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  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    Facing The Giant Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008
     | 3,782 views

    This is sermon number three of the series.

    “Facing the Giant of Doubt” Text: John 20:24-31 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

    How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Heavens Three Top Gifts.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    These are gifts that keep on giving.

    HEAVENS THREE TOP GIFTS. Many times we get gifts we do not like so we return them to the store they came from to get a refund are something else we want. Christ gave us three gifts the greatest gifts in the world and so many want even pick them up. Its almost like we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Positive Perspective

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,937 views

    A powerful treatise of a rare type,this exposition analysed the effects of both positive and negative perspective on destiny

    Life is to be lived once, if you have correct information, once is enough! Ø To enjoy continuous progress, there must be continuous change Ø The kind of thinking that brought you to this place is not the kind that will take you to your destiny Ø The road to success is always under ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resources For Missions

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    A message on Missions.

    RESOURCES FOR MISSIONS John 20:19-23 INTRO: In an obscure room in the city of Jerusalem, eleven disciples huddled in fear. They possessed no equipment for missions until Jesus provided them with four resources. I. THE PEACE OF HIS PRESENCE (v. 19). From the beginning Jesus offered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Cleverly Invented Stories

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,209 views

    This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

    No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean That Jesus Was A ‘ransom’ For Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 22, 2014
     | 5,229 views

    A look at the correct understanding of "ransom" (it's not an extortion) and four key ideas that help us understand it.

    PAYING "RANSOM"? Does this mean that God gave into extortion? - 1 Timothy 2:6. - A ransom is a price paid for someone’s freedom. - It’s an easy idea to get off-track on if you don’t watch it. - How so? Sometimes a ransom is basically extortion. Someone kidnaps someone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Be A Motivator

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,866 views

    Look for people to build and grow with them. That's the Joy of living

    BECOME A MOTIVATOR MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 3:13 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. In today’s lesson, let us examine the life of this man whom the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Useful To The Master

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 23, 2017
     | 6,993 views

    We must make ourselves useful to the Master.

    Useful to the Master April 23, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make ourselves useful to the Master. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Key Verse: Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses For Missing Church

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 7,531 views

    Excuses for Missing Church

    Excuses for Missing Church Why I stopped going to ball games: 1. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. 2. The other fans don't care about me. 3. The seats are too hard. 4. Coach never visits me. 5. The referee makes calls I don't agree with. 6. Some of the games go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Shedding Abroad Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    Acts 2 verses 33-35 are strangely, and sadly, not found anywhere in the weekly lectionary. I have sought to address them here, in their immediate context.

    THE "SHEDDING ABROAD" OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Acts 2:32-36. This is a compact set of verses, brim-full of theological gems: i. The crucifixion of Jesus (Acts 2:36); ii. His resurrection (Acts 2:32); and iii. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 2:33). The passage is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Jesus In You Do His Work

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 23, 2018
     | 3,337 views

    Beloved Jesus lives in you just as the Father lives in Him. Allow Him to do His work in you just as the Father does in Him.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LET JESUS IN YOU DO HIS WORK John 14:8-11King James Version (KJV) 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Look Who Came To Church

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 5, 2016
     | 2,994 views

    On a typical Sunday, who will you find in our churches? Just about every cross-section of our population shows up, each with their own motives.

    Who do we find in church? 1. The Heathen a) The Seeker This is the typical sinner. He or she comes to church, not desiring to become part of the fellowship, but for the sake of attendance. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Illuminate The World

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,887 views

    YOU CANNOT HIDE LIGHT FOR LONG. IF YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD NO DARKNESS CAN COVER YOU RATHER DARKNESS BRINGS OUT YOUR BRIGHTNESS

    ILLUMINATE THE WORLD Main text- Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” “let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven”….Matthew 5:16 Alleluia I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Life's Problem

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,202 views

    The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics

    Sermon Life's Problem Philippians 2:12-13 The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics I. Addition II Peter 1:5-6 a. Faith b. Virtue c. Knowledge - John 17:3 d. Temperance - A God Controlled life e. Patience - That will enable one to continue to the end. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist