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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    Samson was a man with absolute power who was absolutely blinded by his pride in his power. How can we avoid falling into the same trap that took him down?

    When my dad sold his business and retired, he got bored just sitting around – so he went to work as a meat inspector for the government. They gave him a white coat and helmet and special knife, and his job was to go to meat plants (like Tyson or Indiana Packers) and inspect the meat as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scam PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 956 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of deception and misdirection, emphasizing the importance of discernment and the power of God's Word in overcoming these challenges.

    Good morning, dear church family. We are here today, gathered in unity, in love, and in faith. We are here today, not by accident, but by the divine appointment of our loving Father. We are here today, to share in the Word of God, to grow in our understanding, and to be fortified in our faith. ...read more

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    When Your Marriage Needs Deliverance

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 62,412 views

    There are powers called, “The powers of marriage destruction.” Sometimes, their work starts in the womb. It does not only start when somebody gets married. Once they discover that a person's marriage will move God’s purpose forward, they will begin to cre

    Beloved, our message this week titled, "When your marriage needs deliverance" is very important for all married people and those who want to get married. God completed everything He needed to do in the Garden of Eden, passed it through His spiritual laboratory and declared that the whole thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Series: Do Not Limit The Holy One Of Israel (Part 6): Do Not Limit God In The Power Of Your Imagination – I Am Not A Grasshopper

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 7,977 views

    We must learn to dream big for God for “As A Man Thinks In His Heart, So Is He” (Pro. 23:7). John Milton said: “The Mind in its own place can make a heaven or hell.” A godly vision requires risk-taking & must be intentional in glorifying God. Too often we see ourselves as nothing...

    DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 6): DO NOT LIMIT GOD IN THE POWER OF YOUR IMAGINATION – I AM NOT A GRASSHOPPER 1. Numbers 13 1 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I have given to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Jewish Carpenter - Building A Legacy

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,519 views

    Jesus was born into the family of a carpenter - a builder. Why? Was this significant? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [A Jewish Carpenter – Building a Legacy] Slide Graphic – A Jewish Carpenter (of course) – see http://www.postcardman.net/24928.jpg Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:55 "Where did this man get these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Is Supreme

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP.

    III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP. 3) Background: Daniel and his friends were in a pagan environment that was hostile towards the worship of the true God. They faced the dilemma of remaining faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Possession, Oppression, And Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 22, 2025
     | 287 views

    God's power and grace are sufficient to guard our lives as Christians from oppression and deliver anyone from demonic possession.

    Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22, 2025 Luke 8:26-39 Possession, Oppression, and Grace The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Best known for his best seller, The Road Less Traveled, psychiatrist M. Scott Peck also wrote People of the Lie. In this second book, Peck wrote about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Postcard To Philemon

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,802 views

    Historical Background of the book. Interpretation of the book. Application of the book. email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

    New Testament Postcards Philemon Reading: Philemon Ill: • Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote only three letters a year. • And with good reason. • Letters in those days were mailed without a cover and could be read by anyone. • But William Mulready had an idea to ensure ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,590 views

    Psalm 62 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: God Alone Saves Us (vs 1-4). God Alone Encourages Us (vs 5-8). God Alone Rewards Us (vs 9-12). SERMON BODY: I Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator looking up. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I’m waiting for my chewing gum ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus Is Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,187 views

    The power of the cross is God’s power is focused like a laser here to save us sinners. You really cannot truly understand the cross until you understand how Jesus got there and what took place on the day He was crucified.

    We are going to spend three weeks focusing on the cross of Jesus Christ – to prepare our hearts for His resurrection. We are marching with Christ down the Via Dolorosa, or the way of suffering. We are entering the very heart of Christianity. It is Thursday, less than twelve hours from Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free Through Christ

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    Through Christ, we have been set free from the sinful mindset and have been given the mindset and power of the Holy Spirit.

    In 1865 after the Civil War, America officially banned slavery. In modern headlines every once in a while you will read of a child held hostage by his own parents. Usually, the child is abused and neglected. One or both of the parents beat and starve the child. Some children have been chained like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,478 views

    Encourage believers to hold onto the power and warmth of God's Word, even in the face of discouragement, and to not be silenced by the opinions of others.

    Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to us about the power of discouragement, the fire of God's Word, and the importance of not letting others shut you up. As Samuel Chadwick once said, "Destitute of the Fire of God, nothing else ...read more

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    Repentance Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,907 views

    Without the Spirit of God, there can be no spiritual power, no revival and no victory.

    Theme: THE REPENTANCE OF PETER Text: Luke 22: 54-62 Intro. A. I know that you are very familiar with Peter. We know his background well. He was once a fisherman turned-a-disciple of Jesus. Being the most outspoken among the group, he was considered the spokesperson and leader of the twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: The Lion Series

    Contributed by Weston Holen on Dec 19, 2005
     | 3,449 views

    Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is good, powerful, and worthy of praise!

    The Chronicles of Narnia is getting positive reviews from many sources. But not everyone likes the film. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the children hear someone say, mysteriously, "Aslan is on the move". C. S. Lewis writes: "Now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Great A Grace

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,071 views

    The power of God’s Grace empowers us for everyday living.

    2 Tim. 1:6 - Stir up the gift of God that is in you. Paul is encouraging his son in the faith - Don’t let anything or anyone discourage you. - It’s our responsibility to keep that fire burning. #1. The enemy will trie to use people and situations to stomp off, put out or steal your fire, Thats ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational