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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005
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     | 3,942 views

    How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

    SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When People Meet Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Blair on May 31, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    Have you ever been caught doing something? What Jesus did…What Jesus wants to do for us…Making it personal…

    What Jesus did… John 8:1 Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, 2 but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. 3 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and Pharisees brought a woman they had caught in the act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fulfillment

    Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008
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    Levi (Matthew) had everything in life anyone could wish for except fulfillment. When Jesus found Levi he found purpose in life.

    I. Jesus Calls Levi 2:13-15 A. The Crowds that followed Jesus B. Jesus Calls Levi 1. It is an individual call 2. It is a questionable call – Levi – outcast 3. It is a life changing call C. Levi’s Response to the Call 1. He leaves all Luke 5:27-28 2. He follows Christ D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Drank And I Don't

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    We know Jesus drank wine but is that a reason or excuse for social drinking?

    Why Jesus Drank and I don’t In 1983 I witnessed a disaster of a wedding. Angela and I were standing up with another couple that we had gone to Bible College with and it was like the pastor just didn’t care. He dropped papers, fumbled through his readings and forgot names. It was horrendous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    Discipline isn’t fun. It isn’t fun to receive it and it isn’t fun to give it out. But the fact is that discipline is necessary. Are you in need of a cleansing today? How will you react when it comes?

    “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.” How many of you have ever used that line on your kids? I remember when I got that line used on me. I didn’t believe it for one minute. As a matter of fact, I didn’t believe it until I had my own kids and used that line on them. Don’t you hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Charism Of Priestly Celibacy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009
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     | 2,837 views

    The priest and bishop who choose celibacy as a response to their call are imaging Christ, the Bridegroom.

    March 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The call to holiness that is summed up and made possible by the sacraments–especially this sacrament of charity–is universal. All the people of this new Israel, this Church, are to be holy. All are called to live a life of effective love of God and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Can Remove Trash, Bugs & Weeds But How About Darkness?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 26,392 views

    Children often want darkness removed because they fear what they cannot see. For adults the darkness is more of a friend. Jesus is the remover of darkness but the light of the world is still waiting for many to see it. Sometimes it is hard even for Christ

    Open up the yellow pages and you can find a ton of listings that will remove pretty much whatever you want removed. There are ads for chimney sweeps to remove built up grime. There are people willing and able to remove insects, weeds, garbage, wallpaper, old fixtures, homes, cars and even bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church Needs Marthas

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,167 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series C.

    8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus, your incarnate Son, you came among us and opened your door to us; help ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Minister Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,260 views

    • Today we are going to look at how we can minister like Jesus. • Jesus came to set the example for you and me. We are going to look why Jesus came to earth and who He came to help. • Over the next few weeks I want to take a look at the ministry of J

    • Today we are going to look at how we can minister like Jesus. • Jesus came to set the example for you and me. We are going to look why Jesus came to earth and who He came to help. • Over the next few weeks I want to take a look at the ministry of Jesus, the mission of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fat, Faint, Or Fit? Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    Emulating the life of Christ.

    Fat, Faint, or Fit? (Matthew 10:8) Introduction: “A young man had finished his first semester in college, and was spending the weekend at home. Somewhat bored with the old place, he was regaling his father with the wonders of his campus and the enlightened people there. After getting up a head ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When You've Been Set Free, Give God The Glory

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,104 views

    Jesus touches our crookedness

    A farm family from a rural area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sights. Leaving the reception desk the father and son came to the elevator entrance. They’d never seen an elevator before, and just stared ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Levantate Y Anda

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,645 views

    Lo que Jesús le dice al paralítico también nos dice a nosotros. No tenemos que estar en el piso, paralizado cuando tenemos a Cristo quien nos levanta.

     Juan 5.1   Después de estas cosas había una fiesta de los judíos, y subió Jesús a Jerusalén. Juan 5.2   Y hay en Jerusalén, cerca de la puerta de las ovejas, un estanque, llamado en hebreo Bethesda, el cual tiene cinco pórticos. 3 En éstos yacía una multitud de enfermos, ciegos, cojos y ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    First Round Draft Pick Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,367 views

    A teaching on chapter 1 verses 1 through 28

    Ezekiel 1: 1 – 28 ‘First Round Draft Pick’ 1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Do You Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    Jesus meets a man who has his hopes of healing focused on a pool that is stirred by an angel. Thirty-eight long years of paralysis will finally end, but not as he expected. Who is this strange healer?

    Do you want to get well? John 5:1-18 John 5:1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Does God Still Heal? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    Topical exposition related to Acts 28:7-10 about the healing ministry of the apostle Paul on Malta

    Text: Acts 28:7-10, Title: Does God Still Heal? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/4/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Ronnie Owens’ testimony, The 276 shipwrecked mariners are still experiencing unusual kindness at the hand now of Publius, who was probably the Roman governor of the island. And after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist