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  • Monty Newton avatar

    From Worrier To Warrior Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 21, 2009
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     | 11,296 views

    God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be.

    Title: From Worrier to Warrior Text: Judges 6:11-12, 25-32 and 34 (Scripture Reading 6:1-16) Thesis: God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Background: Last week we wandered with the people of God on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Hard Choices

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009
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     | 6,092 views

    Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

    Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 3,990 views

    Let us dare to connect with His power.

    “Only God.” Have you ever had a life-changing experience that only those two words can explain? Have you ever done something for the Lord that in the end you could say “Only God could have done that”? In his book “Axioms,” Bill Hybels wrote, “It’s the only phrase I intentionally overuse, but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2012
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    How long will we lie around at the pool waiting for the waters to be troubled? Do we not know that the supernatural power of God is available all of the time? Will we rise and walk in power or lie in sorrow and self-pity. Take up your bed and walk by G

    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here? Sunday, April 15, 2012 – AM Rev. James May John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's The Good News? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2012
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     | 5,068 views

    The words of God are powerful and able to Inform; Transform; and Reform us.

    1. Power of God in Okinawa It was early in 1945. As United States forces pushed deep into Okinawa they came across a village unlike any they had ever seen. Here at Shimabuku they were met and welcomed by two old men who invited the troops in as "fellow Christians." Correspondent Clarence W. Hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Told You So

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Apr 20, 2012
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     | 11,123 views

    God's presence will convince a skeptic and God's power will draw a crowd, are we witnessing to the presence and power of the living Christ?

    Acts 3:12-19 I John 3: 1-7 Luke 24: 36b-48 I love it that we can linger a few weeks just taking in the wonderful message of Easter, with our focus upon the risen Lord, as we read accounts of Him walking on this earth after he broke forth out of that tomb. He is ALIVE! If the salvation story ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Connected

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012
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     | 12,718 views

    We can do nothing without being connected to the Lord.

    Are You Connected? Psalm 51:10-12 * Let’s think about being ‘connected’ or getting reconnected to God. * I begin with a long statement: This culture (American) is on a collision course with God. We are decaying at the roots and disintegrating at the fruits while we have more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Reveals Mercy In Miracles

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    EPIPHANY 4 - Jesus shows mankind mercy by means of miracles in many ways and for various reasons. Jesus shows mercy for all the unclean. Jesus shows mercy in his mighty word to strengthen faith.

    JESUS REVEALS MERCY IN MIRACLES (Outline) January 30, 2011 - Epiphany 4 - MATTHEW 8:1-13 INTRO: Scripture records a few of the many miracles that Jesus did in the world. The miracles of Jesus show to mankind his power. For believers, Jesus miracles strengthen faith. John writes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "We Preach Christ Crucified"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011
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     | 14,021 views

    LENT 1 - We preach Christ crucified. This gospel message is both the wisdom of God and also the power of God.

    “WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 13, 2011 - Lent 1 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:21-25 INTRO: The cross of Christ is central to Christianity. Sadly, today some arrogantly declare the cross of Christ to be “too controversial”. No cross means no sacrifice. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Does More Than We Ask Or Imagine

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011
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    LENT 4 - God does far more than we can ever ask or even imagine. Christ dwells in our hearts. Faith grasps God’s great love.

    GOD DOES MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE (Outline) April 3, 2011 - Lent 4 - EPHESIANS 3:14-21 INTRO: People pray knowing what they want. Too often we may pray with only our own interests in mind. Too often we ask and ask and ask for more and more for ourselves. It would or could be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strategic Praying Pt. 1

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 39,756 views

    Our message this week is entitled, “Strategic praying.” Let us start by looking at the word strategy. Strategy is a tactical or skillful planning adopted for achieving success in an endeavour.

    Our message this week is entitled, “Strategic Praying.” Let us start by looking at the word strategy. Strategy is a tactical or skillful planning adopted for achieving success in an endeavour. PAUL, A PRAYER STRATEGIST If you were an avid reader of the Acts of apostles, you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strategic Praying Pt. 2

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,294 views

    Last time we started to look at a topic called Strategic Praying, that is, prayers with specific purposes, and we went on to look at the meaning of prayers. We also looked at prayers and their strategies. Also, we enumerated some great miracles recorded t

    Last time we started to look at a topic called Strategic Praying, that is, prayers with specific purposes, and we went on to look at the meaning of prayers. We also looked at prayers and their strategies. Also, we enumerated some great miracles recorded through prayers. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not By Might

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

    • Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Difference A Savior Makes Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

    The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burn, Baby, Burn

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011
     | 7,414 views

    What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

    “Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed