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  • John Gaston avatar

    New Level, New Devil

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2014
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     | 34,972 views

    David finally reached the fulfillment of his dreams: placed on the throne of all Israel. Was all well? No, here came the Philistines! New level, new devil. 3 anointings helped David break the power of 400 years of Philistine domination over Israel.

    “NEW LEVEL, NEW DEVIL” 2 Sam. 5:17-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE DIOR DRESS 1. One day, just as Rebecca was walking past Saks 5th Avenue she saw them putting a new dress in their window. It was a pale green Dior evening dress and she was totally entranced by this brilliant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What The Bible Says About Sex, And How To Obey It

    Contributed by Ken Henson on May 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    a description of what the Bible says about sex, along with some practical advise about how to obey what God commands

    What the Bible Says about Sex 1. THE ORIGIN of SEX God’s first commandment to human beings was “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth”-a commandment to Adam and Eve to have sexual relations and make lots of kids who, in turn, are to have lots of kids. This is stated by God ...read more

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    Signs Of The Holy Spirit's Presence In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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    Are there things that we can look for to indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church and are these visible to those who are not part of the church

    SIGNS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 LAST WEEK WE LEARNED ABOUT THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH AND ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD TO THE WORLD. TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING IN THAT THOUGHT BY BUILDING ON THE THOUGHT OF WHAT IS PROCLAIMED FROM THE GOSPEL AFTER A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twitter Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 27, 2015
     | 6,706 views

    Following people on Twitter costs us nothing, but following Jesus Christ costs us everything.

    In the digital world, it’s all about being connected. We can be connected with our smart devices and computers to over 900 social media apps. We’re familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Vine. There are others we may not be so familiar with, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Audience Of One Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 8,186 views

    True worship is all about God, not about us. How important it is that we serve God and communicate with Him in a way that takes the focus off of us and puts it on Him!

    An Audience of One Matthew 6:1-6 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life-Giving Words

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 3,890 views

    The passage alludes to God resting on the 7th Day the first day of man's existence on earth was experiencing God's rest ... When you see a sinful man apart from God, he is restless ... now Christ is inviting us for a more permanent rest in Him.

    Opening illustration: On November 19, 1863, two well-known men gave speeches at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The featured speaker, Edward Everett, was a former congressman, governor, and president of Harvard University. Considered one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Condemnation For Those In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 79 ratings
     | 32,680 views

    Paul tells why there is no condemnation for us. 1- No condemnation - Jesus set us free 2- No condemnation - The Spirit empowers us

    INTRO.- Someone wrote: “Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and make bad decisions.” True. Stupid and sinful. ILL.- June, 2012. The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015
     | 3,844 views

    Now that we know the attitude we are to have to be called Jesus’ disciples, as a disciple we are to produce fruit.

    We have spent the last 8 Sundays discussing the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. These are very important first steps as we take a detailed look at Becoming a Better Christian. Let me remind you that to be a Christian requires us to have a responsibility. When we become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Korah

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
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    The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

    The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Beat The Clock

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 27, 2015
     | 7,483 views

    To convince audience we need to get serious about the second coming of Christ and always be ready.

    “Beat the Clock” Text: Matthew 24:36-44 I. Welcome II. Introduction Many of us older folks remember Bud Collyer hosting the television game show “Beat the Clock.” There have been at least four attempts to revive this show – the latest airing in 2002-2003. Contestants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015
     | 8,224 views

    Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

    Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communicating Love

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,533 views

    Jacob made some terrible mistakes in the way he raised his children. And we can learn some valuable lessons from the mistakes that he made.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Listen to Psalm 71:17-18. "Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, & to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old & gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Six Steps To Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2014
     | 8,242 views

    "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.

    Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Were The Devil

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,959 views

    A sermon about what the devil does to defeat the church

    IF I WERE THE DEVIL Matt. 16:18, And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. John 8:44, Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,106 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that come when a Church experiences growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 1) Acts 6:1-7 There are times when young children complain of pain in their extremities; a common response from parents is, “ah, it is just growing pains”. However, according to the Mayo Clinic and other medical researchers there is no evidence that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist