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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Holy Spirit And The Dove

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

    The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Sheep, More Trouble Series

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,516 views

    Fed up with the leadership of their shepherd, a flock of sheep seek to go it alone.

    Some time ago we heard of Roger, an uncooperative, troublesome sheep who caused much distress among his fellow sheep when the shepherd left all the good, cooperative sheep to go and find the uncooperative, annoying Roger. Things have been pretty quiet for Roger, but there is news from his flock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Special People

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    A message of commitment.

    A SPECIAL PEOPLE John 17:1-26 INTRO: Recently, I learned that the USAF does a special thing when a person gets a promotion to general. They attend “charm school.” It is a training designed to acquaint a person with the expectations of a general’s life. Jesus wanted His followers to be special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of An Awesome Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    From the Acts 2, Pentecost experience we can discern at least 6 marks of an Awesome Church

    MARKS OF AN AWESOME CHURCH Acts 2:42-27 1) A Studious Church - V42 - The different translations us the words steadfast and/or devoted to describe this church in Jerusalem. They gathered, they studied, and they were "committed" to the apostles doctrine. They didn’t just participate when it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modern Spiritism Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    The practice of consulting the dead was forbidden by the severest punishment for those who practiced consulting the dead.

    MODERN SPIRITISM DEUTERONOMY 13:1-5 A. HISTORICAL SETTING OF MODERN SPIRITISM 1. Date: 1847-48 A.D. 2. Place: Hydesville, New York 3. Actors: The Fox Sisters B. CLAIMS OF SPIRITISM 1. "The dead seek to communicate with the living": 2. "Spirit Mediums are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Naaman's Healing

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    Naaman’s pride almost prevents a healing, but are we that different?

    2 Kings 5 Most of us have the trappings of power and privilege: we live in one of the wealthiest countries with one of the highest standards of living. We live in an age our grandparents could never have dreamed of. We are not unlike Naaman in the story in 2 Kings 5. But he had to learn an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Godincidences

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,575 views

    God may be behind our coincidences, like the man behind the curtain in The Wizard of Oz. :) The Westminster Confession of Faith states that the Scriptures, "being immediately inspired by God, and by his singular care and providence"

    Six degrees of separation is the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. The theory was first proposed in 1929 by the Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy in a short story ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Miracles

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013
     | 9,984 views

    Miracles are for today

    Miracles Acts 19:11 - Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul 1. Miracles are secondary to the Gospel Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you 2. Miracles draw a crowd John 6:2 - Then a great multitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    A Widow With Nothing But Empty Vessels

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 17,971 views

    This message is intended to encourage the body of christ in these trying times.

    Introduction: God wants to fill your emptiness with the oil of His Holy Presence. The Widow in our text, was empty. She was without a husband. She was broke and broken. Her finances had vanished. She had no bread and no bread winner. She had no employement or opportunity to be employed. However; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can't Stay Here

    Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,174 views

    Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

    Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Sep 5, 2011
     | 4,064 views

    One of the most spectacular events in the record of Scripture is the coming of the Holy Spirit. It was uniques in its nature. So, powerful in its impact! So amazing in its result.

    The Filling of the Spirit Acts 2: 1 – 4 1. The OCCASION! v. 1a a. When the day of pentecost was fully come... Why pentecost? What's the significance? 1. As the great harvest festival of the Hebrew Church (Exodus 23: 16), it was a fitting time for the ingathering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Stand Firm

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,131 views

    Our faith ,family and friends are being attacked and bombarded day by day by ungodly ideas and satanic influence. We cannot relax and rest if we see them being led away far from the truth. The only way to resist this attack is by standing firm..

    Try to imagine these situations. a. Someone told you that what you believe is not true. They told that it’s your imagination that works and it is just a blind faith. They told you are old fashioned and irrelevant to our present world. How will you respond on the attack of your faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Grace Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,664 views

    If God calls you to endure pain, hardship, or uncertainty, find encouragement in knowing you are never alone.

    God's grace is with us "It was by faith that Moses' parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's command. It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 6,536 views

    A cross is much more than a piece of jewelry.

    Take Up Your Cross Scripture: Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Mark 8:34 (NIV) (Hold up one of the crosses.) You know what this is, don't you? Of course you do, it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For The Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 28, 2015
     | 3,366 views

    When John the Baptist told the people to repent, he was telling them to turn away from their sins and ask for forgiveness. John the Baptist told the people that if they repented, their hearts would be ready for God because they turned toward God.

    Good morning boys and girls! Are you starting to get excited for the coming of Christmas? Are you starting to get ready for the holidays? How about your moms and dads? Are they starting to get things ready for Christmas? There’s always a lot of things to do to get ready for Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican