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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
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    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-IV—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 11 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Mother Is Born Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 5, 2010
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    1- A mother’s faith 2- A mother’s hope 3- A mother’s love

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son’s memory was blank. Finally, she leaned forward and whispered the cue, "I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving Forward

    Contributed by Corey Berti on May 12, 2010
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    Sometimes we let our circumstances, both good or bad, hold us back from moving in the direction God wants to go...forward.

    For weeks now God has put in my spirit…to move forward. Now what that means to me & what it means to you might be 2 different things, but everywhere I look…the concept keeps popping up. It’s what is stirring in me lately, it’s what keeps me going & I don’t believe ...read more

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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2010
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    Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Wise sayings that will bring victory unto you.

    Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger Text: Proverbs 23:1-34 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; 2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food. 4 Do not overwork to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    Isaiah 9:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
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    Exposition of Isaiah 9

    Isaiah 9:1-7 It’s a Boy! Light Shines Thru vs. 1-2 Increased Joy vs. 3-5 The Glory of the Son vs. 6-7 Intro: I Think I’m Pregnant There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a coming child I still remember when Jennifer told me she was pregnant with Caleb It was two days before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    In The Storm

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
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    We all have storms in life, Jesus will always be there for us.

    Blindsided by God … But Never Betrayed How setbacks in my life revealed the Lord's true character Peter Chin 8/8/2013 (I used this which was written by Peter Chin, giving him credit, and the site where it can be found is at the end of this message) For the past 2 weeks we’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Scorners And Fools

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014
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    To show in a negative sense that scoffers will only earn judgement in this life and fools will get a beating.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the HOLY SPIRIT Your Teacher? Is JESUS Your Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in a negative sense that scoffers will only earn judgement in this life and fools will get a beating. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 19:29 (Amplified Bible) 19:29 Judgements ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus’ Jailhouse Rock

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 4, 2015
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    Only Jesus can make a jailhouse rock as he puts a song in Paul's heart and a spring in the jailer's step.

    In a 1957 movie, Elvis Presley made prison look like a rip roarin’ time when he sang “Jailhouse Rock.” The truth is Jesus made a jailhouse rock long before Elvis did and it was no staged production. It was a real-life event punctuated by an earthquake, a jail break, and a midnight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    O Worship The King Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2011
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     | 10,029 views

    The blessedness of this time is portrayed in the fact that holiness is no longer profaned by wickedness and the King is given the worship due Him

    ZECHARIAH 14: 16-21 "O WORSHIP THE KING" [1 John 3:1-3] Because of the terrible judgment depicted in the preceding verses, overt rebellion of the nations against God and His people has been crushed. Jerusalem will now occupy its proper place as the religious and governmental capital of the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. #14~ 5:1-6 Pt 1 The 7 Sealed Book Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 15, 2009
     | 3,752 views

    As we come to chapter 5: the subject changes somewhat and the emphasis is directed to the 7-sealed Book that’s in the Fathers hand. Keep in mind that both chapter’s 4 & 5 are to do with the same occasion, both 4-5 are one scene, and remember too that

    REV. #14~ 5:1-6 THE 7 SEALED BOOK 7-18-09 Last time as we were in chapter 4: and the subject primarily was “The throne” and God the Father that sat on it, we read how the 4 living creatures and the 24 Elders, the {Church} worshipped and praised God as the 24 Elders cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    To Thessalonians, With Love Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 24, 2023
     | 914 views

    What kind of a gift giver is God? (Advent #4-- Love)

    Good Christmas Eve morning! Boys and girls, one more sleep until Christmas morning! Hopefully everyone has their shopping done, presents wrapped, stockings hung, cookies baked, and plans made. And I hope those plans include coming back this evening for our Christmas Eve service. It’s going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 2 - Walk With God And Fulfill His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 3, 2024
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     | 963 views

    Every believer has been chosen by God to fulfill a specific purpose in and through their lives. Only those who walk with God and discern His will can accomplish that purpose and bring glory to God.

    We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever. (ESV) The Lord’s promise to us for the New Year is that God will build ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) avatar

    What If - In These Times

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 22, 2020
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    What if, throughout history, things didn't happen the way they did? Would life be different for us all today? We are in very hard times right now and our "what-ifs" can make the difference in our future.

    As soon as this virus was named a Pandemic, I was given a new role as “Business Essential.” Basically, what this meant was that even if our Governor, or the President, shuts down our state, I am required as a “Mission Critical” employee to come to work. Seeing this getting closer and closer to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Newlon avatar

    Ephesians 3 What Did Paul Suffer For?

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 15, 2020
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     | 5,601 views

    Paul suffered selflessly over the course of his ministry. Let's see how he suffered, what he suffered for, and ask ourselves if we are willing to do the same.

    Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 15 May 2020 What did Paul suffer for? Introduction In Ephesians 3, Paul mentions his suffering for the Lord, but more importantly, why he was willing to undergo that suffering. He was suffering for the sake of the Gospel. Over his ministry, he was beaten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empty

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020
     | 12,678 views

    God wants us to empty ourselves so He can fill us with Himself.

    2 KINGS 4:1-7 “EMPTY” A) In the days of Elijah and Elisha in Israel ....... * The principle prophets of God gathered about them a group of God’s workers called “the sons of the prophets.” * One of these “sons of the prophets” died leaving debts and the creditor harassed the widow, seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist