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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 40,525 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    At The Intersection Of Expectation And Disappointment

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,445 views

    John was disillusioned when he questioned whether Jesus was the Messiah. Studying this incident will assist us to avoid becoming disillusioned in Christ.

    “When John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’ And Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Symbolism Of The Olive Branch

    Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Oct 4, 2022
     | 1,328 views

    Supplications and Answered Prayers

    In the Holy Bible, we read of the magnificent history of our Blessed Master’s faithfulness and obedience to our most Holy Father and of our Lord’s fervency in prayer and supplications in His Earthly Ministry. In the blessed Book of Hebrews, Chapter five, verses seven through eight it is recorded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Friday. Looking At The Cross From 3 Disciples Perspective Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 31, 2024
     | 869 views

    So, I want to set the scene for you today. I would like you to put yourself in the shoes of the disciples. As we gather today to reflect on the profound mystery and deep significance of the Last Supper

    We live in a world where everything is instant, where trends only last for a while. What was famous a month ago is not popular anymore. So what happens in easter is that we tend to say it does not trend anymore because we heard it so so so many times. We know Jesus was betrayed, we know Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Persevering In Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

    Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,856 views

    James asked his readers, “What is your life?” to emphasize the brevity of life and the urgent need for the guidance and help of God if we are to make our lives meaningful and productive for God.

    What Is Your Life James 4:14 Introduction Starting in 1955 there was a game show on television called This Is Your Life. Celebrity subjects were ambushed during their ordinary daily routines and brought into the studio to have a spotlight shined on their past. I think it is safe to say that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Esteem Or God-Esteem? Lesson 3 - Four Ways To Improve Your Self-Image Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    A. Knowing Yourself B. Diagnosing The Real Problem C. Tracing Your Family Tree D. Understanding Your Roots

    III. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SELF-IMAGE. A. Knowing Yourself. Many Christians seek pity, understanding, and compassion from the pastor and their fellow church members, but they are not looking for answers. QUESTION: When can we say to our world that Jesus is the answer to their deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Daniel Fast Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 3, 2020
     | 5,130 views

    Have you ever heard others talking about a Daniel Fast and wondered what it was? Today we will address this question and find the answer from God's Word!

    Mark 9:14-29 (29b) - “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” • Share the backstory of the text. • It should not go unnoticed that the responses of Jesus, concerning the boy with the unclean spirit, were instructions that included cleansing for those who needed to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Created In His Image

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
     | 666 views

    In the beginning, God crowned His creative work by making man—not like the animals or celestial bodies, but in His own image and likeness. This reveals our inherent worth, purpose, and spiritual identity.

    CREATED IN HIS IMAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:27 (KJV) "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:10, James 3:9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Priorities Of Kingdom Living

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,248 views

    The more I understand Kingdom Living under the authority of King Jesus, the more I begin to realize the power available to me to live a life pleasing unto the king.

    What if in the middle of the night, your house caught fire and you had to evacuate quickly and could only save one item. What would that one item be? What is the one thing you cannot live without? What if you were stranded on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, what is the one thing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Larry Sopchak avatar

    Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,770 views

    This is the third in a series on The End-times looking at : 1) The Signs of Nature 2) The Signs of Society 3) The Spiritual Signs 4) The Signs of World Politics 5) The Signs of Technology 6) The Signs of Israel

    Signs of The Times Sunday, April 3, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon Three TEXT: 2 Peter 3:3-4 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION For those who may not have been with us the past couple of weeks, we've already preached Two Messages in this Series on "The End-times"! Week 1 - "What On Earth Is Going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    How Do I Receive God's Grace? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 3, 2017
     | 6,778 views

    Today we will look at how one can receive God's grace.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope that you have been enjoying our series on the subject of Amazing Grace! • Grace is a word that gets thrown around, songs are written about it, girls are named after it, and some folks “say grace” before they eat. • In our contemporary language, we use the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cramer avatar

    Healing From The Lives Of The Past. John 8:31-32

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 588 views

    A message about how Paul healed from his past and went on to serve the Lord more than he could imagine. The message shows how we can apply it to our own lives today.

    Healing from the lives of the Past John 8:31-32 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Cries From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,316 views

    This sermon examines the cries of Jesus from the cross as his Father heaped the sins of the world on his back. He was forsaken so that we will never have to be.

    Have you ever had a moment or season in life where you felt like God had forsaken you or turned his back on you? Maybe it was when you were young in your faith…or maybe it happened just yesterday. These moments typically happen when our backs are up against the wall and we can’t seem to find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love's Dimensions

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Paul describes love’s immeasurabley wide- unassuming-forever dimensions.

    So Sonja and Mike, the two of you are “in love.” Can you tell me what that means exactly? Is being “in love” like being “in Hong Kong”? Is love a place? Does it have an address? Is being “in love” like being “in a tree”? I ask this because when couples falter in love they often say they’ve “fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran