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  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    "I Am Next In Line For My Blessing"

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 56,665 views

    This message is based on a woman who had tried everything, and nothing seems to work for her, but when she heard about Jesus she got in line realizing that her blessing was on its way.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, October 5th, 2008 Welcome......(shake hands....... This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Are you glad to be in God’s house one more time? Are you still able to praise the Lord despite all that you might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    God’s Strength Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2024
     | 779 views

    By using the story of the gentile woman, whose daughter was possessed, we can learn the process of prayer, and how we need to become nothing to allow God to work through us and bless us abundantly whilst doing so.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th September 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Strategic Praying Pt. 2

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,305 views

    Last time we started to look at a topic called Strategic Praying, that is, prayers with specific purposes, and we went on to look at the meaning of prayers. We also looked at prayers and their strategies. Also, we enumerated some great miracles recorded t

    Last time we started to look at a topic called Strategic Praying, that is, prayers with specific purposes, and we went on to look at the meaning of prayers. We also looked at prayers and their strategies. Also, we enumerated some great miracles recorded through prayers. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Help, I Can't Breathe

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,711 views

    Sermon that challenges believers to look within themselves and make sure that their worship matches their walk

    Around the turn of the century, Kathryn Scott sang a song entitled “Breathe”. Here is a taste of some of the lyrics: “This is the air I breathe, Your Holy presence living in me” “This is my daily bread, Your very word spoken to me” “And I I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bad Do You Want To See?

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,299 views

    A look at the healing of Bartimaeus and what he was willing to do to receive his sight.

    “HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO SEE?” Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If We Cry Out…

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    “Crying out” stirs something up in the heart of God. It moves God to action on our behalf. 100’s of times throughout the Psalms, David cried out to God & called the people to do the same.

    If We Cry Out… - Proverbs 2:3 Intro.: We have focused on the first “if” of Proverbs 2: Receiving, Treasuring, Inclining & Applying. Now we’re ready to move on to the second “if”. We’ll find that this 2nd level is more aggressive. 1st we were called to “silence”. Now, we’re commanded to “cry out” & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Divine Stopover

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 354 views

    A divine stopover is God interrupting the normal for your supernatural transformation.

    A DIVINE STOPOVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:46-52 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:35-43, Psalm 102:13, Isaiah 30:18-19, Acts 3:1-10, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when heaven decides to interrupt the normal flow of events and pay attention to an individual in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Confronted, Convicted, Changed Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 22, 2026
     | 50 views

    God is a gracious God who waits to show us things about ourselves in light of His Mercy for our good. He desires to release us from the past and He does it through times of famine in our lives.

    Confronted, Convicted, Changed In the last chapter, Genesis 42, we saw how famine drove Jacob to send his sons to Egypt to buy grain, having heard that they would find food there. The brothers unknowingly stood in front of their brother Joseph, who wanted to test their honesty so he accused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's In Your Mouth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,578 views

    The power of words, our need for healing, and the importance of speaking healing words into the lives of others, as demonstrated in the story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28.

    Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you wrapped in God's grace. Today, we're going to examine a passage from the book of Matthew. Our focus will be on the power of words, our need for healing, and how we can strive to speak healing words into the lives of those around us. Just as John ...read more

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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    From Pressure To Prayer To Praise.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,884 views

    What are we going to do with the pressure in our lives? How about Prayer and Praise!

    Intro: 1. One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking. Linus says, “I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a distinct philosophy of mine. No problem is so big or so complicated that it can’t be run away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    From Fear To Freedom

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    From the Woman who was bleeding we can learn how to move from Bondage to Blessing

    From Fear to Freedom Mark 5:24-34 * Someone very close to me made a serious mistake one time which landed them in jail. It was only about 8 hours behind bars, but that experience served as motivation for their lives. I submit to you that they learned, the hard way, about this thing called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019
     | 6,827 views

    Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

    Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edgar Foster, Sr. avatar

    Jacob's Personal Revival

    Contributed by Edgar Foster, Sr. on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    Jacob’s personal revival is a pattern for modern-day believers.

    Jacob’s Personal Revival Genesis 32:24-28 Personal worship and real revival go hand-in-hand. God is calling his people to revival. Revival is needed! A constant flow of personal commitment is needed to “kneed” God’s people into the whitened and falling harvest of this last hour. But religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Feeds The Hungry

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    If you are hungry for God, he promises to fill you up.

    Jesus Feeds the Hungry Matt. 5:6 As Jesus traveled throughout Galilee, many folks began to flock around him looking for a miracle of some sort. He was healing their sick, delivering their possessed, and freeing people of all types that were bound by some sort of torment. Suddenly folks from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Fulfilling The Macedonian Call

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 456 views

    There is always a Macedonian Call to every believer from various points to rise and take action for the liberation of souls under the torment of Satanic power. Fulfilling the call will produce great harvest of souls.

    Fulfilling the Macedonian Call Study Text: Acts16:9-10 Introduction: - Every generation has its own “Macedonia call.” Paul’s missionary journey teaches us that God’s direction is not always about our convenience, but about His kingdom assignment. - The Macedonian call represents the cry of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal