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  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    Faith Fear & The Holy Spirit At Pentecost

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 2,336 views

    Jesus told us to wait for the Holy Spirit because He knew that faith alone would not be enough.

    Acts 2:1-13 Acts 1:1-17, 21-26 Like Easter or Christmas we know exactly what will hear today don’t we?! Pentecost is the pivotal point in history of Church; it is the birthday of the Church, the day when the powerful Spirit of God was infused into early Church. Today I want us to think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,430 views

    The crowns that I can lay at the feet of Jesus.

    The Reward James 1:12 and 17 July 31, 2006 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nevertheless, Not My Will…

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    God - who has given man ’free-will’ wants man to freely give it up in favor of doing His will.

    Nevertheless, Not My Will… Theme: God has always wanted us to use our free will to give it up. Matt. 26:39 INTRODUCTION A. Why is it that the more we grow in the Lord, the more difficult it seems to be living according to His will? 1. Some might respond: but it is “easy” when you love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Me More!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    A message showing that we have the same attitudes that the Israelites had while traveling in the desert with Moses.

    How many times have we gone to God and asked Him for things we wanted or needed? The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years and were brutalized, beaten, and killed. Many of them had asked God to help them get out of that mess, but it was not until the entire nation of Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Disciples Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2008
     | 4,353 views

    Jesus calls his people to discipleship--the daunting response to his love of denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus.

    Matthew 16:21-28 “Disciples of Christ” INTRODUCTION People say shocking things at times. • The famous evangelist, Billy Graham, was shocked at the language used by President Richard Nixon on the infamous “White House Tapes.” Rev Graham had believed that that Nixon was a strong Quaker ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Romans, Part 38 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2011
     | 2,808 views

    Paul writes and reminds us of the simple fact, "love MUST be sincere". It cannot be fabricated or fake, because if the love of Christ resides in us then that is what we will show to others.

    Romans, Part 38 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction - Paul begins his last portion of this letter by directing our attention to living - We are called to live dedicated to Christ; fully and completely in all things - Caution against living with versus living for God … -- Living with … A casual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desire To Serve Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
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     | 6,729 views

    In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

    Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pathway To Tomorrow

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
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     | 9,254 views

    Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting for others – “May you live every day of your life!”

    PATHWAY TO TOMORROW Philippians 3:12-14 Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting for others – “May you live every day of your life!” 1. Summer left us on Thursday and Friday Fall took its place, but looking back – how many days did you really live life at its best? 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Gets The Belt Out

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
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     | 7,678 views

    The Chastisement of God

    WHEN GOD GETS THE BELT OUT GEN. 2:16-17 1. INTRODUCTION: I RECALL GROWING UP AS A CHILD, THAT WHENEVER MY MOTHER OR FATHER WOULD GET THE BELT OUT, I KNEW THAT TROUBLE WAS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. I KNEW THAT WHEN I SAW THE BELT, NOTHING GOOD WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. THE BELT CAME OUT AS THE DIRECT RESULT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Sower Of Discord

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 28, 2020
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    God has called us to unity, but too many thinking they are sowing in His fields are actually tearing up the field causing malnutrition in the Body because there is no fruitful harvest only wasted seed.

    These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is At Work In You

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,354 views

    There have been many times throughout Christian history when the church was up against societies that like ours grew indifferent and even indignant and insolent toward the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Dear Saints we are living at a time when being a Christian is becoming more and more of a challenge. It is more and more obvious that our values are in direct conflict with the values of our world. Christians are beginning to be more and more marginalized by the mainstream of our North American ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Poverty Can Be Caused By The Love Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 31, 2017
     | 5,238 views

    Part 9 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich" (Prov. 21:17). The two lines in Proverbs 21:17 give synonymously parallel meanings in a chiasm, as follows: A Whoever loves B pleasure C will be a poor man C1 will not be rich B1 wine and oil A1 He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Hate Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023
     | 1,052 views

    If your church was built by the will of man causing division in the Body, you are not in the path of blessing.

    These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Kingdom Keys - Samuel Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,368 views

    Our reaction to the receiving of God’s promise of life with God tells more about us than Jesus

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Distinguished Gentleman: Embracing God's Commandments For Manhood"

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 7, 2023
     | 1,198 views

    Today, we gather in the house of the Lord to explore God's Word and reflect upon His wisdom concerning manhood and being a distinguished gentleman. While we hope for some Joy and levity, Manhood in Congress and God's eyes is No Joke.

    "The Distinguished Gentleman: Embracing God's Commandments for Manhood" Introduction: Today, we gather in the house of the Lord to explore God's Word and reflect upon His wisdom concerning manhood and being a distinguished gentleman. While we hope for some Joy and levity, Manhood ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist