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  • Tim White avatar

    Water, Water, Everywhere Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 7,693 views

    As the Jews celebrated the memory of water in the desert, the Water of Life was ignored in their presence. He promised they could be a river of life.

    Water, Water, Everywhere John 7:32-37 1. There is a Compulsion. (Need). (thirsts) * When one is thirsty, that becomes his focus. Illustration: * Thirst is the most painful thing. * Eudipsia is normal thirst. Hyperdipsia is temporary intense thirst, * Polydipsia is sustained excessive thirst. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gps

    Contributed by James May on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 32,011 views

    God has a God Positioning Spirit that will lead us through life’s highway if we will let Him.

    God’s GPS Pastor Jim May My wife Pat and I both have our birthdays in March, and in the first week of April we will also celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary. While I am thinking of that let me say thank you very much for your kindness, your cards and for the nice suit that the church bought ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    This is sermon #2 in the series "Life in the Spirit" dealing with the difference between living from the "Inside Out" and living from the "Outside In." Romans 8 is the text for the sermon.

    Living from the Inside Out (Life in the Spirit #2) Romans 8 CHCC – December 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Last Sunday we talked about how humans are made of BODY, SOUL and SPIRIT. The body is ... the body. Soul is Mind, Will, and Emotion. Spirit is the part of us that can connect with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fill Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 138 ratings
     | 41,440 views

    Let’s consider what God says in His Word about being filled with His Spirit. 1- Being filled with God’s Spirit energizes witnessing 2- Being filled with God’s Spirit produces joy 3- Being filled with God’s Spirit induces worship

    INTRO.- All people are filled with something, some desire, some interest, etc. ILL.- A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigger and heavier than he was. On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby fish. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By My New Way Of Life

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 220 ratings
     | 77,733 views

    Be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Beloved Let the Holy Spirit transform you conform you into the image of Christ. How will the world recognize that you have been changed? Young Cameron may have said it best By my new way of life,.

    Let us pray..... O Heavenly Father, ..... we are yours ......through baptismal waters .... we are empowered by your Holy Spirit ....to continue your work in this world;.... Father help us employ the gifts you have given us..... for your use in, ....and for your glory ..... and we ask this through ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Real Power" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010
     | 4,504 views

    We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

    God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greater Works Than Jesus

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 8, 2010
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     | 5,822 views

    The early church reached the then known world with the Gospel in a little over three centuries. What will it take for the church today to affect the world with the message of the Kingdom of God (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo)

    Greater works than Jesus? Introduction (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo) I want to challenge, encourage, and build-up our faith. 2000 years ago- greatest miracle in all the world- Jesus Christ- born/lived/died/resurrected. There is nothing that has had greater impact on history. Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Anointed Ones

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,624 views

    The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

    The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Pentecost- Abundance Is Here

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Jesus intended for His disciples to be comforted, and to become confident at the same time. Pentecost is actually God’s kingdom moving in, and taking control.

    The Power of Pentecost- Abundance is Here Text: Acts 2:1-4 Amplified Bible AND WHEN the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all assembled together in one place, 2When suddenly there came a sound from heaven like the rushing of a violent tempest blast, and it filled the whole house in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Mission If You Accept It: Transformation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    This message is the second in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the transformation that took place in the lives of the discipl

    Tim Hansel in his book “When I Relax I feel Guilty.” Writes some insights of what most people want from God. “I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Set Aside For Service

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011
     | 5,453 views

    We have been set aside for service by the Holy Spirit.

    Set Aside for Service January 23, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have been set aside for service by the Holy Spirit. Focus Passage: I Samuel 9:21 - 10:1 Supplemental Passage: Acts 10:38 "You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filled For A Purpose

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,358 views

    The first coming of Christ was preceded by increased spiritual activity. As we celebrate His birth shouldn’t we also celebrate that same spiritual activity?

    December 5, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:11-17 Subject: The Announcement of John’s Birth Title: Filled for a Purpose It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Don’t you just love this time after Thanksgiving? I mean, what more could a person want; a time to go out and fight the crowds ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Value Of Oil

    Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011
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     | 4,335 views

    When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

    Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not By Might

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

    • Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When One Is Better Than A Crowd

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 15, 2012
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     | 3,827 views

    The church is one body and not many and yet unity is often hindered by such "diseases" as pride, self-sufficiency, ignorance and laziness. To "heal" we need first to die to ourselves and surrender to Christ who will change us.

    This week I heard devastating news from a friend of mine who will soon be ordained as a pastor. His son was just diagnosed with cancer. This is a young man, 18 years old, graduating from high school in just a few months and having to now face stage three cancer. It’s heart wrenching – ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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