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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Pretty And Loud Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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    We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

    Fire…Works Pt. 3 – Pretty & Loud I. Introduction We want fireworks at ball games, bowl games, birthday parties, and even at concerts. Without them we leave feeling cheated or short changed. If we don’t have Fire…works at church I feel cheated too. If you will remember last week we discussed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace Boulevard Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2008
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     | 4,324 views

    The Biblical word "peace" [Greek ~ Irene] signifies far more than merely the absence of war. It carries the idea of completeness and wholeness. It conveys a sense of inner-satisfaction and fulfillment. It communicates the idea of contentment and serenity.

    Opening illustration: A four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The older of them said with a sad face, "There was a bouquet at the flower shop that we wanted to give you. It was real pretty but it was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Power Is Often Simple Patience Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    Life outside of Christ, Paul says. It’s angry life. Its confrontational politics and caustic talk shows. It’s accusatory e-mails that appear to have been sent from a flamethrower. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with patience.

    Opening illustration: This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t wait for the bell to ring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Milo Velebir avatar

    Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,455 views

    New Testament Pentecost – Its meaning and fulfilment of the Old Testament festival.

    New Testament Pentecost – Its meaning and fulfilment of the Old Testament festival. Deuteronomy 16:9-12 I would like to talk about the festival of Pentecost and its meaning seen from the Old Testament perspective. I have already pointed to you in the past, that everything that we find in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shavuot - Pentecost In The Old And New Testaments

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007
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    How the Old Testament Pentecost festival was fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

    Shavuot – e.g. Pentecost in the Old and Net Testaments Last Sunday we have spoken about the festival of Pentecost as it is commanded by the Lord to be observed to the Israelites. We have spoken about the order of the Jewish festivals. In Leviticus chapter 23 we have the list of 6 or 7 (depends how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

    In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life's Greatest Influences

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,093 views

    This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

    Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Paradigm Shift In The Church

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,057 views

    Here is the Paradigm shift of the first church and the Paradigm shift needed of our church today! I. A CHANGE OF CONTROL - POURING v17 & 33 II. A CHANGE OF COMMUNICATION PREACHING 17-18 III. A CHANGE OF CHALLENGE PASSION 40...

    In Dallas I worked for a furniture company that sold over a half a billion dollars worth of furniture a year. As it was growing and before I got there, the owner was influenced by a “new age” motivational speaker. The guy convinced him to put all of the sales people through a “life changing” 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Johnston avatar

    Keep On Dancing

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
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     | 4,047 views

    The closer you follow Christ and emulate Him, the more you will walk in the spirit and be filled with the Spirit. WE need a perpetual infilling of the Holy Ghost. KEEP ON DANCING!

    Keep on Dancing Ephesians 5:17-18 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Interject this about worldly dancing and Holy Ghost dancing. David said… 2 Sam 6:21 It was before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Life Giving Breath

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,542 views

    People do not need to see our wisdom. They need to see what the Spirit of God can do in us and through us.

    Prep for today- 1Peter- not breathed on. Jn 20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. NASU Jesus knew His disciples needed the HS to do His will In the same way, we need the HS to walk with God. 1Cor 2:1-5 My prayer- God- give us fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Fire

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,007 views

    One of the notable symbols of Pentecost is that of "fire." We remember that there was fire at the first Pentecost - the giving of the law to Moses 50 days after the crossing of the Red Sea as the Israelites departed Egypt. Here’s the description given to

    Fire Acts 2:1-4 Acts 2:1-4… On the day of Pentecost, seven weeks after Jesus’ resurrection, the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm in the skies above them, and it filled the house where they were meeting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Elder avatar

    The Divine Wind

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    The book of Acts opens with a dramatic presentation of three symbols that would characterize the ministry of the Holy Spirit throughout the age of the church. These three symbols are very prominent all through the book of Acts. Mighty rushing wind Tong

    The Divine Wind Acts 8:25-26 Acts 8:25-26… After testifying and preaching the word of the Lord in Samaria, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem. And they stopped in many Samaritan villages along the way to preach the Good News to them, too. As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, "Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Strength To Do The Impossible

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 21,502 views

    A look at the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives to empower us to accomplish the Great Commission. There is a long introduction. The primary passage is not introduced till nearly 1/2 through the message. Expanded outline.

    THE STRENGTH TO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 28:16-20 > Matthew 28:19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, Jesus has been crucified. He has been buried and risen again. He has visited with His disciples and taught them. Over 500 people have seen Him. Now, Jesus is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    When We Don't Know What To Pray Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,685 views

    You’re not alone when you’re in the ’groan zone.’

    When We Don’t Know What to Pray Romans 8:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 8/12/07 www.pontiacbible.org On August 1st, a terrible tragedy brought strangers together to pray. I’m reading from the StarTribune.com out of Minneapolis-St. Paul (8/6/07): “Lori Peterson, jogging on the path on West River Parkway, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Identidad Garantizada Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,366 views

    El Espíritu Santo es la garantía de nuestra identidad como Hijos de Dios

    Identidad Garantizada Intro: Por alguna razón que todavía no acabo de comprender, muchas personas me confunden con mi hermano. A veces, llego a algún lugar y una persona se me queda viendo como si lo conociera buscando mi mirada y sonriéndome, le devuelvo la sonrisa…normalmente me dicen: “buenos ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed