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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "roadblocks To Revival."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,017 views

    Some church services today resemble a Broadway play where the pastor is the playwright, with people leaving more entertained than elevated, for a church can only be as spiritual as their leaders and you cannot give what you do not have, especially when Hollywood has infiltrated the church.

    SCRIPTIURAL REFERENCES (2 Chronicles 7:14) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Battles At The Edge Of Breakthrough

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 441 views

    The journey to breakthrough is often filled with intense battles, especially at the edge of divine visitation. Many people give up right before their miracle because the pressure increases just before the victory is birthed.

    BATTLES AT THE EDGE OF BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:10-16 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Job 42:10, Psalm 30:5 INTRODUCTION: The journey to breakthrough is often filled with intense battles, especially at the edge of divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Came To Seek And To Save

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    A textual sermon breaking down the purpose of why Christ came. Simple, 4-point outline with cross-references and illustrations.

    He Came to Seek and to Save by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: Luke 19:10 I. His Incarnation is Selfless “For the Son of Man has come….” Incarnation (Lat. in and caro, stem carn, meaning “flesh”). In the context of Christian theology, the act whereby the eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of His Presence Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    Jesus’ presence brought assurance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their heart-breaking condition was transformed into a heart-burning experience.

    Luke 24:13-35 The Peace of His Presence Jesus is alive and well. But this truth does not sink in well when we are depressed. Here we read of 2 disciples - v. 17 their faces downcast... naturally, after see their Master tortured and died on the cross, and now they heard news that his body was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Greatest Gift Of All- Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 61,367 views

    Accept the greatest gift of all this Christmas a gift that will not break, rust, lose it’s power of fade away - Jesus!

    The Greatest Gift of All – Jesus! Thesis: Accept the greatest gift of all this Christmas a gift that will not break, rust, lose it’s power of fade away - Jesus! Reference our Modern Day parable read in the service! Texts: Acts 2:38,39 38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    First Class Treatment Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008
     | 3,464 views

    Showing partiality to the rich not only violates the 2nd commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself," it is breaking the whole law

    Here’s a typical scenario for you at Narita Airport. Let’s say John and Chihoko are flying to JFK. I’m the purser or the head steward. I’m at the door to greet the passengers when they come on the 777. I see Chihoko dressed in very fine clothes. She is like the person we just read about. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    What's Wrong With The Universe Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007
     | 2,853 views

    Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

    Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Eating With The Troops Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 36,298 views

    The early church "gathered together to break bread." Why was this activity so critical to them and what can it mean to us?

    OPEN: There’s an old saying: “An army marches on… (its stomach).” What that means is: if an army doesn’t feed its men it’s not going anywhere. Without food the troops eventually can’t march, they can’t maneuver, and they can’t fight. So one of the logistical problems for armies has always been - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Comes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    The good news of Christmas is that God comes into our world. He breaks into our history as a child, the Spirit, and King of kings.

    Luke 21:25-36 “He Comes” INTRODUCTION A frequent occurrence when I was going to school was the fire drill. The alarm would blare. We would line up two by two, and our teacher would lead us out of the building to a predetermined place. We’d wait for everyone to get out of the building and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can't Fight This Fight Alone

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,421 views

    SHOWS THE ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSIP AND HOW IT IS THAT EVEN THE LEADER NEEDS A BREAK FROM FIGHTING BATTLES THAT BELONG TO HIS SECOND IN COMMAND.

    CAN’T FIGHT THIS FIGHT ALONE 2 Samuel 21: 15-17 15) Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the philistines and David waxed faint 16) And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Fragility And Brokenness

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 12, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,568 views

    Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in that very fragility and brokenness.

    Title: Fragility and Brokenness Text: II Corinthians 4:6-10; 12:7-10 Thesis: Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in our fragility and brokenness. In that this is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany we are once again reminded of how Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    From Silence To Song

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    The silence in heaven was complete and heart-breaking when God asked for a worthy one. But then a Lamb steps up and takes the scroll...

    Passage: Revelation 5:1-10 Intro: PP (butterfly out of focus, then in focus, then out again) 1. dissatisfaction, satisfaction, dissatisfaction. 2. for centuries we have celebrated Palm Sunday, Easter. 3. we have looked at the story of the crucifixion of Jesus millions of times. 4. but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Opening Ceremony Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    Jesus won in the end, but not through the usual methods. Jesus was authorized to break the seal on the deed to eternity because he was slain.

    The academy Awards are coming up... next week, as a matter of fact. How many of you enjoy watching them? Who do you think deserves Best Actress? Best Actor? Best Director? What will be the best picture? I’m hoping for The Two Towers, but most people seem to think it will be Chicago or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Cup Of Salvation

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
     | 8,638 views

    What causes the psalmist to break out in his expression of love? The salvation of the Lord. Close to death, the Lord delivered him.

    Psalm 116:1-19 The Cup of Salvation 4/20/00 Introduction Some of you may have picked up in the order of service that we are going through the six psalms of ascent sung by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for the Passover. As would have been traditional, Jesus and his disciples most likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    The Trust App Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 48,175 views

    What can you do, what can you do to break that cycle of mistrust between you and that other person?

    [For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] We are in the middle of a series called Life Apps, and to kind of get our heads around where we’re going with this, especially if you haven’t been here during the series, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational