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  • Rickey Broach avatar

    God Is Working In The Land

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on May 3, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    SOMETIMES WE MIGHT NOT SEE IT OR REALIZE IT BUT GOD IS CONTINUALY AT WORK IN OUR LIVES, AND IN OUR CHURCH

    GOD IS WORKING IN THE LAND 1 SAMUEL 3:1 – 10 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus' Visit To Nazareth Is An Epiphany

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,175 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

    4th Sunday after Epiphany, January 28, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: O God, who brings good news to the poor, release to the captive, and sight to the blind, let your word this day be fulfilled in our hearing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Don't Be Overcome, Be An Over Comer!

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,670 views

    David is calling out to God. In one he says, my heart is overwhelmed, and in the other he says, My soul refused to be comforted. Have you ever been in a place where your heart refuses to be comforted or where the circumstances of life seem to totally over

    Psalms 61:1. Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3. For You have been a shelter for me, And a strong tower from the enemy. Psalms 77:1. I cried out to God with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Child Is This?

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Who was the child born that first Christmas morning? He was the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

    Sermon-12-24-06-Luke 2:8-20-What Child Is This? Open w/ clip from Charlie Brown Christmas-end when Linus says “That’s the true meaning of Christmas Charlie Brown.” Amazing where we can find profound truth if our eyes & ears are open. For many people that is all they know of the Christmas story. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Can You Handle The Truth

    Contributed by Jim Parsons on Dec 27, 2006
     | 6,398 views

    The Truth can be hard to hear unless we understand that it comes from a loving God who died for us.

    Luke 4:21-30 Can You Handle the Truth? 02/01/04 Last week was fun wasn’t, for those of you here? We had a good time, and now we get to finish the story we started. For those of you who were not here last week, let me fill you in on what happened in the Scripture. Jesus, fresh from his Baptism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The Importance Of Anointing Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 64,927 views

    The ability to minister is made possible through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. This sermon teaches this truth and shows true evidences of the anointing.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANOINTING In the Old Testament the principle of anointing was revealed in the bestowal of ability through various types, symbols and functions. For example the High Priests had oil poured upon them, as did Kings and Prophets. Each of these groups had specific roles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Truly Free?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,749 views

    Find true indepedence today.

    Are You Truly Free? We were founded as a nation to provide liberty and justice for all. Well, we have certainly been a tad off on the justice part at times, but are we still in a land of liberty? We have one of the best documents in the world proclaiming and detailing our liberty. However, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand In The Gap

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 42,181 views

    We need to learn to stand in for others. Intercession, witnessing.

    Title: Standing in the Gap Theme: To show that God is looking for people to stand in the gap for His church and his people. Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 What a powerful powerful verse of scripture. But also what a sad commentary of the condition of Israel. Chosen by God to be as nation that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seven Ducks In A Muddy Pond

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    PRIDE HAS BEEN THE DOWNFALL OF MANY GOOD MEN. GOD HATES PRIDE. IT CAUSES FAILURE AND DEFEAT. IT ALMOST COST NAAMAN HIS HEALING. HE REFUSED TO DIP DOWN IN THE MUDDY JORDAN. HE WANTED THINGS "HIS WAY"

    SEVEN DUCKS IN A MUDDY POND 11/25/2007 TEXT: 2 KINGS 5: VS. 1--14 INTRODUCTION: PRIDE IS SOMETHING THAT GOD ABSOLUTELY HATES. PRIDE HAS BEEN THE RUIN OF MANY A PERSON. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction , a haughty spirit before a fall. PRIDE ALMOST CAUSED NAAMAN TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dry Bones

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,102 views

    Salvation will arise from the ashes of judgment. God--in His time--will breathe new life into us and revive us.

    "Dry Bones", Ezekiel 37:1-14. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ezekiel has been given an unusual preaching assignment. He’s brought by God’s Spirit to a valley full of dry bones. It is a scene of desolation and death. The bones are a gruesome image of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Despair Or Repair Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,505 views

    Nehemiah's life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a people from ruin and despair to new hope and a renewed walk with God.

    Nehemiah is an appropriate book to study as we get into a new year. It is the story of a new beginning. Nehemiah saw the heart-breaking plight of Jerusalem and determined to be part of the solution. His life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Wants Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,062 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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    Natural And Supernatural Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
     | 5,565 views

    All gifts come from God. Discover who you are and grow in your gifting.

    Natural And Supernatural Gifts James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Creative gifts All gifts come from God and they are good. Each member of the Godhead plays a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Marriage And Wisdom For The Oneness Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,679 views

    A Proverbs-Driven Life embraces marriage as the most significant of relationships worth careful nurturing.

    Life Simplified Marriage and Wisdom for the Oneness October 30, 2011 INTRODUCTION Studies Find Big Benefits in Marriage By JENNIFER STEINHAUER Published: April 10, 1995 Single people may simply not know what's good for them, a recent group of studies suggests. A body of demographic research ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance