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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Standard Operating Procedure Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

    SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2015
     | 5,731 views

    Pt 2 of a 2-part sermon examining 3 attitudes toward Christ & the Gospel displayed in Acts 5:17-42. Pt 1 dealt with the spirit of opposition and the spirit of compromise Gamaliel typified. This sermon shows the spirit of discipleship Peter & John showed.

    Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 2) Acts Series Chuck Sligh April 19, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 5:29-33 – “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 Ways To Tell You're Slipping

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Encouraging Christians to face their weaknesses, to wake-up from spiritual coma’s, and to pursue spiritual revival.

    10 Ways to Tell You’re Slipping Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/13/08 FOCUS: • Spiritual Depression • Slipping Away From God FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to face their weaknesses & pursue spiritual revival. A. Pleasantries B. Slumps. They happen all the time, don’t they? 1. When you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Can You Let It Go?" - A Message To Ministers From A Lay Person

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 2, 2014
     | 10,164 views

    This message is intended to encourage ministers who are afraid of losing what is good or who are burdened by what is bad.

    I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Proof Of Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018
     | 4,509 views

    Paul declares that the proof of his ministry is the changed lives of the Corinthians. Do we focus on that today?

    THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY: The goal is not empire building, but changed lives. - 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. - v. 1 – they were the letters of recommendation. - v. 2 – “You yourselves are our letter . . .” - v. 3 – “. . . you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry . . . ” - v. 3 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Next Step

    Contributed by Clayton Cullen on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    This sermon encourages people to take the next step necessary in following after God in every area of their lives.

    Matt 14:22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carlos Camarena avatar

    Cuando El "Cristiano" Es Cristiano Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    A Christian’s submission of his/her anger to the Spirit

    Cuando el cristianismo es cristianismo Texto: Santiago 1:19-21 Lectura Bíblica: Efesios 4:22-32 I. Introducción A. La primera parte de Santiago (1:1-18) trató con los temas de pruebas y tentaciones. Y aunque el tema no es totalmente abandonado, la segunda parte aborda la cuestión que define la ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Some Things Just Don't Translate

    Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,246 views

    Trusting the Holy Spirit to translate the Word and Work of God.

    Text: John 6:60 “On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’” Vs. 66 - ‘From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.’ ‘You do not want to leave too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynell Friesen avatar

    A Strange Attitude

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    The Spirit of God has revealed who the Messiah is.

    See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him-- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness--so will he sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "We Are Never Home Alone"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    God is always present with Christians through His Spirit.

    John 14:15-21 “We Are Never Home Alone” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us have probably seen the movie: Home Alone. In it, a large family goes on a Christmas vacation, accidently leaving their ten year-old-son at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Reject False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,479 views

    Three characteristics of false teachers guided by the ‘spirit of antichrist’.

    Anitchrists (those who deny that Jesus is the Christ) This term is used by John in 3 ways: 1. A spirit in the world that opposes or denies Christ 2. The false teachers who embody this spirit 3. A person who will head up the final world rebellion against Christ Three characteristics of false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kris Young avatar

    The Fire Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Kris Young on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 20,446 views

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for the church of America today.

    Introduction: 1) Why do we need the Holy Spirit’s Baptism a. Boldness. b. Power. c. Closeness. I. The breathe of God a. Ezekiel 37. b. The breathe gives you life. II. The River of God. a. Ezekiel 47. b. Revelation 22. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • George Rennau avatar

    What It Means To Be A Pentecostal

    Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    Every Christian deserves to have the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

    Title: What Does it mean to be a Pentecostal To discuss this question we must talk about the Holy Spirit. Text: ACTS 2:1-4 The most remarkable aspect of this era that we live in is The pouring out of the Holy Spirit Many times people in the church relegate the experience of the baptism in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Philip Gunther avatar

    Thank God I'm Not Like.....

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 374 ratings
     | 25,328 views

    A lesson about the spirit with which we approach God.

    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Rev. Philip A. Gunther “In the eyes of Christ a person confessing sin is nearer to true goodness than a person boasting of his goodness.” (F.F. Bruce, Theologian) Pray And Do Not Give Up The setting is as follows: Jesus had just finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jacob Holmes avatar

    He Shall Always Be

    Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    The Character of Christ, demonstrated through spirit-filled believers.

    "HE SHALL ALWAYS BE" Isaiah 32:2 From The Time The Spirit of God moved through moses to begin the Old Testament, Untill the time Malachi Consummated it, The Priests, Prophets, and Preachers have all been given some type of revelation, about a messiah that had not yet arrived. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God