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  • Neil Welds avatar

    I Shall Recover It All

    Contributed by Neil Welds on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 49,042 views

    We are to be protected and armed for a conflict that depends not on human strength but on the power of God. Today is the day of recovery.

    I Shall Recover It All Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 30:1-19. Key Verses, 30:8 & 30:19 Introduction. Speak about robbery; times we’ve felt robbed. Talk about the various emotions associated with being robbed or having something stolen. Elaborate on the story of David and Ziklag (refer to Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Almost Thou Persuadest Me To Be A Christian"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,691 views

    A closer look at the phrase "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" - The DESPISED word, the DECISIVE word,the DANGEROUS word

    Acts 26:1-32 "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" The chapter out of which our text is taken contains an account of Paul’s conversion to Christianity which he gave before governor Festus and King Agrippa. Paul’s speech before Agrippa is his sixth and final defense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Eleven Beneficial Enabling Powers Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 165 ratings
     | 17,915 views

    Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to do exceedingly

    How The Holy Spirit Functions for Believers John 16:13-16 Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Moss avatar

    I Wonder What Christ Wants Us To Give Him This Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,394 views

    This sermon attempts to reveal what the author believes Jesus would want us to give Him for His birthday this Christmas.

    "I Wonder What Christ Wants Us To Give Him This Christmas" Text-Matthew 2:1-12 By dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Perhaps many of you enjoyed going to the parade in our city last night. With all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Utilize The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    "The mind set on the flesh is death but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults.

    Utilize the Spirit’s Power to Overcome Hidden Faults Romans 8:6-31 "The mind set on the flesh is death but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." 1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults. David prayed, " Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Four Soils Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,871 views

    The love of God is impartial, the word of God is essential, our response is crucial.

    Stories Jesus Told - 1 "The Four Soils" Lk. 8:5-15 INTRO.: Today, we begin a series of messages on "The Stories Jesus Told." some of them are identified as parables. Others are not and may be true stories He used to illustrate spiritual truth. Jesus was the master story teller and used stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. avatar

    Progressive Steps To A Fulfilled Life

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    There are steps that your may take to bring fulfillment in your life

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Romans 5:1-2 Progressive Steps To a Fulfilled Life Romans5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trading Goodness Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,592 views

    Our contributions to the gains in the lives of others are the keys to our own personal inner growth.

    When I started studying economics in the college, one of the first lessons in economics I learned was this: Business is first and foremost a community service which brings a gain on the investment in return. A businessman or a shopkeeper from this perspective is a skilled and responsible ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Get Set For Time And Eternity

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    The Lord makes it possible for those who put him before them to be blessed now and in eternity.

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Nov 2002 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Psalm 16:8 Get Set for Time and Eternity Preparation is made for almost everything that we do in life although we don’t always prepare thoroughly. We do well with some things and not so well with others. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Faith

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    A reflection on the three kinds of faith emerging from the Liturgical Readings, which are meant, perhaps, to evaluate the condition of our own faith.

    APRIL 5, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 2:42-47 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading 1 Pt. 1:3-9 ·Gospel Jn. 20:19-31 REFLECTION The Resurrection stands out forever as the mightiest and most impressive display of the LORD’s redeeming power, the significance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Young People Driving Under The Influence

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,394 views

    It’s dangerous to drive while intoxicated: dangerous for the devil that is

    2 Kings 9:20 And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for (he driveth furiously). The word furiously = Mad, heated, To make warm, To show madness. To heat oneself. There is a world that is furious, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Battlefield Earth Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    Part 1 of 4 dealing with temptations that come our way and how to deal with them specifically. This message deals with the temptations the world brings against our single-minded devotion to God.

    AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 1—Battlefield Earth Genesis 13:1-18 April 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Today we begin a series on understanding the nature of the temptations we face and practical Bible principles for not only resisting temptation but being victorious over ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    5 Ways To Get Wet!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    No excuses Jesus Christ offers more than the angels.

    Getting All Wet! Text: John 5:1-15 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Maintaining A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,907 views

    This week we want to talk about maintaining a pure heart before God. We can not afford to place any contaminates in our heart and miss out on the blessings of God. The condition of our heart determines the outcome of our life. It is so important that as

    Introduction · Last week we talked about achieving Godly success in 2007. We discovered that we must be speaking the Word, meditating on the Word and then putting action to the Word of God. · When we do these things, our hearts are filled with the Word and we begin to have great success. · This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Truths About Timothy Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,372 views

    Paul offers Timothy as an example of what a humble servant-leader looks like. In Philippians 2:19-24 we learn 4 key truths about this young man Timothy.

    Paul Tells Us 4 Truths About Timothy 1. Timothy’s coming is soon. – “But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly…” – Philippians 2:19 (NKJV) A. Why was Paul sending Timothy to the Philippian church? 1. To gather information on the status of the Philippians’situation. – “…when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist