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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Proof Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2022
     | 3,754 views

    We are sometimes asked how to know when we have been filled with the Holy Spirit. These are my thoughts.

    Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? Maybe an apple tree or a cherry tree. I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house we were told had five different fruit trees in the backyard.  When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be cool.” The day we arrived, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Allow Me To Be According To God's Will

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 23, 2019
     | 1,791 views

    Don't use thought knowledge to judge and condemn others allow Jesus to deal with them Himself

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *ALLOW ME TO BE ACCORDING TO GOD'S WILL* Romans 14:20-23 King James Version (KJV) 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. 21 It is good neither to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Marriage Ceremony

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 24, 2018
     | 8,501 views

    I had the honor and privilege of performing my son's wedding and thought I'd share the ceremony with you.

    Wedding Ceremony: Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble August 25, 2018 Rite of Marriage Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God to witness the joining together of Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble in holy matrimony. God establishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How? Now? Wow!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2022
     | 1,189 views

    I believe that the angel Gabriel left Mary thinking at least three different thoughts: How? Now? Wow!

    How? Now? Wow! Luke 1:26, 34-35NKJV One well-known Christian author, James Montgomery Boice, once documented some amazing things about Jesus’ virgin birth, sinless life and sacrificial death accomplished for mankind as an amazing sign of His love: Jesus endured a human ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Edwards Cagle avatar

    The Invitations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jonathan Edwards Cagle on Nov 20, 2024
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     | 521 views

    The invitations we get determines people’s thoughts of you likewise our invitations should reflect the same

    The invitations of Jesus. 1. Come and hear ps 66:16 (many of us can have and offer this invitation. 2. Come and see. Jn 1:39 3. Come and dine. Jn 21:12 4. Come and drink. Jn 7: 37 5. Come unto me all who are weak and heavy laden Matt: 11:28 6. Come and Take up your cross -Mark 10:21 7. Come away ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Strange Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025
     | 351 views

    As Jesus ministered in the region of Galilee, He did some things that some thought to be strange. As a result they glorified God!

    A few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Calling Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 12, 2024
     | 1,322 views

    God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Is this even possible? Consider these thoughts about how we are holy.

    From the beginning of time, God has desired to have a relationship with people. We saw it as we looked at the new creation when God placed everything under mankind’s dominion. It was evident as we looked at the new life as we saw how God provided even after people messed things up by listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning Lessons From A Leper

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    Who would have thought that we could learn a lesson from a leper? And who would have thought that the lesson we would learn from him would be in the area of gratitude? But somehow the leper in this story today teaches us three important lessons about th

    Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. Families gather together for what may be the one time they do so that year. School lets out for a few days. You get a paid day off of work. The fall is here in full force. It’s a great day to sit and watch some football or get out and play some. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bill Walker avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The New Testament Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017
     | 6,287 views

    The Spirit can guide our thoughts and words and interpret things we cannot express to God. For individual Christians as well as churches ¡V human wisdom often fails us. We need to always have deference for and seek God¡¦s Holy Spirit in our thoughts

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH A lady whose car stalled near Mangum, OK called a road service operator. When he got to her location he checked out the car and informed her that she had run out of gas. Her immediate question was, ¡§Will it hurt the car if I drive with the gas tank ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Studies From The Book Of Philippians

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    This sermon is a study of the Book of Philippians and highlights the followings thoughts 1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION

    STUDIES FROM THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS ********************************** OUTLINE 1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION THE MESSAGE 1.CALLING Philippians 1 : 6, 9-11, 21 Philippians 3 : 7- 14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Why Ask?

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    Why Ask? Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask

    Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Here Jesus was teaching on the subject of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    If Christ Had Not Risen From The Dead : The Importance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,800 views

    1. NO GOSPEL TO PREACH 2. OUR FAITH WOULD BE IN VAIN 3. THOSE WHO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL WOULD BE LIARS 4.NO SALVATION FOR OUR SOULS 5. THOSE WHO DIED IN CHRIST ARE LOST 6. BELEIVERS WOULD BE PITIABLE 7. NO NEWLIFE AND MEANINGLESS BAPTISM

    IF CHRIST HAD NOT RISEN FROM THE DEAD : UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION ************************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THERE WOULD BE NO GOSPEL TO PREACH 2. OUR FAITH WOULD BE IN VAIN 3. ALL THOSE WHO PROCLAIM THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    It Will Be Worth It All!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,615 views

    There are just 2 Major points in this sermon. And to lead us into those 2 points I want to read Isaiah 55:9. “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways & my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL TEXT: Isaiah 55:9-12, Psalms 46 & 121, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7 Two weeks ago I was looking forward to celebrating my 92nd birthday the next day. Then you all surprised me with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Z. M. D. McGregor avatar

    Lent Homily

    Contributed by Z. M. D. Mcgregor on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,423 views

    The following is a 15 minute homily delivered on Feb. 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday at the Church Without Walls, Houston, TX, in the kickoff observance of Lent.

    Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Rom 12:1 NAU) I. Reflection: The Christ in Action Our symptoms revealed it. The diagnosis defined it. From vain thoughts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Everhard avatar

    Holding Fast Series

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    What exactly does the phrase "sola scriptura" mean? This expository message from Philippians 2:14-18 follows Paul’s thoughts and motivations regarding "holding fast" to the Word of life.

    “Holding Fast. An Expository Sermon on Philippians 2:14-18. By Matthew Everhard. Originally Preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 29th, 2006. The Vote: This morning we are a mere seven days away from making one of the most momentous decisions that Hudson Presbyterian Church has made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed