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  • Michael Brown avatar

    Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 2, 2015
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    Prayer is a powerful part of all of our lives. In my sermon Power of Prayer I give examples of how prayer changes lives.

    Power of Prayer: The most well known verse in the entire Bible states, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son…” God only has one begotten Son but he has many, many children. Jesus Christ serves as a link between God the Father & mankind. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Power Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 21, 2015
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    What can science do in a cemetery?

    Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Hope

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2015
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    We’re going to look at 4 aspects of our Hope in Christ: hope that transforms, is eternal, assists in trial, and that sees what is invisible.

    THE POWER OF HOPE 1 Pet. 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know about the law of cause and effect. 2. A man arrived at the Pearly Gates where Peter stood waiting to process new arrivals. "Okay," said Peter. "Tell me one thing that you did on earth that was purely unselfish." 3. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 24, 2015
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    Wise people learn words have power... The conjuction and --- The power of life and death? Learn to release life words not poison.

    THE POWER OF WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is several part message. I. DO WE DESIRE OUR WORDS TO PLEASE GOD? DO WE REALIZE THE WORDS WE SPEAK COULD BRINGTHE VERY PRESENCE OF GOD? DO WE KNOW OUR WORDSCOULD RELEASE DIVINE WRATH AGAINST OUR FAMILIES? COULD OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Praise Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 22, 2015
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    Before Jesus comes again to conquer all of his enemies, all of heaven praises God, thus demonstrating the power of praise. So worship the Lord and win the war.

    We live in a dangerous world today, so I thought you would appreciate Mark Moring’s advice on how to stay safe. After doing some “extensive research”, he suggests the following. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Power Of Verbiage

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
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    There is power in what you speak, so we have to remember to use our words carefully

    The Power of Verbiage Proverbs 18:21 1. Words are Important Words are so important that you need to handle them with care whenever you're talking. 2. Words should be Full You should be able to to share Knowledge, Experience and Information through our words, if not our words fall short of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laugh Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2016
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     | 9,733 views

    Be a joy to others by sharing the gospel and excelling in your love.

    Less than two months after the tragic and momentous events of nine-eleven, Disney released a movie which became a parable of our times. The movie was Monsters, Inc. (released on November 2, 2001), and it described a world that was fueled by fear – literally. The power company in the movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Power Of Words

    Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Jan 14, 2016
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    Words carry immeasurable significance: The universe was created with a word; Jesus healed and cast out demons with a word; rulers have risen and fallen by their words; Christians have worshiped through words of song, confession, and preaching.

    Question: "What does the Bible say about the power of words?" Answer: Words are not simply sounds caused by air passing through our larynx. Words have real power. God spoke the world into being by the power of His words (Hebrews 11:3), and we are in His image in part because of the power we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Power Of Contrast Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2016
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    There is nothing like a contrast to make the point; Jesus used the idea of contrast to highlight Who He is, and to distinguish external religion from true devotion.

    The Power of Contrast (Mark 12:35-44) 1. Illustration … a few years ago,. Trying to tell someone about the Windfarm on I-65 in NW Indiana. This person had never seen the big windmills, and was thinking of a place with 3 tiny windmills on US 31.. or the types farmers use to pump water in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Feb 15, 2014
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    The Bible teaches us that our tongue has great power ... to heal or to destroy, to bless or to curse ... we are to be wise in the use of this member of our body ... it can bring pain or pleasure ... it's all in how it is used!

    Sermon Series-“Not Your Favorite Sermons” Message #1--"POWER OF THE TONGUE!" TEXT: James 3:1-12-My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Lust Series

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015
     | 4,765 views

    Lust is a powerful animal that makes people do stupid things. Everyone is tempted in this area, but not everyone is honest about it. It's time to fuss up and be accountable.

    I want to talk to you about a very POWERFUL subject today LUST PRO – LUST CUE - LUST PRO – 2 PICS OF CHOCOLATES, 2 OF PIZZA, 1 OF PIZZA/CHOCOLATE CUE - PASTOR A. Most of the time when you hear the word LUST 1. It refers to SEXUAL LUST. B. You can be the GREATEST AJ on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Clothed With Power Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2015
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    The first in a series about living in the light of the resurrection. How did it feel to be a disciple of Jesus who followed Him, loved Him, lost Him, and then experienced His resurrection and the promise of the Holy Spirit?

    Clothed With Power - April 12, 2015 Sermon - Luke 24:33-49 It’s the first Sunday after Easter, and I’m going to ask us all here today to use our imaginations, to engage our minds and hearts and souls as we consider what it means to live in the light of the resurrection of our Saviour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2015
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     | 17,362 views

    We're going to look at the story of Joseph & see how God used him to save a nation & to heal his fragmented family.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In 1910, Japan invaded Korea. For the next 35 years they treated the Koreans with a terrible brutality. Christians were particularly singled out for persecution. Missionaries were expelled; Christian leaders were killed or jailed; & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Pentecost Power

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 23, 2015
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    How we can harness the Power of the Holy Spirit and reach out to the world as the hands and feet of Christ

    Acts 2: 1-4, Narrate 5-14 then read (14 – 21) Today is Pentecost Sunday , The Birthday of the Church, The scripture today tells of an exciting time , strange things are happening, Tongues of fire touching people, folks speaking in unknown languages, power is being poured out and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,333 views

    In our Scripture today, 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.

    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