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  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Forgive Endlessly Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Forgiving endlessly is the doorway to spiritual breakthroughs, and may be the missing link in your search for spiritual power.

    “Forgive Endlessly” (Luke 17:1-10) Welcome to FFC’s 50-Day Adventure! And our journey begins with a close look inside the issue of forgiveness. In fact, I’ve come to believe that few things are as hard to do as forgive. Yes, forgiveness is probably the single, most difficult thing to do. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fate And The Holy Spirit: That Fateful Day

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    Sermon about Fate. Through the power of Jesus Christ you and not doomed, you are free. Sweet!

    Fate; Destiny; Doom Did you have one of those black plastic 8 balls that would tell your fortune? Remember? You ask a question – will I be handsome….Shake it up. Turned it over, the little white triangle would rise to the top. Try Again… So you probably did the same thing I did, shake it up again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Last Will Be First Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,481 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in scripture that are really powerful truths to live by. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON II THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST October 15, 2006 IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHERE I’M GOING. FOR THOSE WHO WEREN’T HERE LET ME ASK YOU THIS . . . WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS “COUNTRY MUSIC,” WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? LAST WEEK I MADE A JOKE SOME DIDN’T FIND FUNNY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bud Rose avatar

    What's The Purpose? Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    The second sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit and what His purpose is today in the lives of believers.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 2 “WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?” Introduction: Last Sunday, I spoke on, “Where It All Began”. We talked about where and when the New Testament Church actually began. I hope we can all agree that according to Scripture, that The New Testament Church began on Resurrection Sunday, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John McCaherty avatar

    The Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,787 views

    this sermon covers two of the parables the hidden treasure and the one great pearl. power points avaialble.

    Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 5 Matthew 13:44-46 Matthew 13:44-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Jesus Everywhere

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

    The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeing Is Believing--Sometimes

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    How is it that the guards at the tomb had first hand experience of the power of the resurrection, and yet, they chose not to believe?

    I was amused by a cartoon of two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on the first Easter morning. Each is holding a mug of tea in his hand, and the sun is just rising above the horizon. One is encouraging the other. "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. As I see it, we have one more day of guarding the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kent Simmons avatar

    Plutonium At Iconium

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    The gospel message like the potential of Plutonium represents enormous power for those who will receive it.

    Sermon Notes “Plutonium at Iconium” Acts 14:1-7 Kent Simmons Scripture Passage: AC 14:1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. [2] But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Sticks And Stones..."

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 19,278 views

    This sermon reveals the true power of our words and our responsibility as Christians to choose them wisely.

    “Sticks and Stones...” There is a familiar old saying that we’ve all heard, it goes like this; “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Now, this is a response that probably everyone in this room today has uttered in the wake of some terrible barrage ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,892 views

    We must be open to God’s Hand in order to fully experience His Spirit and power.

    First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 The Prayer of Jabez (#3) June 9, 2002 I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like to talk to answering machines. Even when you just wanted to say hello, answering machines can leave you speechless. At the same time, it’s fun to listen to unique ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    Resisting And Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    We do not have to continue to fall into temptation.. we have the power to resist and gain the victory

    RESISTING AND OVERCOMING TEMPTATION (JAMES 1:14-22) TEMPTATION MANIPULATES OUR DESIRES TO BRING FORTH SIN But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Little Lunch

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    Even small things can make a big difference with the power of Christ working through them

    One Little Lunch Matthew 14:13-21 March 17, 2002 Introduction "A man was packing a shipment of food contributed by a school for the poor people of Appalachia. He was separating beans from powdered milk, and canned vegetables from canned meats. Reaching into a box filled with various cans, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Stephens avatar

    Interpretting The Input Series

    Contributed by Chris Stephens on May 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    Distinguishing the voice of God and determining what He is saying are essential to living in the power and purspose of God

    Interpreting the Input Judges 6 December 2, 2001 Last Wednesday, I was in the office preparing for last week’s sermon about inviting God to Shatter the Silence, and this man literally just busted into the room. No telephone call, no knock, no announcement of his intentions he just barged in. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyranne Mcmillan avatar

    The Arrow Of The Lord's Deliverence

    Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,055 views

    An explanation of God’s power to deliver us from any situation, but there must be an act of faith.

    (1) Israel was in constant trouble because they kept turning away from God. (2) The Prophets told israel to get right with God (3) Elisha early in his ministry receives the prophetic mantle from God. (4) The days of elisha was filled with a double portion anointing doing double the miracles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal