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  • John Gaston avatar

    Praying With Power

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2022
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    Here is an easy plan to pray with power and see God answer your prayers supernaturally. This message is full of revelations about prayer and how its power can be harnessed. Get the power going!

    PRAYING WITH POWER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BE CAREFULL HOW YOU SAY IT 1. George Arnold says, "I'm not the easiest guy in the world to get along with. So when our anniversary rolled around, I wanted my wife to know how much I appreciated her tolerating me for the past 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Miracle Of The Message Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2021
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    The Message from god was so important, that He came down, as Jesus, to deliver it Himself. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    The Miracle of the Message Hebrews 1:1-3 Sermon Series: The Miracles of Christmas Rosemont Baptist Church, December 5, 2021 SERMON SERIES [THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS] If and when we think about all the miracles that Christmas truly is, Jesus, as the very person of God, coming into the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Prepares Us Before This Day For This Day...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2021
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    God has a plan that turns bad stuff into good stuff. This trial can become a blessing. Let us follow some leaders that journey seemed twisted but God brought the victory.

    GOD PREPARES US BEFORE THIS DAY FOR THIS DAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) It only takes one person to change your life… Do you know who that one person is? YOU! YOU CAN CHANGE! 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021
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    All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

    BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    46. Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
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     | 5,439 views

    With the defeat of sin, Satan and death, this was the inauguration of the kingdom of God on earth with Jesus as its newly coronated King (Figures mentioned in sermon can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 46 - KINGDOM OF GOD] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Super Umpire Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018
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    Message 19 in our Colossians study continuing the discussion on peace.

    Chico Alliance Church “Super Umpire Pt 2” Supplementary Notes Revised Definition of Peace Peace is the inner calm confidence resulting from a resounding realization that God works everything together for His glorious purpose and our ultimate good. Peace is the calm confidence that everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Most Evil Woman In The Bible

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 21, 2013
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     | 14,308 views

    As much as he might have feared the ridicule or laughter of his cronies for not keeping the hasty vow, he now faced an even greater fear, because he thinks that Jesus is actually John returned from the dead!

    January 6, 2003 The Most Evil Woman in the Bible Mark 6:14-6:28 　 Today, we are going to look at one of the most evil women in the Bible. Her name is the feminine form of Herod—it’s Herodias. That was the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cain's Later Home And Some Of His Noted Descendants Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2018
     | 5,035 views

    As Cain traveled looking for a new home, surely he had to explain the mark God put on him.

    October 4, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.3: Cain's Later Home and Some of His Noted Descendants. Gen. 4.16-24 (KJV) 16 And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. 17 And Cain knew his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating The Enemy: David's Determination SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023
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    David's Determination

    Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to reflect upon the Word of God. We are here to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of the scriptures, to seek ...read more

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    Laying It All On The Altar

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 213 ratings
     | 31,357 views

    Salvation/redemption

    TEXT: Genesis, Chapter 22 PROPOSITION: God will send things into our lives from time to time that are designed to test our level of commitment to Him. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE: What thing(s) in your life might hold you back from laying it all on the line for God? What things are you unwilling to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,796 views

    Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

    THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Become Givers Of Life - I See Dead People

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Do we desire to be givers of life?

    Not too long ago I attended the funeral of my Aunt Betty at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles, Ca. She experienced 79 years of this life before passing on to the next. It was a gentle and reverent service in the heat of the afternoon sun, interspersed with quiet sobs and the shedding of tears. My Uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Uncoventional Wisdom

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2006
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     | 4,218 views

    Why did God use John the Baptist rather than the "good and the great" to announce the birth of his Son

    NR 10-12-06 Luke 3:1-20 John the Baptist Conventional wisdom says that how you present the message is more important than the message itself And Alistair Campbell Tony Blair’s spin doctor incorporated that in the ultimate Why else do we see smartly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Five Giants David Had To Defeat Before He Took On Goliath!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 24, 2003
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     | 41,181 views

    Before David went against Goliath, he choose five smooth stones. There were other giants that he had to face. No wonder many Christian never defeat Goliath. They are not prepared for the fight. This message takes a look at the five giants that David h

    Text: (1 Sam 17:50) So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. 51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unspeakable

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    You can’t explain it, but there are ways to express it.

    The Unspeakable! The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." JESUS John 14:6-7 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way(straight and narrow, holy, safe), the truth, (the only thing that can lead and guide you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God