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  • James Lee avatar

    Restoring The Power

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2012
     | 5,970 views

    A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas t

    A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas tank empty. The motorist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Persuasion

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    In any non-profit organization, especially like a church, you have to persuade people, either to invest time in the church or to do something that is right, or change an area that they might have chosen. How do you persuade people? Paul gives a beautiful

    Philemon ILLUSTRATION: Cicero's (106 - 43 BC) was one of the most powerfully, persuasive people of his day. He had this to say about the public in 1st Century BC, Rome. The poor: work and work, The rich: exploit the poor, The soldier: protects both, The taxpayer: pays for all three, The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Place Of Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    If we would follow Jesus into the place of power, we must follow Him into the solitary place of prayer.

    A man from Berlin, Germany, took an unusual approach in trying to bring peace to his marriage. CNN reported that the man was using an old air raid siren to stun his wife into submission. “My wife never lets me get a word in edgeways,” the man identified as Vladimir R. told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,805 views

    The Gospel has the power to radically change us from the inside out.

    The Power of Transformation Text: Gal. 1:11-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Waiting For Power

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Oct 21, 2012
     | 5,095 views

    Just before Jesus took Him place in Heaven He told the disciples to wait. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit to give them power. Today, Jesus may still be telling us to wait for His power. We must take a position of prayer and patience until the Holy S

    I. Background of Acts A. Written by Luke 1. Was a physician 2. Possibly cared for Paul when he was ill B. Written to Theophilus - vs. 1 1. His name means “Friend of God” or “lover of God” 2. Luke 1:3-4, Luke calls him “Most Excellent Theophilus” which is a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,680 views

    Prayer may not be a physical piece of armor, but it is necessary to be able to fight against the enemy and comunicate with the Lord

    The power of prayer Ephesians chapter 6:18-6:20 Introduction- We are ending our series putting on the full armor of God. No really! We have looked at all the pieces of armor. We have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012
     | 11,185 views

    If I told you that you would be meeting with Jesus, for 15 minutes today, and you would be able to make just one request…what would you ask for? $$…protection…healing…new job…

    2003 If I told you that you would be meeting with Jesus, for 15 minutes today, and you would be able to make just one request…what would you ask for? $$…protection…healing…new job… I Luke 11 the disciples got that kind of chance. They had been watching Jesus as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dunamis Power

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,059 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is dynamite power. This is not an external possession that may be bought or sold but a living and abiding presence within every Spirit-filled believer. There is no reason for Holy Spirit-filled dunamis empowered children o

    DUNAMIS POWER Jesus told His disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. - Acts 1:8 What kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Power Of The Blood

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,712 views

    A scarlet thread runs through the Bible teaching this most central truth that there is power in the blood of the Lamb of God. Redemption, forgiveness, sanctification, accessibility, and victory through His blood for those who receive His sovereign grace.

    The Power of the Blood 1 Peter 1:18-23 Many like the French philosopher Voltaire and President John Adams are critical of biblical Christianity calling it a “bloody religion” or "a religion of gore" because of its teachings and emphasis on the power of the blood of the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Point Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,242 views

    To be all that God has called us to be, we must proclaim Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Fern Hansen’s mother was taking her turn cleaning the church, when she heard some boys outside throwing snowballs too close to the building. Rapping on the window pane, she shook her head, causing the white scarf she was wearing to swing from side to side. Alarmed, one boy asked the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2013
     | 7,137 views

    Love has the power to proclaim God’s grace and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 “The Power of Love” INTRODUCTION At the end of our text today, the writer to the Hebrews exhorts his readers. He writes, “Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of the lips that confess his name. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Power Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,988 views

    Elisha followed a course of three steps in all this. Prayer, Faith and Obedience. We may face situations beyond our reserves but never beyond God's resources.

    Opening illustration: In the New York City subway, two youths robbed a well-dressed man who appeared to be asleep in his seat. Suddenly the whole car came alive! The victim turned out to be a decoy, and the passengers who jumped up from their seats were police officers. With lightning speed they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2012
     | 8,928 views

    The Power of Grace

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2012 Date Preached: February 19, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: So We Are Justified – Why? Sermon Text: Romans 5:12-21 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past two weeks I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 4,883 views

    Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more. The accumulation of things creates complexity in our lives, and that can make it hard for us t

    Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 18, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,448 views

    This section proves that our Great Physician is ruler over the moral realm also. While ridding a man of physical illness, He also wields the power to deliver him from sin, the root of all the world’s evils.

    MATTHEW 9: 1-8 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS [Psalm 103:1-14 / Mk. 2:3-12, Lk. 5:18-26] The third miracle in the 2nd triplet of miracles is the healing of the paralytic. This triad demonstrates that Jesus is the peace-bringer in three different spheres. 1st, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist