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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,886 views

    Barnabas had an effective ministry in Antioch and surrounding areas. He had an amazing impact on people's lives. This sermon examines why?

    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 7, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:21-24 – “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Chosen Us To Bear Fruit And To Receive Whatever We Ask From Him

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,310 views

    A.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US. B.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST C.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO RECEIVE WHATEVER WE ASK HIM IN HIS NAME

    GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO BEAR LASTING FRUIT AND TO RECEIVE WHATEVER WE ASK HIM IN HIS NAME OUTLINE A.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US. B.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST C.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO RECEIVE WHATEVER WE ASK HIM ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 28,257 views

    Second message in series on the "Fruit of the Spirit".

    “Fruit of the Spirit” JOY June 8, 2002 Introduction There were two outs in the bottom of the last inning of the city championship. I stood in left field waiting…waiting to see if our pitcher could strike this guy out…waiting to see we were going to actually win this game and the championship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Saints Of God: Suspicious Or Supportive?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    God's people should encourage one another.

    THE SAINTS OF GOD: Suspicious or Supportive? Acts 9:19-32 I do not know anyone who does not want to succeed. Deep in our hearts some of us may feel like we have lost or that we have no chance of winning, but feeling like we are fumbling around in the dark is quite different from wanting to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wound That Brings Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 21,292 views

    An encouraging message about the Mephibosheth dilemmas in life.

    The Wound That Brings Life 2 Samuel 4:4 KJV And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost Power

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 23, 2015
     | 7,281 views

    How we can harness the Power of the Holy Spirit and reach out to the world as the hands and feet of Christ

    Acts 2: 1-4, Narrate 5-14 then read (14 – 21) Today is Pentecost Sunday , The Birthday of the Church, The scripture today tells of an exciting time , strange things are happening, Tongues of fire touching people, folks speaking in unknown languages, power is being poured out and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    King David Wrote His Own Obituary Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,692 views

    The Holy Spirit, Worship, Righteousness

    2 Samuel 23:1-7 (p. 226) March 16, 2014 Introduction: As I shared with you last week...God’s people, the Israelites were never designed by God to have a King...or maybe I should say, a king other than God. The nation of Israel was designed to be a Theocracy not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,925 views

    Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit of the Spirit’ with the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and talents with giftings. Gifts of the Spirit are special abilities provided by the Holy Spirit to Christians for God’s glory and building up the

    Opening illustration: You mail an expensive & wonderful gift to someone you love & adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearing The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,485 views

    Ministry and hearing God's voice are important aspects of our service to God. The more we learn how to hear from God, the more we receive godly instructions. In this message we will learn how Samuel heard from God and shared this to Eli.

    Through constant prayer and worship, we can hear God's voice. The more we hear Him, the more we receive fresh instructions from God for daily living. We need to hear Him speak to us on how we should act and what we should say to people. We need to hear Him how we should budget our finances well. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Build Mutual Respect For Each Other

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    1. The Holy Spirit can help us build mutual respect for each other when we trust Him to help us focus on one another’s strengths rather than weaknesses.

    1. The Holy Spirit can help us build mutual respect for each other when we trust Him to help us focus on one another’s strengths rather than weaknesses. God has given each person special strengths, abilities, and gifts which are unique to that individual. Rather than focusing your attention on what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,360 views

    John gave his readers to tests to determine the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. Every generation needs to continue to test the spirits to see if they are from God.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoy ANAGRAMS? 1. What is an anagram? It is “a word or phrase formed by reordering the letters of another word or phrase.” 2. Here are a few that I thought you might enjoy. 3. DORMITORY = Dirty Room 4. THE MORSE CODE = Here Come Dots 5. SLOT MACHINES = Cash Lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Personal Revelations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,651 views

    Paul declares that his teacher was the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our teacher, also, but the Spirit many teachers to provide us with our personal revelation.

    Galatians 1:11-24 "Personal Revelations" INTRODUCTION I'm a history buff, and I enjoy a good, well written biography. Biographies help us see inside the person and enable us to begin to understand why that person did or said what is recorded in history. Today's text is a brief autobiography ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Acceptable Worship - Part 2

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 23, 2025
     | 107 views

    Jesus taught that acceptable worship must be in spirit and truth. "In spirit" does not mean "spirited" in the sense of animated or peppy.

    ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP - Part 2 INTRODUCTION A. We discovered in lesson one that— 1. There are two ideas behind worship: to pay homage and serve. 2. There are three levels of worship: emotional, moral, and ceremonial. B. There was a woman who did all three (John 4:20). 1. The woman believed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Adam Laible avatar

    Living As Christians: Embracing God's Provision And Eternal Promises Series

    Contributed by Adam Laible on May 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,530 views

    Many of us face concerns about finances, family responsibilities, and the pressures of daily routines. In the midst of these worries, we must remind ourselves of the unchanging truth of God's Word and the assurance we have in Jesus.

    Title: "Living in Faith: Embracing our Role as Christians in Everyday Life" Introduction: Greet the congregation and introduce the sermon topic. Acknowledge the everyday struggles and worries faced by Christians. Emphasize the relevance of Scripture in addressing these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Jesus Right Now?

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,427 views

    Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

    Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist