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  • Richard White avatar

    Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008
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     | 5,759 views

    We have not because we ask not. There is power in persistent prayer.

    The Power of Persistent Prayer James 5:13ff Luke 18:1-18 Recently there has been much information in the media about the Islamic faith. You might have learned more about the Muslims in the last year than you did all the rest of your life. I was interested to learn about one of their “Five Pillars ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Power Of The Blood On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    God had to take a sacrifice from animals to cover the nakedness & sin (temporarily) of the first Adam because the sin of humanity cannot be redeemed permanently by the blood of animals. The second Adam – Jesus gave the sacrifice with His blood for coveri

    Illustration: “At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was represented. During one session, Dr. Joseph Cook, of Boston, suddenly rose and said: ‘Gentlemen, I beg to introduce to you a woman with a great sorrow. Bloodstains are on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope, Riches & Power

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
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     | 3,015 views

    God has come to give us HOPE to walk in vibrant vision. RICHES to make us aware of our glorious inheritance and POWER to live the kind of live that brings life out of the stronghold of death.

    Hope, Riches and Power – Ephesians 1:18-20 Intro.: The Ephesians were hopeless, impoverished and weak. No Christian escapes these struggles entirely. We often grow cold and apathetic. Paul knew they had lost sight of God’s promise. They knew it in their minds, but they had lost sight of it in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God's Power In You Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,955 views

    This is a message on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit from a pentecostal perspective

    TITLE: The Holy Spirit, God’s Power IN the Believer TEXT: Acts 1:8 THEME: What’s the big Deal About the Holy Spirit P.S. Spirit can help us do it, if we ask Him to! He is the power source to live for God. We must plug into Him if we are going to live for Him! INTRODUCTION Illustration: The story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Power Of United Prayer

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,250 views

    Sometimes in life it seems we are faced with a hopeless situation; sometimes it might seems there is no way out, but 6the power of united prayer can change hoplessness to hope. Things change when sincere prayer is made.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday morning, September 28th, 2008 Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day...elaborate.. How are you today? Has God been good to you? Do you still love the Lord? Do you intend to make heaven your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • EDDIE NICANDRO avatar

    The Presence And Power Of God

    Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,655 views

    SOME IMPORTANT TRUTHS ABOUT THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD IN OUR LIVES: 1. THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD GIVES US NEW IDENTITY 2. THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD GIVES US JOY 3. THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD GIVES US VICTORY.

    THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD TEXT: Exodus 3:7-15; 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law's Binding Power Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,512 views

    This is the third of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 7:1. "Or do you not know, brothers—for I am

    Series Title: Do You Not Know? Sermon Title: The Law’s Binding Power Text: Romans 7:1-6. Introduction: What a profound statement—the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives. Duh!! That’s like saying, “Don’t worry about temptation, it will only bother you as long as you live.” Or, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power To See It Through!

    Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008
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     | 8,007 views

    Obviously the qualities which make a good start possible are not identical with the qualities which see life through to the end.

    The Power to See it Through Philemon 24, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Tim. 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. CONCERNING one character in the New Testament, mentioned only three times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Power Over The Serpent Series

    Contributed by Babatope Babalobi on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,467 views

    How Christians can overcome all forms of satanic afflictions and live a victorious life

    POWER OVER THE SERPENT Genesis 3:15: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel” Luke 10:19: “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Why There Is Power In The Gospel

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
     | 2,239 views

    Power to change lives is found in the word s of the gospel

    Why there Is Power In the Gospel ROMANS 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. 1. TO SATISFY: Psalms107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. A. In today’s affluent society ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Power Of Thankfui Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    A Thanksgiving message to help us focus on thankful living by doing acts of kindness and giving encouraging words.

    The Power of Thankful Living John 6:1-14 I Thessalonians 5:18 You can experience the Power of Thankful Living when you live your life according to what Paul said in I Thessalonians 5:18, “…in everything give thanks.” Thankful living brings out the best in people. Thankful living leads to a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Power Of Small Groups

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,377 views

    This is a sermon to encourage more participation in small groups

    Title: The power of small groups Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A.A contradiction putting “power” and “small” together B.Because we are conditioned to believe that the power is always in the big things C.The bigger things are - the more powerful they are D.but not always so with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Power Of Praise & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,998 views

    These verses are an appeal to come freely & boldly with prayer & praise before the Throne of Grace in all life's situations. Life is to be handled with prayer. It does not matter if you're suffering, cheerful, sick or reclaiming sinners; life is to be han

    JAMES 5: 13-16 THE POWER OF PRAISE & PRAYER After James' stern rebukes he continues his words of compassion and counsel for his devoted striving brothers. He has already addressed prayer (1:5-8, 4:2,3). Here we find further instruction on the high and holy privilege of prayer. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Jones avatar

    Peter's Message Of Power Series

    Contributed by William Jones on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,523 views

    A call to evangelism focusing on Peter's first message after the church received the gift and power of the Holy Spirit.

    We are continuing our study in the book of Acts this weekend. We are going to look at Chapter 2 of Acts, verses 14-41. Up to this point we see Christ ascending into Heaven, leaving his disciples with simply instructions. Spread the Gospel the ends of the earth, but to wait for the Holy Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    The Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,481 views

    This sermon deals with prayer with faith to believe that can do what we cannot.

    Tks. to Jeff Stride for this sermon The Power of Persistent Prayer Daniel 10:1-10:14 ILLUS: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God