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  • Chip Monck avatar

    Scoping Out Strongholds Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 27,754 views

    Third in a series on spiritual warfare. This message examines strongholds in our minds that keep us from being truly free.

    This is week three in our series, “Operation Enduring Freedom.” If you missed either of the first two messages, you can obtain a copy of the audio tape, or find the sermon manuscript at our home page on the internet. We are seeking out God’s word to find out how to grab hold of a lasting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Battle Of The Sexes: Save The Male

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series.

    Battle of the Sexes: Save the Male 03.07.07 Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series. To listen to the podcast or watch the webcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.markbatterson.com. In Florence, Italy there is a museum that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    Part One of Two-Part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING HOLY THOUGHTS (Part One of Two) *INTRO> In the Antarctic summer of 1908, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions, plus two ponies, attempted to travel to the South Pole. However, weeks after they set off, with their rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,948 views

    Introductory Message on a series for Prayer.

    Luke 11:1-4 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. [2] And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 15,408 views

    Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Why Is The Spirit Of The Lord Upon Us?

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,487 views

    Jesus had a mission and a game plan to build his kingdom? The mission of every born again child of God should be the same as Jesus’ was.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Isaiah's Prophecy Of Praise

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    God predicted a mood enhancer for the Israelites better than any drug or aphrodisia in the waters of salvation.

    March 21, 2004 Isaiah 12:1-6 In that day you will say: "I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Out With The Old Series

    Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,624 views

    We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

    Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News For The New Year

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,339 views

    If you can’t see a bright future, Good News! 1)God created you & wants you to know He cares about what’s happening 2)God is walking with you through your trouble & has a plan for you to live victoriously 3)God is always on the move & wants you to keep up

    Good News for the New Year; Isa 43.18-21 (adapted from James T Draper, Jr.’s sermon by the same title, published in Preaching with Passion, Draper, ed., Broadman and Holman Publishers, Nashville, TN, 2004) Since the New Year began, we have been seeing the Scripture tell us how to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Meeting God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,255 views

    There are two ways to prepare to meet God—on our terms or on His terms.

    1. How Israel tried to meet God on their terms a. They behaved on their own terms (4:1) b. They worshipped on their own terms (4:4-5) 2. How God persuaded Israel to meet Him on His terms a. God warned on His terms—His holiness (4:2-3) b. God persuaded on His terms (4:6-11) 3. The results a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tigers And Trainers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    1. Never underestimate the power of sin. 2. Never underestimate the power of God. 3. Determine to live in freedom.

    Earlier this month, the Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas was brought to a dramatic close when a seven-year-old, white Bengal tiger attacked Roy and drug him off the stage before an audience of 1500 people. It was Roy’s 59th birthday, and shortly after introducing the Tiger, it bit Roy on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Wright avatar

    The Patience Of The Prophet Jeremiah ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,356 views

    James exhorts New Testatment Christians to observe and follow the example of the prophets, as examples of patience and we will first observe things about Jeremiah, who was treated horrible.

    INTRODUCTION #28 1. Open your bibles to James 5:10. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed three things from James 5:7-9 that exhort Christians to be patient. Exhortation #1, v. 7a&8, We must be patient until the Lord comes! Exhortation #2, v. 7b, We must follow the example of patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Set Me Free" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,875 views

    We are set free by the power of God’s grace and love. Soar like an eagle and enjoy the flight the Lord has given you.

    “Set Me Free” Allan H. Kircher 17 August 2008 www.planttheseedministries.org Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty I’m free at last We’ve heard this said before and we heard this in song. But what does it actually mean? We hear it, but do we truly believe its meaning and its lasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Me In The Mourning Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,239 views

    God gives favor to those with heavy hearts by offering them His comfort. I. Those Who Mourn the Departed Can Find Comfort in Christ. II. Those Who Mourn their own Failure Can Find Comfort in Christ. III. Those Who Mourn the Oppressed Can Bring Comfort Thr

    Living in the Father’s Favor: Call Me in the Mourning Intro: One could argue that nearly all adults and many children are in some stage of grief right now. I don’t know anyone who reaches adulthood without experiencing some level of loss or disappointment. Yes, we try to deal with it and move on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel In Five Words Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,362 views

    The gospel of Jesus Christ is the summary explanation of who he is and what he accomplished for us.In this study we will explore the practical issues surrounding, Redemption, Repentance, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Resurrection. The Five major words

    The gospel is exceptionally most important communication of God to man. In Jesus, who is God the Son, The gospel of Jesus Christ is the summary explanation of who he is and what he accomplished for us. The word gospel literally means "good news". It's good news because it's an answer to our basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational