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  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,445 views

    The Holy Ghost is the power. The fire is what cleans us up to receive the power.

    The Fire of God Matt. 3:11-12 **BEFORE READING TEXT** If I were to ask how many here want more of Father, Son, Holy Ghost, most of us would shout “amen”. And if I asked how many wanted more of the fire of God, most would again shout “amen”. Yet, (not to anyone’s discredit, etc.) if we had a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Complacent Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    Do not place your security in the outward forms of church life and neglect your walk with the Lord. Cultivate an authentic relationship with Christ.

    The message to the church in Sardis was distinct from those we have seen earlier. • No words of commendation. Just a blunt statement: “you are dead”. • Jesus says He saw their deeds. There were activities going on in the church. • Jesus says “you have a reputation of being alive” – they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Irrefutable Law Of Gardening

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    Your God-given time, talents and treasures all fall under one general rule in life - You get out what you put in!

    The Irrefutable Law of Gardening Griffith Baptist Church – 4/20/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (Proverbs 3:9-10) Key verse: 2 Corinthians 9:6 - But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lenton Season

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,677 views

    What was lent supposed to remind us of? What does lent remind us of?

    Some thoughts on the Lenten Season Lent, known to be the oldest ritual in Church. It came into existence as early as 130 AD. The observation of lent began as a season of penance, driven by the example set by Lord Jesus Christ during his 40 days of fasting in the desert where he overcame the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,250 views

    God is concerned with the condition of our heart. We are to seek purity of heart in two ways: (1) be right, and (2) be true. Our words and deeds must be in sync with our heart.

    Noticed Jesus did not say “Blessed are the pure…” which is correct too. • But He said, “Blessed are the pure IN HEART.” The emphasis is right. • Man concerns the outward – we want to look good, to make an impression. • We need to place more emphasis on what is unseen – the attitudes of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mary: Living A Life Of Purity

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Mary’s life reveals the extraordinary blessings and favor that God pours upon those who live a life of moral purity.

    Mary: Living A Life Of Purity Luke 1:26-35, 38 Introduction: The Consequences of Wrong Choices Traci stood before the church, tears in her eyes, head bowed to the floor, her mother at her side. It must have been the most difficult situation she had ever been in in her short fifteen years. Yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wheat & The Tares Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,565 views

    A 5 point illiterated sermon on the parable of the wheat & tares.

    The Wheat and the tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By Grace Is Not Freedom To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,413 views

    The doctrine of grace is not to abused by living a life of sin

    Our study of Romans takes us to the opening of the sixth chapter. From Romans 3:21 through the end of chapter five, we have been studying the doctrine of justification by faith. Now Paul moves to inform the Roman believers, and all other believers of the next step in the Christian life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving Life’s Storms

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,446 views

    Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

    Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Your Identity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it... from God.

    Title: Finding Your Identity Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Thesis: It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it… from God. Introduction: Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France has proposed a decree that would ban anyone from wearing religious symbols of any kind. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,249 views

    Sometimes we feel like we’re outnumbered by people who don’t believe in Jesus. There are times when we’re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th

    A Combined Children’s talk and sermon How big do you think God’s Kingdom is? As big as the Simpson desert or Kakadu? As big as this whole land of Australia? Jesus said the kingdom of heaven was like a mustard seed. Now I can’t show you a mustard seed but I did bring some other seeds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Your Heart's Desire

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012
     | 10,026 views

    Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

    You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Bred For Bread Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    Jesus came into the world to save and satisfy the needs of people. A primary need is hunger -- especially for the things of God. He is the bread for that hunger.

    1. I’ve been told that there’s a health-food restaurant out in the northeast with a billboard that says, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign that reads: “Eat here and die happy!” 2. Food is important to us – some more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Story Of Naaman - God Is In Control

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013
     | 14,983 views

    God is in control. He does what He does, when He does it for His glory.

    Our story begins with a five star General of the armed forces of ancient Syria whose name was Naaman. His name means "delightful, pleasant, beautiful" and has the idea of someone who is "well formed." Just from what his name means, we can consider that Naaman grew up with the idea that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having A Religion That Is Worth Anything Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2012
     | 4,237 views

    Religion to most is external- what you look like. Jesus says that a religion that is worth anything begins internally with a relationship with Him and will be lived out to the widows and orphans that we meet in life.

    Having a religion that is worth something James 1:19-1:27 Introduction- We are continuing to be in the series Nuts and Bolts of life. We have looked at relationships, both with God and others. We have looked last week at trusting God when we are in difficult times, and this morning we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene