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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    You Are Who God Says You Are

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 9, 2024
     | 1,260 views

    This message looks at some of the things our Father says about us

    The Mona Lisa, an oil painting on a poplar wood panel, is the most famous painting in the world. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci sometime between 1503 and 1519, when he was living in Florence, it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it remains an object of pilgrimage to this day. Say “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bout With Doubt

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025
     | 43 views

    Doubt is not the same as unbelief; God invites honest questions and meets us in our struggles through His living Word and Spirit. King Josiah’s tender heart toward Scripture shows that even when visible results seem small, faithfulness matters because God speaks through His Word and through us.

    Introduction – When Doubt Knocks A young man knelt before his beloved, ring in hand. “Sweetheart, I love you so much. I want you to marry me. I don’t have a car like Johnny Green. I don’t own a yacht like Johnny Green. I don’t have a house as big as Johnny Green’s. I don’t have the money of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Trinity Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 682 views

    The Trinity, as revealed in Matthew 28:16-20, highlights the authority, mission, and presence of God in the work of salvation. We are called to embrace the mystery and unity of the Trinity as we live out our faith and share the love of God with the world.

    Hey guys, welcome! Today we're going to talk about something that might sound a bit complicated, but it's actually super cool. It's called the Trinity. You might have heard of it as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. So, what's the Trinity? It's the idea that God is one, but also three. It's like a ...read more

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    A Journey Towards Transformation: The Damascus Road (Newly Update 3/23/24) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,978 views

    In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

    A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Journey Towards Transformation: "The Damascus Road” Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,981 views

    In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

    A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Here Comes The Judge Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    UNJUST RULERS WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE SUPREME JUDGE WHO IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY

    BIG IDEA: UNJUST RULERS WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE SUPREME JUDGE WHO IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY (:1) INTRODUCTION -- CALL TO ORDER IN THE COURTROOM the Judge is God Himself (in the midst of His own congregation) the unjust rulers and unjust judges are the subjects of judgment I. (:2-4) CASE AGAINST ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Power Over Satan

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 42,405 views

    Let’s contrast the power & authority of Jesus & of Satan in our lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. One of the great conflicts of life is the conflict over authority. "Who is in charge? Who controls what is going on?" This conflict occurs in the home between parents & children. It occurs between students & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dangers Of Presumption

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    It is not wise to presume to use the authority of Jesus without knowing you are in His will

    Why It Is Not a Good Idea to Presume to Use the Name of Jesus Without His Authority (Acts 19:13-17) 1. Why do you suppose that some people try to get things accomplished for Jesus without the backing of His authority? Many people, consciously or unconsciously, presume to do seemingly good things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Majestic Is Your God

    Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,612 views

    Giving God full supreme authority and power in all of your life.

    How Majestic Is Your God? Psalm 8 INTRODUCTION For the next couple of months we will be taking a special journey. We will be traveling through the book of Psalms. Each week, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we will engulf ourselves in the words of the psalmist. Psalms is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Voice Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 20,845 views

    Four ways Jesus speaks with authority to break through into our lives.

    One of my favorite movies is the Indiana Jones movie The Last Crusade. It’s the story of Indiana Jones and his father’s quest for the holy grail, the legendary chalice that Jesus used in his Last Supper with his disciples. In one of the final scenes, the ancient temple they’ve found the chalice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    8 Ways To Obtain Favor Pt.3

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    If God and His word and His men in authority are ignored there will be no friut and no favor!

    8 Ways to Obtain Favor Pt.3 Text: Isaiah 1:18-20 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “ Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Training Jesus' Style

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,847 views

    We are being called to preach and heal with God’s authority & power

    Training Jesus’ Style – Luke 9:1-10 Gladstone Baptist Church – 27/11/05 pm I have never been in the army and never been to boot camp. But sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be in training for the army. What I’ve heard and seen on TV doesn’t make me really desire to join the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Master's Key

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,619 views

    Are we worth the authority that God released to the believers? Theres a key to it.

    MASTER KEY MATTHEW 16: 17-22 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven, And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Virtuous Kingdom: The Virtue Of Lordship Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 17, 2008
     | 3,850 views

    A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Lordship Mark 11:27-33 Sermon Objective: A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority. Supporting Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; Matthew 25:31-46; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Can We Trust The Map? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    An introduction to Luke considering the trustworthiness of the author, the sources of information, the process of writing

    Luke – Can we trust the Map? I don’t know how many of you watch the show Survivor. I know – many of you are thinking – that is garbage. It is all about greed and money. And I’ll grant that it is. But I love to watch, it because I learn a lot about people from it. It is amazing how different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist