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  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    The Divine Spark Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,692 views

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts! Sometimes, when you plug an electrical appliance into an outlet, you may notice a small blue spark. In most situations, this is a normal event as the electrons begin to flow into the appliance's power cord. A spark is triggered when the electric field strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Addictions

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,757 views

    Are all addictions bad? Not according to Scripture.

    Today, there are all types of addictions and many who have them: One in four Americans are nicotine addicts. They are dependent on smoking. One in six Americans are shopping addicts. They always having to be buying and taking advantage of every sales event. One of every seven Americans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart Of Prayer

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    The object of prayer is not the point of prayer - the fellowship with God is and it is in that fellowship, that co-laboring with Christ in prayer, that God works.

    Those who do not believe do not pray. This is a good functional definition of faith. Faith prays, unbelief does not. - John Hardin How should we pray?
 Follow Jesus’ example - Lk.5:16, 6:12.
 Follow Jesus’ format: Mt.6:5-13 - "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 14,455 views

    What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our passage tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,184 views

    What was finished? What was this mission that was now finished? Why did Jesus come? Let's look at how Jesus defined his mission -- and later, how his apostles understood it.

    It is Finished! John 19:30 John 19:28-30 reads, "After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, 'I am thirsty.' A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine upon a branch of hyssop, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Lamb Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 3,519 views

    Message 4 from John exploring Jesus as the Lamb of God.l

    Chico Alliance Church “God’s Lamb” I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness 1:1-34 A. Introduction of the Eternal Word, Jesus 1:1-5 B. Introduction of the witness - John the Baptist 1:6-8 C. Relationship of the Word to men 1:9-18 1. He enlightens men as the true light 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sanctify Today, Wonders Tomorrow PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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     | 1,644 views

    This sermon explores the lifelong journey of sanctification, setting ourselves apart for God's service, and the wonders He promises to those committed to this path.

    Good morning, beloved, and welcome to this beautiful day that the Lord has made. I am thrilled to be here with you and I am excited about what God has in store for us today. Our focus this morning is on a powerful verse from the book of Joshua. Joshua 3:5 says, 'Joshua told the people, 'Consecrate ...read more

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    According

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,023 views

    He has great riches and they are available to us.

    1 according 2/26/2012 Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might (dunamis force specifically miraculous power ability, abundance, might strength, violence, mighty wonderful work) by his Spirit in the inner man; Eph 3:17 That Christ may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Believe He Lives?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    This is a sermon that deals with what should happen when we really believe that our Lord is risin.

    “Do you believe that He Lives?” 4/3/04 John 20:1-18 Recently I received a DVD of the Jesus movie free in the mail. Now as I read the outside of the case I was excited to watch the DVD and when I got home I went to do so. But to my surprise when I opened the case the only thing to be found ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    So. What Is Prayer Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    Prayer is more than just talking to God, it is a conversation with our heavenly Father that deepens our relationship to and faith in Him.

    So, What Is Prayer Anyway? Griffith Baptist Church – 7/16/06 P.M. Service Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Theme: Prayer goes deeper than us talking to God. It is at the heart and soul of our ongoing relationship with our creator. Introduction: The captain of an ocean steamer tells that on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Relationship To Believers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,623 views

    Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is barren, empty, lonely, unmeaningful and otherwise sad without

    Tonight I just want to take a few minutes to talk about the love that Jesus has for us as believers. Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    Thy Will Be Done (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,397 views

    Part 7 of a series on the Lord’s Prayer.

    Thy Will Be Done (Part 2) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – We already have everything we need to be great successes in God’s kingdom, but most of us are rendered incapable of doing such because we do are not aware that we have them! We have at our command, the entire blessings of God’s power, and we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enoch...the Incredible Invisible Man Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,132 views

    Learn to please God "the Enoch way".

    THE INCREDIBLES: WHEN ORDINARY PEOPLE TRUST AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD Brad Kellum September 14, 2008 “Enoch: The Incredible Invisible Man” ________________________________________ Today we’re looking at the incredible invisible man. “By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living For A Higher Calling Than Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008
     | 2,580 views

    This is the third message in the Contrarian’s Guide series. This week we look at idols, and how as odd as it sounds, if we are not careful our idol becomes "me."

    This is our third message in our contrarian series - we’ve been looking at things from a little different perspective, or vantage point. Last week we talked about slowing down - rather than speeding through life, maybe if we slowed down we could learn to hear God. The week before that we talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Personal Experience Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,893 views

    The importance of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    Acts 2:1-18(KJV) 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God