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  • Davon Huss avatar

    They Will Cease Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    A Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study" chapter 9 and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Power From On High", chapter 11)

    HoHum: "It is significant that the gift of tongues is nowhere alluded to, hinted at or even found in the Apostolic Fathers."- Cleon L. Rogers. Why? Because they had been withdrawn! WBTU: Much of the debate about whether miraculous gifts have ceased or are still in operation centers around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Ceased Not

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    It’s never easy to live under constant stress and adversity. When our lives are finished, may it be said of us that “they ceased not.” Faithfulness to God is not a novel thing; it’s to be our normal practice.

    THEY CEASED NOT ACTS 5:34-42 Text: Acts 5:42 Acts 5:42 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Introduction: We see the spirit of the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:32. As we read this verse we are reminded of the constant adversity the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strive Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,131 views

    gifts, zeal, faith in action

    Epiphany 5 Strive? Feb. 4 1 Cor. 14:12b-20 † In Jesus Name † Grace and Peace be yours, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ! Knowing versus Being a Father The lessons of fatherhood have begun, and I have to admit, some of them are not… pleasant. One of the lessons, one of the harder ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Manna Ceased

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 11,191 views

    What do we do if something we have been use to is no longer there?

    Illustration: “Mamma,” said a little girl, “ my Sunday school teacher tells me that this world is only a place in which God lets us live for a while, that we may prepare for a better world. But momma, I do not see anybody preparing. I see you preparing to go into the country, and Aunt Eliza is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    And The Wind Ceased

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too!

    AND THE WIND CEASED Mark 6:45-54 Illustration Little girl: "I need someone with skin on me." Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too! Of all the promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Cease And Desist Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
     | 3,350 views

    Part 4 looks at the relevancy of the Sabbath.

    CEASE and DESIST! Exodus 20:8-11 May 17, 2009 4 SLIDES SCRIPTURE READING 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manna Ceased

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 6, 2013
     | 7,585 views

    Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people who had once been sugary-sweet suddenly turn insipid!

    ‘Open, Simsim’ Manna ceased! Joshua 5:12”Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan that year.” Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    This sermon was preached at our 15th anniversary to encourage us to become all that we can be.

    Striving For Excellence 15th Anniversary 3/7/2004 Proverbs 6:6-12 Philippians 3:7-11 Text 3:12-14 Rick Let’s go to Forest Hills Park for our annual Church picnic for a moment. It’s a hot sunny day, and you notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strive For Love

    Contributed by Chad Fessenden on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    We can accomplish great things for God, but none greater than the act of love!

    Acts 20 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    This sermon deals with striving for excellence in our walk with the Lord. It is preached on the occasion of our 15th anniversary as pastors at the church.

    Striving For Excellence 15th Anniversary 3/7/2004 Proverbs 6:6-12 Philippians 3:7-11 Text 3:12-14 Rick Let’s go to Forest Hills Park for our annual Church picnic for a moment. It’s a hot sunny day, and you notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Striving For Perfection

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    We cannot ever rest in our struggle to become more like Christ.

    Phil. 3:12-16 - 12Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Striving For Holiness

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 15,491 views

    This sermons takes a look at why it is that we as Christians should strive for holiness and then looks at three practical applications to help us to strive for that holiness.

    A Man was sitting in his recliner when his youngest son walked in and asked if he could ask his a few questions. The Father said sure but he asked what is this for? The young boy replied, “It’s for a project as school. We have to write a report about a role model in our life.” His father was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Newman avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Kevin Newman on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,590 views

    As Christians we need to re-examine why we do what we do from time to time, to make sure it is for His glory.

    Introduction -- Why are we here? What and who are we living for? Before we give the same "pat" answers, we need to re-examine ourselves to be sure we are living for Christ and not for ourselves. I. The Motivation of Paul Why did Paul preach, risk his life, and give up the pleasures of this life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    Striving Together

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    This short sermon give us a look into one verse and and what we can Learn from it. In how we work together and find strengh in it

    Striving Together Phil. 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; In ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Striving Together

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Bear Sufferings Patiently For Christ's Sake

    STRIVING TOGETHER Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction: The affection of the Philippians, which expressed itself by sending help to the apostle, reminded him of the spirit they had always shown; they had cordially associated themselves with the labors and trials of the gospel. Body: I. LIVE AS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist