visiting with us we want you to know -studying this fall on the subject of revival and beginning next week we’ll be looking at some of the greatest revivals in the Bible. This week we will conclude our study of that great verse in the Bible telling us what God is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Cups Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 23,593 views

    The blessings of being under the blood of Christ are many. His bloodshed paved the way for us to miss the wrath of God, purchased our salvation, and enables us to enjoy the blessings of God.

    Title: Three Cups of the Lord Theme: The Blessings of Being Under the Blood “In the hand of the Lord is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; He pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. As for me, I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. (Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Spirit Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
     | 4,362 views

    Fifth in a series of messages exploring what it means to live in the power of the Holy Spirit

    “Life in the Spirit” Part Five I. Life in the Spirit Many Christians have little knowledge or experience with the Holy Spirit. Relationship with the unseen Spirit of God sent to reside in the core of our being appears all through the New Testament. That relationship is the key to fruitful life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,446 views

    A study of the Sabbath and how that should fit into NT Christianity

    490 B.C., the Persians are at war with the Greeks. Persian soldiers have just destroyed the Greek city of Eretria and are on the move toward the plain of Marathon. A Greek soldier named Pheidippides runs a hard 24 miles without stopping to take the news from Athens to Sparta. He arrives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ