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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Jesus Delivers A Man From An Unclean Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 24, 2024
     | 635 views

    In this miracle story Dr. Vorce highlight's the authority in Jesus' teachings and His power over unclean spirits. He further challenges us to embrace Jesus an experience His authority in our lives.

    Mark 1:21-28 Introduction Today, we are focusing on a miracle of deliverance from Mark 1:21-28. Picture yourself amidst the expectant crowd in the synagogue of Capernaum. The air is filled with anticipation as Jesus steps forward to teach. Unlike the familiar scribes, His words carry a weight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lead By Contentment Not Filthy Lucre

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024
     | 554 views

    If Jesus wanted His pastors to be rich He would have been born in a rich man's home, not a stable.

    Matthew 8:20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. If your favorite bible teacher is living a lavish lifestyle, how do you square that with Jesus, the Apostles and most Christian leaders since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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     | 814 views

    This sermon encourages perseverance in faith and purity, reminding us of our chosen status and the promise of a Heavenly inheritance despite worldly adversities.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom and boundless love, has led us to this moment, to this place, to this very message. Today, ...read more

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    Transformed By Truth: How To Be Holy In The 21st Century 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 868 views

    "How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." - a topic that is as challenging as it is essential - our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of holiness.

    Transformed by Truth: How to Be Holy in the 21st Century Introduction: Today, we will explore a topic that is as challenging as it is essential: "How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." Our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
     | 6,007 views

    Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

    A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Who Is This Man Of Lawlessness

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,839 views

    Who is the man of sin?

    WHO IS THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 There is a lot of difficulty in understanding this passage of Scripture. It is one of the most difficult. If not the most difficult in the entire Bible, it is at least one of the most difficult that Paul ever penned. No one (myself included) can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Result Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2012
     | 7,505 views

    Jude gives examples of those who have been disobedient and how these people will end up if they continue to teach the false gospel they are teaching...

    A Study of the Letter of Jude JUDE v. 4-8 Teaching Lesson 4 June 6, 2012 Ok let’s review where we are just to get us back up to speed with what we have studied so far in the book of Jude. We have established that this book was written by Judas, or Jude, the brother of James, who we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David – A Man After God’s Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,468 views

    Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

    David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sermon # 3 - A People Blessed By God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,864 views

    We as a church are a people blessed by God. God’s word teaches us how blessings and curses operate. Only when God’s blessings are on us can we remain safe and protected from the attacks of Satan.

    We read in Numbers 23:11, Then Balak said to Balaam, "What have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, but all you have done is bless them." (GNB) As we continue these studies on the church, we realize that many people have not understood the importance of church, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Handling Your Fears Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 48,585 views

    Go down into the valley and employ these seven tactics in order to slay your giants.

    Handling Your Fears 1 Samuel 17 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/15/07 I read this week that at least 322 unique phobias have been identified. Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, and refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Slay Your Giant

    Contributed by James Bryant on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,008 views

    David did it and so can you!

    HOW TO SLAY YOUR GIANT 1st Samuel 17:32-37 (32) And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Lost Cause? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    Part 11 in Elijah series - how God dealt with Ahab, the worst of the worst

    1 Kings 16:29-33; 21:1-29 – A Lost Cause? A very small, mousy man was hired as a bartender in the Old West. The saloon owner advised him, "If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, drop everything and run for your life." The bartender worked for six months with no problems. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah: "God's Remedy For Depression” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,122 views

    God had provided us with an answer to every problem we face in this life. In this story of Elijah God gives us His remedy for overcoming depression.

    In our last message, we were forced to leave Elijah in the depths of despair. We last saw the prophet sitting under a juniper tree, asking God to take his life. The mighty prophet of God is discouraged and depressed. He has been used mightily of the Lord and he had expected a great revival to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Writing On The Wall

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 102 ratings
     | 26,067 views

    In the judgment of Belshazzar we once again see that God is clearly in control. This sermon talks about his four fatal sins.

    - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - You’ve heard the expression "Deja vu all over again." Well, that’s what our text in Daniel 5 reminds me of. Doesn’t this episode seem to be a lot like the stories we’ve already read in Daniel? I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Put Me In Coach, I'm Ready To Play

    Contributed by Jim Miller on May 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,711 views

    This is a message designed to get your team off the bench (pew) and into the Game (ministry).

    PUT ME IN COACH! 1 Samuel 17 Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; Anyone can understand the way I feel. CHORUS: Oh, PUT ME IN, COACH - I’m ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational