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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Heart Of Healthy Wife Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    A wife should "submit" to their husbands? Seriously? What can that mean, and what does it teach wives about their ministry to their families?

    OPEN: A 2 year old girl had a fascination with the story of “Cinderella.” One day, when the girl came across a photo of her mother and father on their wedding day, she got all excited. “Mommy got married just like Cinderella!” “Yes honey,” the mother answered. “just like Cinderella.” Then there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus In The Midst

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 1,160 ratings
     | 64,158 views

    Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deluded And Fooled

    Contributed by James May on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,048 views

    The deceptive power of the spirit of the Antichrist is growing. We must ever be on guard lest we also fall prey to his power of deception.

    DELUDED AND FOOLED 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12, "For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I'm Over And Above

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 30,244 views

    Just when the enemy thought he had you,he found out that you still had more power! This is a powerful message.

    As we have opportunity to observe and survey the lives of many believers we will find that they all had or have one thing in common.They were either going through something or coming out of something.Many times when we face tests and trials,we feel as if God has forsaken us and that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember The Taste Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 27, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,925 views

    What’s the best way to deal with suffering? In this Psalm gives us a suprising lesson and a powerful insight into God’s healing power.

    OPEN: Years ago, in an old stoddy community, a new doctor came to town. It was said he could cure anything and anybody, and everyone was amazed with what he could do - everyone except for Mr. Sweeny, the town skeptic. Well, old Mr. Sweeny went to this ’miracle doctor’ to prove that he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Deserted To Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,075 views

    The man born blind has experienced Jesus' physical power to heal but now He will discover His spiritual power to heal as well.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “From Deserted to Disciple” John 9:35-41 Introduction: One of the hottest movies this summer is Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This sequel is based on the toys that transform themselves from one thing into another. Cars and trucks and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions, Questions, Questions?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2017
     | 7,038 views

    Good teachers learn the power behind good questions. Let us consider a few Biblical questions. Wisdom teaches the power of questions.

    QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com QUESTION: to ask for information, to test one's knowledge, a problem that is being discussed, to express doubt or have uncertainties...INTERROGATIVE, debate,investigation, --- DO WE UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF QUESTIONS? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Real Faith Can Do - The Great Commision Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,328 views

    Mark's version of the Great Commission tells us that the Good News will be accompanied by sign's. God's Power is being displayed in power in the world today.

    July 24, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Mark 16:15-18 Subject: The Great Commission Title: What Real Faith Can Do – The Great Commission Part 3 Before the age of the GPS, whenever we would take a vacation we always had to rely on the Rand McNally Road Atlas and highway signs to get us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cling To The Vine And You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,483 views

    In John 15:5 Jesus shared a powerful truth with His disciples that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God.

    Cling to the Vine and You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Introduction: Today, we’re going to dive into a powerful truth that Jesus shared with His disciples—a truth that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God. This truth is found in John 15:5 (NLT), where Jesus declares, “Yes, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I'm Available, But He Is Able PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 905 views

    This sermon explores God's immeasurable power at work within us and encourages submission, surrender, and service through the Spirit's power for personal transformation.

    Welcome, beloved family, to this sacred gathering where we come together to nourish our souls on the abundant feast of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It is a time of communion, of fellowship, and of mutual edification. We are here to grow, to learn, and to be ...read more

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    Prayer Changes Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,993 views

    Emphasize the power and importance of prayer, encouraging believers to pray consistently and with the right motives, trusting in God's promise that our prayers are powerful and effective.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the powerful world of prayer. We're talking about its might, its benefits, and the importance of never letting up. We're turning to the Bible today, specifically James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:7-11, and James 5:16. As Charles Spurgeon once said, ...read more

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    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 909 views

    A sermon about experiencing God's presence during difficult times.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “God Is with Us” A few years ago after I delivered my Christmas Eve sermon, a nice guy who happened to be skeptical about God, faith and Christianity came up to me, all smiles. “I’ve finally figured out why people like Christmas,” he said. “Really?” I answered. “Please tell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Be A Servant To All People Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    Believers often get caught up in self-service instead of true service, being focused on seats of power. Jesus demonstrated a powerful act of servanthood that would stand as a reminder concerning genuine kingdom service.

    There once arose a dispute among the disciples, as to which of them should be considered the greatest (Luke 22:24). Jesus told them, “He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Your Big Mouth

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,712 views

    A message on the power of your words and using them for your benefit.

    Open Your Big Mouth Speaking Your World Into Existence 3/31/04 I. Introduction Michelangelo is considered one of the greatest Renaissance painters and sculptors. In talking about his sculpting, he said that he never created his great works; he discovered them. He said he uncovered them. Using his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit / Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 419 ratings
     | 35,671 views

    In order to consider the unlimited power and work of the Holy Spirit let us look at the various works of the Holy Spirit that Jesus told us that He would accomplish in our lives.

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT © 4/2001 Mark Beaird 2 PART SERIES / Part 1 Text: John 16:7-11 Throughout the centuries there have been debates and misunderstandings concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Some think of The Holy Spirit as an “it”, an impersonal being or a “divine force.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal