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  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Praying The Price For The Supernatural

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,236 views

    If we want to go beyond the norm into the realm of the supernatural we must PRAY the price.

    “Praying The Price For The Supernatural” John 16:20-21 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Frivolity Of Prosperity

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,745 views

    To spend frantically and thoughtlessly is norm today, but to count every penny and be wise is class apart!

    Frivolity of prosperity! 1 Timothy 6:17”…. Do not set your hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” Five year old Krishna of our Abide School, holds on to coins really, really tight; I saw him this morning during the school ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

    Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gravitational Energy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,990 views

    We need to tap into the power of Jesus through the Holy Spirit so that we can defy the pull of this world.

    Sermon: Gravitational Energy Series: Get Energized Opening: Video - open with Song = Gravity video Insert You Tube video of Shawn McDonald singing Gravity live (time - 4:24) Explanation of video and its lyrics: Pastor Mike comes up reads the lyrics to the song have on power point – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Outside

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    Christ calls us to come outside of the norm of everyday life and take our stand with Him...alone.

    Life Outside Hebrews 13:10-16 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born into a family where faith was not much of a concern or topic of conversation, but as a 14 year old, Dietrich Bonhoeffer announced that he was going to be a pastor and theologian. His family was stunned and his older brother tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Overcomes Fear

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Series C. A different approach to the doubting Thomis norm for this Sunday

    2nd Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, through your death and resurrection, you not only defeated sin and the powers of death and evil – you came back to us, breaking through our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thou Shalt Not Cuss

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    It's seems that what was taboo language a few years ago is the norm now, but does that make it right?

    It really annoys me when I hear cussing in public. It’s like they are not only rude they are stupid as well, they don’t seem to understand that their conversation can be heard not only by the people they are talking to but by everyone within earshot. Kind of like when restaurants ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sign: Slippery Slopes: Unthankfulness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2019
     | 3,983 views

    We are studying the signs of the Second Coming of Jesus. This lesson deals with un-thankful attitudes as an acceptable norm?

    SIGN: SLIPPERY SLOPES OF MIRY CLAY? (NEGATIVISM, UN-THANKFULNESS?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US START BY ASKING A QUESTION: WITH WHAT ARE YOU IN LOVE? WHY IS PATIENCE SO HARD? THE MORE YOU LOVE, THE MORE THANKFUL YOU ARE, THE MORE JOY, THE MORE PATIENCE YOU WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turning Back The Clock For Hezekiah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,949 views

    How the shadow went backward on Ahaz's stair; belief in miracles that defy science, and a recent archaeological discovery that confirms this miracle.

    TURNING BACK THE CLOCK FOR HEZEKIAH Isa. 38:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a church service a man came up to the preacher to request prayer for his hearing. 2. So the preacher got a bottle of oil and anointed the man. He put his hands on the man’s head and prayed vigorously. 3. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,412 views

    In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Dug Up The Roof

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,244 views

    Who were the men who were willing to step outside the norm and dig a hole in a roof for the benefit of a friend?

    As they moved closer to the crowd their hopes begin to sink, what they thought would be a fairly simple task had taken on monumental proportions. When the suggestion came up to take their lame friend to Jesus everyone thought it was a great idea, all they had to do to get their friend to walk was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Think About It Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015
     | 5,074 views

    Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

    “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024
     | 1,593 views

    There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

    Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Say No To Zero: Pass The Torch

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023
     | 625 views

    It is easy to gradually grow cold and accept zero as the norm. We must reflect the light. Pick up the torch!

    SAY NO TO ZERO… PASS THE TORCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT… GOD IS LOVE, GOD IS LIGHT… WE ARE TO LIVE OUR LIVES PURPOSEFULLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO SEND THE LIGHT… The blessed Gospel light. John 3:19 And this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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