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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "understanding The Power Of Intercessory Prayer."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 6, 2025
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     | 1,405 views

    Intercessory prayer continues to be essential today. It involves praying for individuals, communities, and nations, asking for God's mercy, guidance, and intervention. A dedicated prayer warrior demonstrates an active partnership with God to fulfill His will and purposes on Earth.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES {1 Timothy 2:1-3} [1] “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;” [2] “For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025
     | 201 views

    WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

    Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Strangers To Sons: The Power Of Receiving Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 138 views

    We live in an age obsessed with identity, and many are still asking the ancient question: “Who am I really?”

    From Strangers to Sons: The Power of Receiving Christ - John 1:12 (NLT) Introduction: Identity in an Age of Confusion We live in an age obsessed with identity. People define themselves by career, politics, sexuality, social media approval, or personal success. Yet for all our progress, anxiety is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power To Escape End-Of-Year Traps Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 20, 2025
     | 212 views

    This message unveils God’s divine power and wisdom available to preserve believers from hidden dangers, spiritual traps, and satanic schemes commonly intensified toward the end of the year.

    THE POWER TO ESCAPE END-OF-YEAR TRAPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-3 Key Verse: “Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.” (Psalm 91:3) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:18; Luke 21:34-36; 1 Corinthians 10:12-13; Isaiah 54:17; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Beat Up Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,616 views

    The Church at Smyrna is a church which received no criticism from the Lord but much abuse from both the culture and the "congregation" (those who ’say’ they are Jews)

    The Unveiling The “Beat Up” or “Bloodied” Church Revelation 2:8-11 * From my observation we live in an increasingly violent culture. Hardly a day passes when we don’t hear of someone being killed or attacked. An honest look at our entertainment would indicate that America has bought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strongholds Must Come Down

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,940 views

    You have been given authority over the enemy.

    # #April 3, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 10:17-24 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Strongholds Must Come Down I want to begin this morning by asking a question. Is spiritual warfare real? And if you believe that it is real, then how significant do you think that it is in your life? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Grace Or Falling Short Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 7,269 views

    This message followed as part of a series on Hebrews 12. It deals with one of three serious blockages to spiritual growth and health. What does it mean to fall short of God’s grace?

    “Finding Grace or Falling Short” Just as God instructs every follower of Christ to passionately and continually promote and pursue healing, peace and purity, we are also commanded to continually address three specific peace and purity busters in the Christian community; three things that hinder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Strong Man Competition Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,104 views

    Jesus’s strength compared to Evil Spirits

    “The Strong man competition” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - When we look around the world, we sometimes doubt that good is winning the war against Evil (OOPS) Earlier in the service, I asked you to share with each other who was the strongest man you knew or could think of. What were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of Ultimate Authority Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 5, 2019
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     | 7,370 views

    The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019

    The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019 Text: Luke 4:31-41 Intro I want to begin with a word… a topic. And give us each a second see what comes to mind. “Authority” When you think of authority… what comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Marriage Mystery Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 7, 2015
     | 4,593 views

    Our attitudes and understanding of what makes a good marriage and of the roles of husband and wife may or may not be right. We have come to accept the attitudes of our culture without critically examining them in light of Scripture.

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ ~ Part 23 A Marriage Mystery Ephesians 5:21-33 21. and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Marriage Like Christ and the Church 22. Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: The Power Of Forgiveness, The Danger Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,778 views

    So today we come to the parable of the unforgiving servant. The central topic being, forgiveness, and the power of forgiveness.

    "In "The Christian Leader," Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon's Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to barbarous behavior, but one afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part Two Of Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Last week we saw how we can counter fear by operating in God's power. Today we'll see our need to overcome fear to operate in the spirit of love and self-discipline.

    POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part two) Recap: 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Timidity and fear are debilitating. Paul wanted Timothy to overcome being timid so he could fulfill his calling and operate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "The Liberating Purpose Of Christ's Death” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    As people respond to Mel Gibson’s film, there is one truth that must be made clear: Neither the Jews nor the Romans had power to put Christ to death apart from His voluntary act. "No man takes my life from Me. I have power to lay it down and to take it ag

     200412.ser Easter Series # 1 “The Liberating Purpose of Christ’s Death” February 29, 2004 Subject: Christian Freedom Theme: Christ, the Liberator Passage: John 8: 21 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    My Faith Is Saying Go But My Fear Is Shouting No! Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,564 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Acts series # 15 My Faith is saying Go but my fear is shouting NO!! Acts 4:1-12: We have been looking at the early church and trying to understand what Elim Bible should look like. If you remember the very beginning of this series we talked about writing Acts chapter 29 and we discussed the blunt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Other 4 P's- Power, Pleasure, Pride And Profit Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    The other 4 P’s - Power, Pleasure, Pride and Profit lead to toxic faith.

    The 4 P’s to the presence and the power of God-part 2! Thesis: The 4 P’s to the presence and power of God are to be balanced against the cross. When we keep them in proper balance they produce a Spiritually Balanced Life. This spiritually balanced life then creates wholeness within the life of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational