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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Plugging In

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Two reasons for the Holy Spirit - power to live for God and to work in those who are yet to believe.

    One thing that is very much a part of our society is power. We crave it. We get it. We use it. We abuse it. This morning in preparation for our time of communion together, I want us to think about power for a few moments. To begin, I ask for your response to this question: “What are sources of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Apostasy

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    An apostate described as filthy dreamers.

    APOSTASY. JUDE. I want to talk to you this morning about apostasy. Jude is describing what we are going to call an apostate. Now look in verse 8. That is Jude explaining or describing an apostate. He describes them as filthy dreamers. Jude also says an apostate defiles the flesh, despises ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 6,977 views

    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Love Letter

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,408 views

    3rd week series on loving God and loving others. Love covers everything, and we are commanded to love.

    Text: Revelation 2: 1-7NLT The Love Letter E. Stanley Johns Once wrote: In all our growth, we must grow in love. Unless we are growing in love we are not growing at all. “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Practical Transformation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
     | 4,873 views

    We are transformed as the Spirit of God works in us, often through His Word. That transformation, however, shows itself in practical ways like these that Paul discusses.

    Practical Transformation (2 Corinthians 1:8-24) 1. Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: 2. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • VICTORIA OLADIPUPO avatar

    Idol Of Your Hearts

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,423 views

    The problem of the idol is that it hinders the move of God. God is saying, “Clear away the idols. Cast them into the fire. Then you can see what I can do.”

    Idol of your hearts Ezekiel 14:1-14:4 Hebrews 4:13 “Idolatry is the most discussed problem in the Bible and one of the most powerful spiritual and intellectual concepts in the believer’s arsenal. Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Darkness Described

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 4,420 views

    The treatment of Jesus during and after His trial was awful. And yet if was normal for people who are in darkness. Because when it is dark, you miss things you should be able to see.

    Passage: Matthew 27:27-46 Intro: Lightning is more impressive at night. PP lightning in the day PP Lightning storm at night 1. we see spiritual darkness all around us in many ways. 2. but there are few examples greater than what went on during the torment and crucifixion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,643 views

    A god is a person/thing occupying the place of preeminence. It is anything/one that dominates your thoughts and emotions (accepting worship) or anything/one that controls your actions (demanding service).

    God’s People, a People of gods God has been calling Jacob to something greater than he can imagine – but change must first happen. Genesis 32 records his point of surrender as he wrestled with the Angel. He was given a new name – yet it didn’t stick, yet. In ch. 33, Jacob is finally able to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Going Deeper

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010
     | 6,236 views

    It is our tendency to be satisfied with shallow answers to rather complex questions. We pop a pill instead of finding the root cause. But Jesus takes us deeper.

    Passage: Matthew 16:5-12 Intro: It is very common for us to be satisfied with shallow answers to deep questions. 1. got a headache, take an aspirin. 2. can’t sleep, take a pill. 3. this is especially true of God’s revelation to us. 4. because it is spiritual in nature, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Parents: Mentors, Not Tormentors Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,799 views

    Four basic principles of positive parenting from the wisdom book of Proverbs.

    Often overlooked while looking for family wisdom is the Book of Proverbs. Yet this wisdom book of the Bible deals with numerous family topics: avoiding fools and foolish behavior; communication; the value of hard, honest work and the detrimental effects of laziness; the proper way to handle anger; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Don't Believe It, He Said The "B" Word

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    Blessings so close, that they could throw a stone and hit them! Like a strong pot of coffee brewing, they could smell it, but not taste it. The word of the Lord said: you’ve been in this place long enough.

    He said the B word As I was working with someone the other day, there was something I was doing that came together and really worked out well for me. And one of the guys who was there said, you are so lucky, That was not luck I informed him, I said do you even know where the word luck, gets its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Temples Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,040 views

    Believers in Jesus are tied into the history and future of Israel. One way to survey God’s dealings with Israel past and future is to survey their central sanctuaries (temples)

    The Temples (topical) 1. A tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Challenges The Pharisees

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,711 views

    God is interested in our character and not in our get out clauses

    Sermon Story: Many years ago, the well known American Baptist pastor Harry Emerson Fosdick told the story about a church in Denmark, where the worshipers used to bow regularly as they passed a certain part of the wall in the sanctuary of the church They had done so for three centuries - bowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    The Real Meaning Of Christmas (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011
     | 3,880 views

    The Jews tried to keep Christ contained within their law, while the Greeks sought to turn Him into a philosophy; the Romans made of Him an empire; the Europeans reduced Him to a culture, and we Americans have made a business of Him. God may thunder His co

    The "Real" meaning behind Christmas (Part 3) The seven sayings of Christ on the cross are seven windows from which we are able to look into the very heart and mind of God! Gentle Readers, The Third word that Christ spoke from the cross was The Word of Affection "Now there stood by the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    A Peculiar Person

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
     | 4,509 views

    There was ano doubt that John the Baptist was a peculiar man in more ways than one. But those who follow is his proclamatorial footprints will be peculiar too.

    Passage: Matthew 11:7-19 Intro: It’s easy to develop a low view of ourselves as we live in the world. 1. when the response of the world is to despise us, ridicule our faith, reject the One we love, not unusual for us to wonder if we are who we are portrayed to be. 2. but tucked here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free