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  • Joel McReynolds avatar

    The Power Of Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,760 views

    Paul did not rely on his own power but on the power of the gospel through the Holy Spirit. We can boldly proclaim the gospel when we rely on God’s power instead of our own.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: The summer after I graduated from high school, God called me to go on a mission trip to Taiwan. I was really excited about going and sharing the gospel with the people there; however, I am deathly afraid of heights, so the thought of flying, or more accurately being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawing On The Power Of God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,115 views

    At Pentecost, God enabled Jesus' disciples to do what they could not do on their own. God fulfilled Jesus' promise to spread the gospel to all lands, as the pilgrims heard the good news in thier own language. God calls us, too, to be his witnesses.

    Acts 2:1-21 Drawing on the Power of God A few days after the Thanksgiving holiday of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    The Power And Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
     | 8,065 views

    The early church receives the Holy Spirit and is empowered to preach the Gospel to everyone, everywhere.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 002 TITLE: The Power and Purpose of the Church TEXT: Acts 2:1-8 INTRO: In the Bible, we find God working with men in various ways at different times: 1. In the OT we see the Father working with men. 2. In the Gospels we see Jesus working among men. 3. In Acts we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power And Peace In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,160 views

    How the presence of Jesus in your life changes everything.

    SERIES: Miracles with a Message #5 TITLE Power and Peace in the Storm TEXT: John 6:14-21 INTRO: Since he was a little boy, Bob had heard that his Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays. So, on his 21st birth-day, Bob his good friend Brian headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power That Raises The Dead

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2016
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     | 18,191 views

    “Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say to you, arise. And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother”. (Luke 7:14-15)

    ! Theme: The power that raises the dead Text: 1 Kings 17:17-24; Gal. 1:11-24; Lk. 7:11-17 Introduction: God revealed His name to Moses at the burning bush when He commissioned him to free His people. God’s revealed name is “I Am who I Am”. God’s name was only fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Dwayne Kight avatar

    Where Is Your Power

    Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jun 1, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,481 views

    A sermon intended on helping us understand how powerful we can be and where that power comes from.

    Most Christians are powerless. This might make some of you raise your hand in agreement or cringe with disgust. Either way, it is a statement about the church I not happy to have to make. Consider what “normal” Christianity in the typical believer looks like today. This person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Power And Glory Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,332 views

    Praying for God to rule in our lives

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #9 TITLE: Kingdom Power and Glory TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 INTRO: In a small town in Oklahoma there were two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make matters worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transforming Power Of Graciousness Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,513 views

    HOW CAN I BE GRACIOUS WHEN I’M OVERLY TIRED AND BOGGED DOWN IN RESPONSIBILITIES THAT DRAIN AND DEPLETE MY STORE OF GOODWILL?

    Rom 12: 10,12 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; I was painting the porch of my small apartment late one August afternoon when a band of boys playing cops and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Where Is Your Power

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016
     | 5,599 views

    Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make.

    WHERE IS YOUR POWER Ephesians 5:14-18 Acts 4:31 Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make. Consider what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Drawing Power Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2016
     | 12,230 views

    Jesus prays for you when you can’t pray for yourself Jesus puts you where you don’t always want to be Jesus sees you when you can’t see Him

    The Drawing Power of Jesus Mark 6:45-56 Rev. Brian Bill July 16-17, 2016 Have you ever noticed that grandparents love to show pictures of their grandchildren to every one they meet? It’s like they can’t help it. I’ve never understood that so now that Beth and I are first-time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Power In The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 151,700 views

    Jesus has given every believer unlimited and general power of attorney in all matters and with the right to use his name in every situation.

    POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS Study Text: Mark 16: 17 - 18 Introduction: - Every child of God is born to be a wonder to the world. According to John 3:8, everyone born of the spirit is born a living wonder. - Mark 16:17-18 says” And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Restoration Of His Power

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2016
     | 14,204 views

    We all have problems with the flesh. It is overindulged, self-assured, and out of control. This message is a call for us to take the battle to the flesh.

    THE RESTORATION OF HIS POWER Study Text: Judges 3: 7 - 12 Introduction: - Whenever the power of God is lost, the people of God cannot prevail over the enemy as expected of them because the presence of God has been withdrawn, and the glory of God will be missing. - When the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Power Of God's Presence

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 2, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 202,089 views

    The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that the anointed servants of God achieve in life, is in the fact that God’s presence is always with them.

    THE POWER OF GOD’S PRESENCE Study Text: Exodus 33: 12 – 16 Introduction: - There is nothing as magnificent or glorious as a child of God carrying the presence of God with them wherever they go. - The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that the anointed servants of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Transformational Power Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,756 views

    If we are to experience God, we need to allow Him to change us.

    Transformational power of God 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction- We have been in a series looking at practical ways of experiencing God. During our time of prayer. During our times of worship. Knowing what we believe and why we believe it. And this morning the transforming power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Power Through Prayer

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,414 views

    Church, we need to be able to get a hold of the Lord. We need that as individuals and we need that as a church. The only way that will ever happen is for us to come together like the early church and make seeking God our priority

    POWER THROUGH PRAYER Study Text: Matthew 17:21 Introduction: - Power is the ability to get things done. This means that without power, we are helpless. This is why we need to have our spirit empowered for triumph. - Therefore, we must take spiritual responsibility to increase our levels of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal