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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Not By Might

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,945 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,090 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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    Power...for What? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    Being full of the Holy Spirit’s power is important, but we need to know what for.

    Power…For what? Acts 1:8 We need the power of the Holy Spirit, but we need to understand what that means. The clearest sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is…POWER For what? To witness for Jesus Christ. Where the Holy Spirit is, people will be coming to Christ. We can experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Woe Is Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,070 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit and the glory of God does not always lift up, but sometimes brings us to our knees.

    Woe is Me: When God’s Glory Brings us Down July 13, 2008 Illus: I was craving some chocolate as I often do. I walked into the house and smelled freshly made brownies. I said “Thank God, someone made brownies.” Becky said I am not thanking God! What was good for me was not so good for her. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Prophecy: The Hope Of Our Future Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,394 views

    The power of prophecy enables us to get through difficult times.

    Sons & Daughters: Prophesy, Dreams, Visions, July 20, 2008 Acts 2:14-18 Illus: “Mendin Fences” Fixing the fence: I should have prayed before I started instead of cutting the wood wrong. We need to live prophetically! We have questions – what is going to happen next? Are we going to make it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Free Indeed"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,766 views

    Sermon preached at community event "Day in the Son" on how to be free from sin and the flesh.

    “Free Indeed!” John 8:31-32,36: “To the ones who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Thomas Jefferson, writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

    How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of Sequence

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009
     | 2,648 views

    When some teenagers asked me a question about the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit, it forced me to rethink some of my assumptions. Here’s how I presented to them.

    It’s interesting to note that when we take certain verses out of their context, we end up creating our own systems to replace God’s “system.” God’s system is called covenant or relationship. Our systems tend to be what we can control. But, of course, we aren’t the ones in control when God is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Religion The Right Way”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2009
     | 2,895 views

    Reveals how you can know what religion God approves of.

    “Religion the Right Way” May 31, 2009 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Carrying Christ With You Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2009
     | 5,311 views

    The Holy Spirit is constantly working in our lives. We are always a bridge in someone’s life. Our obedience to God is a big thing. It is always worth it!

    Last week we learn about overcoming prejudice. • God has no favourites. Salvation is for all men. • Israelites were chosen as a forerunner. God’s purpose was to save them and through them, the whole world. • The Jews were not intended to be the END of God’s plan, but the MEANS. • Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Facing Temptations Head-On

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 1, 2010
     | 5,622 views

    Drawing the opening verses of this passge, we are reminded that through the power of God's Holy Spirit, we can face our temptations head-on, rahter than avoid them which is our first inclination.

    Facing Temptations Head-On Luke 4:1-13 & Romans 10:8-13 (Lent 1C) Rev. Beth Garrod-Logsdon Wilmore Presbyterian Church Well, here we are again – the first Sunday of Lent. The day when the mood and emotions of worship seem to take a downhill slide – the hymns become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Anointing

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,919 views

    What is the anointing and why Christians need to recognise it.

    The Anointing What is the Anointing? Anointing/anointed/anoints Chrisma or chriô Don’t mix it with charisma Chriô means to rub lightly or spread over something cover Anointing was an ancient custom used by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans It was an act of hospitality towards a guest; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim White avatar

    Water, Water, Everywhere Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,659 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

  • James May avatar

    God's Gps

    Contributed by James May on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 33,289 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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    Acquire The Fire Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    Welcome the interruption of the Holy Spirit.

    ACQUIRE THE FIRE Acts 2.1-4 S: Change C: Holy Spirit Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WELCOME THE INTERRUPTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Type: Narrative, Inductive I. PENTECOST (1) II. TOGETHER (1) III. SOUND AND FLAME (2-3) IV. FILLED (4) V. COMMUNICATION (4) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist