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  • John Stackhouse avatar

    Divine Healing Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016
     | 10,997 views

    Describes the Nazarene stance on Healing and confronts the difference between Divine Healing and the spiritual Gift of Healing.

    A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. He had her sit down and relax in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Paul: Man Of Zeal Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 21, 2021
     | 3,628 views

    9th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Paul's great, heroic attribute of zeal.

    INTRODUCTION On an autumn day nearly 200 years ago, Ray Palmer met his friend Lowell Mason on a busy Boston Street. Mason was a collector and publisher of hymns, and he asked Palmer if he had recently seen any good religious verse. Palmer thought a moment, then pulled out a little book in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In The Stone Age

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2024
     | 1,185 views

    Normally "the Stone Age" evokes visions of cavemen and prehistoric life. But one day soon The Stone Cut Out Without Hands is coming to set up His Kingdom. Are you ready for the Stone Age?

    LIVING IN THE STONE AGE Dan. 2:31-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING WHAT SHE DESERVED 1. Have you ever gotten in an express line at a grocery store – to check out – and had someone got ahead of you who had a lot more than 10 items? That happened to Bonnie Jones. 2. Ignoring the sign, a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Prayers

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 822 views

    Places of Prayer, or implied prayer

    Background to passages: places of prayer or implied prayer Luke 1:8–20 ESV Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eight Bags Of Gold

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 3, 2024
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     | 2,319 views

    At the Second Coming of Jesus we will all give an account of our stewardship of the abilities & resources God has given us. What are YOU doing with your bags of gold?

    EIGHT BAGS OF GOLD Matt. 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AWKWARD WEDDING COLORS 1. A little girl got to attend a wedding for the first time. While in the church, the girl asked her mother: “Why is the bride dressed in white?” The mother replied to the girl: “Because white is the color of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul’s Jailhouse Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 17, 2023
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     | 2,432 views

    Most people aren’t happy when they’re put in jail, but the Apostle Paul had a thankful heart, even when things went the wrong way. He wrote this letter from prison in Rome!

    PAUL’S JAILHOUSE THANKSGIVING Phip. 4:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: True Thanksgiving Disasters 1. On Thanksgiving, one father who’d bought a Ron Popeil “Set It And Forget It” ROTISSERIE and decided to use it to cook the Thanksgiving turkey. He invited the whole family over, of course. "But in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shrewd Manager: Wisdom For Kingdom Living

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 18, 2025
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    A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the cookie jar, and the pink slip is already being written?

    Introduction In the dusty marketplace of ancient Palestine, business was conducted with handshakes and honor. A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Chosen

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006
     | 4,385 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage the believer. God doesn’t just save. He saves for service.

    Be Chosen Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marriage Miracle

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    Miracles do occur.

    The marriage miracle John 2:1--22 Some people believe with all the technology advances and scientific advances we have today that miracles do not occur. Some people look at the laws of the universe and they make the decision that there is no God and everything is like a mechanism. A strange thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 13: A Bride For Isaac

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,211 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Promise fulfilled. This series began with God’s call to Abraham to separate himself from idolatry in Ur of the Chaldees, and God’s promise that he would have many children and a Deliverer would come through him. Today, the promise is completed in a perfect Bride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Power Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    Apostolic Christianity is opportunity driven.

    Do verses 2-3 make sense to you? "But the Jews who spurned God’s message stirred up distrust among the Gentiles against Paul and Barnabas, saying all sorts of evil things about them..." At which point--based on prior patterns in the book of Acts, you’d expect Luke to say, "So they were let over ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preparing With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    This teaching describes the importance of waiting on proper direction, and the fulfillment of God’s calling to excellence.

    5/1/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK II PREPARING WITH EXCELLENCE GAL 1:13-24 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Peace In The Puzzle Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,845 views

    How to Enjoy the Christian life...from the Beatitudes. We must Eliminate Strife and Endure Spite. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle Matthew 5:9 The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit] v. 4 Brokenness [mourn] v. 5 Meekness [meek] The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude upward [hunger and thirst after God] v. 7 A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is America A Christian Nation?

    Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 210 ratings
     | 50,865 views

    This sermon explains the Judeo-Christian history of the United States and the Christian beginnings of many national organizations. It also evaluates America’s current status as a Christian nation.

    Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..." Ps 33:12 Recently a national Radio Talk Show Host and a call-in listener were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would Jesus Say To A Complacent Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,508 views

    What would Jesus say to a lukewarm Christian? The letter to the Laodecian church tells us.

    1. Illus. of D. W. brother • In a tough time of life. Drove car out to lake he loved, and used a pistol to commit suicide. • Autopsy performed to rule out foul play. Showed it was indeed suicide. • Autopsy revealed an ironic fact. He had liver cancer advanced enough that it would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist