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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Ephesian Church And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2012
     | 4,535 views

    The growth of the first-century church of Ephesus shows how the Word of God overcomes world-systems by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    21 May 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God, Jesus, has overcome the world. Today’s reading from Acts gives us a glimpse of how the Word overcomes. The Word of God overcomes the world through the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples. The foundation and growth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    On Fire

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 15, 2011
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    The Spirit of God lit the church on fire by baptizing them with fire from above. God gave the church power to extraordinary things; and they impacted the world for all time.

    INTRO I read an interesting story from last summer I thought would be a great lead-in for this morning’s, message. The article’s title reads, “Fireworks Blamed for Church Fire.” The story begins, “Fireworks were blamed for a fire that tore through a church in Brush ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Is The Baptism In The Holy Spirit So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2011
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     | 34,988 views

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is God's promise of His empowering presence.

    Why Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit So Important? Texts: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 2:14-21. Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Five Smooth Stones

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    God works through our faith to accomplish much.

    Five Smooth Stones July 17, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God works through our faith to accomplish much. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:31-54 Supplemental Passage: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Receta Para La Unción

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 19, 2011
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     | 9,043 views

    Por analizar lo que contiene el aceite de la unción, entendemos de su valor y de su importancia.

    La Receta de la Unción Salmo 133 (Leer) -empieza por la cabeza y cubre todo el cuerpo -comparado con la unidad -es precioso ----"buen aceite" La Compostura del Aceite de la Unción Exo. 30:22-25 22 ¶ Jehovah también habló a Moisés diciendo: 23 "Toma especias aromáticas: de mirra granulada ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 55,576 views

    We are not just conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ, not just in some situations, but in all circumstances of life. The ground of this confidence is His great love for us. Therefore let us fight with an attitude of faith, and reliance.

    Believers in those times faced many trials and sufferings. They were persecuted and opposed, because of their faith in Jesus Christ. • We got to know it in history, as well as in the Scriptures. • Paul mentioned some of these difficulties in verse 35 - trouble or hardship or persecution or famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fixer Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,251 views

    Jesus made himself known through performing miracles.

    Title: The Fixer Text: John 2:1-11 Thesis: Jesus made himself known through the miraculous. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The First Sunday of Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism. • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joshua - The Foundation Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,404 views

    Joshua's Leadership depended on the call of God, the promise of God and the power of God and required courage, devotion and obedience.

    Today I want to talk about leadership. How can we develop it in ourselves? How can we recognise it in others? But first let me ask you, do you want good leadership in the church? I trust that you all said an emphatic yes to that! Well then, let me tell you how you can get it. Choose leaders who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Transference Of Spirits

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,498 views

    Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

    Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    So, You Think You Know The Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,666 views

    This message is the first in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This should enable us to better understand His role, power and impact.

    There was a Sunday School teacher who was teaching her class about the trinity. Each child had been assigned a sentence to introduce each person of the trinity. The first one said, “The first person is God the Father.” The second child said, “The second person is Jesus Christ, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What You Need To Know About The Holy Spirit, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011
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     | 4,485 views

    2 more activities of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, and 2 activities of the Holy Spirit in the lives of nonbelievers.

    What You Need to Know about the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh Parts 3 TEXT: Turn to 1 Corinthians 12 INTRODUCTION For the past two weeks we have been talking about the Holy Spirit—Who He is; when He came; what He does. 1. First we saw that He is a Person, not an impersonal force or entity, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comforter Has Come Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,382 views

    The setting and symbols of Pentecost

    The Comforter Has Come Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 I. THE SETTING OF THE COMING THE HOLY SPIRIT In literature, it is important to understand the SETTING of a story. The setting has to do with three questions— WHO the main characters are WHERE the story takes place, and WHEN the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Worship The Lord

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,158 views

    EPIPHANY 6 - Believers in Christ worship the Lord. Our Lord God Almighty created all things. Our Lord God Almighty gives mankind light.

    WE WORSHIP THE LORD (Outline) February 13, 2011 - Epiphany 6 - ISAIAH 42:5-9 INTRO: Our nation is blessed with the freedom of religion. People are free to worship in any way they so desire. There is a plurality of religions in our country. In today’s world people also like to pick and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If This Is That Wheres That At?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 27, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 58,447 views

    It's time for the Church to take her rightful place in the world: Manifesting holiness, and truth, and integrity and the Power of almighty God. We must contend for the faith once delivered to the saints, and never settle for less than the full manifestati

    Acts 1:1-16 1 ¶ And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Provoked From Powerlessness

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 23 ratings
     | 22,494 views

    Beloved, God does not want His children to be spiritual weaklings, hence He gave us power to live a strong and vibrant Christian life. Therefore, God is not to blame if despite the power He has made available, you still remain a powerless Christian. When

    Beloved, God does not want His children to be spiritual weaklings, hence He gave us power to live a strong and vibrant Christian life. Therefore, God is not to blame if despite the power He has made available, you still remain a powerless Christian. When a Christian finds it difficult to overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal