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  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    The Holy Spirit And Physical Healing Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,981 views

    James said that in order to experience the healing of the Holy Spirit, we must follow these things.

    The Holy Spirit and Physical Healing The Holy Spirit Part 6 James 5:14-16 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Idols Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 13, 2022
     | 2,438 views

    Based on Ex. 20:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how futile & sinful it is to worship idols in any way.

    “NO IDOLS” Ex. 20:4-6 FBCF – 6/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – When does sports as entertainment become sports as idolatry? Banner at Lambeau Field in 1996 when Packers won Super Bowl in New Orleans & Brett Favre named MVP: “Our Favre, who art in Lambeau, hallowed by thy arm. The Bowl will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Great In God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,977 views

    It is God's desire that we live so that our lives will be great in His Kingdom I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

    HOW TO BE GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM Let’s stand together and please open your Bible to Revelation 22:12 as we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “How to be Great in God’s Kingdom.” It is my hope that everyone here wants to be called great in God’s kingdom and if so, then this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Citizenship Card Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
     | 278 views

    As both citizens of heaven and the United States, we have certain rights and privileges. We need to make sure they are not being taken from us without a fight!

    THE CITIZENSHIP CARD Text: Acts 22:24-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In America, unlike any other country of the time, the Founders envisioned a land where people of all faiths could worship God without fear of persecution. The freedom to worship would, in turn, cultivate the piety and virtue ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiving God Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    How do we forgive God when we are hurt or disappointed?

    What do we do when something bad happens to us, and there’s no one to forgive? What do we do when the only person we can hold responsible is God Himself? How can we forgive God? What does it mean to forgive God? Before we answer that question, let’s make clear what we mean by "forgiving" God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Past Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    A sermon emphasising the importance of learning from past mistakes and sins.

    Sermon for 3rd Sunday In Lent Yr C, 14/03/2004 Based on I Cor 10:1-13 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Learning From Past Mistakes” A famous philosopher—I believe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Complacency In The Church

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 35,496 views

    THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

    COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Love

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    The foundation of Christian doctrine is laid in the word of God. The confirmation of a doctrine is found in our own experience.

    The text has two words in it that make up all there is of religion, love and fear. All pagan religions of the world are founded on fear of their gods. Christianity is the only religion in the world whose substance is love. There are scholars who claim the love spoken of in verse seventeen is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Food, Folks, And Fun

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 25, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    What causes people to want to come to one church over another and what are they wanting in their church?

    Sunday Morning May 27, 2001 Pastor Shawn Drake Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM FOOD, FOLKS, AND FUN Ecclesiastes 3:1, 9-14 Introduction: Most of you probably know that before I became the pastor of this church, I was a manager and supervisor for McDonald’s. Although our slogan changed several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Write Unto You Fathers....

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 13,649 views

    A MESSAGE ABOUT THE GOD GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY OF FATHERS

    NOTE TO THE READER - THIS MESSAGE IS ORIGINAL AS GOD HAS PLACED IT UPON MY HEART. HOWEVER, THE STATISTICS I USE (*) ARE BORROWED FROM ANOTHER SOURCE AND I GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT IS DUE. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS..... 1 JOHN 2:13-14 I. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS.... A. There are two ways to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Master's Touch Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,026 views

    The fourth and final lesson in the series Walking on Water based on Matthew 14.

    THE MASTER’S TOUCH Matthew 14:30-32 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the most common command in Scripture? It is not for us to be more loving, even though that may be the core of God’s desire for human. It is not about pride, even though that is the root of mankind’s fallenness. It is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    The parable of the friend who came begging at midnight presents a contrast of need, concern, and ability.

    The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-11 INTRO.: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you felt you should be able to trust? Have you ever asked for a favor and been turned down by someone you thought should help? Has a neighbor disappointed you? In the neighborhood where I grew up, doors were never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    0001 Advent I: Proper Preparation Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    How to prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon: Proper Preparation Text: Ro 13:8-14 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, November 28, 2004 Occasion: Advent I Where: TI When: Dec 10 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro. Happy New Year! Did any of you stay up all night to welcome it in? Aren’t you all glad it’s four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    God's Word As A Mirror

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 63,357 views

    An personal in-depth look at our Christian life.

    GOD’S WORD AS A MIRROR James 1:22-25 INTRO: IMPORTANT! PLACE A REMOVABLE BLACK MARK ON YOUR RIGHT CHEEK BEFORE STARTING THIS MESSAGE. The Bible is one of the ways god reveals our sins to us. It is not enough to hear the Word; we must do it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nitty Gritty

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,804 views

    Death or the coming of Christ could be waiting around the corner. Are you ready to meet your maker?

    “Nitty Gritty” The last couple of weeks we have studied about “The Narrow way” and “Confessing Christ before men” The Lord has really stirred up my spirit concerning your eternal destination. Some of you are walking with God and have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Some of you are sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational