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#4 We Believe In God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 5, 2022

Today we look at the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have been looking at the basics, the things we believe as Christians, what tops the list are the things of God. Who is God? And how do we know Him? We have been considering the Holy Trinity. We have looked at God the Father, and last week we looked at God the Son, Jesus. Now the third ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26-27, John 16:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is Our Faith Blind ? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2016

Conversion stories, answered prayers in the form of miracles, creation and the ongoing existence of the persecuted church; is all evidence that God exists!

IS OUR FAITH BLIND – PART 2 Atheists Question: Isn’t our faith in God blind. After all, what evidence is there that a God you cannot touch or see actually exists? We began by examining the veracity of the Bible (a personal love letter from God in which our history, intimate details ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gentleman Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

I am more convinced every day that true power is in gentleness. Like the silent gentle rays of the sun are the most potent factors in natural life, so the gentle kindness of the Christian is the most potent factor in spreading the spiritual life.

History is the record of the battle of competing ideas and philosophies that clash with one another in their effort to gain the allegiance of men. The whole world is under the pressure of such competing ideologies. Is theism or atheism the truth? Is liberalism or conservatism the way to go in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7

What Are Positive And Negative Ways That Power Is Utilized

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ.

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ. Since such a prominent figure as Paul practiced persecution, many people wrongly followed his example by whipping up opposition to growth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharpening The Saw Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006

Life Management 101, part 1. Seen in Stephen Covey’s principle of sharpening the saw some basic principles set forth in scripture.

Sharpening the Saw Series: Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church June 18, 2006 David Flowers How many of you have heard the story told by Stephen Covey about the two men having a contest to see who could saw down a tree in the shortest time? The two men are in a forest, far from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Grace Is Greater Than Your Bitterness

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 23, 2018

Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible.

Title: Grace Is Greater than Your Bitterness Place: BLCC Date: 1/28/18 Text: Hebrews 12.15; Acts 7.57-60 CT: Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible. [Screen 1] FAS: Craig Groeschel said, my biggest struggle with bitterness started when my family discovered the awful truth about someone we had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:57-60

Denomination: Christian Church

Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

How do you respond to the unfairness of life? This message looks at seven possible responses. Part 1 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Innocent children are dying of starvation in Third World countries. Four Canadian soldiers died when a bomb was dropped on them from the sky during a training exercise. Missionary Martin Burnham was held captive by terrorists for 376 days until he was killed in a rescue attempt. Two weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Purpose Of Resurrection. 1 Cor. (15:29-34) Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 15, 2019

This sermon ‘The purpose of Resurrection’ details how a man has to live since the resurrection of the dead is a reality. Man’s response to the resurrection.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This sermon ‘The purpose of Resurrection’ details how a man has to live since ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:26, Ephesians 4:5, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Candidates For God's Kingdom

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

In the beatitudes Jesus turns the values of our world upside down.

As we work our way through Luke’s Gospel, we have looked at a string of stories that explain why it was that such a good guy as Jesus had enemies. He hung around with disreputable people. The Pharisees developed a long list of rules for what you can do and can’t do on the Sabbath. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Seeing The Invisible Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This message shows how Elijah, Moses and Stephen remained faithful in spite of all that was against them because they could see beyond the things of this world to those things that are invisible to the world.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Sermon 3 Annual Sermons: Vol. 2 Sermon 19 Bob Marcaurelle: 1988 Hebrews 11:27 SEEING THE INVISIBLE One thing sadly lacking in our day is a sense of optimism ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Mark #57

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In 1858, the Illinois legislature, using an obscure statute, sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote.

When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said he felt, “Like the boy who stubbed his toe: I am too big to cry and too badly hurt to laugh.” (Source unknown) All of us know that feeling. Life is filled with disappointments. Most of us will do anything to keep from having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Thrive Spiritually

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

Everyone needs a mentor and friend to accomplish all that God calls them to do.

“Friendships – the way to Thrive Spiritually” Acts 9:10-19 What is it that helps you survive and thrive spiritually in a world that is not friendly to Christians? Most of us would have to answer: Family and friends. Our family and friends have been our primary encouragers to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Transformed Name Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011

7th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, preached on June 19th, it was leading into the summer were continuity and attendance start to decline. This sermon is focusing on the transformation of Saul, the stretching of Annanias and how God wants to change u

Action – A transformed name I was watching the news reports of the rioting in Vancouver after game 7 this week and was struck by two things, how dangerous people can be when they start going down that path and the danger that is our reaction to it, thinking that there is no way we would ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 13, 2005

Living for Jesus involves being a living epistle, a living sacrifice and a living stone in the "spiritual house" that is His Church.

LIVING FOR JESUS “And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 LET US TAKE NOTE OF THE TRUTHS TAUGHT IN THIS VERSE 1. Christ died for all. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Lutheran