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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Ask

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 29, 2023
     | 2,130 views

    This is a mini sermon I gave after my sermon on "A Spirit-Filled Heart." It looks at our need to ask by faith for the Holy Spirit.

     Ask Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0-WNaXKHO4 (128:55 Mark) As I was working through today’s message, I was asking the Lord, what extra word He would have for us to take our study today to the next level. Now, I thought in my own mind that it would be about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Presents And Presence Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,556 views

    This is a focus on Jesus and his teaching about how God answers prayer. Sometimes he answers with Presents (gifts/literal blessings) and sometimes he answers with something better, his Presence.

    1. Many Uses for Prayer A young man goes into a drug store to buy 3 boxes of chocolate. The pharmacist asks, ”What size, small medium or large?” "One of each." he said, "I’ve been seeing this girl for a while and she’s really beautiful. I want the chocolate because I think tonight¡¦s "the" night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon National Day Of Prayer, When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2024
     | 1,316 views

    No amount of preaching, teaching, singing, music, or activity will bring forth the genuine power and presence of the Holy Spirit like the fervent prayers of the righteous. Prayer changes things! When we work, we work; when we pray, God works!

    Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sanctuary Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025
     | 8 views

    Even when you can’t see it, God’s grace is working in your life, and His grace is all you need!

    SANCTUARY OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:15-23 Introduction 1. Have you ever looked at what is happening in your life and asked the Lord, “Where are you? Are you going to do anything? How long do I have to wait?” 2. It’s at those times we need to take a step back and look at what God is already ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Plodding Along

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,040 views

    The persistent person is usually more successful than the flash in the pan.

    1. "Plod" Etymologists tell us that the word, "plod" comes from a Middle English word for "puddle." The Danish have a similar word which means, "mud." A plodder is someone who is willing to get his feet wet and muddy to accomplish a task. In so doing, he will keep going. 2. History shows it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    I Will Never Give Up

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,483 views

    This sermon talks about the need for persistence within the christian attitude.

    The other day I got a chance to watch one of my favorite movies, and that is Rocky. It’s a real spiritual movie. As I watched it, I thought, why is it that people love Rocky so much. Was it for his accent? His intelligence? No, it was because of his heart. When Rocky would fight, it didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Conquers All Series

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 16,796 views

    God is a jilted spouse with a persistent love for an unfaithful partner--us.

    She was a floozy, the kind of girl your mother warned you about and your dad might take a sneak peek at. She wore purple eye shadow, thick mascara and lipstick so red that hummingbirds buzzed around her. Her dresses were always a size or two smaller than they should have been, and her walk was more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    Part 4 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

    FRUSTRATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-IV—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Scott Ghan avatar

    Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    3rd sermon in series Who? Me? A disciple? The primary purpose of this teaching message is to describe the function of the nine spiritual gifts of 1 Cor 12

    TITLE: Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts 051903a TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8) To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9) to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Measuring The Depth Of Our Own Spirituality

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    There are many ways to measure our own spirituality but there are three ways that stand out from all the others. These measurements apply equally to all Christians regardless of one’s circumstance.

    MEASURING THE DEPTH OF OUR OWN SPIRITUALITY “Then they who feared the Lord spoke often one to another; and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord, and who thought upon His name. ‘And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Moments Versus Spirit Led

    Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    The message deals with the difference between spiritual moments and consistent daily lives led by the Holy Spirit.

    Romans 8:1-17 Introduction: The thrilling spiritual moments may be genuine responses to God, or they may be the desire of the flesh in just one more moment of exhilaration. I. How do we become led by the Spirit of God? a. When we chose not to let our bodily desires direct our living b. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Buchanan avatar

    Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,532 views

    We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

    Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    4 Truths About Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,129 views

    A teaching message on Romans 12:3-8.

    Romans Series # 48 July 24, 2002 Title: 4 Truths about Spiritual Gifts Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #48 of our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Smith avatar

    The Power Of Words Ii: Spiritual Relativity Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,988 views

    What happens when faith and confession collide?

    The Power of Words: Spiritual Relativity · Words shape and define our lives · Words reveal the faith we have in our life · Recap of last week… 1. OUR WORDS CAN DIRECT US AND OTHERS IN LIFE: 2. OUR WORDS CAN DESTROY US AND OTHERS: 3. OUR WORDS DISPLAY WHO WE ARE AND WHAT’S IN OUR HEARTS 4. OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

    2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist