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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Divine Change

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
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    The Divine Change

    Psalm 126 The Divine Change 1. Zion's Praise 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. A. It's A Rich Salvation a) In The Provisions of Life - 1a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    3 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002
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    The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

    3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Receive Grace To Present Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 27, 2002
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    The presence of God will never be revealed to us, through us, or in us, if we don’t receive our gifts and employ them in unity.

    Receive Grace: To Present Christ (Together) Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Jim Luthy What we have learned so far from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is that we are to pursue understanding and receive grace. Having pursued understanding, we know that we are blessed in the heavenly realms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To Revival

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
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    Desiring God enough to walk along Revival's long and arduous road.

    INTRO I have to tell ya, I hunger and I thirst for God. I desire his movement in my life; and I desire God’s restoration, and his reformation for our community, the valley, and nation. Let me ask you: Do you desire that too? For many years now, God’s being stirring the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strong Holds

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 7, 2010
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    David was successful against Goliath because he was able to transfer a very physical, fleshly circumstance from the carnal realm to the spiritual realm.

    Strong Holds Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (King James Version) 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Greatest Rescue Ever!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001
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    Christ, our King, has rescued us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.

    Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 Christ the King Sunday – November 25, 2001 A couple of weeks ago we all heard about those social aid workers who were kidnapped by Taliban forces and held captive for several days. What’s amazing is that two of the hostages were held prisoner apparently for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Background To The Book Of Daniel

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010
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    One of the great book of the Bible is the book of Daniel.

    Intro: 1. “An earthquake shakes the foundations of our security; a tornado blows away a lifetime of work; an assassin’s bullet changes national history; a drunk driver claims another victim; national disasters…We cry out, “God, where are you?” But God, is where He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilled

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 23, 2019
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    People in general do not like to be reminded of their short-comings.

    Fulfilled Luke 4: 21 - 30 Intro: An older lady sat in the worship service of a little Presbyterian Church in a quaint southern town. The pastor was preaching against all sorts of sins from gambling to murder and everything in between. When the pastor started on the sin of gossiping, the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    With All Your Heart.

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
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    with all your heart.

    Jeremiah 29:8 - 14 13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. 1. Jeremiah says we’re to seek the Lord Early. The Babylonians, are carrying off these people into captivity 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Pslam Of Warfare

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003
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    This psalm has been used and abused by many over the years to incite violence and warfare, let it inspire you to embark on warfare against the enemy, Satan.

    Psalm 149 Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name with the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thinking Of You

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2019
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    A study in the book of Jeremiah 29: 1- 32

    Jeremiah 29: 1- 32 Thinking of you 1 Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive—to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    God rules in the affairs of men and nations.....but how does this affect us? And what should be our response?

    I. The Plight of Israel’s Captivity A. Prophecy 1. Isaiah 39:1-7 2. Jeremiah 25:9-12 3. Habakkuk 1:5-11 B. Purpose 1. Israel had become idolatrous 2. Israel had neglected to keep the Sabbath years a. Lev. 25,26 b. 2 Chronicles 36:21, “to fulfill the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian, You Say You’re Ok – But What’s That Arrow Sticking Out Of You?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014
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    What exactly are the weapons of the devil that I need word of God armor to withstand?

    Christian, you say you’re OK – but what’s that arrow sticking out of you? Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God (His word), that you may be able to stand against the wiles (weapons) of the devil (without it, we can’t resist the devil). What exactly are the weapons of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Returning

    Contributed by Chad Overton on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    A word for the people of God to turn from their selfishness, free themselves from the bondage of sin, and return to God's favor and providence.

    The Returning Daniel 1:1-2 1In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Catching The Vision

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
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    Jesus’ mission was to reach humanity and we as Christians can adopt it as our own vision from the Master.

    In Isaiah 61:1 (NKJV) Isaiah says, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound…" Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible