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  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    From Humble Beginnings

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008
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     | 12,504 views

    Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

    FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grew In Numbers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Have we grown in numbers? Did GOD brought the increase in our church? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To lay out plans on church growth in terms of numbers. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:5 (NLT) 5 So the churches

    I. EXORDIUM: Have we grown in numbers? Did GOD brought the increase in our church? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To lay out plans on church growth in terms of numbers. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:5 (NLT) 5 So the churches were strengthened in their faith and grew larger every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Herbert Cooper avatar

    I Quit Making Excuses Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 114 ratings
     | 47,822 views

    One thing that I’m convinced of, is that I haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t accomplished all that God has for me; And you haven’t either. The fact that we’re still alive means God has more for us.

    1. God has more for your life Phil 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (NIV) (Paul said, I’m not there yet but I’m pressing forward because God has more for me) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Jesus Into The Boat

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022
     | 1,296 views

    Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

    Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Escape Spiritual Manipulation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 4,757 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, then truly are you are my disciples indeed. And you will know (love it through real life experiences) the truth and the truth will set you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Make My Church A House Of Bread” (Sourdough Spirituality)

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 31, 2002
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     | 13,397 views

    A Communion message with Discussion on how to build a strong church family so that the church might be the body and blood of Christ for the world.

    [This sermon ws inspired by Lonard Sweet’s "Sourdough Spirituality" and Rick Warren’s article on building a stronger church] (Have bread baking in church kitchen before service as people are entering building sot hey can smell the aroma of fresh baked bread.) Bring a sourdough starter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 1,298 views

    Series: Family Faith Transfer

    A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    When Spiritually Blind Eyes Finally See The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    Opening our eyes to the activity and presence of God around us

    "When Blind eyes see" John 9:1-11 (Prayer) The greatest of all healing miracles was the giving of sight to blind eyes and it was reserved as a testimony of the true nature and position of Christ Jesus. When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent his followers to question Jesus if he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 24,981 views

    Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

    Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Gifts Of The Spirit 1: Spiritual Dynamics And Jesus Being Lord Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    An introduction to 1 Corinthians 12 and a series on Gifts of the Spirit. Spiritual things: how to discern whether they are from the Lord or not.

    Gifts of the Spirit 1: Spiritual dynamics and Jesus being Lord 1 Cor 12:1-3. WBC 5/9/4am SPIRITUAL GIFTS? V1 Interestingly, the equiv of ‘Spiritual gifts’ does not appear anywhere in NT - sorry to distress you! - The word ‘Gifts’, spec ‘gifts of grace’ (Charismata, v4) does o More from Robin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Does Legalism Get Us Off-Track Spiritually?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2007
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     | 5,134 views

    This message uses Saul’s poorly-conceived rule as an example of how our rules can create major problems.

    - This was a difficult passage to find the “interpretive key” for. How Legalism Starts: He made up a rule that made him feel better. - 1 Samuel 14:24. How Those Around Him Responded: They feared the rule, so they tried to live by it. - 1 Samuel 14:26-28. - v. 26 - There was honey that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,090 views

    God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

    A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Warfare Advanced Training (S.w.a.t.) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,342 views

    We are the church triumphant only if we utilize the energy and the equipment God supplies. Don't live in defeat any longer. Overcome through the power and provision of our Lord.

    A former boxing champion, eager to regain his status, got into the boxing ring with a newer and much younger champ. After five or six rounds of pummeling, the old champ came back to his corner and sat down. He was cut several times, and both of his eyes were nearly swollen shut. Even so, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Holy Spirit And You, Part 3: The Key To Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 23, 2014
     | 2,680 views

    One of the works of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is to impart a spiritual gift. Spiritual gifts is fraught with confusion and misunderstanding. This sermon seeks to sort out what the Bible teaches about the different types of spiritual gifts.

    Holy Spirit and You, Part 3: The Key to Spiritual Gifts Series: Acts, #3 Chuck Sligh February 23, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:8; then please turn 1 Corinthians 12. INTRODUCTION In our series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist