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  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Abraham, A Man Challenged #13 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008
     | 2,617 views

    The Potency of Righteousness

    Abraham, a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise The Potency of Righteousness Reading: Genesis 18:16-22 Last time we were looking at this chapter, we looked at the terrible tendency of human nature to accept the Status Quo, as somehow being the inevitable, unchangeable, the "this is the way it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gentleness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013
     | 4,577 views

    I must say this, today there is a sadistic and egoistic pleasure in being snobby, overbearing, rude and curt? We have just forgotten to be kind, gentle and pleasant!

    Gentleness… Acts 11:2’And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him…’ It is sad that many are skeptical about fasting! Let us not do fasting as a ritual or a religious custom like many do these days without any change in them. Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Should Protestants Be Allowed To Have An Opinion Regarding The New Pope?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 20, 2013
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    Should Protestants Be Allowed To Have An Opinion Regarding The New Pope?

    It has been suggested that it is a tragedy for Evangelicals to pray and fast regarding the new pope as called for by Rick Warren. While it might not be an issue worthy of fasting over as it doesn't look like most of the top contenders to the papal throne have themselves missed too many meals and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 7, 2012
     | 2,668 views

    Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

    Christmas is the time of year when the thoughts of most Americans grow to be at their most devout. It is increasingly the time of year that the avowed despisers of the Almighty are at their most disrespectful. Before now, the most culturally embarrassing thing to come out of the wastelands of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Dunamis Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,621 views

    THREE DUNAMIS OF THE SPIRIT

    TEXT: ACTS 2:1-4 First came a sound from Heaven as of a mighty, rushing wind. The sound filled the House. The sound of mighty wind with carrying power, that this was more than the breathing of the Spirit in regeneration that brings new life. It speaks of Power service. On the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stairway To Heaven

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,354 views

    Jacob saw a stairway (ladder) to heaven. What was that dream all about? What, or who is the ladder leading to heaven? This sermon is based on a lesson by Patrick Mead of Rochester Hills, MI.

    NOTE: This lesson is based upon a sermon I heard Patrick Mead preach. Patrick preaches in Rochester Hills, MI. Stairway To Heaven (Gen. 28:12-22) Introduction: A. Have you ever seen the Indiana Jones movies? I just watched the “making of” each of those movies and decided I wanted to watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Confrontation

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,844 views

    Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him.

    Divine Confrontation Intro.: Very few people look forward to confrontation or suffering. Many run from it. Others unwillingly or pridefully face it head on, but few just accept it. Jesus invited His disciples to embrace the conflict and suffering that arises from following Him. He usually made ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Embattled But Not Defeated

    Contributed by Stacey W. Strickland on Dec 23, 2010
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     | 5,319 views

    Sometimes it feels as if we are in the battle far too deep and are about to be defeated but we must remember, with God's help, we cannot be defeated.

    EMBATTLED BUT NOT DEFEATED Eph. 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Here as we struggle through the complexities of this Christian life, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Gideon, A Role Model

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    May your encounter with God lead you to an altar that produces peace and a life of victory. Look carefully at the life of Gideon and you may want to imitate his example.

    Gideon--a hero role model Judges 6:11-24 Hebrews 11:32-34 32 ¶ And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: (KJV) 32 ¶ ¿Qué más diré? Me faltaría el tiempo para contar de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peeling Off The Grime

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 12, 2014
     | 3,989 views

    Being born again is like taking a shower after a hard days work

    Peeling Off the Grime A side effect of hard physical labor is that we get dirty. Working out leave us sweaty and less than sweet smells. And after awhile, we start to feel as if we can take a putty knife and peel off the grime. I know I am really looking forward to summer. But summers here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Captivity Of Job

    Contributed by Mesia Dhas on Jul 22, 2013
     | 6,197 views

    Job had lost something;but by his strong and firm conviction he got all things dually

    Captivity of Job-Job42:10 1.What is the captivity of job? captivity means imprisoned,but here it means losing.Like job many people are losing there vital possessions.Here we can see what job had lost. A.MATERIALISTIC BLESSING REMOVED. Job had 7000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Time For True Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,599 views

    Jesus' coming is delayed to give the greater number of people the greater opportunity to repent.

    TIME FOR TRUE REPENTANCE. 2 Peter 3. After the description of the false teachers who deny the second coming of Jesus - which is concluded with the horrible picture of 2 Peter 2:22 - Peter turns to his protégés and effectively says, “I am assured of better things concerning you” (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Community And Companionship Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    We have been created for relationships. Adam and Eve were to till the garden and be companions for each other.

    Genesis 2:4b-25 “Community and Companionship” INTRODUCTION We just celebrated the groundbreaking for our worship and community center. It was a great day for us—an historic event. In constructing the worship and community center, we are communicating who we are and what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keeping Your Victory In Christ

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,336 views

    James 4:7-Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

    KEEPING YOUR VICTORY IN CHRIST MAIN TEXT: 1PETER 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Your hour of total victory is now because the Almighty God who you serve has remained a victor and the enemy cannot rejoice over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jan Oosthuizen avatar

    3 Immediate Spiritual Actions Responses In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,708 views

    What to do when facing a crisis? How to deliberately fight to keep your peace.

    Scripture reading: Exo 14:12 The former quick-tempered Moses patiently answered the people's hasty accusation with three directives to meet this emergency: (1) "Do not be afraid" The word to the patriarchs, Gen 15:1; 26:24; and to Israel as they possessed the land, Josh 1:9; 8:1) (2) "Stand firm" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational