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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Most Important Victory After The Revival Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
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    There were some battles that Elijah fought after the fire fell from heaven that was as important as the fire falling.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 09 The Most Important Victory After the Revival TEXT: 1 Kings 18:38-40 1 Kings 18:38-40 KJV [38] Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watch And Work

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016
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    A message from the Olivet Discourse in Mark's Gospel.

    WATCH AND WORK TEXT: Mark 13:28-37 Mark 13:28-37 (KJV) Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: [29] So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Halting Between Two Opinions Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015
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     | 29,814 views

    This is a message that is from the Elijah series. It deals with compromising spiritual life because of the peer pressure that comes in association with idolatry.

    1 Kings 18:17-21 (KJV) And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Playground Or Battleground?”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2015
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    Many Christians don’t realize they are living in a BATTLEGROUND; they think they live in a PLAYGROUND! We’re going to look at the 3 fold assault on the People of God and the 3 things Paul said to do to counteract it.

    PLAYGROUND OR BATTLEGROUND? Eph. 6:10-13,18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO DO I SHOOT? 1. A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. 2. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Saves A Tormented Heart Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2017
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     | 8,978 views

    The story of a demon-possessed girl’s salvation in Acts 16 cautions us about dabbling in the occult, exposes the real motives of the purveyors of evil and teaches us that true salvation is accompanied by life transformation.

    God Saves a Tormented Heart Series: Acts Chuck Sligh April 30, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint and ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In Awe

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
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    ARE YOU STANDING IN AWE OF A HOLY GOD

    Standing in Awe TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 9: 1-4 2 Chr 9:1 When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions. Arriving with a very great caravan--with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones--she came to Solomon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Destroying The Seven Nations

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
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    How to overcome in the face of tremendous intimidation and fear

    Destroying the Seven Nations TEXT: Deuteronomy 7:1-6 New Living Translation, "When the Lord your God brings you into the land you are about to enter and occupy, he will clear away many nations ahead of you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Maximizing The Blessings Of Godly Influence

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018
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    Influences that affect our lives are only one side of the coin. The other is all about the influence that we have on others. To influence others is both a privilege and a great responsibility.

    MAXIMISING THE BLESSINGS OF GODLY INFLUENCE Study Text: Psalms 1 : 1 - 3 Introduction: - Influence is the power or capacity of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. It is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Accountability

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2018
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    The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God, and will one day have to bow before Christ.

    CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTABILITY Study Text: Romans 14: 9 - 13 Introduction: - The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God (Rom. 3:9-19), and will one day have to bow before Christ (Phil. 2:9-11). - Jesus said, “From everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming Mighty In The Lord

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2014
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     | 14,845 views

    Jotham became "Mighty in the Lord." Wow! What an honor that God would say that. 3 major things caused this wonderful transformation. Find out how you too can have that epitaph at life's conclusion! It will preach!

    BECOMING MIGHTY IN THE LORD 2 Chron. 27:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Clever, or what? 1. Victor, Reilly, Sean and Rowan had been best of friends for over 10 years when unfortunately, Rowan is killed in a car crash. The next day, the three remaining friends are looking at Rowan’s body in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014
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    Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

    Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Rarity Commonplace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 29, 2013
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     | 3,154 views

    God's desire is that every Christian be an encouraging person... Barnabas is a good example of a good example.

    Title: Making a Rarity Commonplace Text: Hebrews 10:23-25 Thesis: God desire is that every Christian be an encouraging person. Introduction When I grew up we often gave our friends nicknames… Bob Hutchins was “Hutch.” Robert Sanden was “Ralph.” His older brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013
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     | 12,367 views

    If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

    “SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Think Of Your Sinful Nature Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2014
     | 2,764 views

    To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember your sinful life before? DON'T DO THIS. Remember how the LORD saved you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 If they had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Evil Will Befall Thee Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 29, 2021
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     | 4,906 views

    Let us study the life of a young man in the bible, who was challenged with such hardships in succession. However as this young man stood firm in his faith in the Lord, he not only overcame these calamities, but also by his faith in God, received the fulfillment of God's promises in his life.

    Psalm 91 - No Evil Will Befall You We read in Psalm 91:10, “So nothing bad will happen to you. No diseases will come near your home.” (ERV) We have understood from our previous study that this promise of God as mentioned in the verse above, that ‘no diseases will come near your home,’ holds good ...read more

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