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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Staying Power Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    Apostolic Christianity is opportunity driven.

    Do verses 2-3 make sense to you? "But the Jews who spurned God’s message stirred up distrust among the Gentiles against Paul and Barnabas, saying all sorts of evil things about them..." At which point--based on prior patterns in the book of Acts, you’d expect Luke to say, "So they were let over ...read more

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    The Power Of Togetherness

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 34,166 views

    This sermon shows the great power that people have when they work together and especially Christian people. Considering the events of Sept. 11 2001 "Togetherness" is a necessity.

    Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Title: “The Power of Togetherness” Introduction: God’s blessings was “Withdrawn” because the people were working to bypass God. Our nation has been blessed beyond any other nation on the face of this earth. We have been the nation to be desired to be a part of because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Positional Power

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    Access to God through prayer is a privilege and responsibility of every believer.

    Positional Power (Its Who You Know That Really Counts) Hebrews 4:14-16 A pastor in a small Midwestern city sat reading the Saturday newspaper. He turned to the religion section and was surprised to see a full-page article on a sister church in the community. That following week he called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Great Powers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    Several great powers are seen in the life of our Lord.

    GREAT POWERS Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.- ILL.- Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy said, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him a $100 for it.” The second boy said, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 28,143 views

    Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Words

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,853 views

    STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

    POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 63,603 views

    A MESSAGE ABOUT THE POWER OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST

    THE POWER OF THE CROSS 1 COR 1:17-24 I. THE CONDITION OF THE RELIGIOUS WORLD A. All religions are not the same, they are not different ways to the same God -ill of the Christian fish with the Buddha in the center -the one thing that sets us apart from all others is the cross B. The world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God Is Powerful Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,781 views

    God is sovereign over all things, from the fates of nations to the details of our own lives. Therefore, He is worthy of our trust and confidence.

    For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the attributes of God; trying to better understand what God is like. So far, we’ve considered God’s goodness and His wisdom. This morning we’re going to look at what the Bible has to say about His power. After all, what good would it do us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 11,571 views

    Because Jesus rose from the dead, the Resurrection has power through Jesus in our lives

    INTRODUCTION  This is a wonderful day! This is a special day in which we celebrate life!  When I was a kid, my favorite holiday was Christmas because I got presents!  When I was a kid we celebrated Easter at my house, we would make our annual trip to church and we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Transfer Of Power

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
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    What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

    A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Power In Praise

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 16,963 views

    Reasons and guidelines for praising God using His attributes

    Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) Illustration:I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Normand Cote avatar

    The Power Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Normand Cote on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    An introduction to the book of Romans with an emphasis on what the gospel is.

    Sermon title: The Power of the Gospel Scripture: Romans 1:1-17 Paul’s letter to Rome- The Bk. of Romans. Introduction: We will be studying the book of Romans in detail for the next while. · Why does Paul write this letter particularly since he did not start the church in Rome? · Why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Norm Beckett avatar

    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    The direction of Your lives can be altered by the power and presence of Jesus in our life. It’s time for a miracle.

    RESURRECTION POWER!!! “When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways” (Acts 3: 26). Peter and John had just healed the beggar at the temple gate where he was sitting begging money that he could live. The people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Power Of Conversion

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    The power of God is revealed in the conversion of Saul

    The Power of Conversion Acts 9:1-9 I. Saul’s Mission A. Saul wanted to destroy the church 1. Saul states his threats a.) Saul makes his disgust of the church known b.) Saul designs a plan to eliminate the church 2. Saul was eager to persecute the Christians a.) Saul approached this issue with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Lawson avatar

    Plugging Into Power

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

    PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ