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  • Pastor Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
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    Second in series, identifying the Dragon in the text.

    Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Commitment To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
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    Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

    The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,587 views

    Explains how to develop the fruit of the Spirit and shows the necessity of demonstrating the Fruit in conjuction with the Gifts.

    The Spirit Filled Life (Part 1): The Fruit of the Spirit GAL 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    The Final Victory

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Nov 7, 2001
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    MAINTAINING CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST’S CERTAIN RETURN AND SURE VICTORY

    THE FINAL VICTORY (II THESS 2:1-17) I. TWO CERTAINTIES ABOUT CHRIST’S COMING: (VS 1) 1. CHRIST WILL COME A. BECAUSE HE SAID HE WOULD "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Twelve Ways The Holy Spirit Benefits You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2004
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     | 100,735 views

    O let God’s Spirit fill your soul And cast out every sin, Then shall you love both friend and foe And know His peace within

    Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Benefits You (Rom 8:26,27) - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Illustration: Henry Bosch tells a humorous story about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Thankful For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
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     | 6,036 views

    This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a pendulum swings to both

    BEING THANKFUL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT John 14:15-27 INTRODUCTION: This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Desire For Power Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 7, 2010
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    THE DESIRE FOR POWER IS OFTEN THE DOORWAY FOR THE DEMONIC. These men couldn't be bound by chains but they were certainly bound by Satan. They were almost completely under the control Satan, enslaved to him.

    Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - AN UNHEALTHY DESIRE FOR POWER My daughter and son-in-law once lived in Parramatta in Sydney, quite near an old cemetery. It had historic significance for Sydney and was protected, I think, by the national trust. It angered me when it was vandalised. A part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Study In Revelation Chapter 2

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 20, 2023
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    A study into the book of Revelation as we see our world radically changing.

    The Study of end time prophecy is one that needs to be carefully approached because to falsely interpret what God has foretold even innocently is a very dangerous thing. 2 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is There More Than One Will Of God?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 8, 2021
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     | 1,845 views

    There is a belief within the church that the Creator God has a perfect will with as many as six permissive variations

    There is a belief within the church that the Creator God has a perfect will with many permissive variations that purposely 'allows' horrible things such as sickness and disease to happen to those who He created in His image and likeness (James 3:9). "And be not conformed to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Handle A Hostile Person Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
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     | 2,079 views

    This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#8] HOW TO HANDLE A HOSTILE PERSON 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Introduction: We have seen how Saul was a destroyer, wiping out the town of Nob; and David became a deliverer, setting free the town of Keilah. David was the future king, the king in waiting- He was loyal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    A Brother Murders His Brother

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    Violence existed from the dawn of human history. The first child born to the human family was a murderer. Genesis begans with creation and ends in a coffin. The wages of sin began immediately after the fall.

    In this chapter, we have the first of many things: The first brothers The first offerers The first offering The first parents THe first home The first man The first lady The first youth worship The first blood crying from the ground The first body recommited to the dust. The first record of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    God's Memorial Of Judgment Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
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     | 2,893 views

    Because Christ is a righteous Judge, your sin must be forsaken or it will be judged.

    I. Be involved in uprooting arrogant pride from your heart! v. 1-4 A. Arrogant pride continues to rule in man’s heart (2-4). 1. Problem #1 – A pursuit for security through disobedience. 2. Problem #2 – A passion for greatness through personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,443 views

    When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

    1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Apostasy And The Anti-Christ

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,872 views

    Message on the coming apostasy, and the Anti-Christ.

    Apostasy And The Anti-Christ 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Verse 1 reveals to us the what Paul will be dealing with in this chapter. He writes to them concerning or regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Rapture of the church. Paul had written to them in his first letter 1 Thess. 4 concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    The Functional Family Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,924 views

    This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

    The Functioning Family The Mommy dog that lost her rear leggs in a lawn mower accident, and her children pups learned to walk like mommy walked, by dragging their hind end around the house… Monkey see monkey do, our children will follow what we model. Genesis 1:28 (Contemporary English ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible