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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Passion Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 7, 2019
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    The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on?

    Passion Jeremiah 29:10-14 The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on? 1. A passion for God that begins with honesty v.12 2. A passion for God that is grounded in faith v.12 God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Fairy Tales - Pt. 1 - Humpty Dumpty Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
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     | 8,458 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Introduction To The Book Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2021
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    A few background details before getting into the study.

    Tonight, we begin a more detailed look at the book of Daniel. I’m not exactly sure where God will lead us in this study. There are only 12 chapters in the book of Daniel but I’m not sure how detailed God will get us. But I anticipate this study taking 5-6 months or longer. So, hang on. Fasten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Guiding Against Philosophy And Deception Of Men

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 2,335 views

    There are false teachers being used of the Devil to sweep the believers away from the truth of the word of God and the way of eternal Salvation. We are being warned to be careful and to resist such tactics as much as possible.

    Guiding against Philosophy and Deception of Men. Study Text: Colossians 2: 6 - 10 Introduction: - It is possible for those who have believed in Jesus to be deceived and drawn away from the truth of the Word of God into error and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Mar 18, 2024
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    “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

    “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever .” NKJV David , the shepherd boy , knew one or two things about the goodness of God when he wrote Psalm 23. In verse 6, he talked about the goodness of God. So, what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Jesus Christ The Same

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002
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    If we do not know the Jesus of the Bible then we do not know what to expect from him today, Let’s find out who he was and we’ll know who he is.

    Heb 13:8 The same in Love (Jesus personified the Love of God) Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 1Jo 3:16 Hereby perceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Liberty When Life's Not Fair

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 169 ratings
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    Spirit-filled activities that set people free.

    Keep in mind as you read the text in Luke 4:16-21, that Luke has already established that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 4:1) Jesus went to the synagogue and read the scroll from Isaiah 61:1,2. He then let them know he was the fulfillment of the prophecy. The hair on the back of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Shirley avatar

    Keeping The Faith #1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    This is a study of faith from the book of Hebrews chapter 11.

    Keeping the Faith#1 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Introduction. There is a close relationship between faith and hope. Faith is something you believe in. Hope is something you expect. And so our faith, or belief, is the substance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drama Ministry.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    The prophet is here ordered to represent to him and others by signs and drama that would be proper and powerful to strike the fancy and to affect the mind.

    Drama ministry. Ezekiel 4: 1 -- 8. 01/04/04 A few years ago some churches involved drama into their services. I think it works real fine. Now there are some in the churches that doesn’t like drama because they don’t want change. Change in the church services upset some they say we ought to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Wings Of An Eage

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,388 views

    This message encourages the believer to wait patiently upon the Lord.

    The 40th chapter of Isaiah appears to be a prophecy in two parts, or for two separate times in history. The thrust of the text are for both: those would undergo Babylonian captivity and spiritually those who are in captivity to sin. At the time of the writing, God speaks comfort beforehand, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    What The People Of God Need Today

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,496 views

    1. The people of God need an awareness of their surroundings - v.2-3 2. The people of God need a heart like Neh. - v.4 3. The people of God need to pray like Neh. - v. 5-11

    What The People Of God Need Today Neh. 1 1. The people of God need an awareness of their surroundings - v.2-3 2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    7 Steps To Victory

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 205 ratings
     | 32,211 views

    Acrostic of word "VICTORY" outlines the 7 points. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    7 Steps to Victory I Cor. 15:57 These 7 points spell VICTORY! *Vigilance 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    Is It A Wonderful Life? Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,791 views

    We start life with hopes and dreams, but then life gets in the way. What is God doing? It is really a wonderful life?

    Is it a Wonderful Life? “A Reel Look At Christmas” Jeremiah 29:4-14 What do I do when life isn’t so wonderful? Jer 29:4-14 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Unwrapped Gift

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    Too many Christians fail to discover the worderful adventures of the Gift of Salvation.To unwrap the Gift of Salvation is to put it to use.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Unwrapped Gift” Introduction: Peter made it very plain on the Day of Pentecost that Salvation is a Gift of God. (Acts 2:38 “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Deliverance

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,102 views

    A look at the word "DELIVERANCE". This is mainly a compilation of scripture and definition, but very easy to preach from.

    DELIVERANCE Luke 4:18-19 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal