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  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Anatomy Of A Resurrection

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    The raising of Lazarus is a testimony to the power of Christ and His ability to rise from the dead.

    Sermon Notes Sunday, April 12, 1998 Introduction: Message: Resurrection Sunday 1. The anatomy of a resurrection. John 11:1-44 a. Scene one 11:1-16 Jesus hears of Lazarus’ illness yet purposefully delays till after Lazarus has died b. Scene two 11:17-37 Jesus interacts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting The Empowering Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,937 views

    A fresh look at the Holy Spirit’s power dwelling in our lives today.

    POOR MAN ACTUALLY LIVING ON OIL FIELD Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boldly Grow

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,608 views

    Spiritual growth is ignited by passion, fuelled by the power of God, and sustained by self-discipline.

    Central Verses: 1:6-7 Behavioural goal: The listener will set a growth goal for the coming months and pursue it. Last Sunday many of you heard a message from Psalm 90 on making your life count. I want you to think way back to that time to reflect for a moment. Did it make any difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Is Prayer?

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    This outline illustrates what prayer is, the power in it, and how jesus prayed.

    WHAT IS PRAYER? Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org (989) 362-7831 NKJ Luke 18:1 * Prayer is our approach to God. To persist in prayer and not to give up does not mean endless repetition or painfully long prayer sessions. Constant prayer means keeping our requests ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Love Does To Us

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 18, 2013
     | 6,105 views

    Love is a powerful motivator and our lives should be lived from a foundation of love.

    What Love Does To Us June 16, 2013 Intro: We’ve already had a full meal – on Scripture, on the depth of poetry in music expressed as prayers of our hearts, on the celebration of new life and a family committed to have Jesus as the center, and on the testimony of faith of a man in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have The Keys

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 10,141 views

    To show our power and authority coming from the LORD and how to use them.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the keys? Do you use them? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our power and authority coming from the LORD and how to use them. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 22:22 (Amplified Bible) And the key of the house of David I will lay upon his shoulder; he shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,864 views

    Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

    Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
     | 6,341 views

    Our identity is in Christ. Our spiritual power is as strong as is our understanding of that truth.

    Outline I. Series Introduction a. Background: Who, What, When, Where, Why – v.1-2. II. Introduction III. Transition a. Paul found his identity in Christ. He presses the church and us to likewise find our identity in Christ, as highlighted in the text. IV. CIT/CIS: Finding Identity in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Circle Maker 1: The Legend Of The Circle Maker Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 49,252 views

    A sermon about the power of prayer illustrated by a man drawing circles in the sand in faith.

    Introduction It was the first century BC and a devastating drought threatened to destroy a generation, the generation before Jesus. The last of the Jewish prophets had died off nearly four centuries before. Miracles were such a distant memory that they seemed like a false memory. And God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Light Beam On Dark Paths

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,348 views

    The power of the Word of God in a believer's life can help overcome the tactics of the devil.

    Psalms 119:105-112 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [106] I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. [107] I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. [108] Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Up Close And Personal Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 18, 2012
     | 4,148 views

    Jesus has the will and the power to transform a person's life and make all things new

    FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2012 Mark 1:29-39 “Momentum” INTRODUCTION Some people think that the Kingdom of God will come when Jesus returns—when he comes as King of kings and Lord of lords. These people are waiting for the kingdom. Other people believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Armed To The Hilt With Christian Virtues

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,807 views

    The mighty power of God at work in and through us empowers us against evil.

    Title: Armed to the Hilt with Christian Virtues (The Whole Armor of God) Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Thesis: The mighty power of God at work in us and through us empowers us against evil. Introduction In July I traveled to Winterset, Iowa to attend the annual Newton Family Reunion. As I traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Changed Man Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
     | 9,905 views

    The gospel is about transformation from the inside out through the power of the risen Jesus.

    A Changed Man Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Gary Habermas was a young doctoral student at Michigan State in the 1970s struggling with his faith. Like so many young people who grow up in a Christian family and eventually leave home and their faith as well, he was definitely rethinking what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Life Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,397 views

    Living in a relationship with a God who is present and powerful results in lives of thankfulness and praise.

    Psalm 113:1-9 “A Life of Praise” INTRODUCTION As most of you know, I’m not a big sports fan, especially of professional sports both college and pro leagues. My mother was a huge sports fan and my sons are fans, but the gene skipped a generation when it came to me. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Light And Fire Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016
     | 4,795 views

    Assyria pridefully thinks it is the great power, but God will demonstrate that it is but a tool in his hands.

    Isaiah 10:5-19 Light and Fire 3/11/01e D. Marion Clark Assyria the tool of God. 5 “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club of my wrath! God’s purpose for his tool. 6 I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed