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  • Rob Yanok avatar

    The Will To Win Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,121 views

    Success and Winning is a product of effort and never occurs by chance, therefore we must be Intentional, we must WILL IT!

    “The Will To Win” – Pastor Rob Yanok Text: Joshua 1:8, John 15:16, I Cor. 9:24 Proverbs 21:5 – Says “The Thoughts of the diligent tend only to the plenteous...” I. Thoughts on Winning 1. Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing – Vince Lombardi 2. Winners spend time building ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Work Of The Spirit, Part A Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,765 views

    Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

    Series: Life, Everlasting, Part 3 Message: The Work of the Spirit? Part A Our scripture focus today is Psalm 116:13, but I want to read the entire Psalm… 116:1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What God Wants Most Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    An effort to get the congregation to give more thought and understanding to what God desires in worship and to align their desires with His.

    1. Title: What God Wants Most 2. Text: John 4, et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 17, 2006, 3rd in the series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God’s desires are to be at the center of our worship; to understand some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is That!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    This message deals with the importance of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the believer’s life to be effective in our efforts in ministry.

    Scripture: Acts 2:16 Title: “This Is That” Introduction: I am fully persuaded that the disciples of Jesus failed to understand everything that Jesus said to them during the time they spent together. · I am also fully persuaded they stood in awe at the miracles Jesus performed before their very ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Real Power" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010
     | 5,095 views

    We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

    God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blood, Sweat, And Tears In The Church Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,201 views

    Blood, swat and tears is hard work and effort in the church to be and accomplish all that God wants from your church.

    Prayer- Introduction- This morning I want to talk a moment about the church. I say by sermon title the church of God because there are churches out there that I believe never ask God what He thinks about decisions that are made in His church. I believe there are churches that are nothing more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,171 views

    When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

    Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding And Walking In Divine Favour

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
     | 2,213 views

    Divine favour is the supernatural grace of God that positions a person for blessings, promotions, and breakthroughs beyond human ability and effort.

    UNDERSTANDING AND WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 5:12 "For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unity Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,311 views

    "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:3)

    Lent is a season of reflection on the frailty and vulnerability of human life. The season starts forty days before Easter on a Wednesday, which most churches observe as Ash Wednesday. Some churches have special services on Ash Wednesday and impose ashes on the forehead as a sign of our mortality ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Resilient PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    Encourage believers to remain steadfast and resilient in their faith and work for the Lord, even in challenging times, knowing that their efforts are not in vain.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into the heart of 1 Corinthians 15:58, where we'll be talking about staying resilient in difficult times, the power of perseverance, and the strength of faithfulness. Now, we all face challenging times, don't we? Moments when it feels like the world ...read more

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    The Power Of Transforming Grace - Lessons From Jacob And Esau Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,149 views

    The story of Jacob's favor focuses on the question of our ability to be used by God, and demonstrates that the nature of His grace is completely independent of human effort.

    "The Power of Transforming Grace" Genesis 25 Can God Use Me? My past is marred by sin. I’ve got the scars, the tattoos, the wounds and the memories of all that I’ve done wrong. Can God use me? Can God Use Me? Other Christians can help the poor and give money to the church, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Interpretation

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,164 views

    Determining what the Bible means by what it says requires us to carefully study and interpret the Bible.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoy Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soul Care 103 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2023
     | 1,874 views

    To achieve the Abundant life Jesus promises requires our souls to be healthy and whole.

    Video Transition: A Word from the Lord! What is your word from the Lord? Our staffs and Creative teams was and is Abundance! John 10:10 Soul Care: Soul Care 103 Thesis for series: To achieve the Abundant life Jesus promises requires our souls to be healthy and whole. But to do this requires soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Trust

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 13,622 views

    Christian living requires us to trust God every single day

    A Matter of Trust Selected Passages May 2, 1999 I. New car system A. New highway computer system 1. San Diego - Experimental highway: System of computerized cars and specialized magnetic message devices installed in the road, theory is that the computers and the message devices would drive the car ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Our Responsibilities To The Lordship Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,400 views

    Shows how Christ’s Lordship requires our obedience & service.

    The Lordship of Christ – Part 2 (Our Responsibilities to the Lordship of Christ) Joshua 24:14-15 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God