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    Spiritual Empowerment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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     | 1,659 views

    This sermon explores our divine authority, assignments, and investments as Christians, urging us to be true missionaries of Christ's love and salvation. Key

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day of grace, a day of blessings, a day of divine encounters. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, to share in the bread of life, to drink from the well of wisdom, to be nourished by the ...read more

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    Offensive Nature Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
     | 4,723 views

    The culture has problems with all kinds of authority. They question when anyone finds authority in the Bible and are offended when anyone else does.

    Offensive Nature Today we are going to examine another of the many problems our culture has with Christianity. There are a lot of intelligent and well educated people that have firm opinions about people/Christians that claim the Bible as the central truth of faith. Perhaps I need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005
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     | 2,700 views

    Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

    B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Barabbas

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Mar 22, 2013
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     | 13,229 views

    Are we much different from Barabbas?

    I am Barabbas – Mark 15:1-15 Introduction So Jesus has faced his accusers, been found guilty of blasphemy, but because the Romans are in charge they have a law which states only they can pass the death sentence and carry it out. You see, when Jesus told the disciples he would be handed over ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part #1 Ready, Watching, Vigilant (Preparation) Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2016
     | 5,608 views

    This is part 1 in a 3 part series: READY, WATCHING AND VIGILANT... We must be ready and prepared for the journey ahead. Life is like a game of chess, we must look forward.

    READY, WATCHING, VIGILANT--- PART #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND IT OFTEN TIMES IS EASIER TO START A FIRE THAN IT IS TO KEEP THE FIRE BURNING? You have to be vigilant to keep the home fires burning. 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 237 views

    Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching Your Problems Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 959 views

    Life is a choice. People have the most success when they make right choices.

    A. APPROACHING YOUR PROBLEMS “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD! And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Would Jesus Nominate For Supreme Court Justice?

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    You be the judge.

    Who Would Jesus Nominate for Supreme Court Justice? “Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers?” 1 Corinthians 6:1-5 Intro: Justice Antonin Scalia was running late for a dinner at the White House with President Ronald Reagan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,513 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 10 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Up To You!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,967 views

    Why does Satan lie & deceive & tempt & manipulate? And the answer is, "Because he doesn't have the power to force us to sin." If he could force you to sin there would be no need for temptation or manipulation."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 3:8-13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 A. The first 2 verses of Genesis tell us that in the beginning our world was formless, empty & dark. But then God gave shape to the formless, brought light into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preaching From Philippians #7

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,035 views

    As we look at the life of the apostle Paul in this passage of scripture, we see that he is in jail.

    Illus: A man that was in prison was asked, “What is the worst thing about prison?” He said, “The worst thing about prison is that you are here and everybody that you love and care for are out there!” Paul knew exactly what this man was talking about. He was in prison and those that he loved and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mirror Effect: No Joy?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2024
     | 525 views

    Where there is little joy there will be great strife. Joy is a daily choice. You must learn the value of daily choices.

    THE MIRROR EFFECT? WHERE THERE IS NO JOY STRIFE THRIVES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are two approaches to life. 1. DO I HAVE TO… 2. I GET TO, I WANT TO, I GET TO… Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Green Pastures And Still Waters Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025
     | 61 views

    How can the Shepherd meet our needs?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES 1. Why do sheep lie down? a. Natural. Standing people naturally want to lie down. b. Tired. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planning And Packing Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,724 views

    This is an introduction to Psalm 51.

    I hope that you all know that today marks the first Sunday of Lent, which is the season of preparation for our greatest Christian celebration, that of the Resurrection of Jesus. I won’t be at all surprised if that comes as news to many of you, especially as the official beginning of Lent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Life Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2016
     | 5,141 views

    It is the simple things of the Christian life that determine our spiritual success. It is often the simplest wisdom that also pays the greatest dividends. It’s not rocket science!

    Real Life Wisdom (Proverbs 24:27-34) 1. Everyone has to make judgment calls, using what wisdom they have. 2. Take an event that happened this week. It raises the question “Where’s the Beef?” PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A bull escaped from a Philadelphia slaughterhouse and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible