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  • Apostle Bobby Hogan avatar

    The Isaac Harvest

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 99,992 views

    in the midst of famine and lack, one man believed God and went into overflow and abundance "you can too if you follow his example " Learn the secret of the Isaac Harvest"

    “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and a great store of servants: and the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Know Your Spiritual Gifts And Use Them! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

    Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church? I received the idea for this sermon at International House of Prayer during my spiritual retreat there. I have also been asking this question to every pastor I know. Their responses have varied but my series topics are based on their responses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Confronting Unsound Doctrine-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 19, 2011
     | 5,036 views

    1 of 2. Paul charged Timothy to enforce Christian doctrine in the church at Ephesus. Christian leadership must confront unsound doctrine within the church. But Where is it to be confronted? Unsound Christian doctrine(in the Church) is confronted...

    CONFRONTING UNSOUND DOCTRINE-I—1Timothy 1:3-11 Attention/Need: Any businessman knows that there are things/practices etc. that will not work for their company. The company is designed & built around a particular product or service OR a particular attitude or mindset rightly reflects that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tattle Tales Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 10, 2011
     | 6,723 views

    A study of the book of Daniel chapter 6 verses 1 through 28

    Daniel 6: 1 – 28 Tattle Tales 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2 and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 3 Then this ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Scott Carson avatar

    When Wall Street Occupies Me! Series

    Contributed by Scott Carson on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,255 views

    #21 in a series on 1 Timothy. This one deals with money, contentment and a desire to be rich.

    When Wall Street Occupies ME! 1 Timothy 6:3-10 On Guard – Defending the Truth: 1 Timothy Sermon 21 For the past month, thousands of Americans have “occupied” a park near Wall Street in New York, as well as in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Faces Of Christmas: Doubt Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 26, 2011
     | 5,888 views

    Even in the darkest of days, God has His faithful servants who come with a message of HOPE

    THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS The Face of DOUBT Luke 1:1-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas is a time of hope. But for the people living when the first Christmas appeared, it was anything but hopeful. It was a dark time for the nation of Isreal. There had been no prophetic word from God for over 400 years. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Glorious Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2011
     | 9,947 views

    1) The Manner of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church"

    Those who provide premarital and marital counseling often hear couples express deficient ideas of love. When asked what they mean by “I love you,” one or the other is likely to answer in self-centered language about being loved, feeling good, enjoying the other’s personality and so on. But here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Our Tawdry Little Secret

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    As we fulfil the Great Commission, we will reach out to women who have had abortions. How shall we treat them? Within our congregations are women who have aborted. How will we minister to them? The message is a plea to deal boldly with sin.

    “Uriah said to David, ‘The ark and Israel and Judah dwell in booths, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field. Shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing.’ Then David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Holmes avatar

    Showing Proper Respect Series

    Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,303 views

    A sermon on loving one another in a cynical, rude world.

    [Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011
     | 4,181 views

    1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

    A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Morell avatar

    How To Tell God You Love Him.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Aug 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,892 views

    This message is about the many ways that we can tell the Lord that we love Him through worship.

    HOW TO TELL GOD YOU LOVE HIM REVELATION 5:1-14. If you were asked to describe the Christian life in a few words, what would you say? If you were asked what does God want from us more than anything else what would you say? The answer is that the living Lord wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Henceforth

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    It is important to have a good start in the Christian life; it is vital to have a good finish.

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Why Would Anyone Want To Back T O Egypt When The Promis Land Is Yours!

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,095 views

    For the Children of Israel Egypt was their place of bandage, held in captivity for hundreds of years they suffered a cruel and inhumane lifestyle. They began to worship idols and assume all characteristics of their captors. However, God heard their desp

    “Why would anyone want to go back to Egypt - When the Promise Land is yours!” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Numbers play a very important role in the Bible. Not every number represents something but the numbers 1-12 have a very specific meaning to them. We are all aware that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Sins Which Must Be Judged Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2010
     | 4,260 views

    Believers are responsible before God to judge sin in their lives, dealing swiftly with evil so that they can serve unhindered.

    MARK 7:20-23 SINS WHICH MUST BE JUDGED “Jesus said, ‘What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining A Holy Standard

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,223 views

    It¡¯s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, sad, or just with a need to ultimately leave without having these issues resolved, we must

    MAINTAINING A HOLY (SPIRITUAL) STANDARD By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. ***Spirituality without standard is an Atrocity*** OPENING: - It’s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic