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  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    The Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,993 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the central points of Christianity and the basis of our faith. This Easter morning, I want to share with you how the resurrection affects our lives and what does it mean for us today.

    Introduction · Read John 20:1-18 · The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the central points of Christianity and the basis of our faith. · This Easter morning, I want to share with you how the resurrection affects our lives and what does it mean for us today. · The Word has (3) key ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Arnold avatar

    The Promise Of Power

    Contributed by James Arnold on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    You have a promise of power if you decide to use it.

    MESSAGE: THE PROMISE OF THE POWER Key Scripture: Acts 1:4-8 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,127 views

    We talk about prayer, study about it and state how we should pray. But how many of us - practically speaking - have untapped the power of prayer?

    The Power of Prayer Theme: what makes prayer so powerful INTRODUCTION A. Satan knows… 1. If he can afflict the people of God… 2. Or somehow weaken their faith… 3. Then they (God’s people) will be distracted from using their most powerful weapon against him: prayer. B. God knows… 1. If we place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problem With Power Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,530 views

    When we draw close to Jesus sometimes the aura of His power makes us feel powerful on our own. Luke 9 teaches us lessons on the real source of power and the real cost of discipleship.

    What’s the famous line from American Express? Not Karl Malden saying "Don’t leave home without it" but this: "membership has its privileges." It was supposed to suggest that special things await you and only you if you get this card. The slogan is successful because it appeals to something in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Power Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Power In Reserve

    Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    We have power in reserve, through the Lord Jesus Christ, to overcome every trial and persecution. God will see us through.

    Power in Reserve By Pastor Jim May It seems that there is never a day when we do not hear of someone who is having some problems. Just this week we have seen several of our own church family who have had some hard times. Two of the ladies have had to have surgery. I’m glad to say that both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Power For Mission Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,272 views

    The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I personally think we are at a significant crisis in the church of America.

    Power for Mission Series: Book of Acts #6 Acts 1:8[1] 11-20-05 Intro: Show Movie clip from “Mission Impossible #1”.[2] The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I. Impossible MISSION As long as we think it is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Power Of The Blessing

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 57,517 views

    Why all this struggle for God’s blessing when there is an easy way to it. Find out the short-cut to having God’s blessings

    Adam and Eve never struggled to have anything they needed while in the garden of Eden. They enjoyed God’s blessing. What is the secret? Read the passage above and then follow on in this study. One vital thing people pray and seek for in life is blessings. Every man, woman, boy and girl wants it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecostal Power

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    The Pentecost event tells us of our great need of the Holy Spirit. We must be convinced of two truths: (1) Lives can only be changed with His help, and (2) we can witness effectively only by His power.

    Today is Pentecost Sunday. We want to read about the birth of the church in Acts 2:1-8. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, and everyone knows it is Christmas. We remember His resurrection, and most people recognise that Easter is a special day to the Christians. But when we talk about Pentecost – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Power Of One

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 27,870 views

    Don’t underestamate one person’s ability to do great things for God.

    THE POWER OF ONE Joshua 23:10-11 "One man of you shall chase a thousand. For Jehovah your God is He who fights for you, as He has promised you. And take good heed to yourselves that you love Jehovah your God." Sargent York/Auddie ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Power Of Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,784 views

    This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

    The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Experience The Power Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    The unfathomable, matchless power of God’s love is fully available to all. Are you fully available to be used?

    Experience the Power Ephesians 3:14-21 Ephesians 3:14-15 (NLT) When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, [15] the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. Overwhelmed  By God’s work of grace  Through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Secret

    Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    Here is a brief but powerful revelation, on secret giving which brings a dimmer on the popular method of extorting money and alms from people in the Church setting.

    The Power of Secret By Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Nassau, Bahamas “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of the: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Plug Into The Power

    Contributed by James May on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 29,310 views

    If we are going to have the power of the Holy Spirit in operation in our lives, we must first get "plugged in", "turned on" and "fired up" with Jesus.

    Plug into the Power By Pastor Jim May (This sermon references a video that was purchased from Sermonspice.com that depicts a young man using a chainsaw without starting it.) Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The Power Of Community Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,588 views

    Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

    There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan