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  • Steve Malone avatar

    When The Church Prays Part 4

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,578 views

    Today we are going to thumb through the pages of Acts and watch those 6 principles we talked about in week two come alive!

    When The Church Prays – part 4 John Maxwell writes in his book, Partners in Prayer; In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. SO in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried. They believed that the dreadful plague would once again visit them and again destroy the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Call To Backsliders

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,698 views

    1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon the mercy of God as utterly to forget his justice. Although he has expressly declared, "Without holiness no man shall see the Lord," yet t

    "Will the Lord absent himself for ever? And will he be no more entreated? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? And is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?" —Psalm 77:7, 8 1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Be A Loving Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,252 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Loving Church (Rev.2:1-7) Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up September 10, 2006 I decided to do a series on the church, because I don’t know if you noticed or not, but lately, the church in our society has been getting a pretty bad rap. More and more people are wondering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do We Have It All Backwards Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

    JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Running From God?" Jonah Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,840 views

    Jonah tried to run from God and his call but where does a man run to get away from God? You can run from God but not hide! So why even run?

    “Running from God?”Jonah part 1 Opening Illustration: This video clip is from the lead singer of Mercy me and his willingness to follow the call of God on His life. Listen to his thoughts and even as he shares the struggle with following God’s call. Thesis: Jonah tried to run from God and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

    A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim Gen 4:25-26 25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second Generation Syndrome

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,385 views

    Why do so many children of professing Christians fail to live up to the light received in the home?

    When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the LORD had done for Israel. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Along With Others Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,305 views

    Conflict is a part of our human existence. This sermon looks at the way Paul handled a conflict between two women in the church of Philippi and hightlights concepts that we can use today to live at peace with each other.

    A Fork in the Hand… When I was in junior high school, I witnessed a fight that I will never forget. Two girls were arguing in the cafeteria and a crowd gathered to watch. One girl sat calmly, another towered over her with both hands on the table. As the one girl ranted, the other one seated at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    As Christians we have the power to walk in victory without fear of the enemy.

    I have had recent discussions concerning spiritual warfare and how it affects the Christian walk. I have previously covered this issue in previous sermons; however, I see the need to address the topic again with more specifics. I recently viewed a tape series from a preacher who claimed to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,786 views

    Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

    “Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    So What Happens Next? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,119 views

    One of the most fascinating features of the Bible is that it is more than just a history book, it actually tells us what is ahead for our world and us. Both the Old and New Testaments speak of how the world we know will end and that God is working out Hi

    Revelation 20:1-10 The Thousand Years 1And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. 2He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. 3He threw him into the Abyss, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proof Of Gospel Conversion Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,267 views

    Paul shows how certain events before he was saved, when he was saved, and after he was saved all prove his message was received from God and how we can testify to God’s radically changing grace.

    Recently, Liberal leader Stéphane Dion — sat down with Michael Coren for a one-hour interview on his TV program, The Michael Coren Show. Within the first 10 minutes of the discussion he made several mentions of God. Coren noted: “These weren’t passing phrases or clumsy slang but obvious, absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Guests At The Devil's Table

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    Participants at the Lord’s Table cannot participate at the table of demonic powers.

    1 CORINTHIANS 10:18-22 GUESTS AT THE DEVIL’S TABLE “Consider the people of Israel: are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar? What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Adventure Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,871 views

    How many believers go through the motions of living the Christian life and are actually BORED in their walk? We are called to an exciting and abundant life in Christ, serving God is all about seeking Him and the adventure of serving Him!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit – The Great Adventure!! Sermon Title: The Great Adventure! Part 1 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12 [ESV], various others 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,079 views

    Everyone is subject to depression. When depressed, how shall the child of God respond? Surely, there are answers given in the Word, and we now look to that divine Word.

    Dr. Tim LaHaye claims to have asked over one hundred thousand people among his audiences if there were any who have never been depressed. Among one hundred thousand people so questioned not one has ever responded to his query by stating “I have never been depressed.” It would actually appear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist