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  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    The Power Of God Unto Salvation

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

    THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION SUNDAY AM 11/14/1999 WHERE THE GOSPEL IS FULLY AND POWERFULLY PREACHED WITH THE HOLY GHOST SENT DOWN FROM HEAVEN, OUR CHURCHES DO NOT ONLY HOLD THEIR OWN, BUT WIN CONVERTS; BUT WHEN THAT WHICH CONSTITUTES THEIR STRENGTH IS GONE --- WE MEAN WHEN THE GOSPEL IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Day Like No Other

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,350 views

    Lent 3: A narrative sermon from the perspective of a seller of doves and pigeons. It is based on the account of Jesus first cleansing of the temple.

    [Note: This is a narrative sermon told from the perspective of, Yoseph, a seller of doves and pigeons at the Temple on the day that Jesus came and threw out the sellers and money changers. I put on a ‘costume’ as I changed into the character of Yoseph. The message begins with a brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    True Ownership Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    We must have an understanding of who owns what when it comes to stewardship. this is the first in a four part series on stewardship

    PLAY DVD OF APOLLO 13, CLIP 1. Houston we have a problem, Have you ever noticed how problems shape our lives. While we may pray for a problem free life, the truth of the matter is problems have a way of defining us. John Maxwell said, “Problems are predictors” – you can predict what type of person ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Ready For A Change Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,286 views

    The first in a series on the book of Joshua. This sermon focuses on how change in our lives is an important part of God’s work.

    Introduction: 1. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were? I remember having that thought a number of years ago my family was spending time with my parents, they were healthy, the children were doing well, the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Indicators Of False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

    Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For Marriage Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 1, 2016
     | 8,083 views

    The first sermon in a short series on marriage, family and the home, based loosely on Francis Chan's book You and Me Forever

    God’s Plan for the Home (Part One) Text: 1st Corinthians 7:25 – 31 So today, I’m going to start a three part series titled, “God’s Plan for the Home.” And I’m specifically going to focus on marriage… and so if you’re here, and maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    John Chapter 16 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,628 views

    Before the Cross, Jesus did His best to teach us those things we would need to know. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of three things: Sin, Righteousness and Judgment.

    John Chapter 16 This chapter begins with Jesus still talking about the hatred of the world! Read verse 1 “These things I have spoken to you” are the things Jesus talked about in chapter 15. Read verses 2,3 Jesus didn’t want the disciples to be offended at the things that would happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Normal World...

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,803 views

    Everything changed for the US on September 11, 2001. Abnormal things happened, and since then things have changed dramatically. But that event was nothing compared to the events of Easter morning 1971 years ago.

    Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 Intro: I was driving on the Maricopa freeway just south of the airport when I heard it. You were perhaps on your way to work, or had just flipped on the morning news show when you heard it. Maybe someone called you. 1. but everything changed the morning of September ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    No More Walls

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,595 views

    Many times what we build to protect ourselves becomes the very thing the enemy will use to destroy us, Some things are meant to be destroyed, Jesus said "No More Walls"

    Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us]; Usually speaking In the O.T. when The bible mentions walls it is speaking of strength and protection. A city without walls was considered weak and vulnerable. But the draw back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inhibitors - Destiny Destroyer

    Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,792 views

    An inhibitor is any thing that interferes with the normal functioning of other things, the interference could be in physical or spiritual, for instance, it could be growth retardation, movement restriction, or hindrance to other activity. Chemists refer

    Our God is the great physician. He is the great scientist of all time. I have discovered that the scientists of our days take a cue from our God in all their discoveries and applications. He diagnoses, prescribe and treat according to individual needs. For instance in Exodus 15: 23-25, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I'm Running On E

    Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,697 views

    You will find that if you faint not, god is going to allow you to fly over some things. There are going to be some things you don’t even have to endure

    Isaiah 40:28-31 Reverend Kahala Bolton April 3, 2011 If you will please stand for the reading of god’s word and open your bibles. Turn to Isaiah chapter 40 beginning at the 27th verse and closing at the 31st verse. I will be reading from the NKJV version. You read along silently and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When God Delays Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,443 views

    One of the hardest things for Christians to do is to wait on God. The story of the resuscitation of Lazarus tells us many important things as we wait on God in what we think is a hopeless situation.

    John 11:1-45 “When God Delays” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult situations in the Christian life is when God remains silent to our prayers. Faye and I have good friends who have two teenagers. Their son has been diagnosed with ADD, and he has been treated for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Occasionally

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2013
     | 3,807 views

    These Church-going Christians think that they are doing the right things, but the Bible says, ‘God has given them over to do things that are not fitting because of their disobedience.’ Are you listening?

    Occasionally…… 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” I heard someone say, ‘I drink occasionally’, then he went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Battle Of Personal Attitudes...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,012 views

    You do not see things as they are, you see things as you are. Your attitudes? Your perspectives? Your motives? All these come into play when you make choices...

    THE BATTLE OF ATTITUDES? HOW DO YOU GET YOUR ATTITUDES, PERSPECTIVES, MOTIVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU SEE THINGS AS THINGS AS YOU ARE! Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: INTRODUCTION: I ran across this little saying... YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Sinful, Human Nature

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015
     | 5,961 views

    If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

    The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican