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  • Vili Costescu avatar

    Kingdom Values - Mercy Series

    Contributed by Vili Costescu on May 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,656 views

    A new perspective on the concept of Mercy - a discretionary power to mitigate conflict or to grant forgiveness

    8 July 2014 can be considered the worse day in Brazil’s history. Ever! Those of you who don’t know what I am talking about, let me remind you: on that day, MERCY has been absent from Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Germany defeated Brazil in the first semifinal of the 2014 ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Power Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,394 views

    We want power. Everyone wants power. The pursuit of power is what got Adam in trouble and landed us in a fallen world – a creation groaning under the curse and a heart bent toward sin. And yet, what is it that Paul prays for in our text this morning –

    The Power of Holiness Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 6:4-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 13, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent Tim Allen, brought to life one the most beloved and most quoted television characters of all time. In fact, he played the man trying desperately to be “a man’s man,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Power Power Power Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2019
     | 22,430 views

    We can do nothing without the POWER of GOD to change us. It is GOD's POWER that makes us HIS CHILD. Powerful Points to Ponder: 1. The Power of HIS WORD; 2. The Power of HIS CROSS; 3. The Power of HIS PRESENCE.

    2019.04.03.SERMON.POWER POWER POWER William Akehurst, HSWC POWERFUL POINTS TO PONDER: 1. POWER of HIS WORD 2. POWER of THE CROSS 3. POWER of HIS PRESENCE (SPIRIT) REPENT for the KINGDOM is NOW. In other words, Now is the time to change Our ways Our thoughts To align with HIS 3 points to ponder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Others Fail You, God Will Keep You

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,466 views

    In our lifetime we have all talked about God’s grace and his mercy. We have said it so much that it rolls off of our tongues without any power or authority.

    In our lifetime we have all talked about God’s grace and his mercy. We have said it so much that it rolls off of our tongues without any power or authority. It has become so frequently that it sounds like a riddle or something from a fairytale. But I think that I need to remind someone this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Behind The Power Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,847 views

    A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 18

    Ezekiel 31: 1 – 18 The power behind the power 1 Now it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: ‘Whom are you like in your greatness? 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Power!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,407 views

    We need to keep our spiritual batteries fully charged!!!

    POWER!!!!! Eph 1:18-19 What exactly is power? We hear about it, talk about it...everybody wants more of it....what does it mean? Is it wealth? Fame? Authority? There are two trans for power in vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    There is Power in the Name of Jesus

    Power Sunday March 25, 2001 Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them still doubted! 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given complete authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,746 views

    Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. . . the salvation found in Christ!

    The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 Focus: Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. Function: to open the eyes of our church to the incomparably great power found in Christ! Opener: Have you ever felt “empowered”? A friend of mine recently told me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of If

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    "IF" is an intricate and indispensable part of life. Sometimes God must put us in an "iffy" situation so we can learn to pray!

    The Power of “IF” Mark 1:40-44 Oscar did not know what would be in store for his family as they disembarked at Ellis Island. There were times during their long journey from Sweden that young Oscar wondered if they would ever get to this wonderful place called America. Yet Oscar and his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Power

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,728 views

    The one necessary ingredient for effective service before the Lord is power. This is what few contemporary Christians have, perhaps because they are uncertain what they should look for.

    You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. When the disciples came down from the upper room, an impossible task loomed before them. They were charged to announce that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    Power

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Jude 24 says, "God is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy..." WE NEED POWER!!!

    P.O.W.E.R. Luke 15:4-7 Just like The Good Shepherd… God wants to restore your relationship with Him. 1. Three things will determine whether you will stand or fall… 1. The changes you are willing to make. Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with Christ? We are to put ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Power

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 23, 2009
     | 5,041 views

    The power of Christ is available to add meaning and depth to our lives. We need only seek to know God and allow God to lead for us to experience that power.

    Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 / Power Intro: Do you remember the first car you ever owned? Mine was a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. It was red with white leather interior. That little car would really move going downhill or on level ground! But when you had to climb a hill, it was a different story! --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Powers That Be

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,404 views

    What is the Christian’s relationship to government, and why does God make a big deal out of their authority in this passage?

    The Powers that Be Romans 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120905pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In chapter 13, we look at our relationship with government and all ordained authority over us. ’the powers that be’ in v. 1 is a direct reference to all authority God has allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Power

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014
     | 10,600 views

    But what the world knows as power and authority is only a corruption of the true power of God. It has been said that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and that may be true. If it is, it is because of our corrupt, fallen nature.

    Mark 1:21-45 7-14-13 21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Power Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 8,959 views

    Today is an ordinary day! And the power of God is ready to burst through in our midst! The question is: Are our eyes open to see it? Are our hearts open to receive it? Are we ready to be amazed at the ways that God chooses to work!?!

    Just Words: Power Scripture Text: Mark 1.21-28 Scripture Reading: Psalm 111 INTRODUCTION Read Psalm 111.1-4, pref NLT TRANSITION [This sermon was preached on SuperBowl Sunday…] Tonight, most of America will be tuned-in… watching a game. Sports-fans anticipate that the game w ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene