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  • LaCell Sherman avatar

    The Heart Series

    Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 16,676 views

    Part of a three part series telling the role of the heart in conjunction with your spiritual growth.

    My focus this evening will be the Heart. It was once stated by an anonymous author that: "Thy speech betrayeth thee." Speech is the index of the soul. Utterance is the open door through which the character is known. Words are the fruit of the lips, and by their fruits we know them. Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,314 views

    What is the difference between a living church and a dead church? This message examines a person’s commitment to church.

    SOWING AND REAPING Galatians 6:7 INTRO: C. S. Lewis’, “The Great Divorce,” is a fantasy on heaven and hell. In this fantasy, a chilling discovery is made. A thriving congregation exists in hell. The church is busy. It makes the same sounds and goes through the same motions as if it were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    Exercise your faith

    POV - Safety is an illusion - it kills - there is no such thing - you won’t get out of here alive Staying in the boat is no guarantee of safety. TITANIC. Everything has some risk ½ million hurt falling out of bed 10 a year hung in venetian blinds Listeners POV - Not convinced - EZ Boy, Serta ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Opens A Door For You

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,526 views

    Blessings

    WHEN GOD OPENS A DOOR FOR YOU ESTHER 2:1-7; 16-17 INTRO. BY OUR OWN MEANS AND INGINUITY, THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT WE CANNOT ACCOMPLISH: THINGS THAT REQUIRE THE DIRECT DIVINE INTERVENTION OF ALMIGHTY GOD. AS I ROLL BACK THE TABLETS OF MY MIND AND SHARE WITH YOU THAT IT WAS MAY 10TH, 1999, THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Help Is On The Way

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,234 views

    We all need help in times of trouble. We can’t find real help unless we look to God. We need to cry out to Him and look to Him for our help.

    HELP is in the Way! Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church* 10-17-04 President Bush- When praying about the war in Iraq, what did he pray? Did he pray for guidance, WMD, etc… A MSNBC commentator asked, “I wonder what he prayed.” HELP! Matthew James wrote his little friend a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Temptation

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

    Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An Unsung Hero

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,024 views

    Lessons drawn from the story of Ananias of Damascus

    An Unsung Hero Acts 9:10-19 INTRO.: The story of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus includes the name of an unsung hero of the faith. Saul’s encounter on the Damascus Rd. with the Lord is recorded in verses 1-9. Following three days of blindness on his part, we are introduced to Ananias, a disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Century Challenge Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 18, 2011
     | 2,686 views

    2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do? (adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeCh

    The First Century Challenge The Upward Call of God Pt 3 (Adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeChurch.tv) Phil 3:14 NAS Press on- pursue, hasten toward- active verb. Our walk w/God is not passive- it is not- God, I am saved, now I am waiting for heaven. It is living for- purposes of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Do We Fear Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,055 views

    With Jesus in our boat, we have no need to fear. God’s presence and power in our lives stills our storms and calms our fears.

    Matthew 8:23-27 “Why Do We Fear?” INTRODUCTION You probably know this already, but our crystal balls don’t work very well. A year ago who would have thought that we wouldn’t feel any more secure flying than we did in the days after 9/11? Who would have foreseen that we’d be pouring troops ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Obey God Or Man?

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,935 views

    The early apostles, arrested for a second time boldly declared that they should obey not man but God.

    There was an item in the news recently, concerning the Bishop of Hereford. The Bishop had turned down a man for an appointment in his diocese because of his gay lifestyle, and found himself in court being charged under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations. Actually, as the Bishop explained to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Blind Man Who Could See

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,517 views

    This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny.

    Intro: This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: (1) At the right place; (2) With the right ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Hands Lifted To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 2, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,888 views

    There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and our own relatives and friends are being attacked; are we praying?

    Let us continue our worship of God by continuing our study of the Book of Exodus. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 17….. By the way, we will celebrate Communion next week instead of today. We have been following the Hebrews now freed from Egypt and led and provided for my God. We have noted how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Going Through The Motions

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    We must trust Jesus to change our lives.

    Going Through the Motions May 31, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust Jesus to change our lives. Focus Passage: Mark 10:46-52 I. Take Responsibility for your own life “When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 314 views

    To walk in righteousness means to live in alignment with God’s will, obeying His commands and reflecting His holiness in our daily lives.

    WALKING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:12-18 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 3:7, Psalm 23:3, Isaiah 33:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Righteousness is not merely a status we receive through Christ; it is also a way of life that every believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Divine Direction: 7-Day Prayer And Fasting Itinerary Focused On Breakthrough Prayers, With Daily Prayer Points Accompanied By Relevant Scriptures - Day 1 Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 21, 2024
     | 4,515 views

    Breakthrough prayers are fervent appeals to God, seeking to surmount formidable life challenges and obstructions. They act as a potent spiritual lever to disengage from the shackles of negative ancestral legacies or demonic interferences that may be stalling your progress.

    Upon ascending the sacred mountain last night, I was divinely commissioned by the Holy Spirit to shepherd you through seven days of strategic breakthrough prayers. This spiritual journey is designed to fortify you with victory over adversarial forces and to align you with the success and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic