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  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
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    a Message to remind us of the reasons we have to Praise The Lord.

    Intro: When it comes to worshiping God you can see in any church usually 3 kinds of people. The ones who love to worship the Lord and “Enter in” there are those who worship out of routine. And those who do not enter in at all. There was a preacher who was trying to see his horse. A potential buyer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Prayer For Power

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
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    God desires to change us so that we cease praying for our personal desires and seek His glory. God wants us to seek power in order to serve Him effectively.

    “I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007
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    We are called to encourage one another.

    Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of One Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
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    Why are some people all by themselves able to make such a huge difference?

    THE POWER OF ONE (The Power of JOY!) BTCC Summit • December 17, 2006 Verse-by-verse through the Book of Romans “Unexpected Power” Part 3 IMAG 01 – Unexpected Power Going verse-by-verse through Book of Romans • The last in our 3-week “Unexpected Power” series o “The Hidden Power of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Ambition Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
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    Ambition is bad, right?...not necessarily.

    The Power of Ambition “Uncharted” Week 2 September 19, 2004 Drama: “Make it Happen” You could sum up every over-the-top success seminar you’ve ever attended in a single word: • “AMBITION” We’re not exactly lacking for social icons who EMBODY that word, are we? IMAG 01 – Donald ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    The Word As Power Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
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    God gives us the word as power, if we believe, to become a child of God and to inherit the benefits of his children.

    Sunday, December 7, 2008 The Word as Power Text: John 1: 1 - 12 This Advent Season we will focus upon the theme “What God Gives” It’s derived from the well known scripture – John 3: 16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011
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    God's power rests in community prayer as the catalyst that sparks the supernatural movement of God.

    INTRO Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to Elizabeth Park, and gaze at the river’s powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
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    How prayer can change things for the better including ourselves.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER I. LET'S TALK ABOUT BELIEVERS WHO AGREE IN PRAYER A. What happens when the church prays together? 1. "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 18:19). B. Leadership can't do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Higher Power

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 30, 2012
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    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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    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

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    The Power Of Purpose

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2012
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    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
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     | 52,648 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

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Power Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2012
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    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

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
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    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

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
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    A message from James chapter 3 on the power of the tongue

    The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ