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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    What Happens At The Altar?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 5, 2012
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    The altar is a place where God meets with those who seek Him.

    May 6, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:24-32 Subject: The Altar Title: What Happens at the Altar? Glory to God! Isn’t it great to be in a church where the Holy Spirit has freedom to move when He wants to move? Is He moving in your life that way? Do you know that He wants to? Maybe you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fifth Bowl: Pain And Darkness Upon The Beast And His Kingdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2018
     | 3,858 views

    The phrase “the seat of the beast” means the “seat” or “throne” which the representative of that power occupied, the center of Anti-christian domination and authority.”

    Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 4/8/17 Lesson: IV.B.6: Fifth Bowl: Pain and Darkness Upon the Beast and His Kingdom (16:10-11) Revelation 16:10-11 (KJV) 10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is . . . ! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017
     | 11,369 views

    A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

    Jesus Is… Hebrews 11:1-13 September 3, 2017 There are lots of things in life we just don’t understand. I mean a few weeks ago I had to get a bunch of dental work done. Yet, why is it sharks simply have lots of razor sharp teeth that pop up when one breaks. Have you wondered why we have all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,530 views

    Just what is the real meaning of life? Can we know...and how does it affect us?

    Psalm 8:4-9 - 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healing A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,750 views

    God can heal your deepest pain. Jesus is with you. Jesus understands.

    Healing a Broken Heart Part 2 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church A few years back, a newspaper in Nashville was doing a series of articles on people who were suffering from a broken heart. They wrote to pastors asking them to consider submitting the names of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival And The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2023
     | 2,873 views

    This message defines revival, then demonstrates from Scripture how the qualities in the Beatitudes posture believers for revival. Understanding the Beatiudes helps us understand how to position ourselves for revival. God can only trust these kind of people with revival.

    Intro What the world needs now is revival. In times of revival the effectiveness of the church skyrockets. The wind of the Spirit lifts the believers to greater heights of service, the world is evangelized, and the moral climate of society is changed. The question asked of God in Psalm 85:6 is: ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Service Of Rejecting The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006
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     | 4,144 views

    To be what God has called us to be and to serve God as we must... we must reject the world and its philosophies

    Date Written: November 18, 2006 Date Preached: November 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Rejecting the World Sermon Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: No one needs to raise their hands but has anyone here ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship: An Act Of Community Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008
     | 3,586 views

    Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

    Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing Our Connection With God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 7,344 views

    God's Spirit is connecting with our spirit, and He knows we are distracted and can try to avoid Him.

    Developing Our Connection with God Series: Crave: Seeking God...Himself Brad Bailey - Feb. 24, 2013 Intro Last week....we focused on the fact that we all have a "first love" in life... created to know and have one relationship that is the most intimate and influencing... and that is with God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Burn Brightly

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    As you come near to God, you need illumination from His Spirit because natural illumination (opinions of God) cannot help you.

    "BURN BRIGHTLY" Exod 25:31-32 And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship And Revival: Living The Zeal Of The Word

    Contributed by Ronald Camiling on Aug 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,251 views

    WORSHIP is the visitation of God which brings to life Christians who have been sleeping and restores a deep sense of God's near presence and holiness.

    THEME: WORSHIP LIVING THE Zeal of the WORD- CHECK YOUR VITAL SIGNS Worship is a vital part of our walk with God. Pulse or heart rate, breath, blood pressure! If any of those 3 isn’t normal…then someone is in big trouble. Your vital signs are good indicators ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020
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     | 8,989 views

    Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Is Your God Wobbly?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,849 views

    Whomever, or whatever, we choose as our god will either prop us up, or need to be propped up.

    1 SAMUEL 5:1-5 IS YOUR GOD WOBBLY? “When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance For Revival And Increase In Anointing

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,158 views

    We live in a time where a lot of the western church is caught up in the hyper grace movement that condones sin and sells salvation wrapped up in sensuality and stickers of liberty. But God wants true freedom in his house and a hungering after righteousness again.

    Walking in humility, repentance and a greater anointing Humility is a key to seeing God move and for Him increase you in the anointing. Biblically speaking, Humility has a lot to do with fasting and vise-versa. Fasting had to do with mourning. Jesus was asked: why don’t your disciples fast. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding Our Brokenness: A Path To God's Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,141 views

    Brokenness is a spiritual state that draws God's attention. This condition allows us to better understand ourselves and Him. However, we often resist this process as it's challenging to let go of our personal goals, ambitions, and interests. But it's through this surrender that we truly experience God's provision.

    Brokenness is a spiritual state that captures God's attention. It provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationship with Him. Although we may resist this process, surrendering our own desires and interests, it is through brokenness that we truly grow. Just as a broken ...read more

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