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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Man Who Thought His Prayer Was Not Answered Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,984 views

    Zechariah prayed, and thought his prayer was not answered. God, however, not only heard his prayer, but answered in a way he could never have imagined.

    “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2011
     | 8,868 views

    "Peace on Earth" is illustrated through God’s reign in Isaiah 52:7-10 as seen through: 1) The Peaceful Reign (Isaiah 52:7), 2) The Peaceful Return (Isaiah 52:8-9), 3) The Peaceful Reveal (Isaiah 52:10)

    This week, the Canadian federal government has launched voluntary evacuation plans for the roughly 5,000 Canadians remaining in Syria. On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said: "The time to leave Syria is now,". "We can offer you assistance now. If the situation continues to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Priority In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    Gods priority in prayer is His work in you, not just His blessing for you.

    THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Eph_3:14-21 INTRODUCTION Be careful what you ask for What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seve Words That Rocked The World Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,280 views

    Jesus stands alone as a man who claimed to be alive before Abraham and He predicted He would come back from the grave.

    INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to talk about “Seven Words that Rocked the World.” We’ve all heard about the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross. But these seven words were spoken at the empty tomb of Jesus. They were spoken in a cemetery. Cemeteries can be spooky places. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2012
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     | 9,309 views

    We need the Holy Spirit within us today so that we can be powerful witnesses for the Kingdom of Heaven. To understand more of who the Holy Spirit is today we will look at three biblical symbols of the Holy Spirit --- fire, water and wind.

    Series: Holy Spirit Rises Opening video illustration: Jim Cymbala Session 4 intro – The Holy Spirit as Water, Wind and Fire. The clip talks about the Brooklyn Bridge and what it symbolizes to New York. Sermon: Symbols of the Holy Spirit – fire, wind and water Visuals on table: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Real Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2012
     | 6,604 views

    A study of the gospel of Matthew 6: 1 – 15

    Matthew 6: 1 – 15 Get Real “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2011
     | 10,099 views

    A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 34

    Isaiah 10: 1 – 34 If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve 1 “Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, who write misfortune, which they have prescribed 2 To rob the needy of justice, and to take what is right from the poor of My people, that widows may be their ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Attributes Calling For Praise

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2011
     | 3,451 views

    David’s very design & creation was awe-inspiring for the Psalmist. My very existence is awe-inspiring. But Why? or rather, What about me inspires awe? An attribute calling me to praise my Creator is...

    ATTRIBUTES CALLING For PRAISE—Psalm 139:13-16 or ME! Attention: YaHWeH has an intensely perfect knowledge of the crown of His creation(man) which this Psalm attempts to disclose to the reader. A very notable Psalm for that very reason. YaHWeH knows more regarding us— details ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom And The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 3, 2011
     | 6,517 views

    An exploration of what it means to be free in Christ.

    “Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel, A Captive With Convictions

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,677 views

    Daniel was a young man who lived out his convictions in the midst of great challenges. He is a perfect example how today’s Christians should remain true to the Lord in these days that are very similar to Daniel’s.

    TEXT: DANIEL 1:1-20 TITLE: DANIEL: A CAPTIVE WITH CONVICTIONS AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD __________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Daniel, like many of the young people in America today, was born in a time when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonic Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,542 views

    Many churches operate with demonic wisdom rather than with heavenly wisdom. James confronts us, calling us to recognise the evil that can destroy us.

    JAMES 3:13-16 DEMONIC WISDOM “If you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Worship Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2009
     | 4,448 views

    We are to Give Worship to God because 1) Our Souls have been given to God and 2) Our bodies, 3) Our minds, and 4) Our wills should be given as well.

    As 2009 approaches its final weeks we see the wrap of not only a year but of the first decade of the Millennium. The greed of the 80’s resulted in caution being thrown to the wind in the 90’s resulting in the bottom falling out of the last ten years (the 00’s?). When people en mass strove to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Fierce Urgency Of Now

    Contributed by Rohan Diedrick on May 18, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,194 views

    This sermon was inspired by a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King in 1967. It deals with the fact that humanity is indeed running out of time when it comes to his eternal security. There is an urgent call for us to awake from our slumber because as Dr

    The Fierce Urgency of Now Romans 13:11-14 Before we get started let me give you a little background on the topic. I must first of all confess that I was not the creative genius behind this topic, Dr Martin Luther King was. I must also confess that the first time I heard it was not from a quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Servant Evangelism Pt2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010
     | 3,757 views

    We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did! We need to fulfill our eternal destiny!

    Servant Evangelism pt 2 Series: To serve or not to serve? Last week’s challenge to serve: Brought some Testimonies – Here are some from those who have served others this week: Hi Pastor, Just wanted to let you know the popcorn I gave out in my class during finals when over great. I was taking a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Judgment Seat Of Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    The Judgment Seat of Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: • Matthew chapter 25 verses 14-30. • 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 9-10. Ill: • Two dads were having a drink together; • And conversation turned to their children and their children’s school-work. • The first dad said; “I helped my daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren