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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    How To Walk In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,994 views

    50 DAYS TO PENTECOST - Part 4

    Imagine that we have set up an obstacle course; according to your imagination you can make it as easy or as difficult as you would like. Together we review what is required to successfully complete the course, and we are ready to go. As you stand at the starting line and are about to begin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Essential Ingredient Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
     | 8,316 views

    The good news is that no matter how guilty we are, when we repent, we find mercy in the Lord. He forgives us our sin and He receives us in grace.

    Covenant Connections: A Covenant’s Renewed ~ The Essential Ingredient of Repentance Scripture Text: Hosea 14.1-9 INTRODUCTION Years ago, we were traveling to spend Christmas with family. On-this-particular-occasion, …we decided to do the book-on-tape-thing. We got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Season Of Continuous Divine Visitation

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,465 views

    By the time this year is over, your testimony will be that God didn’t just visit you once or twice, but you had several life-changing visits from God this year.

    Introduction The best thing that can happen to anyone is for the Almighty God to visit that person. Your life can never be the same after a divine visitation. The change we need in our lives, family, church and nation will surely come when God visits us. DESIRE CONTINUOUS VISITATIONS FROM GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Disciplined Well-Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 3,847 views

    This is message 26 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. We continue the discussion of a life pleasing to the Lord.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Question to ask about my lifestyle. “Will it actually benefit me or others?” 6:12a “Will it control me or become additive?” 6:12b “Will it violate God’s design?” 6:13-20 “Will it distract me from full devotion to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Are You Thinking? Part 1 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 79 views

    The sermon urges believers to intentionally focus their thoughts on Christ above, allowing Him to shape their minds, emotions, and daily lives.

    Church family, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind, don’t they? Schedules stack, screens shout, and our minds ping from worry to what’s next. And in the middle of the noise, God gives us a gracious, clear instruction: lift your thoughts. Aim higher than the headlines. Aim higher than your ...read more

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    The Wind In The Treasury Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,813 views

    GOD READILY HAS A STORM IN RESERVE FOR ACCOMPLISHING HIS WILL. Here are three winds from the treasury of God.

    Storms of the Scriptures #2: June 3, 2001 -- AM THE WIND IN THE TREASURY Psalm 135:5-7 INTRODUCTION: (1) The potency of prayer hath subdued the strength of fire; it has bridled the rage of lions, hushed anarchy to rest, extinguished wars, appeased the elements, expelled demons, burst the chains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Each One, Teach One Series

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,747 views

    In your seasons of life God will counsel us, as well as make us counselors for the world. God will use His children for great purposes if we listen to him whisper to our Hearts.

    On this annual men’s day it is not be accident or chance that the Lord would the ministry to preach the word of God to the men who are sitting here to day… It is not by accident that you are present in the house of God… It is not by chance that the pushing and pulling that your spirit has felt in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 11,114 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is the sign of godly living

    Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 April 19, 1998 Morning Service I. The Command A. Walk by the Spirit 1. Walking as a way of Life: Continual and regular action, not an option, implies progress, lead from where we are to where we ought to be, submission to the Spirit - direction to where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Best Defense

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    In 2003, Ohio State won the National football title. They were led by a great coach. We, as Chrisitans are led by the greatest defensive and offensive coach there is.

    THE BEST DEFENSE PROVERBS 3: 1-12 1. My son forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. 2. For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart. 4. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Follow In The Wisemen's Footsteps

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    Follow In the Wisemen’s Footsteps 1) Confident of the way to heaven 2) Humble in your approach to heaven

    Did you hear the one about had the wisemen been wisewomen? They would have stopped for directions sooner allowing them to arrive in time to sweep the barn, make a casserole, and help deliver the baby. They would have also brought practical gifts! Seriously though, the Magi (as Scripture calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim George avatar

    The Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 35,611 views

    James reminds us that our words can be the most powerful force known to man. Words can set the course of individuals and nations. Consider what God has to say to us about the way we speak.

    “For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Victory Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    What does it mean to live in Victory every day of your life? How can I live in victory?

    Living In Victory (Joshua 6:15-20) Intro: A. It was a victory that some people today deny could happen. They cannot understand how the Biblical account of the destruction of such a strong city could even be true. B. Seven times on the seventh day the children of Israel marched around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Get A Witness?

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    Eye-Witness testimony to the accounts of the Bible as Jesus is Baptized by John in the Jordan River.

    Can I Get A Witness? John 1:29-42 How important are witnesses? I would say that if there was a direct, unquestionable, reputable witness that saw who killed Scott Peterson’s wife, we would not have had a trial that extended for several months with a jury that was exhausted by the end of it, who ...read more

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    That Ol' Dusty Book

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    The importance of the Bible, and calling people back to devotion in the study of the Bible

    That dusty old book. King Josiah was born during the darkest time in Israel’s history. For years the people were mixing pagan practices with their worship of God. Disregarding God’s call to remain separate and distinct. During this time pagan priests were brought in, offerings to Baal and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Church-Building Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2015
     | 6,283 views

    Worship certainly ascends to the Father but it also goes out to one another.

    1. Have a Blessed Day -- A Walmart Greeter in Georgia was censored by his employer when ONE customer complained about his greeting of, "Have a blessed day." Customers overwhelmingly came to his defense and Walmart backed down. a. I realize Wal-Mart is not church but this Greeter was practicing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ