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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Jabez The Power Of His Touch Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015
     | 10,313 views

    Having God's Hand on your life.

    1 Chronicles 4:9-10 READ TEXT “that Your hand would be with me,” Figuratively the hand of God signifies favor and power in the Bible.But this word hand and prayer means so much more than that. As we have been studying and praying the prayer of Jabez as a church family my hope is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah's Pity Party

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,394 views

    Jonah as both an unwilling and angry prophet, filled with self-pity.

    Over the edge. That is where so many employers seem to be pushing their workers these days. Perhaps you have felt it yourself. You work hard, sometimes too hard in what seems like 24/7 and even then the work just never stops. Your job drains you, mentally, physically and even spiritually. You put ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Put On The Full Armour Of God

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 12,543 views

    We are in a battle against spiritual forces and to not only defend ourselves but go on the offensive with the Gospel, we need to wear the full armour of God, not just one or two items, as if we do not need God for everything, but all six.

    Ephesians 6:10-18 SERMON – The armour of God In his Letter to the Christians living in Ephesus, At that time the most important city in Western Asia Minor, now Turkey, And at that time the headquarters or centre of the cult of the goodess Artemis, Sometimes called Diana, Paul, writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reach

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 5,533 views

    Continuing in a series about the purposes of our church. This is about outreach.

    Matthew 9:9-13 – The Reach Today I want to tell you a story. It’s a good story, too. It has conflict and underhanded dealings. It has redemption and the promise of a bright future ahead. Plus, it’s true. Today’s story comes to you from Matthew 9:9-13. The same story is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Luke 17:-26-30 # 7 Prophcey

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2011
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     | 8,549 views

    Here in our text the Lord Jesus gives details about what the conditions in the world would be like just before He returns. It will be as it was in the days of Noah and Lot. And let me say that we don’t have to have some kind of masters degree in

    Luke 17:-26-30 # 7 PROPHCEY 8-6-11 Today if the Lord be willing we’ll continue with our subject of Prophecies. Listen as I read today’s text found in: Luke 17:-26-30 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27They did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is The Unseeing Eye

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 6, 2011
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     | 4,399 views

    How do we get God’s approval on our life? How do we please the Lord? It is not by being religious; it is not by going to church, it is not by being more good than bad. The Bible says that there is one way to get God’s approval on your life. Hebrews 11

    Title: Faith Is The Unseeing Eye Text: Hebrews 11:1, 6, 11-12 How do we get God’s approval on our life? How do we please the Lord? It is not by being religious; it is not by going to church, it is not by being more good than bad. The Bible says that there is one way to get God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011
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     | 18,951 views

    This was a sermon that I preached in a seminary class to a group of seminary professors and colleagues during one of Chapel services.

    And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him SCRIPTURE: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40 Introduction When you look back over the road you have traveled, what accounts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,693 views

    Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

    Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2013 A New Year For A New You (Part 1 - A Lookback) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 31, 2012
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     | 17,231 views

    We are embarking on a new year, 2013. As we look back at 2012 and wave “goodbye,” let us embrace the good and let go of any bad. Taking the good into 2013 is what we have to do, as we learn from any bad we may have faced. We have planted seeds in 2012 and

    Top Ten Things you will not have to worry about in 2013: 1. The Bible will still have all the answers. 2. Prayer will still work for every situation. 3. The Holy Spirit will still move. 4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people. 5. The name of Jesus will still be powerful. 6. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surrender Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,356 views

    This is the second in the holiness series of messages speaking of the importance of surrender in the life of the believer, as opposed to trying to be holy in our own efforts.

    Holiness Unto the Lord Surrender Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Last week I introduced a series called, “Holiness unto the Lord” and I suggested to you that most denominations have a doctrine of holiness. And we were reminded last week that God calls us - God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living A Sanctified Life

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,973 views

    Many of us, after we have accepted Jesus Christ into our lives expect to live without sin and are disappointed in the result. This sermon helps to explain the addition of the Holy Spirit into our life and show us the power that is brought by the

    The Bible is a book offering the good news of salvation from sin. It is also a book that presents the bad news of condemnation for sin. No single book or collection of writings on earth proclaims so completely and vividly the totally desperate situation of people who are apart from God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011
     | 8,112 views

    Taking a detailed look at forgiveness.

    Matthew 18:21-35 February 7, 2010 Forgiveness I like watching Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Actually, I like it and I really don’t like it. Because just as I think I have it figured out, just as I solve the crime, one of the detectives asks a new question, the case shifts and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Four Steps To The Safety Zone

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
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     | 5,736 views

    SPIRITUAL EXHAUSTION---Prayer is a very vital part of recovery

    02/01/09 FOUR STEPS TO THE SAFETY ZONE 2 Chr 7:14 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (KJV) INTRO. SPIRITUALLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    He Who Began A Good Work, Will Be Faithful To Complete It!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 111,422 views

    God hasn’t brought you this far to let the accuser throw you under the bus now, or ever! He knows better than anyone, “that in your life, the best is yet to come and that the greatest things in your life are still in the making"

    He Who Began A Good Work, Will Be Faithful To Complete It! Philippians 1:6 NKJ “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Regardless of how you may feel, no matter what your circumstances may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sleeping With Another Man's Wife

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,425 views

    Unique twist paralleling the graphic title of this sermon concerning adultery and turning to show those "sleeping" with the Bride of Christ (the Lord's wife - Rev. 21:9).

    2 Sam 11:1-4 1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. 2 And it came to pass in ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic