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  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Personal Development

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 15, 2017
     | 16,888 views

    God expects us to grow into the full image of Jesus Christ.

    PERSONAL SELF DEVELOPMENT MAIN TEXT-2 CORINTHIANS 3:18, 2 PETER 3:18 INTRODUCTION Personal development is very important for a Christian who wants to fulfill all that God has deposited inside of him. Christians are to be making progress. 1 Peter 1:5. We are supposed to be in that progress of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rise Up, Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 680 views

    "God in His holy habitation" (PSALM 68:5).

    RISE UP, LORD. Psalm 68:1-6. PSALM 68:1. Whenever the ark of the LORD set forward, perhaps even as the priests lifted the ark onto their shoulders, Moses would say ‘Rise up, LORD, and let them that hate thee flee before thee’ (cf. Numbers 10:35). Before we proceed with any project, we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free At Last!

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,566 views

    True freedom is a gift.

    FREE AT LAST! John 8:31-36. JOHN 8:31. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” The sense here is, ‘If you TRULY are my disciples, then you will continue in my word.’ Conversely Jesus might have said, ‘You are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Your Own Inventory Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,198 views

    A study of Haggai verses 1 through 15

    Haggai 1: 1 – 15 Take your own inventory “1In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Revival

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2019
     | 10,721 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 30: 1 – 27

    2 Chronicles 30: 1 – 27 Revival 30 And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the Passover to the LORD God of Israel. 2 For the king and his leaders and all the assembly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    This Is The Time Of The Lord's Favour :god Will Turn Your Situation Around

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,248 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THIS IS THE TIME OF GOD'S FAVOUR AND GOD WILL TURN OUR SITUATION AROUND . HE WILL DELIVER US FROM OUR AFFLICTIONS AND GRANT US JOY AND HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY AND FRUITFULNESS.

    THIS IS THE TIME OF THE LORD'S FAVOUR - GOD WILL TURN YOUR SITUATION AROUND ******************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD IS BRINGING US INTO A TIME OF FAVOUR WHERE OUR PRAYERS WILL BE ANSWERED AND WE WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    After Salvation And Separation, What Comes Next? Series

    Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,148 views

    #10 in the Nehemiah series. Being saved and separated unto the Lord isn’t the end of the journey; it’s the beginning. Where do we go from here?

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #10 By Pastor Jim May After Salvation and Separation, What Comes Next? Nehemiah 7:1-5, "Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed, That I gave my brother Hanani, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    # 11 Getting Back To God's Word Series

    Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,816 views

    #11 in the Nehemiah Series. If we truly want revival, we must first come back to the Word of God and allow it to change us and wash us.

    Book of Nehemiah Series # 11 Getting Back to God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter 8 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 8:1-3, "And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,160 views

    In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

    In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Power Of Gods' Word

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,304 views

    This sermon will help you see that there is power in truth, there is power in Gods’ standards, and there is power in His word to guide you in victorious living.

    THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Read Hebrews 4:12 Today I have a word from God. If you came here today with a hope in your heart That you might hear from God, Then you’ve come to the right place Today I want to tell you that there is power in God’s Word! (pause) The Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry Me Back To Old

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 21,763 views

    Nostalgia is a fatal disease, because the burdens of the past are idolatrous and wearisome, and will bring us down with them. But remember who God is and what His purpose is.

    This past February I received a diagnosis, and, I’m sorry to say, it’s serious. I have a disease, commonly fatal. If it is not treated, it will destroy me, and I will gradually lose my abilities. I’m telling you about it, because, if we do not take some protective efforts, it will become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Revival In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    How can revival take place today when the churches seem to be dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Are there any people who will stand in the gap and not only pray but act on God’s behalf to revive and re

    Valley Experience [Part 1] Topic: How the breath of God can restore life even to the dry bones of the church. Big Idea: When Ezekiel saw the dry bones come to life through God’s Word and breath, it was a picture of what God could do for all of Israel - and for us. Opening Illustration: In 1904 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freely Redeemed And Forgiven Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    4th in series dealing with forgivenes and redemption.

    Friday we took the time to contemplate what Jesus lost. • He lost the adoration and devotion of the crowds. • He lost the support and loyalty of His closest friends. • He lost His legal rights and freedoms. • He lost His perfect innocence. • He lost His intimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Commit-Ment

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,480 views

    Sermon on commitment from Proverbs 16:3

    What Commit-ment?! Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video Clip from Mr. Holland’s Opus – The scene is at the end of the movie when he has been let go because of budget cuts. He wonders if he made a difference. He is escorted into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    No Soldier Left Behind Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 32,507 views

    A sermon examining the importance of rescuing our fallen comrades in Christian Battle.

    NO SOLDIER LEFT BEHIND Genesis 14:13-16 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 7th, 2024) In battle, United States armed forces are expected to resist as far as they are able. They are expected to never surrender, to attempt to escape if captured, and to resist revealing information ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist