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Foolish Or Filled? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 22, 2007

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In order to be in the will of God, believers today must be filled with the Holy Spirit. Anything else is utterly ridiculous.

1. Two contrasts and two comparisons (17-18) 2. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with praise (19) 3. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with thankfulness (20) 4. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with humility (21) EPHESIANS 5:17-21 I love my kids with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ripe For The Picking Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007

based on 31 ratings

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The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Revival From The Rubbish

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Several lessons can be drawn from the actions of Nehemiah that prove that God can create when chaos seems to reign.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 – “1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.” “2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazing Grace Giving

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 5,763 views

A message on giving by grace.

2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-15 “AMAZING GRACE GIVING” A) You may not have put the word, “grace,” and the word, “giving,” together before! * It may come as a surprise to you that the word, grace and giving, are connected together, but surprised or not, they are. * We normally think in terms of grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Received The Holy Ghost Since You Believed Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 26,106 views

Basic evangelical approach to being filled with the Spirit

Acts 19:1-7 “Have You Received the Holy Ghost Since You Believed? 23/5/04S&C Paul had encountered a dozen disciples on his journey through Ephesus, but something about them-- or perhaps it was the leading of the Spirit-- caused him to inquire. They had likely been in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003

based on 131 ratings

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This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Devil Goes To Church!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 27, 2004

based on 184 ratings

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I believe the devil spends more time in church than many Christians. It makes sense for him to do so. If he can hang around Christians & create confusion, doubt, division, or discouragement....

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) NOTE: I borrowed the title and gleaned much of the content of this sermon from an excellent book, “The Devil Goes To Church” (Covenant Publishers, Webb City, MO), by David L. Butts, founder and President of Harvest Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 6:12, John 17:20-21, James 1:22, Genesis 3:4-5, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Kings 19:4, Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 5:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Something happened to me, which was known only to myself, and which caused me the most severe mental suffering. The hymn was the fruit of that suffering. It was the quickest bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the impression of having it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under Arrest Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Paul goes to Jerusalem and is arrested; is he doing the will of God?

“Under Arrest” Acts 21:17-36 July 13, 2008 Could Paul have been wrong? Certainly, as I’ve repeated, he was a man, a man of flesh-and-blood, and he was not above sin! There are two points in today’s passage at which different commentators believe that Paul made an error. There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Little Church, Big Impact Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012

based on 1 rating

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A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Economy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2012

based on 3 ratings

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As we consider politics according to the Bible, we examine what the Bible has to say about the economy.

Scripture Years ago I came across the following somewhat humorous view of the economic policies of different political systems: • In Communism, if you have two cows, the government takes both of them and gives you part of the milk. • In Socialism, if you have two cows, the government ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heavenly Offer! Reprogram Your Imagination By Renewal Through God’s Word. Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013

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Living the new life in Christ requires a reprogramming of our thoughts and manner of thinking by the renewal of our mind

Rom. 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrificial Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 10, 2012

based on 2 ratings

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Mary loved Jesus and was willing to pour herself out for Him. She was willing to pour the most valuable possession she had and poured it out on Jesus. Worship is pouring yourself out. It is laying down your life in honor of One who is greater than you.

Illustration from a sermon by Jeff Strite Timothy Dexter was born in Massachusetts in 1747. At the age of 20 he took his life savings -- a grand total of $9 -- and moved to Newburyport, MA where he met and married a wealthy 31 year old widow. Fancying himself to be a shrewd businessman, he used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: *other

False Disciples Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 15, 2010

based on 5 ratings

| 20,488 views

A sermon examining the tragic reality of false followers of Christ.

FALSE DISCIPLES Acts 1:15-20 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Benedict Arnold was a general during the Revolutionary War. Arnold originally fought for the continental Army but eventually devised a plan to defect to the British Army. While fighting on the American side he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibility And Humility Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 3, 2011

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In today's lesson we learn about an appropriate response to church leadership.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is an appropriate response to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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