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  • Andre Johnson avatar

    Walk In Your Authority , So God Can Use You In 2008

    Contributed by Andre Johnson on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    Ready to work for God

    Walk in your authority so God can use you in 2008 Reverend Andre Johnson St. John 5th Chapter 1: After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 
 2: Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T. W Jenkins avatar

    God Has Authority Over Me. Psalms 23:2-3

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    Reading the twenty-third psalm can be misleading if we only open our ears to verse one. "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want". However, we must understand that the Lord, as our Shepherd, requires complete authority over the sheep. He must be in total

    1. I need His presence (He makes me to lie down in green pasture) This can only happen when I am in His presence. He's an interesting point about sheep being made to lie down. Sheep are very skittish animals. They are very Nervous and have to reach a high level of comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Exercising Authority Is Powerless Without Enforcing Our Identity In Christ.

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 24, 2021
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    Because without knowing and having a recognized identity, we are powerless to use our authority over the things in the heavens and on earth.

    When I started my new life in Christ, one of the first things I noticed among believers in the Church was the level of humility and unblemished morality displayed even in troublesome times. But as time progresses, I began to question every form of the appearance of the outward display of humility: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Authority Over Demons (Parts 1 & 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,351 views

    This is a two-part sermon of the exposition of Luke 4:31:-37.

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch these messages on our YouTube Channel: Part 1: https://youtu.be/pa9EOmyGiUU Part 2: https://youtu.be/B1nSk9KLkCs Introduction One of the greatest deceptions of our day is that Satan and his minions are not actively working in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Law, Sin, Forgiveness And Sacrifice--Christ Is The Answer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2023
     | 966 views

    In this we can be confident. In this reality we can know the forgiveness of our sins and offenses.

    Saturday of the First Sunday in Course 2023 We are very early in the Church’s liturgical year this week, and we are also reading from the first chapters of Mark’s Gospel, which scholars from the first centuries of the Church have called “a summary of St. Matthew’s.” However it was written, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Beast: False Prophet Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    This is a message and also a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

    THE SECOND BEAST : the false prophet Revelation 13:11-18 The first beast has the primary role of serving as the political leader, whereas this second beast is the False Prophet. He is the very deceptive counterpart of the first beast. All that he does is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Better Not To Rob God Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    This message is taken from author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP.

    IT IS BETTER NOT TO ROB GOD Malachi 3:6-12 Introduction: The question is asked in Malachi chapter 3, "Will a man rob God?" I could understand a "yes" answer to this question if it was being asked to a lost man, but I cannot understand why a saved man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosperity Giving Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    This message was taken from the author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

    PROSPERITY GIVING Text: I Corinthians 16:1-3; Philippians 4:10-19 Introduction: May I say at the beginning that my definition of prosperity theology or prosperity giving may be much different than some of the TV religious charlatans, who are scheming to get your money, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022
     | 1,628 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

    Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Witness

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,633 views

    Exposition of John 1 regarding truths about John the Baptist. He knew his purpose, knew Jesus and his life reflected it.

    Text: John 1:6-8, Title: The Witness, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.9.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Steve Jobs passing this week B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Man Who Knew His Purpose 1. A Witness to Christ – John 1:6-8 2. A voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeemed

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,536 views

    This is not just a story of the covenant faithfulness (chesed) to Namoi and Ruth. It is about God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel.” [

    “Redeemed” Ruth 4:1-22 You will remember that we discovered in the last chapter that although Boaz was a near relative and was willing to be her goel (kinsman-redeemer), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life To Commend Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,693 views

    Always take time to consider how your behavior is honoring or dishonoring God before the world. That’s what matters. You are not your own persons. You are servants of God. That leads us into our next passage, verses 18-25, in which Peter directly addresse

    Introduction We continue to step through our minefield of authority. Peter has moved from his encouragement section of his epistle to practical instruction and exhortation. His topic is how Christians are to live in the world, and he approaches the subject in terms of how they are to regard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Rendering Honor

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007
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     | 3,239 views

    Honor is one of those words that we use regularly put can’t quite put our finger on it when giving an accurate definition of what it is.

    Rendering Honor Theme: Honor to whom honor belongs INTRODUCTION A. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Prov. 14:34 1. The very idea of a nation being exalted brings about the concept of honor. 2. On an individual scale, the one who does what is right is exalted, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking The Narrow Way. Building On The Rock.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,641 views

    The Rock is Jesus.

    WALKING THE NARROW WAY. BUILDING ON THE ROCK. Matthew 7:13-29. MATTHEW 7:13-14. Jesus describes the two ways: the broad way which leads to destruction, and the narrow way that leads to life. The broad way is easy, it is spacious. Tolerance is its password; its watchwords are diversity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Sabbath: From Creation To New Creation

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
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    From Eden to eternity, God’s blessed and sanctified Sabbath remains His unchanging sign of creation, redemption, and end-time loyalty to the Creator.

    Introduction – A Gift Before There Was Sin Imagine receiving a gift that was wrapped before you were even born. A gift so thoughtful that it carried inside it rest, relationship, and renewal. That’s what the Sabbath is. It isn’t merely a day off or a relic of Jewish culture. It’s a creation gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist