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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Power Of A Call

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 4,326 views

    The church has to respond to the general call of discipleship and the specific call to leadership.

    Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 11,152 views

    Christians owe a lot to Barnabas. We owe Paul to him who went on to write 14 epistles. We also owe Mark to him who wrote the Gospel According to Mark. Thus, in a sense, we owe almost half of the New Testament to Barnabas, even if he did not write a singl

    Intro: At the time of the writing of Hebrews, there was a great persecution. Our natural tendency during trials is to save our own skin or act to each his own. But Hebrews exhorts us to encourage one another. Encouragement is an act that helps someone be a better believer, even when life is rough ...read more

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    A Higher Power

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,178 views

    Is there a real, personal Satan and a kingdom of evil against which we are in spiritual combat?

    Today we are looking at a rather remarkable story of Jesus as he leaves Nazareth and goes to Capernaum. As is his habit, he goes to the synagogue to teach. Again the people are amazed. But Luke tells us that the reason the people are amazed at Capernaum is not because of his gracious words, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 30, 2012
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     | 9,821 views

    We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus make himself known through the power of his words.

    Title: The Power of Words Title: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We are known by the power of our words just as Jesus made himself known through the power of his words. Introduction I have a friend who is taking a rather extensive seminar that, from what I can gather, is designed to help a person reach his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Power Of Purpose

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,982 views

    Simple Definition for Purpose: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal:

    The Power of Purpose Text: Romans 8:28NKJ Before you ask for prosperity, ask for purpose. Before you ask for relationships, ask for direction. “A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” Everything has purpose, and you were created for purpose. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Power In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 221 ratings
     | 52,953 views

    Paul tells how to receive power for life. 1- Power through prayer 2- Power through Spirit 3- Power through love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three people were arguing about what profession was used first in the bible. The Surgeon says, "The Medical profession was used first when God took a rib from Adam and made Eve. The Engineer says, "No, engineering was used first. Just think of the engineering job it took to create ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2012
     | 9,104 views

    The Power of Grace

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2012 Date Preached: February 19, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: So We Are Justified – Why? Sermon Text: Romans 5:12-21 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past two weeks I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,019 views

    Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more. The accumulation of things creates complexity in our lives, and that can make it hard for us t

    Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    Until the resurrection of Jesus Christ, death was a dark and foreboding prospect. But, when Jesus rose from the dead He gave us a new hope for life beyond the grave. That same powerful transformation can be yours today. As we look at what happened to the

    John 20:19-31 Purpose: To see how the resurrection changed the disciples. Aim: I want the listener to love and serve Christ passionately. INTRODUCTION: The southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Is In The Relationship Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,745 views

    Paul clearly tells us who we are "IN CHRIST". Now he wants us to know that our authority is nothing without a continual intimate relationship with the Father.

    May 16, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Paul’s Prayer for the Church Title: The Power is in the Relationship We are going to continue in our series through the book of Ephesians this morning. We will begin in Ephesians 3, beginning with verse 14. But before we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of The Blood

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 59 ratings
     | 34,409 views

    Regardless of what popular preaching proclaims in pulpits today, the Scriptures make it abundantly clear that it is the precious blood of Jesus Christ, the blood of the Lamb of God, that saves, sanitizes, sanctifies, and secures those to whom it is applie

    The Power of the Blood Hebrews 9:11-22 Introduction: The preaching of the blood of Jesus Christ is hated by the world. Liberal theologians reject the idea of Christ’s blood paying for our sins. They accuse those who preach the blood of Christ as proclaiming a “slaughterhouse religion.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    The Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 60,359 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about the power of patience and how God grants it to his children.

    This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Would you take God’s Word, and turn to James, chapter 1. Now, James is one of the most straightforward men in the entire Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plugging Into The Power

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,725 views

    How we as Christians can only be effective when we are plugged into the source of our power.

    Plugging into The Power Acts 4:31-33 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power To Become Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,745 views

    This message talks about the doctrine of sanctification and how it helps us become all who we were intended to be in our struggle with the sin nature. The outline is 1-What Is Sanctification, 2-Why Be Sanctified, 3-Who Provides, and 4-How To Become Sanct

    From The Problem to the Solution THE POWER TO BECOME This morning, I want to continue our sermon series entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION And I trust that this has been an immense help in your spiritual lives, because the truth of the matter is that you're either having problems, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power Loss

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 26, 2010
     | 5,336 views

    Your spiritual battery will remain fully charged when your daily focus is on Almighty God.

    Text: “For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked” (Psalm 73:3). Have you ever been envious of someone because they have received something that you wanted? Maybe in the workplace you were passed over for a promotion. Perhaps someone doing the same job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church