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  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    More Love Than Friends

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,826 views

    When you put God first, you will suffer. Over all your friends, you got to fight the good fight of faith

    Joshua 24: 14-18 If I had a chance to speak individually to every American, I would say to them. “You have a right to be Christ like.” Instead of withdrawing from the presents of God, we should be trying to continue, in the things of God. Make a conscious effort to try to stay in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crossing Our Jordan River.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,887 views

    MOVING FORWARD ACROSS AND THROUGH THOSE THINGS THAT STOP US FROM GROWING SPIRITUALLY

    Crossing our Jordan River. Joshua 1:10-18. 1) Crossing our Jordan River requires that we follow Jesus game plan. Joshua 1:10-11. Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, "Pass through the midst of the camp and command the people, saying, `Prepare provisions for yourselves, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letting Go - Control

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2019
     | 9,259 views

    An advent series about letting go of the things that lead us away from Jesus.

    Letting Go - Control December 22, 2019 It’s not easy to let go of much . . . is it? It’s not easy to give up those favorite old sweatshirts that know every curve and twist of your body. Even though it’s pretty ripped apart. And if you get a new one, we tend to still wear the old one. Giving up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Withered

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 15,904 views

    Jesus is more than just a healer he is the restorer of the withered things in our life

    “WITHERED” Luke 6:6-12 INTRO: 1.Three of the four gospels make mention of this miracle and all three use the same word to describe this man’s condition - “Withered Hand”. (Ugly word) 2. “Withered” describes: a) That which once held life, but now the life is gone. (Like flower) b) That ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Cale avatar

    12 Keys To Abundant Living:redefining Abundance Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 37,201 views

    This fifth in the series deals with the temptation to make abundance about money not about spiritual things.

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Happened To The Good Old Days

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,355 views

    The song says Oh Zion what’s the matter now? The Church needs to go back to the old days back to their first love.

    What Happened to the Good Old Days?????? Acts 2:37-47 & 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 In Acts the 2nd chapter we understand that this is the beginning of the church. For we know that the church began on the Day of Pentecost. Understand that at this time, the beginning of church that the church folk had ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Cleansing The Temple

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 159 ratings
     | 27,426 views

    Why did Jesus go first to the Temple and then begin to cleanse it? What does he need to cleanse from our temples?

    CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The shouts of Hosanna still rang loudly in ears of the citizens of Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. A large gathering of people were on hand to see Jesus as he rode into the city as the King of Peace on the back of a colt. Jesus continued down the dusty streets while ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wonderful Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,714 views

    Isaiah prophesied of the coming messiah. Nestled in his prophecy are 5 descriptive titles of this great coming one. This sermon is the first of them..."Wonderful"

    "Wonderful" Chuck Sligh Series: Isaiah 9:6 - The Birth of the Almighty December 1, 2013 A PowerPoint slide presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting People To God And Each Other

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,831 views

    This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

    We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ephesians Series - Part 1 - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,397 views

    When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me...

    When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me. It was found in chapter three. In this chapter the Apostle Paul writes about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to him for the churches (vs. 2). What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strange Temples Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 3,568 views

    Message 17 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on defeat in the church due to internal lawsuits and external behavior.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Defeated Church” 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 • He encouraged them to unity • He exposed their disunity • He confronted their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Learning Kingdom Values PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,393 views

    To explore the privileges and responsibilities that come with being citizens of God's Kingdom, emphasizing the need to seek His Kingdom first and trust in His provision.

    Good morning, family! I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today, because we are about to dive into a topic that's near and dear to my heart - Living in God's Kingdom, The Privileges and Responsibilities of Kingdom Citizenship. Opening Scripture Reading – Our guide for today's sermon ...read more

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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Greater

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,093 views

    The fact is this, “the things you think upon, the things you speak, and the things you act on make you- you.” Simply put: If you’re in Christ, you act like Christ! You’re fruitful, loving, concerned, filled with destiny, prayerful, because you’re anointe

    John 14:12-14,16NKJ Greater “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessings In High Places Series

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    The first in a series on the riches of Christ in Ephesians, introducing the blessings won for us by Christ and the importance ofr them being ’in the heavenly places’

    Introduction We have just read the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church at the city of Ephesus, in Asia Minor, or the country that is today called Turkey, although some people think that it was orginally a circular letter sent around from Church to Church. This is the first in a series in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    My Soul Looks Back Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,305 views

    When we look back at our lives and the disasters they contain, we do have to ask whether we brought some of these things on ourselves, whether scapegoating is occurring. But God is at work in all things, even disasters, for the Kingdom.

    I’m convinced that the best education in the world is the one you gain listening to other people tell their life stories. So much can be learned just from hearing what others have been through. This past week I attended a workshop for ministers. It was supposed to be about creating and handling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist