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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    You Are Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 14, 2019
     | 2,765 views

    When people lose hope they make bad decisions and live in darkness, despair and loneliness. Jesus has come to make nigh or close to Him.

    Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebellion

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    Before developing the themes of guilt and judgement (12:9-13:16), Hosea reminds Israel of its unfaithfulness (vv.1-2), and of its need to repent (vv. 5-6). In doing so he draws a lesson from the life of Jacob (vv. 3-4). Much like the people of our day the

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Svetlana Stalin, the daughter of Josef Stalin, told the incredible story is told of how her father Josef Stalin had been a seminary student, preparing for the ministry. Then he came to a point in life where he made a decisive break from his belief in God. This dramatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Brings Hope Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,728 views

    Certainly the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ should give us hope. A two part series for Easter that looks at the importance of hope in our walk with God.

    Our Hope in God Pt 2 Love Brings Hope Welcome- Beautiful Resurrection Morning! Thank City of Indialantic, Team COTR, etc. I want to thank God- not just for this beautiful day, but for His Son-Jesus Christ-who was raised from-dead three days after his death on the cross. Jesus Christ- through ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Is Your God Wobbly?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 29, 2017
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     | 12,140 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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    How To Defeat The Devil

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 23,138 views

    Overcoming the devil

    How to Defeat the Devil Revelation 12:1-11 Here is a picture of spiritual warfare, Satan is hurled down to the earth. The Bible says that Satan is here. He is on the warpath. You and I are the focus of his fury. He is as a roaring lion look seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)! So, how can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Revival And The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2023
     | 3,114 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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    Burn Brightly

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,337 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
     | 10,549 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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    Worship: An Act Of Community Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008
     | 3,799 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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    Repentance For Revival And Increase In Anointing

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,282 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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    Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012
     | 4,057 views

    This series looks at the people who had encounters with the Living Lord and it ask the question why can't we have one today. I got the idea for this series from the Lord and I got a lot of help from Sermon central

    CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? Part 1 Acts 4:1-32a. I usually start the next week message after I preach on Sunday Morning. I have been switching back and forth from Joshua to teachings on the Fruit of the spirit. By Monday evening I though that I had everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,519 views

    The Purposes of God

    A. Jesus came for two purposes. 1. The first was to reconcile man to God. When you are involved in the ministry of reconciliation, you are doing that which pleases the Father and displeases satan. 2. The second reason was to destroy the "devil's work." (1 John 3:8) B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Service Of Rejecting The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,325 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

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

    LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    55. Holy Spirit - Gamechanger Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,186 views

    The granting of the Holy Spirit is a “game changer” for humanity.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 55 - HOLY SPIRIT - GAMECHANGER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church