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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Cool Under Pressure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    The Holy Spirit enabled Paul to show coolness under pressure. Dr. Luke wrote, "At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. ‘You are out of your mind Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.’ I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am s

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Wise Diplomacy (Acts 26:1-28) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to exhibit diplomacy in our dealings with people just as He led Paul before King Agrippa. Illustration;D.L. Moody had a keen memory for names and faces. If one of his children was missing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Door Is Shut

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 12,006 views

    A sermon concerning the finality of one’s decision concerning Christ.

    WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT Matthew 25:1-13 Text: v.10 SCRIPTURE: 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Caring For Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 24,047 views

    A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s ministry of caring for others leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to care for others by coming to the altar rail to pray.

    This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). He set the standard for CARING about others. God cared enough to become one of us, to live, to die and to break down every barrier between us and an unending relationship with Him. “Commitment” is so important to God that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Beloved

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    The love of God cannot be explained, it must be seen. Solomon’s "love song" is a picture of what Jesus would provide.

    Beloved Song of Solomon 2:9 July 28, 1991 "A Raisin In the Sun" is a play about a black family on Chicago’s southside. The father dies and leaves a small legacy in the form of an insurance policy - several thousand dollars. The mother was going to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

    Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Miraculous Transformation

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,899 views

    What has caused the birth of the church of Jesus Christ is truly a miracle that takes place in the life and heart of every believer. Let’s not focus on the physical things which divide, but on the spiritual realities that unite us.

    Passage: Ephesians 2:11-13 Intro: There is no book in the world that challenges us like the Word of God 1. no body of truth is so radical, so upsetting to “the way it’s always been”. 2. every time we read it, it challenges our thinking, what we have come to believe. 3. for the next four weeks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Nearer To My God

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    Encourages God’s people to get closer to Him and to rest in His presence.

    Title: Nearer To My God Introduction: Mamie made frequent trips to the branch post office. One day she confronted a long line of people who were waiting for service from the postal clerks. Mamie only needed stamps, so a helpful observer asked, "Why don’t you use the stamp machine? You can get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    Peter was the only one who got out of the boat.

    Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-33 Romans 1:17 – “The righteous will live by faith.” Hebrews 11:6 – without faith it is impossible to please God While on this earth, Jesus was amazed by one thing – people’s faith. While on this earth, Jesus was limited by one thing – people’s faith. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Preparing For God's Blessing

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 17, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,642 views

    *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Is there something that we can do to prepare for a special time of blessing from God in our lives? We examine four principles for preparing for God’s reviving.

    Preparation for Revival In A Christian’s Heart DISCUSSION: Have you ever had a time where you really grew as a Christian? Tell us about it. <Listen for elements of preparation in their responses. God doesn’t revive people in a vacuum!> How does God want us to prepare for Him to speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Unwrapping God's Love Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,447 views

    THe first gift worth unwrapping is God’s love. We must understand the nature of God’s love being unconditional, limitless and available.

    “Unwrapping God’s Love” December 5,2004 Intro: Remember as a kid the excitement of unwrapping Christmas presents. Was there a new GI Joe or the latest Barbie under the tree? Did Grandma get you that really cool remote control car or another supply of Fruit of the Looms? As you get older, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,522 views

    There is no doubt that the early church needed a wake-up call. So Peter was chosen to get it, and to be the point man for the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Acts 10:9-23 Intro: It’s amazing how often in Scripture God’s entire plan hangs on one person. 1. Noah chosen to build the ark 2. Abraham called to believe. 3. Joseph tested and approved. 4. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for sins 5. Now Peter, being challenged to turn from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    You Are Free Indeed! Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,315 views

    This is the third message in Resolution Revolution. It looks at how in Christ, we went from separation from God to being in his presence.

    For the past couple of weeks we have been looking at a passage in Colossians that talks about Christ. This passage says a lot about who Christ is and what he’s done - but it also says a lot about us. The goal of this series has been to give us a new resolve - new convictions that should change the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Integrating Belief And Behavior Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
     | 5,117 views

    This is the first in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This first sermon explores the ideas of integrating Belief and Behavior.

    Faith Integrity The Integration of Belief and Behavior Matthew 5:13-20 The roots of the series that I want to begin today are found in what Quint Bryan shared with us last week. As he talked about coaching models of ministry and living, it began to stir in me the foundations of the teachings that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Being Reconciled To God

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,213 views

    What is reconciliation? Explains the what, the why, and the how of reconciliation.

    April, 2007 “Being Reconciled to God” II Corinthians 5:16-21 INTRODUCTION: We are not reformed, re-educated, or rehabilitated. We are re-created. When we become a Christian we are not just turning over a new leaf. We are not just changing our habits, trying to do better, or joining a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Everybody's Not Doing It!

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    Message to teenagers (and everyone else) on sexual purity.

    INTRODUCTION: Ø This is an issue that has no age barriers. Ø I could spend a great deal of time mentioning names. Ø People you and I know who have scoffed at this verse Ø Peer pressure, TV, Internet, etc. all contribute to the problem. Ø The statistics, which we’ll look at later, are alarming! Ø ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist