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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Church On The Move

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2025
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    A great persecution arose against the church

    The Church on the Move Acts 8:1-17 There is a Yiddish proverb loosely based on Psalm 2 and James 4 that says, "We make plans and God laughs." This illustrates the truth of how we make our plans; however, unexpected events and things from the LORD alter those plans. Before going back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Who? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2024
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    How sad to live life without taking advantage of all the help and resources available to us. The Holy Spirit is given to us to be our helper. In this sermon, we begin to understand who the Spirit is and how He helps us.

    A. Welcome to Friends and Family Day! 1. We are excited to have special guests with us today and we hope you will be encouraged and inspired by this time of worship. 2. Today’s sermon is the beginning of a new sermon series that I am calling “The Holy Spirit, Our Helper.” 3. I decided to start the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Mature

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
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    While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

    Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lose Some Weight!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 19, 2006
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    A little play on words here, but with a serious intent. The message encourages us to gain victories over the flesh, so that our Spirit man can flourish in the Lord, and gain strength; while our flesh "loses weight"!

    Stand & Read - 1 Cor. 3:1-7 “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to babes in Christ. [2] I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, [3] for you are still fleshly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How Should We Serve The Resurrected Lord?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 18, 2025
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    We are called to serve the risen Lord as we are Spirit-filled by encouraging one another through Scripture-based words and songs, continually give thanks to God, and humbly submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

    Sermon Title: “How Can We Serve the Risen Lord?” Text: Romans 14:8–10 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that He might be the Lord of both the dead and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    The Spirit wants to help us through the Red Sea experiences if we will let Him

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses (Heb. 11:24-30) Illustration:In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Presence Or Presents?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 15, 2009
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    During Christmas season we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. So, what would Christmas be like if we truly celebrated God’s presence?

    Opening illustration: Oswald Chambers once wrote: “It is not God’s promises we need, it is [God] Himself.” At Christmastime we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. In certain parts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Know Where You Are Going And How To Get There?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 16, 2020
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    This sermon is based on the Wise Men and being open to God's guidance and leading. We need the leadership, the wisdom and guidance of God's Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to make that a reality in our lives.

    Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 16:13-15 Title: Do You Know Where You are Going To and How to Get There? Theme: God’s Guidance INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the subject “Do you know where you are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Effectual And Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by James May on Nov 4, 2009
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    What is effectual and fervent prayer? Does it always have to be manifest only through praying in tongues?

    Effective and Fervent Prayer By Pastor James May James 5:16b, "… The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is a vital part of the life of a Christian. Through prayer unto the Lord, we voice our needs, we give our praise, we show our worship and we demonstrate our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    I'll Buy That

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 21, 2025
     | 247 views

    Simon wanted to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit

    I’ll Buy That Acts 8:18-25 I heard a story about a man who went into an antique shop in San Francisco, and on the floor, he noticed what appeared to be an ancient Chinese vase. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty. He thought, “The owner has no idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Evidence Of Our Adoption

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 5, 2021
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     | 2,416 views

    This is from a series I preached in the book of Romans.

    Title: Evidence of our Adoption Script: Romans 8:14-17 Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 6-6-21 Intro: When our children were young would often play board or card games in the evenings. One of their favorite games was the perennial favorite, “Clue”. Colonel Mustard, Prof Plum, Mrs. Peacock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Other Comforter

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 9, 2026
     | 41 views

    In truth a great many Christians have no idea who the Holy Spirit is or what the Holy Spirit does. For all practical purposes they are in the same position as the believers who met Paul at Ephesus and said, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” (Acts 19:2)

    “The Other Comforter” John 14:15-26 Hopefully you will remember from last lesson that as the Disciples gathered in the Upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Now, I See It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 5,951 views

    Don’t let the world determine who you are, when they look at you, Let God determine who you are!

    1 John 3:1-2-Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Better Together Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 19,286 views

    This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

    What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Hijo De Animo

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Todo cristiano necesita un hermano com Bernabé. Cada iglesia necesita hermanos como Bernabé.

    Bernabé (José)--hijo de consolación un hermanos que siempre buscaba animar a los demás. Hch.. 4:36,37 36 Entonces José, quien por los apóstoles era llamado Bernabé (que significa hijo de consolación) y quien era levita, natural de Chipre, 37 como tenía un campo, lo vendió, trajo el dinero y lo ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal