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  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,888 views

    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money, Tithes, Giving & Greed - I Put My Trust In ?

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 257 ratings
     | 30,293 views

    You, your money and God - A look at what the Bible says in regards to giving.

    You, Your Money & God Malachi 3:6-10 If you have your Bibles, please turn to Malachi 3:6-10 My daughter came up to me the other day about nap time and said, "Daddy, if you give me a dollar, I’ll go to bed." I told her, "I don’t think it works that way." I’ll tell you what. It starts young. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Cure For The Blues

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 25,119 views

    When we are depressed things many times seem hopeless, don’t they? But in our study today, we will find that there is hope in the midst of depression. (1 Kings - pt 6)

    GOD’S CURE FOR THE BLUES" TEXT I KINGS 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION [I KINGS 19:1-5] Elijah sat down under a tree and prayed that he might die? Now that doesn’t sound like the Elijah the great prophet taking up in a whirlwind. It really seems out of character for Elijah, a man who had walked so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And The Angel Of The Lord Stood By

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service!

    And The Angel of the LORD Stood By Copyright 2004 Rev. John Mark Jones, all rights reserved Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service! Zec 3:1-5 (1) Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Dangerous Sleep

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2004
    based on 137 ratings
     | 98,456 views

    When a person chooses to believe the devil rather than God problems happen, so do not give up nor shup up until you have prayed up.

    One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds. One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle you will start moving the way God wants you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Christianity: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    This sermon covers how love is an essential part of Christianity in the first of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit

    June 13, 2004 The Fruits of the Spirit: Love Tina Turner - whom I believe was abused by her husband Ike during their marriage - once sang a song called, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” I can only remember the second line of the song when she asked, “what’s love, but a second hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Was Just A Little Mistake - That Ain't Right Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 29,264 views

    A young prophet dies because he broke his fast... but he was lied to! He was deceived! Why should he pay such a harsh price for such a little mistake?

    OPEN: As raw recruits were preparing for their first jump from a C130 aircraft at 1200 ft., the sergeant explained what to do if the main parachute didn’t open: “Snap back immediately into a tight body position,” he said. “Then pull the rip cord of your reserve chute and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ‘tis The Season For Praise Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,233 views

    Those who learn to praise the Lord in every season of their lives are the ones who walk joyfully and victoriously over life’s situations down here. They walk in a renewed strength, a continued hope and in full assurance that God’s promises are true.

    Turn your Bibles to Psalms 118:1, 4-9 Title: ‘Tis the Season for Praise Theme: Reasons for Continual Praise unto the Lord Introduction: This Psalm is a triumphant song of praise and it is to be sung with great joy and expression. It is a call to communal thanksgiving. Many believe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Art Of Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    Paul addresses the contentment he finds in his spiritual blessings as opposed to materialism. This is a lesson of great importance to we who belong to a nation obsessed with material things.

    We have been studying this letter written by the Apostle Paul to the congregation at Philippi. We find ourselves in the last chapter and, in the passage under consideration, we finally learn what led Paul to write this letter to begin with. The Philippian brethren learned of Paul’s imprisonment ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are The Man

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,973 views

    David’s sin and restoration have so much to teach us.

    "YOU ARE THE MAN" TEXT: II SAMUEL 11/12 INTRODUCTION Today’s text comes from the 11th and 12th chapters of the book of II Samuel. In the chapters leading up to our text we see David becoming the recognized King over all of Israel. He lead the nation of Israel in many successful campaigns over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Can't Want Your Worst Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    Looking at things God can’t do - God Can’t want your worst.

    5 Things God Can’t Do – 2) God Can’t Want your Worst. Luke 15:15-24 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Want your Worst” by Doug Fields) Last week we started this series on 5 things God Can’t Do. Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    Discover how to encounter the power of Jesus Christ in your life.

    This Friday, Disney pictures will be releasing “The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, a movie based on the children’s book of the same name by C.S. Lewis. Now I know that there are quite a few of you here this morning that figure it’s a whole lot easier to just wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    Rasing The Bar

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    As the world is on a steady pace of being demoralized by the hour, Christians are called to Raise the Bar!

    THE AUDIENCE WAS A CHRISTIAN DRUG & ALOHOL PROGRAM. IT HELPS TO USE POWER POINT WITH THIS INTRODUCTION (PICTURES OF THE SHIP ARE ON GOOGLE IMAGES). Commissioned in 1936, the RMS Queen Mary was the most awe-inspiring ocean-going vessel in the world. She was over 1,000 feet long, and weighted over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Upgrade Your Connection Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,837 views

    2nd message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "May we honor Your Holy Name..."

    Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 2 “UPGRADE YOUR CONNECTION” Matthew 6:9b and Isaiah 6:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Most wireless providers will allow you, even encourage you to upgrade a number of things. You can upgrade your phones, you can upgrade your calling plan, even upgrade a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Do You See Him As He Is? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    God is worthy to be praised.

    DO YOU SEE HIM AS HE IS? Psalm 96:1-6 S: Worship C: God as He is Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Declarations TS: We will find in Psalm 96:1-6 three declarations that are worth following in order to praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist