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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    God Wants Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,073 views

    The Kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God in the heart of His people. God wants your heart. It is from the heart that the issues of life flow.

    Intro: Jesus told a group of people if I force or cast out demons by the power of God then the kingdom of God has come to you. What is the kingdom of God? It is the rule and reign of Jesus Christ over all areas of life. Jesus doesn’t just wish to rule over the fallen angels. He desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Slaves, Living Free Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018
     | 3,423 views

    Message 12 in our Galatians series exploring our freedom in Christ.

    Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Born Slaves, Living Free” Review The message of Galatians is as needful today as it was when Paul first wrote it. True freedom comes by grace through faith in and relationship with Christ Paul addressed all these issues in a forceful, straightforward yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Turning Point

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,834 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Epiphany, Year A.

    January 22, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:12-23 The Turning Point Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus calls his disciples. Imagine being one of these four. They’re fishermen. They’ve been fishermen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 774 views

    This sermon encourages us to find joy and strength in seeking God's guidance, surrendering to His will, and securing His strength, rather than in material possessions.

    Greetings, beloved! As we gather here today, we find ourselves nestled in the comforting embrace of our collective faith, a faith that is as enduring as the ancient hills and as steadfast as the ever-flowing streams. It is a faith that calls us to seek, surrender, and secure -- to seek the ...read more

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    Accepting The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    Will the church accept the challenge of Christ to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth?

    "Accepting the Challenge" (Acts 1:1-11) INTRODUCTION Now that Christ was physically gone, he gave the disciples (and the church) their "job description." * Matthew 28:18-20 * Mark 16:15-16 * John 20:21 The perpetual message and challenge for believers is to go and transform the world. Challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aleph Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024
     | 545 views

    Aleph

    Psalm 119:1-8 ? Aleph 1. The Saint's Happiness - 1-2 Their Prosperity - 1 Blessed - They are Saved Their Purity - are the undefiled in the way - They are Separated Their Pathway - who walk in the law of the Lord - are Saturated Their Pursuit - They are Subjugated Their Light ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Divides The Sea Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    To examine how God protected his people and defeated the enemy and How the Exodus is symbolic of our being freed from sin to a new life in Christ

    Goddividesthesea SBC Philippi 11/07/04 pm God Divides The Sea Exodus 14:5-28 Primary Purpose: To examine how God protected his people and defeated the enemy Secondary purpose: How the Exodus is symbolic of our being freed from sin to a new life in Christ We come now to one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Meeting With God

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    This messages deals with our personal meeting with God in our devotions or quiet time. Meeting with God is our life’s foundation.

    KEEPING YOUR MEETING WITH GOD Exodus 24:1-11 Prepared by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez March 5, 2006 INTRODUCTION The church is experiencing a fire of revival these days. We have a high level of expectation in our midst. We are experiencing holiness and love like never before. We are also experiencing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do The Word

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    God doesn’t ask us to just listen to his word he wants us to put it into practice. When we live a life obeying him then we will discover true freedom begins.

    Do The Word James 1:22-25 Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Year of the bible Me- Moving from Bartlesville, OK to Rapid City, SD. Wouldn’t ask directions and almost burned the breaks out in the black hills. If I followed direction I wouldn’t have gotten into trouble. We- People don’t like to ask about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Should I Do?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

    1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    The following is a alphabetic list of key points to help you learn how to pray for fellow believers. Prayer Example: If you abide in me and my word abides in you ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. (John 15:7)Quote: To pray in the Spi

    Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries by Paul Fritz Ephesians 6:18-6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit and with all manner of prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding on behalf of all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise For Deliverance

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 6,972 views

    PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE

    Psalm 30 PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE I. Extol The LORD For His Resurrection- vs. 1-4 A. He Helped David - v. 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Great Help For The Godly Man

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,012 views

    God promised to help and support those who trust in Him, and are willing to live according to His will.

    Great Help for the Godly Man Study Text: Psalm 37:23-24 Introduction: This scriptural portion provides reassurance and encouragement to those who trust in God and live according to His will. There is great help from the Lord to sustain their lives and to assist them at every point of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanks For The Memories Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,467 views

    Without God’s Light, without the promise of God’s love, Scrooge was doomed … and so are we! It is God’s love and judgment that are bringing Scrooge into the light so that he can repent and get on track to a better life … the life that God intended for him and not the one that he made for himself.

    Ah … remember good Ol’ Jacob Marley from last week? How he appeared in his pigtails, usual waist-coat, tights, and boots? He also sported a huge chain “clasped about his middle … and wound about him like a tail … made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Message Of Angels Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,370 views

    There are three messages that angels give that seem to appear over and over in the word of God.

    INTRODUCTION Today I’ll be bringing you the fourth and final message in the series Angels All Around Us. I hope that during this study you have been informed to understand the Bible, the Word of God, has much to say about angels and about how people in their everyday walk of life have had many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist