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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah:“The Power And Presence Of God” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    For many of us the question isn’t, do we want God’s help? The question is, are we willing to do what’s necessary to receive God’s help.

    Intro: Danny Simpson a 24 year old Canadian, went to jail for robbing a bank, in Ottawa. His gun went to a museum. He was arrested for robbing a bank of $6,000 and then sent to jail for six years. He had used a .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic, which turned out to be an antique made by the Ross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immersed In God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,886 views

    Jesus submits to the Father in baptism, although as John pointed out, he had no need to be baptized (he was without sin). However, Jesus is righteous by doing what is "right" and sets the example and standard for us.

    1. [Cannonball Baptism on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CDhJZSKmY 2. Baptism is a hot topic in Christian circles a. [There is a story of an early Restoration preacher who would ride the train to many of his appointments. Whenever possible, he would seek out a Methodist preacher and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace From Galatians (6-19)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,487 views

    It seems we make excuses and promises about many of the things we do. We do this in many ways, such as, each year we make promises to ourselves.

    We call them New Year’s resolutions. But so often we MAKE THESE PROMISES and then we BREAK THEM! Illus: Did you hear about the man who got tired of making these promises and breaking them? He got so disgusted with himself that he came up with a list of Resolutions he felt he could keep. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Roll That Stone Away! Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    God was not asking them to raise the dead, He was simply telling them to take a step of faith and remove that stone and then they will see what He can do.

    Can you imagine Jesus who is 100% God and 100% human walking into the middle of a situation that would, to most people, seem completely hopeless? Hearing the wailing of friends and family over Lazarus’ death, then listening to Martha and Mary express their heartache? They were so disappointed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Who Wants To Be A Winner? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    Do you have a spiritually winning mentality? Are you a winner, or a loser?

    Who Wants to Be A Winner? Philippians 3:12-14 1. Filling Pews at any Cost According to the Charlotte N.C. Monitor, "Churches are trying a variety of tactics, including cash prizes, to fill the pews. Pastor Rod Loy held a "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" game at First Assembly of God in North ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Watch Your Tongue!

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 17, 2018
     | 6,408 views

    Do the words you speak build-up or burn-down?

    In the summer of 2000, more than a thousand firefighters battled a wildfire for two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The fire started on August 24, and continued until September 8. When it was over more than eighty thousand acres of federal forest was burnt. Forty-six-year-old Janice ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Question Everyone Is Asking Series

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Mar 25, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead there was quite a stir in Jerusalem. The Chief Priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the ruling council and asked, "What do we do now?" How about today? How do we answer the covid-19 crisis?

    The Question Everyone Is Asking Text: John 11:45-57 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, 46 but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Lessons In Courage Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 1, 2019
     | 1,890 views

    The best way to share your faith is to start with your own story of life change. In Acts 26, Paul gets to do just that when standing before king Agrippa

    ACTS Lessons in Courage Part 7 Series Final Dr. Tom Bartlett November 3, 2019 Acts 26:1-32 (ESV) OUTLINE “You have permission to speak for yourself” (Vs. 1-3) So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: Telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 23, 2015
    based on 46 ratings
     | 27,180 views

    If we have no urgency, no vigilance, no time for quite listening or fixing our eyes on Jesus. The result will not be standing still, but drifting away. The Scripture do not provide for standing still

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. The appointed passages for today are Job 1:1 & Job 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4 & Hebrews 2:1-12; and Mark 10:2-16. An Eastern Proverb states.....Negligence produces ..... a lot ....of dirt. As in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Marks Of An Effective Christ-Follower Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    Effective Christ-followers are those who learn to lovingly do what God wants them to do. Let’s take a look at some of the identifiers of an effective Christ-follower.

    Marks of an Effective Christ-Follower Acts 16:1-12 Intro: The world today is confused about what it means to be a Christian. They’ve seen enough scandals and double standards that many of them have completely lost all faith in the church, religion, or Christians. In fact, in many settings it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Continue In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,821 views

    John offers three practical ways to remain in the faith: Do not let others redefine who Jesus is; Grow your agape love; Do not listen to false teachers.

    Katie and I got married a little over 21 years ago. We wanted a simple wedding ceremony, a simple reception - a few friends, some family, a little cake, some punch and that was it. But then, the relatives got involved. Sound familiar? What started out as an uncomplicated and straightforward ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    And The Winner Is . . . Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,554 views

    The church in America may be struggling - but the Church of Jesus Christ is doing just fine, thank you. The worse things look, the more likely it is that God is about to do something amazing.

    Ray Bakke, the Executive Director of International Urban Associates, tells a great story from World War II. An American named MacDonald and a Scottish chaplain bailed out behind German lines, were captured and put into a prison camp, with MacDonald in the American barracks and the chaplain with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    New Years 2013

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,288 views

    You do not need to shout like the sound of thunder or cause your voice to shake like the tremor of an earthquake and you do not need to season your words with the fire of damnation.

    Inspiration for 2013 2 Timothy Chapter 3 Good News Translations Have you watched the television shows like X Factor or American Idol and the like? Maybe you have seen videos sent by friends of exceptional auditions or performances by unknown singers. I have seen several over the last few years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Resist The Devil Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    I see way too many Christians ineffective in their life because the devil has them tied up in knots. And in the Scriptures, God tells us as Christians what to do, but we are just not doing it. And I believe that it has to do with us not knowing how to resist the devil.

    Introduction I would like to begin today’s sermon by asking you a couple of questions? Here is the first question. If someone, in your life, that you trust tells you to do something, how likely are you to do what they tell you? I would say that if I trust them that I am likely to do what they say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 2: Jesus Could Do Not Much Miracles In His Own Hometown Except... Why?)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 5,508 views

    Jesus, the local boy, leaves town and makes it big in the world - and returns with great following. He has shaken the religious establishment, nation & Roman world. You would expect his own to applaud him & see God's work displayed through Him. But no - He does few miracles. Why?

    DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 2) JESUS COULD DO NOT MUCH MIRACLES IN HIS OWN HOMETOWN EXCEPT... 1. Mark 6:1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic