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  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Commission Our Angels Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 92 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    The Will of God is for blessings, provision, and liberty. We must understand how we can be the recipients of Angel Ministry.

    Angel Ministry #2 (Commissioning) This is #2 study of angels. The last time we saw why the increase of angle appearances. (We are living in a time of changing dispensations) We talked about the Purpose of Angel Ministry. (God’s Messengers) We saw how they delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom In Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    A look at what it means when Jesus tells us that holing to his teachings will set us free. What does it mean to be free in Christ? This is a Reformation Sunday sermon that shows us the freedom in Christ which two great men taught: the Reformer of the C

    FREEDOM IN JESUS John 8:31-36 Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2007 Stephen H. Becker, M. Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church For us Lutherans, today is an especially important day, as today is Reformation Sunday. It’s the day in the Church year where we remember the events that lead up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Messiah's Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,509 views

    Not only does the passage state the mission of Christ, it also relays the mission of the Church. What God did when He became flesh in Jesus Christ was to identified with man. Believers are to identify with Christ also.

    ISAIAH 61: 1-3 THE MESSIAH’S MISSION [Luke 4: 18-19] The Messianic Servant was appointed to bring the good news of God’s salvation to mankind. He would be empowered by the Spirit of YAHWEH to minister the accompanying blessings of salvation also. The Messiah’s most potent instrument for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand In The Gap

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,373 views

    This sermon challeges those of us who are Christians to stand in the Gap and intervene with God for the United States of America.

    Title: Stand in the Gap Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Date: 11/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: In October of 1997 I had the opportunity to be a part of something that I will never forget. Bill McCartney, the founder of Promise Keepers had a vision to bring men from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,418 views

    Jesus is anointed Messiah and he says it’s for three purposes. First is to proclaim Good News to the poor.

    Good News to the Poor Isaiah 61:1-6 What’s this season really about? Jesus. It’s not so much what he taught as it is about who he is. In Jesus’ first sermon, he chose this Biblical text and in it, he gives his mission. When Jesus read this Scripture, he closed the book and dropped the bombshell and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tired Thinking Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 9, 2015
     | 6,472 views

    Part two focuses on what it means to be brokenhearted Scriptually.

    Tired Thinking Our Thoughts Are Not God’s Thoughts Scriptures: Isa. 55:8-9; 61:1; Luke 4:18; Pro. 3:5-6; Rom. 10:8-9 Introduction: This is part two of my message on “Tired Thinking” and as promised last week, I want to address the issue of a broken heart. Last week I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Increase

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 20, 2012
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     | 11,254 views

    In order for you to experience the fullness of Christ in your life you must decrease so He can increase.

    July 22, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 2:8-10 Subject: The Fullness of Being In Christ Title: Increase As we move forward in our Year of the Harvest Revival I have to tell you that I am finding out more about my own faith than I ever have before. I am really being challenged in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Diferences Within Unity Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,479 views

    The differences based upon the Spirit's gift to the Church should create greater unity, not disunity.

    Unity and Differences Ephesians 4:7-16 Zero’s do make a difference. A quick postcard was sent out to church members of a church was considering a new pastor. A newsletter had gone out and no one had noticed the error. The postcard said, “Pastor Bill Murphy actually has the 100 percent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beast From The Sea Part Iv: Bizzaro Savior Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
     | 3,893 views

    The greatest deception

    So far in Revelation 13, we have seen in the imagery seen by Apostle John: Satan calling up Antichrist out of the sea of humanity, specifically the peoples of the Mediterranean Sea; That the rise of Antichrist will be mercurial in speed, brutally strong and vicious in conquest, and will demand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Things Worth Investing Your Life In

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021
     | 4,362 views

    Next in series on John. Appropriate for a New Year's sermon, or graduation message. Examines things worth investing your life in.

    John 3 (2) - Read John 3:14-21 It is 2020, a new decade, a new year full of new opportunities and new possibilities. Judging by what I’ve seen on Facebook and other social media, it doesn’t appear that much has changed for most people since Wednesday. Few have changed their priorities. Few have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fearless Faith

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,954 views

    I submit to you today that regardless of what the future holds Christians are secure in eternity.

    Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Soar Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023
     | 3,026 views

    Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However

    INTRODUCTION Praise the Lord and welcome to our New Year Service message “I will Soar”. I am sure 2018 was a great year for some of you. Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However, within a few minutes, we are going to say goodbye to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Vision 2018: Reviving The Days Of Elijah

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 809 views

    What needs to be revived (facilitated) are MIRACLES, DOUBLE-ANOINTING and THE HARVEST. You and I have a major role to play.

    Opening illustration/video. Introduction: Abraham Heschel once wrote, “To be a prophet is both a distinction and an affliction.” Elijah was no exception. Few prophets in Scripture have provoked as many ministers, challenged as many evangelists and inspired as many prophets as Elijah. This man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 1, 2023
     | 2,693 views

    The season of Christmas is a time to experience comfort and joy from what God has done in Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • We are in the Christmas season! • This season should be a time for joy, but many struggle with the concept of joy because their lives lay in ruin. • Sometimes, the ruin is self-inflicted; other times, the ruin is inflicted upon us. • There is hope! • I want to draw your attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Armour Of God, Part 2

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 27, 2025
     | 334 views

    We're in a war. God has provided us with armour. We need to think about it carefully if we're going to use it correctly. This second talk looks at the last four pieces of armour.

    I’d like to start by reading two short passages from Sir Walter Scott’s novel, Ivanhoe. Ivanhoe is set in the 12th century, a time when soldiers fought with swords and arrows and knights wore chain mail armour. Ivanhoe is a young Saxon knight. He’s fighting alongside Sir Robin Locksley, who turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist