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  • Pastor Amos Dele Dada avatar

    Our Month Of Prevailing Prayers

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
     | 5,892 views

    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer.

    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God's people realize. The good news is that prayer works. Whatever you are going through, whatever our nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building For The Right Reasons Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,668 views

    1 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we need to make sure we are building for the right reasons.

    Building the Right Way Building for the Right Reasons February 18, 2007 Building for the Right Reasons How the Walls were Ruined… About 1,000 years before Jesus was born, David became king of Israel. After David, his son, Solomon was king, and after Solomon, the kingdom was split in half: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,568 views

    What is the significance of Maundy Thursday?

    My Kingdom is not of This World John 18:36-38 We come to this Maundy Thursday in a very troubled world. There are wars in Ukraine, Yemen, South Sudan, and other places. We have suffered lockdowns and other restrictions from a “pandemic.” The global financial situation is perilous, and inflation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Danger Of Living In Perilous Times

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,672 views

    2 Timothy; 1, 2, 3 John and 1 & 2 Peter are all books that deal with the PERILOUS TIMES that are to come.

    When we read II Timothy we can easily detect that the apostle Paul was greatly concerned about young Timothy. Let me show you the concern. IN CHAPTER ONE Paul reminded Timothy that his mother and grandmother had raised him right. In II Timothy 1:5 Paul says, “When I call to remembrance the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Born To Be A Messiah Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2012
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,310 views

    Some people regard Jesus to be like Santa Claus - He’s just a little further up the food chain. But as our Messiah, Jesus came to offer far more than a jolly elf. What is it that Jesus as Messiah offers that this world can not equal?

    It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. The preacher, was looking at the nativity outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing. Immediately, he turned towards the church to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Jimmy with a red wagon, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harvest Time Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 42,184 views

    Most will never ’Come’ to Jesus until they are ’Brought’ to Jesus. The COMPASSION of the SAVIOR, the CONDITION of the SHEEP, & the COMMISSION of the SAINTS. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Harvest Time Matt. 9:35-38 When Jesus walked this earth 2,000 years ago, it was in a physical body. He laid aside His omnipresence and was only at one place at a time. For this reason He spent His time moving about, going where people were and meeting their needs. v. 35 This is the Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demands Of A Religion

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 2,907 views

    The Invitation to this wedding banquet was an invitation extended by grace. It is a powerful picture showing that all who received the invite had it received it by grace. When grace is rejected, wrath will be given.

    The Demands of Religion Text: Matt. 22:1-14 Dorn Ridge June 10, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Much is made of plurality in today’s society. 2.) The major concern about plurality for many seems to be its implied permission to participate in every kind of belief and practice. A.) The parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Procrastinating Governor Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 127 ratings
     | 17,146 views

    Paul’s powerful 3 point outline he preached to Felix was inspired of God for us today as well. God is knocking...and we must answer! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Procrastinating Governor Acts 24:24-26 Be honest now, how many have a problem w/ procrastination? Me too, and I’m gonna work on that starting tomorrow [hey, that’s the same day my new exercise regimen begins!] The governor of our state is under scrutiny as he seems to be scrambling to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson And Delilah Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,266 views

    Samson’s hair was the secret to his amazing strength. Think how much power our hair has even in today’s society. Think about the many ways we give away our power in life.

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church—Pastor Don Hawks SAMSON AND DELILAH Judges 16:4-6, 16-20 INTRODUCTION: In the Bible story, Samson is famous for his________________. 3 LESSONS SAMSON TEACHES ON HOW NOT TO LIVE LIFE-- 1. Samson did not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Path To Stability Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,657 views

    The early church experienced amazing growth and power. She was very young and very pure. We must follow the biblical model rather than striving to meet the expectations of contemporary culture if we are to experience God's presence and power.

    The Path to Stability Acts 2: 42-44 Today I want to conclude our series: Church – A New Testament Model. Once again we are in the book of Acts, immediately following Pentecost. The Lord had ascended back to the Father, and the Spirit had come, filling the believers. The presence and power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • CLARENCE WEAVER SR avatar

    You Can Do Everything In 2013

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,891 views

    Life in the spirit appears in the activities of man, transforming the outward into an inward life, and bearing witness to spiritual power, which is more significant than all material power because it alone to fulfills the character of a person. You can ma

    You Can Do Everything In 2013 Philippians 4:12-13 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr I. Introduction Satan my brothers and sisters, does not attack believers in such a way that we should recognize him as being who he is. Instead, he comes disguised as the voice behind the theologian from the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sumeet MJ avatar

    Prophecy

    Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 9, 2015
     | 6,536 views

    God's Word is spoken with Prophetic Power. It is better to trust in His Word than to trust any other Assurance that is offered in this World. Learn more about how God's Word in its Power can transform your life.

    Genesis 2:19 Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man (Adam) to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. I sometimes wonder at the authority that Man had before his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking On Our Tongue Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,974 views

    1. The peril (vs. 1-2). 2. The power (vs. 3-8). 3. The poison (vs. 8). 4. God’s push (vs. 9-12). 5. God’s power (vs. 8-9).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 7: Taking on Our Tongue Trouble James 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 *Have you had any trouble with your tongue this week? -Did you say some things you just shouldn’t have said? -What about the things you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    God's Word Works!!!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,959 views

    You plant the seeds; God waters. He uses you. It is His Word that accomplishes salvation. It is His gospel that is powerful. It is His Son Jesus who draws. You witness in power when you witness with the Word of God.

    "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it," (Isaiah 55:11). Isaiah 55:11 says, "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul’s Sermon Before Felix Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2012
     | 8,280 views

    Those whose hearts are devoted to the gospel, display its power when they are subjected to trouble, persecution, and sorrow. The power of the gospel that entered into the heart of the apostle Paul must have been extremely strong, because it could never b

    Paul’s Sermon Before Felix "And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee."—Acts 24:25. Those whose hearts are devoted to the gospel, display its power when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist