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  • David Edward Ray avatar

    Escaping Your Alcatraz

    Contributed by David Edward Ray on Nov 26, 2016
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     | 14,305 views

    Escaping your Alcatraz is a message of hope for those that are caught in their own prison of addiction, depression or anything that has us bound. All of our efforts cannot set us free. The Spirit of the Lord can.

    On June 11, 1962, Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris tucked papier-Mache heads resembling their own likenesses into their beds, broke out of the main prison building via an unused utility corridor and departed Alcatraz Island aboard an improvised inflatable raft to an uncertain fate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Less Of Me! The Story That Makes No Sence!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2019
     | 3,839 views

    We must make great effort to RETURN KINDNESS to God's people. Are you a nice person that is so kind you reflect the love of Jesus. Mean, razor-blade tongues are not of God!

    LESS OF ME! THE STORY THAT MAKES NO SENCE--- UNLESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson as a series. MEAN? HOW EASY IS IT TO BE MEAN AND DIS-LIKE OTHERS? WHAT ABOUT AURA? As a pastor of 38 years, I seem to get surprised on a regular basis. An old man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Persecution--Coming To A Church Near You? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2021
     | 1,588 views

    We have two challenges: to make faith in Our Lord known and to so act that Americans turn back to Christ and the Church and repent and are healed. And at the foundation of that effort, we must pray, pray, pray.

    Feast of St Agnes 2021 Saint Agnes was martyred in the persecution of Diocletian, right about the year of our Lord 303. Now we in the United States tend to think in terms of four to eight years, the length of a presidential administration. But just imagine what life was like in the last half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Grace For Divine Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
     | 1,681 views

    Divine increase is the supernatural multiplication and growth that comes from God. It is not dependent on human effort but on the grace and favour of God. Grace is the enabler for divine increase, allowing us to accomplish what would otherwise be impossible.

    Title: GRACE FOR DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:12-14; Psalm 115:14-15; John 10:10; 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is the supernatural multiplication and growth that comes from God. It is not dependent on human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jehovah-Tsidkenu - The Lord Our Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,243 views

    Our righteousness comes not from our own efforts, but from the Lord Himself, and we should look forward to His promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right with hope and joy.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful, hope-filled promise from the book of Jeremiah, a promise of safety, security, and a day when all will be made right. We'll be focusing on Jeremiah 23:5-6, where it says, "The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will raise up for ...read more

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    Sermon "A Winning Posture For The New Land”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2025
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    Being release from the Egyptian bondage, the hearts and mind of the people were saturated with the word “freedom.” What does it mean and where will it lead us? The new land requires a new posture.

    Sermon “A Winning Posture For The New Land” Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take over is not like the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Death To Sin Through Christ

    Contributed by Wayne Tindale on Oct 18, 2006
     | 2,940 views

    Believing it possible that through Christ we may live in the required manner, that we may avoid sin--desist from sinning--give it up and abandon it altogether, and put it forever away.

    Death to sin through Christ Romans 6: 10-23 Pastor Wayne Tindale 10/18/2006 The connection of this passage will help us to understand its meaning. Near the close of the previous chapter Paul had said," The law entered that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

    Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is The Answer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,372 views

    Love is the guiding principle for followers of Jesus. Although we might try to complicate the issues, what God requires from us is not complicated - Love God and Love your Neighbor.

    A. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that each of us will strive to be thankful people all the time, not just on Thanksgiving Day. B. As you know, our lives are fraught with many questions, and many answers. 1. Some of the questions and answers are silly and frivolous, others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    God had faithfully restored everything required for the remnant to start building the temple. Now the only thing left for them to do was to start building. But they were satisfied, so they delayed.

    1. The first setback is satisfaction with religious activities 2. The second setback is satisfaction with raw materials 3. The third setback is satisfaction with royal grants Let me tell you a story about a 33-year old California man named Larry Walters. Several years ago, Larry had an idea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Key To Fruit-Bearing Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,707 views

    The parable of the Vine and the branches gives us the assurance that however weak and frail we are, God the Trinity can and will produce beautiful fruit in our lives. It is not a question of will power or any kind of self effort. All that is needed is con

    Opening illustration: Suppose you walked into your kitchen one morning and found Jesus sitting at the table. What would you do? Would you say: "Jesus! I’m thrilled to see You! I just wish I had time to talk, but right now I’m running late for work. When I get home tonight, we’ll have a nice visit"? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acts Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 3, 2021
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     | 5,113 views

    This king's experience of evil coming in the face of determined good effort and obedience mirrors the experience of devout men and women of every age and teaches us to believe in the constant working of Divine Providence, even in difficult circumstances.

    2 CHRONICLES 32:1-8 ACTS OF FAITHFULNESS [Isaiah 37:10-20, 36-38; Ps. 46; 2 Kgs 18:13-19:37] King Hezekiah [reigned 726–697 BC] had been on fire for the Lord God. First he had aggressively removed evil influences from his life (30:14; 31:1). Next he had torn down the idols in Israel and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    I’m not no cook, but I know that for a cook to be able to make a meal that’s just out of this world; the cook must use the right ingredients. The same emphasis is necessary for the success of a Christian in his efforts to win the lost, in this world of wi

    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church Text: Acts 17: 1-9 A. What we need in the church is some more trouble-markers! Trouble-makers? Yes, Trouble-makers! That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at Thessalonica. They said they were the ones, “who have caused trouble all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Fruit

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    Jesus teaches us the definition and requirements for finding "true joy" - joy that will last! Are we a ’no’ fruit, ’more’ fruit, or ’much’ fruit Christian? Your fruit determines your joy!

    INTRODUCTION Last week – - Giving up the “bondage in our lives” that satan uses with his “bag of tricks” to rob our joy: - What is the “bag of tricks” he uses on your life? sickness, disease, temptations, habits or addictions, failures, relationship hurt, children, etc. Today – What do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Arrogance Of Man Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 3, 2016
     | 6,929 views

    Our passage requires that we stay focused on the judgment to come to those who have offended God. For though Jesus has saved the elect from destruction, it nevertheless will come on the wicked.

    Isaiah 2:12-22 The Arrogance of Man 8/20/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last week we considered the condition of Israel, or Judah. The nation was experiencing prosperity. She seemed to be secure militarily. And all this was taking place in the midst of rampant idolatry and mixing in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed