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How To Experience Pentecost

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 74 ratings

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What the events of Pentecost meant and mean to us today.

1. Personal illustration of time when I experienced power of Holy Spirit to enable me in my ministry. 2. This experience helps me get some idea of what happened that powerful and wonderful day in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago when the Holy Spirit came down - day of Pentecost 3. Not comparing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are The People Amazed? Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 21, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 5,373 views

Is the work of Jesus in your life one of authority and power that will amaze people? Series on Mark

ARE PEOPLE REALLY AMAZED? Mark 1:21-28 INTRO: When Linda and I were in college we attended a service where there was a Christian Illusionist. That morning he carried with him a Chicago Tribune newspaper. It was very thick. He then was blindfolded and turned his back on the congregation. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Leaders' Reputation - (Part 4 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

based on 23 ratings

| 5,223 views

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2 This phrase serves as a general summary of all the character qualities a leader should have. The Greek word describes a garment without any "folds." When applied to personal character, it means that leader must be free from any secret or hidden pockets of sins. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counter-Attack!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 13, 2005

based on 70 ratings

| 17,068 views

Everything was going well for the church in the first three chapters of Acts. But the crunch comes in chapter four. How do the apostles respond? And how should we?

Passage: Acts 4:1-22 Intro: The first days of the early church were exciting, thrilling. 1. thousands of people believing in Jesus 2. signs and wonders, healing, “favor with all the people.” 3. they were successful, experiencing explosive growth. 4. but in this chapter, things change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Is This Happening To Me!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 8,593 views

A message on being serious with your life.Refusing to call ’normal’normal,living by questioning your life and enquiring from God!

“Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23 The LORD said to her, "Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Had A Dream

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 17, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,921 views

lOVE HEALS, HATE POISONS A CHURCH.

I had a dream last Saturday - I dreamt I was in Church and just about to start my Sermon, when Derek Finney walked in and sat down to listen. Who is Derek Finney? Derek Finney and Ken Hunter and I were great friends when we were in our teens ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Peace In The Puzzle Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2006

based on 94 ratings

| 20,814 views

How to Enjoy the Christian life...from the Beatitudes. We must Eliminate Strife and Endure Spite. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle Matthew 5:9 The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit] v. 4 Brokenness [mourn] v. 5 Meekness [meek] The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude upward [hunger and thirst after God] v. 7 A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 10,230 views

Learning to forgive

THE PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS LUKE 11:4 I. INTRODUCTION WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY THAT REQUIRES US TO LIVE BY CERTAIN PRINCIPLES. PRINCIPLES ARE PUT INTO PLACE IN ORDER THAT STANDARDS AND RULES MAY BE MAINTAINED. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT SOMETIMES THE PRINCIPLES ARE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 5,957 views

We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Power In Our Lives

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 9, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 10,506 views

A look at how the power of God changed a man’s life...and the direction of his life

“God’s Power in our Lives” 1 Chronicles 13:14 INTRODUCTION: David, the great king of Israel wanted to go and retrieve the Ark of the Covenant which represented the very presence and power of God. The Ark had not been in the midst of the people for some time. It had been stolen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Citizen Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 9,099 views

It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life!

(Sermon outline authored by Dr. Phil Sanders) A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN Phil 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life: a. Jesus is preparing a place just for me! (Jno 14:1-3) b. Jesus is now preparing me just for that place (2 Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001

based on 17 ratings

| 5,131 views

A message on salvation for the sinner, but a challenge of deeper commitment to the Christian.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone walked in perfect peace, without worry, without stress, without lonliness? It can happen. Especially when we walk with the Lord. This message today is for both the sinner and for the Christian. At the close of this message, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Employer

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 5,132 views

God is the greatest to work for

INTRODUCTION Talk about the context of Matthew 19 and how Chapter 20 is parable to explain 19:30. Peters attitude in asking the question in verse 27. SERMON God is a Persistent Employer Verses 1-7 A. The Early Morning Workers. Verse 1-2 1) The Owner went out sometime after the night watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Root Problem

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 4,999 views

This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened

This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened. I want to emphasize that, while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:6

Denomination: Congregational

Coming To The Living Stone Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 4,478 views

Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

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