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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    When God Raises You Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 2, 2018
     | 10,681 views

    Many times we can be discouraged by being passed over, disrespected, taken for granted or outright ignored. This sermon talks about The Foundation of Promotion, The Mechanics of Promotion & No Longer Passed Over but Sought Out.

    Introduction Man is Carnal | God is Spiritual Man Strives for Democracy | God Designed the Church as a Theocracy (As Christians we live according to the government of God Acts 5:29-40 I. The Foundation of Promotion A. Prayer & Fasting 1. The Focus on the Families definition of prayer is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 19, 2019
     | 4,960 views

    How many times have we missed the obvious because we had tunnel vision? This message today will focus on us asking God to help us see things through the eyes of Jesus.

    LUKE 7:24-50 INTRODUCTION: How many times have we missed the obvious because we had tunnel vision? This message today will focus on us asking God to help us see things through His eyes. I. JESUS DISRUPTS THE PHARISEES OPPOSITION A. Jesus vindicates John the Baptist, His cousin. 1. Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeing With God's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,903 views

    How God's perspective differs from our human perspective and what it means for our lives as believers.

    "Seeing with God's Eyes" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key verse: "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7b, NLT). Explain that today's sermon will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unimaginable Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,486 views

    In a world often filled with trials and tribulations, this scripture reminds us of the extraordinary promises that await us as believers.

    "The Unimaginable Blessings of God" Introduction: Today, we explore the profound wisdom of 1 Corinthians 2:9, which reveals the unimaginable blessings that God has prepared for those who love Him. In a world often filled with trials and tribulations, this scripture reminds us of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7-Day Prayer And Fasting Itinerary Focused On Breakthrough Prayers | Day 5 Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 25, 2024
     | 768 views

    May these prayers fortify your faith and remind you that God is our refuge and fortress in times of need.

    *7-DAY PRAYER AND FASTING ITINERARY FOCUSED ON BREAKTHROUGH PRAYERS | DAY 5* By: Rev. Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, *Acorns Oasis International Church* **Day 5: Prayer for Protection Against Evil** - **Supplication Prayer**: "Protect me, O God, from the snares of the enemy. Surround me with Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jabez The Power Of His Touch Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015
     | 10,243 views

    Having God's Hand on your life.

    1 Chronicles 4:9-10 READ TEXT “that Your hand would be with me,” Figuratively the hand of God signifies favor and power in the Bible.But this word hand and prayer means so much more than that. As we have been studying and praying the prayer of Jabez as a church family my hope is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Fears That Keep Us From His Presence

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    What fears cause us to back away from the Presence of the Lord? Fear that He will require more than you are willing to give? We can probably relate to some of the same fears that these people did many years earlier.

    June,2007 Fears that Keep Us from His Presence Luke 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION: Jesus did many miracles when He lived on earth. One of those miracles involved the deliverance of a demon-possessed man who had been living among the tombs for a long time. He was so out of control that he could no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pray In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,302 views

    What does it mean to pray "in the Spirit", and how do we start?

    Pray “In The Spirit”: A Season of Prayer Eph 6:18 June 10, 2007 Intro: Some people pray in their car. Some people pray in their rooms. Some pray in their office, in their shower, or in their pj’s. Some people pray in their heads, others pray in spoken words, and some even pray in languages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fears That Keep Us From His Presence"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 140 ratings
     | 21,279 views

    What fears keep us from the presence of God in our lives?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Church June 2, 2002 “Fears that Keep Us From His Presence” or “Deviled Ham” Luke 8:26-39 Text: “Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them because they were overcome with fear. So He got ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,426 views

    Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

    <Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Security Blanket

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    When we understand God’s unchanging nature in the midst of a rapidly changing world, we can feel secure.

    Our Security Blanket (is God’s Unchanging Nature) Malachi 3:6 , JAMES 1:17 What are you counting on for your security? What makes you feel safe in this world? Do you remember Linus in the Snoopy cartoon? He sucked his thumb and carried around what? His security blanket. If anything but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Are You Willing To Pray Dangerous Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,826 views

    Are you willing to pray a prayer that if God answered it, it would change you? Are you willing to pray a pray that could transform your life?

    We are continuing our series on Poweful Prayers and this morning as always, I start with a question: ARE YOU WILLING TO PRAY DANGEROUS PRAYERS? What do I mean by dangerous? Are you willing to pray a prayer that if God answered it, it would change you? Are you willing to pray a pray that could ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Shows Approval Through Baptism

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    “As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased’” Mark 1:10-11.

    Theme: God shows approval through baptism Text: Gen. 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 It is one thing to be accepted by God and quite another thing to be approved by Him. In Rev. 17:14 the Scriptures reveal that Jesus Christ has an army of followers through whom He fights and overcomes His ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Religion Undefiled Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,433 views

    Pure religion lives out as an outworking of the grace of God in us!

    “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 Introduction The story is told of an evangelist overseer of an African Church, was talking about following the “pure” path, and the “pure” path only. It was night, and a crowd of natives sat around the campfire. A native dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When You Are Stuck On An Escalator

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 9, 2021
     | 5,261 views

    Sometimes we feel stuck and we can't get moving

    VIDEO CLIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq65aAYCHOw (copy / paste in address bar). Sometimes in life we just feel stuck. Stuck in debt, stuck in grief, stuck in failure, stuck in a job we hate, stuck in a bad relationship, stuck in sin, stuck, stuck, stuck! Sometimes we are stuck like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ