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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Power Of The Believer's Authority."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,906 views

    The government of God's kingdom is trustworthy and has a judicial branch acknowledged in the Book of Daniel as the council of God. This message explores the power believers can access when they apply the word of God to their lives and ministries.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 16:18) “And I say also unto thee, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 10:1) "And when he had called unto him his twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    We Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,345 views

    When we grow discouraged, we will be encouraged by the knowledge of what God has done and what He is doing in our lives because of Christ our Lord.

    “We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Loving Congregation Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025
     | 499 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “A Loving Congregation” 1 Peter 1:22-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All Together

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
     | 341 views

    God calls His people to a Spirit-empowered oneness that conquers division, fuels mission, and displays His love to the world.

    Introduction – Living for Something Worth Dying For A man once heard the words none of us ever want to hear: “You have six months to live.” He was healthy one week and terminally ill the next. Completely shattered, he began missing work and numbing the pain with late-night drinking. One evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Abound In Hope Romans 15:4-7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 849 views

    Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises.

    Go! And Abound in Hope Romans 15:4-7, Romans 15:13 (NLT) Introduction Today, we focus on a message of encouragement, endurance, unity, and hope. Our theme is "Go! And Abound in Hope." Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Enemy In The Midst Of The Camp (Are You A Friend Or Foe?)

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,282 views

    Another message from the "And You Shall Recover All" series dealing with recovering and restoring what the devil has taken from us as a body of believers. Series based on 1 Samuel 30:1-8

    AN ENEMY IN THE MIDST OF THE CAMP (ARE YOU A FRIEND OR FOE?) JOSHUA 7:1, 10-13 God already has a plan for us to follow so that we may be victorious. He has already designed and set various strategies in order that we may be able to have dominion over the enemy. Although God has set the course, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Back What The Enemy Has Stolen! Series

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 122,498 views

    The first message from the "And You Shall Recover All" series dealing with recovering and restoring what the devil has taken from us as a body of believers. Series based on 1 Samuel 30:1-8

    Sep-01 TAKING BACK WHAT THE ENEMY HS STOLEN! 1 SAMUEL 30:1-8 This ministry was founded on what Jesus said is John 10: 10... And because of what the Lord tells us in that scripture, we have adopted a little saying that has come to be known as our motto and our creed... It is something that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loose Lips Sink Ships Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    James 3:1-12 is God’s memo to the church warning us of the danger of misplaced words in the Body of Christ. In the church loose lips do not sink ships but they can make shipwreck of people’s lives!

    “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.” (James 3:1-2) During WWII soldiers were warned not to speak freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Searles avatar

    "You Snooze, You Lose!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Oct 24, 2006
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     | 6,221 views

    When we need healing in our bodies, there is a time that comes which warrents us being determined to get ahold of God for healing. Sometimes we just simply must push through the crowd and touch Jesus!

    TEXT: Luke 8:40-48 And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. [41] And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began to entreat Him to come to his house; [42] for he had an only ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Parable Of Potential

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 29,064 views

    There is absolutely ONE essential truth the local church must receive if the church is to fulfill her mission. Christians MUST use their gifts and talents in the body to build and glorify His Church. This message challenges the listener to act in obedienc

    Imagine Series: Part Two The Parable of Potential Matt. 25:14-25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Webster defines ‘potential’ as, “something that has the promise to develop and become real!” Today, I want you to imagine YOUR POTENTIAL your personal responsibility in serving in His church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Revolution #1: A Closer Revolution

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    One definition of revolution is: the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course, as in “the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year.” We need a closer revolution in our relationship with Jesus!

    REVOLUTION NOW! #1: A CLOSER REVOLUTION INTRO: What’s a revolution? It’s the name of our new Master’s Commission, but it’s MORE! It’s time for a revolution NOW! There are too many bored Christians in the church! Change! IT’S TIME FOR A REVOLUTION NOW: REVOLUTION DEFINED: (Three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Who May Dwell In Your Sanctuary

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    Jesus came to do more than stir our emotions: He intends that the whole person be renewed in his image; mind, body, soul and spirit by following the traditions of faithful devotion to Christ and the discipline outlined in Scripture.

    Proper 17 (B) who may dwell in your sanctuary Deuteronomy 4:1-9 Moses said, “And now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the rules that I am teaching you, and do them, that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. You shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    Everybody Is Not Your Friend/Smiling Faces Tell Lies

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 33,766 views

    In life we must realize that everyone that smiles in your face isn’t always your friend. Every body standing in your corner is not always in your corner. Smiling faces do at times tell lies.

    Sermonic Theme: “Everybody Is Not Your Friend” with the undercutting theme of “Smiling Faces Tell Lies” Now whichever theme suits your need, you have a choice. Everybody Is Not Your Friend, or Smiling Faces Tell Lies. This sermon is one of great difficulty and pain to preach because when my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Crane avatar

    Get Off The Couch

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    When Jesus heals the man infirmed with palsy, he gives him the command to "Arise... take up thy couch, and go home." The healing was in the body. The couch was about the mind. This is a message about partner with God in the healing.

    GET OFF THE COUCH Luke 5:22-25 Sunday Morning, April 3, 2005 Luke 5:22-25 22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? 23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? 24 But that ye may know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Mature

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

    Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran