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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 55,483 views

    We are not just conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ, not just in some situations, but in all circumstances of life. The ground of this confidence is His great love for us. Therefore let us fight with an attitude of faith, and reliance.

    Believers in those times faced many trials and sufferings. They were persecuted and opposed, because of their faith in Jesus Christ. • We got to know it in history, as well as in the Scriptures. • Paul mentioned some of these difficulties in verse 35 - trouble or hardship or persecution or famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Choose Your Weapons

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,496 views

    You have been given all you need to defeat your enemy on every front.

    September 11, 2011 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Choose Your Weapon 10 years ago the World Trade Centers were attacked and 2977 people became victims of a terrorists attack that rocked the world. All this was done in the name of a false religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    High, Holy, & Lifted Up Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    As you read this, please pray for a proper understanding of God's true size and might. Let Isaiah's vision of God (Isa. 6:1-7) un-box your view of God. God is holy. He is sacred, set apart, and unlike all else. Holiness isn't just an attribute of God;

    As you read this, please pray for a proper understanding of God's true size and might. Let Isaiah's vision of God (Isa. 6:1-7) un-box your view of God. God is holy. He is sacred, set apart, and unlike all else. Holiness isn't just an attribute of God; it is the essence of who God is. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Don't Look Back Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 28,898 views

    Put the past behind if you want to move ahead.

    Don’t Look Back Haggai 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/29/12 How many of you can remember the “good old days”? Do you find yourself longing for what used to be and lamenting how things are today? 50 years ago, the top discipline problems in high school were talking, chewing gum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strennght For Exploits

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012
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     | 45,079 views

    When we draw clser to God, He will renew our Strenghts and we will be able to do unusual exploits for His kingdom.

    STRENGHT FOR EXPLOITS Study Text: Daniel 11:30-35 Dan 11:30-35: For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    By My Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,940 views

    The church must have the power of the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, in order to live.

    February 12, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Subject: Revival Title: By My Spirit I have heard about it since I have been a Christian. I keep expecting to see it full blown. I don’t know what it is going to look like but when it happens I will know it. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    On Fire

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 15, 2011
     | 7,509 views

    The Spirit of God lit the church on fire by baptizing them with fire from above. God gave the church power to extraordinary things; and they impacted the world for all time.

    INTRO I read an interesting story from last summer I thought would be a great lead-in for this morning’s, message. The article’s title reads, “Fireworks Blamed for Church Fire.” The story begins, “Fireworks were blamed for a fire that tore through a church in Brush ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is The Baptism In The Holy Spirit So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,929 views

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is God's promise of His empowering presence.

    Why Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit So Important? Texts: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 2:14-21. Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Old Faithless Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,261 views

    Eternal life is for those who live faithfully before God, believing in his promises and living by his standards, even when the pressures to conform to our culture are nearly overwhelming.

    Has it ever occurred to you that the Bible probably ought to be rated “R”? It’s definitely not G, and parental guidance is certainly needed. I don’t think it rates an X, even though there’s an awful lot of violence, especially in the OT, and even some sexually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Word Gives Life

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,806 views

    God assures us of the power of His word to accomplish what He wants... Especially our salvation.

    God’s Word Gives Life Isaiah 55.10-12 Many of the farms in the state of Nebraska are right on the edge of the fertile plains that receive enough rainfall to produce abundant crops. Some years the yields can be a little lower simply because they are not blessed with as much rain as other ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer: 101

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    If you’ve been a Christian for a while you probably know that prayer is one of the staples of the Christian life. Although we know that, how much time and consideration have we given to really understanding this thing called prayer?

    PRAYER: 101 INTRODUCTION: If you’ve been a Christian for a while you probably know that prayer is one of the staples of the Christian life. Although we know that, how much time and consideration have we given to really understanding this thing called prayer? 1) Why should we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gas Up For Work Ahead

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,564 views

    What prayer will do in your work for the Lord, as it did for Paul.

    Gas up for work ahead 2nd Tim. 3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Prayer was the power that throbbed through the life and labours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fixer Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,217 views

    Jesus made himself known through performing miracles.

    Title: The Fixer Text: John 2:1-11 Thesis: Jesus made himself known through the miraculous. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The First Sunday of Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism. • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Joshua - The Foundation Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,360 views

    Joshua's Leadership depended on the call of God, the promise of God and the power of God and required courage, devotion and obedience.

    Today I want to talk about leadership. How can we develop it in ourselves? How can we recognise it in others? But first let me ask you, do you want good leadership in the church? I trust that you all said an emphatic yes to that! Well then, let me tell you how you can get it. Choose leaders who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Transference Of Spirits

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,444 views

    Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

    Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal