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  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Like A Volcano

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 4,792 views

    On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is

    On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is to say the church (the Body of Christ). ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Reasons The Dollar Died Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
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     | 5,070 views

    God has sent divine judgement upon ancient Israel because they had abandoned their Godly foundation in which their nation had been founded.The Judgement was meant to awaken Israel to return to their foundation, Godly heritage but instead of repenting they

    “The Final Countdown Has Started” Series The Real Reasons the Dollar Died 3 of 4 (Based upon Jonathan Cahn’s book “The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America’s Future”) February 26, 2012 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

    Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obtaining God's Inheritance

    Contributed by James May on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,172 views

    This sermon deals with what we must do to obtain the inheritance of the Lord rather than to fret and seek after what the world has to offer.

    OBTAINING GOD’S INHERITANCE Psalms 37:3-9, "Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,063 views

    These are readings through the book of Lamentations. A look at chapter three.

    Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Chapter Three INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Persevering In The Lord's Work Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,905 views

    A sermon examining the importance of being steadfast in our work for the Lord.

    PERSEVERING IN THE LORD’S WORK Haggai 2:1-9 Quite often, I begin certain projects and about halfway through the process I ask, “what was I thinking getting myself into this?” Sometimes tasks that we think will be relatively easy to accomplish become far more complicated than we expected and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Infinitely Pure God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 4,036 views

    Sixth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's purity and holiness.

    Knowing God Series #6 “Our infinitely Pure God” Introduction After a brief study of the “Fear of the Lord” which has to do with a proper knowledge of God I felt led to follow up with a series on knowing God better. Proverbs teaches the fear of the Lord is the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Defending Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,316 views

    A sermon examining the importance of defending your faith.

    DEFENDING YOUR FAITH Acts 4:5-19 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025) If you live for Christ there will come a time when you will be required to defend you faith in Him. Therefore, it is important that you are ready, willing, and able to defend your faith. Peter said in - 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Everything Came To A Standstill Until There Arose A Mother In Israel

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
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     | 13,968 views

    If All Women Were Removed From The Average Local Church, It would grind to a halt. Women hold a vital place in the church. Most work while men stand & talk. They are more dependable & have greater commitment than men. Deborah stepped in when the men stepped out.

    EVERYTHING CAME TO A STANDSTILL UNTIL THERE AROSE A MOTHER 1. Judges 4 When Ehud was dead, the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord. 2 So the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who dwelt in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Knowledge Rejected

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 6, 2019
     | 3,780 views

    A study in the book of Hosea 4: 1 – 19

    Hosea 4: 1 – 19 Knowledge Rejected 1 Hear the word of the LORD, you children of Israel, for the LORD brings a charge against the inhabitants of the land: “There is no truth or mercy or knowledge of God in the land. 2 By swearing and lying, killing and stealing and committing adultery, they break ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Welch avatar

    Divine Dialoge -- Postures Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
     | 6,723 views

    Sixth in a series on prayer dealing with the various postures of prayer

    “Divine Dialogue” Pt 6 Postures and Passion of Prayer We have covered significant territory regarding the subject of prayer in five weeks of messages. I have tried to answer some common questions regarding prayer from both descriptive passages (examples of others) of the Bible as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Holy God Healthy Church Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 2,783 views

    Message 16 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This is the third of three messages dealing with perversion in the church.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Holy God Healthy Church” Part Three 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 1. Paul concisely exposed the sin a) Sin in the church - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Lowe avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2022
     | 2,344 views

    As Christians, we all want to be more like Jesus. We all know that this life is about seeking after that one goal every day so that others might see Jesus in us and want to come to Him. Here are some practical ways to achieve the goal.

    PRAYER [part 1] My son-in-law asked me if I would tell him how to become a more Christlike person. I had already decided to write an article on the subject, 'How can I become a more Christlike person.' I responded with, 'I CAN; GIVE ME A COUPLE OF DAYS TO REVIEW THE INFO ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 2 - Jude 1:10-11(B) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022
     | 3,437 views

    Was Balaam a great prophet? Wonderful things came from the mouth of Balaam when he blessed Israel and did not curse them. Jude makes reference to him with "the error of Balaam" but how do we see that error in churches? That is what we will consider this morning.

    THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 2 Jude 1:10-11(b) Jude is the book that we are seriously considering. We did Cain and Korah In Part 1 from last week. Then we were introduced to this compromising man, Balaam who was hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Blair avatar

    What We Believe About The Lord's Day Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,468 views

    Let's see what God intends for us to do and not do on what we now call the Lord's Day. (And we will see why we call it that, of course.)

    Anybody going on vacation anytime soon? Somebody tell me where you are going. What are you going to do? A buddy of mine said his wife wanted to go on a vacation but he wanted to have a staycation. So, they compromised and had an altercation. How often do you usually go on a vacation? I know, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible