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  • James Jack avatar

    An Evening Of Sin

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    The power and penalty of sin is clear in Scripture adn we need to understand the devastation of the fall to truly glory in the cross.

    We begin Genesis 3 with the serpent – Satan, although it’s not until Revelation 12 that “this ancient serpent” is clearly identified as the devil. He’s a talking serpent, which might seem strange and has for many people reinforced their belief that Genesis 1-3 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    In The Potter's Hands

    Contributed by Randy Coots on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,013 views

    God needs instruments not objects. The Potter has power over the clay. The Potter has Re-creative Power. This is an exciting message your people will love and enjoy.

    "IN THE POTTER’S HAND" Read - Romans 9:16-21 I want you to pay close attention right here "if you will". Paul said the potter has power over the clay... * God Molds Us * God Makes Us * God Holds Us In His Hands "Slap somebody a high five and say .... * God has molded you * God had Made you * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Guilt Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    Part 13 of "Being the Church," focusing on the terrible power guilt has over many of our lives and how God overcomes guilt with the power of His grace.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 Being the Church Overcoming Guilt Scripture: Acts 23:1-23, 1 Timothy 1:12-15 Icebreaker: A wedding guest bubbled over with accolades to the bride as she passed through the receiving line. She said, “Oh, you look so lovely, my dear. I’m so pleased that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 5, 2009
     | 3,173 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discovering the powerful reality of life and light - and how that is found in Christ.

    Journeying With John (JWJ-03) The Light of Life John 1:3-5 When I was young I had the thrill of visiting one of the most amazing natural wonders you will ever see - the renowned Cango Caves. I would like to invite you to journey there with me as we start our message today. Home to the KoiSan ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not Just Another Sunday Part 4: Word, Words, And The Word Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    How powerful is the Word and the words we use to explain it! We continue in our series as we examine the power of words in the life of our Sunday fellowship.

    For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about how to breath life into the Sunday morning worship experience, so that it’s “not just another Sunday morning” that we feel like we just “have to” come to, but a place that we “want to” come attend. We’ve talked about prayer and its importance, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have And Use A Double Portion

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,124 views

    Elijah was a powerful prophet, but Elisha received a double portion of his Spirit. In days past, the church had power, but we can enjoy a double portion today.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How To Have & Use A Double Portion II Kings 2:1-22 Intro: We are seeing the account of Elijah leaving this walk of life. He does not leave by death, but by translation. He is one of only two men that we ever have any record of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Only Forgotten Son Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 28,307 views

    The message of Isaiah 53 is so powerful it changes the lives of those who hear it. What is its message and what gives it the power to change our lives?

    OPEN: A few weeks from now we’re going to have the “Holy Hands For Christ” Sign Corp perform here at church. It’s a group dedicated to ministering to the deaf and the hearing impaired. They’ll put on their concerts, not so much to entertain as to raise money to buy hearing aides and other helpful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Need A Miracle

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 74,465 views

    A Miracle: It is an event beyond the power of any human being; an event beyond any physical law. it is a supernatural occurrence or a wonderful thing brought about by the power of God.

    I NEED A MIRACLE Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, we are considering a message entitled, “I need a miracle.” 2 Chronicles 16:9: “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Swing Wide The Gates!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,815 views

    The names of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem have rich spiritual meaning, full of powerful truths. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Swing Wide the Gates, pt. 3 Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideGates3.html parts 1 & 2 are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideTheGates.html ----- Quick review of first 6 gates... [slide] 1. The sheep gate. v. 1 Thru this gate they would bring the sacrificial animals to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The River Flow

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,510 views

    A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is a message in harnessing the River of Life and Shining forth with the Gospel Message of God’s saving power.

    2011.11.13.LET THE RIVER FLOW William Akehurst HSWC Let the river flow: Missions Sunday Celebration John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 45,465 views

    The devil wants to hinder our worship because worship brings revival. It brings the power of the Holy Ghost and with the power of the Holy Ghost comes deliverance, peace, and victory.

    Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship Psalm 99:1-4 The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. [2] The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. [3] Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. [4] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Deliverer From Sin

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2015
     | 5,250 views

    There are two powers, which are working to claim the right to rule in the heart of men and women. Paul described those powers as “flesh” and “Spirit.”

    11-07-03 Title: The Deliverer from Sin Bible Reading: (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming Christ Crucified Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,935 views

    Our faith is in the testimony of God, the work of the Spirit of God and the power of God. Our faith lies in the message and not the messenger, in the work of His Spirit and power and not in human wisdom.

    1 Cor 2:1-5 1And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4and my speech and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018
     | 14,469 views

    Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

    Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Breaking Evil Siege

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,102 views

    There is no evil siege that's stronger than the anointing power of God. When a siege comes under the power of God, it doesn't survive.

    BREAKING EVIL SIEGE 2 KINGS 6:24-25 ‘And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal