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  • Paul Davis avatar

    The Four Enemies Of Revival

    Contributed by Paul Davis on May 3, 2021
     | 6,381 views

    This verse to Israel, but it speaks to every generation. Those who meet the conditions detailed in this verse will experience the promises mentioned in this verse.

    The Four Enemies Of Revival Spottsville Missionary Baptist Church 05/02/2021 2 Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Standard Of Love Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022
     | 1,699 views

    The manner in which David deals with Mephibosheth shows us the standard of love long before Jesus preached it.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THE STANDARD OF LOVE 2 SAMUEL 9:1-12, 16:1-4, 19:24-30 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION Jesus Christ said in Matthew 24:12 in a passage where He prophesies about the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 (verses 1-28) and in a passage where He later talks about His Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dead Dog Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022
     | 2,922 views

    The Dead Dog Syndrome (a critical spirit) can infect us or the people around us and is destructive in whatever direction it is focused.

    [the title for this sermon comes from another contributor, but the content is my own] THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14, 19:15-23, PSALM 3:1-8 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz (p) I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4. Impious Piety Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,904 views

    Watch the message video on YouTube at UCSZ0yPUBE_3382Mlb5fE8og

    Check out the book "The Upside Down Kingdom" by Donald ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: Dare To Be A Daniel

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
     | 2,605 views

    How will you respond when living the Christian life becomes especially difficult--when compromise is clearly required in order to just get by in life? Take some cues from Daniel!

    Once again, what a year 2020 has turned out to be. Evidence of that is obvious this morning. Who among us could have possibly predicted that a Sunday morning service at Risen King Community Church in 2020 would look like this? If we had taken a photo of today’s service in the future, I suspect ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Take Off

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2021
     | 7,500 views

    we need to have the propelling force to climb higher and higher until we get to this CRUISE ALTITUDE. How does one get to this cruise altitude spiritually?

    Higher dimension with God! TAKE OFF! Matthew 17:1 Six days later Jesus *took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and *led them up on a high mountain by themselves. INTRO: Takeoff is the phase of flight in which an aircraft goes through a transition from moving along the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Somebody’s Watching You!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2021
     | 3,167 views

    'Somebody is watching you.' - 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 12-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The command for submission (vs 13a): (2). The motive for submission (verse 13b) (3). The extent of submission (verse 13c-14) (4). The reason for submission (verse 15) (5). The Attitude of Submission (verse 16) (6). The application of submission (vs 17) (7). The example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Finalizing His Authority Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2023
     | 1,266 views

    In this section of Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus finalizing His authority. We see His superior wisdom, knowledge and power as He is confronted by three groups of Jewish religious leaders and rises above each confrontation.

    Introduction: A. Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts back in the 1950s and one day when he was campaigning for a second term in office, he went looking for votes at a church barbecue. 1. Herter was famished and as he moved through the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Leaves Are One The Trees

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2023
     | 2,657 views

    My mother tells the story of when I was 4 years old, and she was pregnant with my brother Mark. My mother says when she was pregnant that I would always ask her when is the baby coming and she says she told me “When the leaves come on the trees that the baby would be here”.

    “The Leaves are on the Trees.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - 2 Timothy 4:1-5 says, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Love And Hate Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023
     | 2,187 views

    In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

    Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2023
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     | 6,246 views

    Lord, since you revived others in the past, do it again right now, and let it begin with me.

    Revive us Again Psalm 85:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill October 28-29, 2023 In the Massachusetts village of Northampton, a Congregational pastor knelt in prayer. He was burdened for the 1,100 souls of his little town who were in bondage to sin. In a few minutes he would be walking into the pulpit. Should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mental Health In The Psalms: 88 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 6, 2023
     | 2,436 views

    We must cry out and wrestle with God through the sadness and the blame.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 88 PSALM 88:1-18 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 88 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=5n4vKXZ1b_M [5:29] INTRODUCTION… People Talk about Psalm 88, bleacherreport.com/articles/913239-the-50-worst-teams The Psalm that we will be looking at today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Glorified-Part 5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2023
     | 1,210 views

    5 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

    JESUS GLORIFIED-V—John 12:34-36(:20-36) Attention: Superman...Really? Muhammad Ali(the famed ‘braggart’ boxer) was on a plane that began to encounter some mild turbulence, so all the passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts. Ali was specifically asked by the stewardess to put his seatbelt on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Words - Father's Day 2023

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2023
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     | 1,882 views

    Looking at the power of words on this Father's Day.

    The Power of Words 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 June 18, 2023 We’re taking a 1 week break from James and we’re going to talk about men. I know, if I invited some women up here, we could make this a roast about men. We could make lots of jokes . . . . but I want to share some stories, some personal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vulture Christians Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 21, 2023
     | 3,571 views

    This series is about Christian types and the traits that define them. In this message we examine Vulture Christians. This message examines the vulture and its traits that are evident in how some Christians live.

    Vulture Christians Scripture: Matthew 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Vulture Christians.” Have you considered how often we compare people to members of the animal kingdom? At some point, most of us have compared people we know, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational