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  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    Rise Up

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,069 views

    See how the power of God worked in the early church to miraculously transform the lives of individuals.

    Rise Up Acts Chapter 3:1-10 We are continuing in the Book of Acts this morning and Chris and I have wanted to clear off this time to take a look at this incredible book of history, where God lays out His plan and power for this church age. Really, we want to go back and look at some of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not What You Know But Who You Know

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,001 views

    God’s power will strengthen us to do do what we cannot do.

    House of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker Road St. Louis Mo 63136 Pastor James Thomass Jr. It’s not what you know but who you know Judges 6:11-12 (KJV) 11 And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Change

    Contributed by Carole Steinberg on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,551 views

    God’s glory gives us the ability to make powerful changes in our lives.

    Changes Happy New Year! It seems like each January we are faced with changes. That word change has been in the news much lately. Each of the presidential candidates claims they are the one who will bring change to our country. On a personal level, lots of people make resolutions in January, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    But Wait, There's More!

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

    The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Progression In A Disciple's Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,030 views

    Examines the steps in a disciple’s life that lead to power. Suitable for a message leading to Communion.

    PROGRESSION IN A DISCIPLE’S LIFE - Matthew 21:16 Can you imagine what it was like in Jerusalem, the day Jesus came to town? As Jesus arrived in the city for His final Passover, the people in the city, between 1 & 2 million, filled the streets. It was almost like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    Life As It Really Is

    Contributed by John Wright on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    Truths about Satan’s efforts to control men and Jesus’ power to free them.

    LIFE AS IT REALLY IS Introduction: Tell the story: 2 men – possessed by devils, cry out to Jesus for ‘mercy’ – Jesus casts them out of the 2 men, allow them to go into a herd of swine (Mark 5:13 – 2000 swine), the pigs immediately rush into the sea and are destroyed – dead. The keepers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,973 views

    bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

    The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joanna Beveridge avatar

    Pentecost

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,626 views

    God calls us today to go out in the power of his Spirit and preach the Gospel

    In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died, leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor with a wicked sense of humour, stated clearly that he intended his last will and testament to be an “uncommon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    The Secret Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

    The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    The Longest Night

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,824 views

    Focusing on the power of prayer and what the disciples may have missed out on in the Garden of Gethsemane.

    LUKE 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, Luke assumes his readers knew that “the place” was the garden of Gethsemane. Why is that? Probably the same reason he added “as usual” to the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 6, 2010
     | 5,230 views

    1) The Priority of Excelling, 2) The Power and Principles for Excelling, and 3) The Progress and Pressure of Excelling.

    American voters delivered a stinging midterm rebuke on Tuesday to President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress, turning control of the U.S. House of Representatives over to Republicans amid mounting anxiety and anger over the state of the nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Hole Made Whole

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    This sermon uses a powerful visual illustration to drive home the truth of the importance of being thankful.

    A Hole… Made Whole Luke 17:11-17 This morning you will have to put on your thinking hat because this is a real Rick sermon… a little outside the box. We will look at two passages of scripture that are unlinked… except perhaps in my mind. Luke 17:11-17 and Romans 1:21 ((Display ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    No Gimmicks, Just Jesus

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    This sermon is designed to communicate to people that Jesus has the power to heal and no gimmicks or tricks or necessary.

    Text: Acts 3:1-10 Title: No Gimmicks, Just Jesus Introduction: It has been said that if one jumps through hoops and turn flips to get a person to the church, that same person will have to keep jumping through hoops and turning flips to keep them in church. The purpose of the sermon is to simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Unused Gospel

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    I’m afraid the church is not taking advantage of the most powerful tool in the universe, the Gospel!

    Scripture: Mark 16:1 – 6 Title: “An Unused Gospel” Introduction: There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only “one thing” that will save you. “A brain transplant.” - It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Platform Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    God’s Word is a powerful and transforming thing... and gives us the right platform for life.

    THE RIGHT PLATFORM: Breathing in God’s Word Nehemiah 8:1-4 1 all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel. 2 So on the first day of the seventh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal