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  • Jim Black avatar

    1st Things 1st: "The Holy Spirit Is Alive & Well" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    The Holy Spirit is God’s active and sanctifying presence in believers today.

    First Things First #4 “The Holy Spirit is Alive & Well” Acts 18:27 – 19:7 Have you ever been shocked to learn something… something that you should have known all along and you wished somebody had told you sooner? • The story in Acts 18 & 19 has always been an interesting one to me. Here we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,906 views

    The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

    Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Spreading The New Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    Paul concludes his general call by setting forth the dynamics of life with a mission. He speaks to them as a partner in ‘manifesting the mystery’ of Christ to those around them. The dynamics involved include: prayer, sacrifice, seeking opportunities,

    Theme: Paul concludes his general call by setting forth the dynamics of life with a mission. He speaks to them as a partner in ‘manifesting the mystery’ of Christ to those around them. The dynamics involved include: prayer, sacrifice, seeking opportunities, and sensitivity (i.e. appropriate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Roadblocks On The Road To Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,746 views

    Since God doesn't want us to go to hell, He's put up roadblocks to turn us back from that terrible place. We look at 4 roadblocks God has set up so we won't go to hell.

    ROADBLOCKS ON THE ROAD TO HELL 2 Pet. 3:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Cajun, Boudreau, died and went to hell. The devil came around and found him happy. “Why are you happy?” “I’m from southern Louisiana, and it’s hot there. I like it hot.” 2. The devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jordan River Crossing Principles

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,628 views

    How to get back across the Jordan after your mentor has been taken.

    2 Kings 2:8-14 KJV And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. [9] And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Calvin R. Davis Sr. avatar

    Are You Getting Your Steps Today? Series

    Contributed by Calvin R. Davis Sr. on Oct 16, 2021
     | 2,711 views

    So, what is going on today? Why are so many Christians leading a defeated life? If you talk to the average Christian today, they will tell you it is hard out here for a saint.

    Are you getting your steps todays? Amplified Bible But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do No Harm (Be Better Than That)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2014
     | 4,182 views

    To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.

    Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way To Glory Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2021
     | 4,903 views

    To find the way to glory, humble yourself before God and one another, harden yourself against the devil, and by God’s grace, keep your hope in God.

    Chan Gailey, who at various times coached for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs told a story some time ago about the time he was head coach of Alabama’s Troy State and they were playing for the National Championship. The week before the big game, he was headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Learning To Endure, Part 1

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,072 views

    A sermon on James and how God "gives the test first then gives the lesson."

    I want to speak to you today about learning to endure. Now this is sort of a re-entry message. And we have learned to endure some things. And I don’t want to act like we endure so much because, really, I want to say with the apostle Paul, “Our light affliction is but for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ, but why did he come?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? Romans 5:12-17; 6:6-22 It is the Christmas season again, and again we tend to forget what it is all about. We get so caught up in the decorations, buying and receiving gifts, and parties that the real reason for the holiday is forgotten. Many people at least in America can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Application Of The Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,541 views

    Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.

    “The Application of the Word” Matthew 5:21-48 Now Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Unruly Members Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018
     | 3,254 views

    Message 14 in our Colossians series exploring the need to deal with the flesh.

    Chico Alliance Church “Dealing with Unruly Members” Continually pursue the eternal Continually contemplate the eternal Conclusively deal with our “members” on the earth “THEREFORE” In light of the realities mentioned above Paul calls for further action. Paul shifts from the teaching that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Justifying Job – How Not To Respond To Trials And Tribulations

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 19, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,260 views

    With the sudden onslaught of the Worldwide pandemic, it seems appropriate to revisit the trials of Job.

    Throughout the centuries, the story of Job has been used to help people in times of sorrow and sickness. Many have interpreted that God was responsible for “allowing" satan to afflict Job, and therefore He “allows” sorrows, suffering, poverty, and sickness to come upon His children. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Spiritual Warfare: Part Two Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 4,213 views

    THERE IS A CONSTANT SPIRITUAL BATTLE GOING ON, BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THIS BATTLE WILL INVOLVE US PERSONALLY, AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WILL SEE IT ON A CORPORATE LEVEL.

    OUR SPIRITUAL WARFARE: PART TWO EPHESIANS 6:10-13 I WANT TO WELCOME THOSE WHO ARE LISTENING BY RADIO TO OUR SERVICE AT FIRST BAPTIST. I ESPECIALLY WANT TO WISH EACH OF THE MOTHER’S LISTENING ALL OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ON THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY. WE BEGAN A SERIES LAST WEEK ON THE ISSUE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Pray, Or Sleep? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,755 views

    Prayer should be a priority as it is a necessity.

    • Ill.The Preacher and the Bus Driver in heaven. • Jesus was on His way to a terrible death of suffering. • On the way, He stopped to pray. • Today, we will focus on this event and how it relates to our lives. Mar 14:32-42 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist