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  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Please Release Me

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 14,255 views

    This dear woman, as Jesus called her, despite her situation, which plagued her for 18 years, was in church - she continued to be in the synagogue on the Sabbath. I may have heard a similar message to this many years ago, but if I did, I do not know who i

    Please Release Me Scripture: Luke 14:10-16 Do you remember this song? (Sing) “Please release me, let me go. I don’t love you anymore. To live together is a sin, so release me, and let me love again.” We’re not going to discuss the poor theology of the meaning behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Smith avatar

    That Thing You Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012
     | 4,678 views

    Worship: it’s that thing we do. It’s what we were created to do. There are five things we learn about this thing we do called worship.

    Worship: That Thing We Do Acts 17:16-28; John 4:19-26 The crowd jumps to its feet. Many clench tissues and wipe tears on from their reddened cheeks. The applause is thunderous, intermingled with cheers and praises to God as Christopher Kline from Madison, AL leads worship. It marked a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord’s Provision Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2012
     | 5,405 views

    Our knowledge comes from experience and it is very limited, but Jesus’ knowledge is unlimited, and He could see into the future. He knew that in the future, when His disciples began to preach the gospel, that they would encounter hardships and persecutio

    The Lord’s Provision Acts 1:1-11 Introduction Jesus understood the needs of His disciples before they knew they had a problem. I can relate to that, because I think that I may know my wife so well that I anticipate her problems; and at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deserted In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,385 views

    We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.

    1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Godly Financial Management Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 18, 2013
     | 4,593 views

    This messages focuses on "how" we should give from a functional viewpoint.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 7 Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; 2 Corinthians 8:3; Proverbs 11:24-25 Introduction: This morning I will conclude my series on giving. We have covered a lot of information and I want to give you time to digest it all. In my message this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tongues Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013
     | 3,150 views

    Several weeks ago you learned there is a doctrine of “baptisms.” There at least three baptisms: position, pictorial, power.Most Christians have the first two but they lack the “Power.”

    Tongues Pt. 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson August 8th 2012 A Several weeks ago you learned there is a doctrine of “baptisms.” (Heb. 6.2) 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Heb 6:2 (KJV) 1 There at least three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongues Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013
     | 3,445 views

    The spiritual gift of a private prayer language is the elephant in the room. Since the Pentecostal awakening at Azusa Street in Los Angeles, the rebirth of Pentecostalism in the church, and the return of tongues, people have reacted with heated arguments

    Prayer Language & Scripture A The spiritual gift of a private prayer language is the elephant in the room. 1 Since the Pentecostal awakening at Azusa Street in Los Angeles, the rebirth of Pentecostalism in the church, and the return of tongues, people have reacted with heated arguments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Depth Behind The Words

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 5,558 views

    This Thanksgiving sermon uses various Psalms to explore the depth behind the things for which we are thankful: friends, family, health, the world, God and what he does.

    Intro: The smell of the turkey roasting away has been tantalizing for quite some time, but now the breast meat has reached 165 degrees, the thigh meat is at 180, the skin is a beautiful brown, and the bird is resting tented loosely under foil. The pies (plural!) have been cooling on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let’s Get Started - The Beginning Of Jesus’ Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2012
     | 6,367 views

    Jesus spent 40 days in the desert fasting before He actually began HIs earthly ministry. How important is fasting in the church today?

    January 15, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: The Temptation of Jesus Title: Let’s Get Started – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Last week I shared with you about John the Baptist and how he came to prepare us for the coming ministry of Jesus. My focus was not just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Got Joy

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    As Christians we should be joyful because of who and what God has done for us.

    Got Joy Galatians 5:22 Intro: How many of you remember the “Got Milk” commercials? The original one showed this guy who was obsessed with Alexander Hamilton. The commercial showed his whole house and it had pictures and statues and all sorts of paraphernalia every where regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Virgil D Taylor avatar

    These Are Those Days

    Contributed by Virgil D Taylor on Nov 3, 2022
     | 5,213 views

    People of God we're living in a time now that we must recognize every church and ministry is not necessarily of God.

    “These Are Those Days” Scripture: 1 Tim. 4:1-8, 2 Tim. 3:1-7 (Main text) Point#1 (Make sure your lifelines up with the word) Point#2 (Gird up your loins) Point# 3 (There Is hope) Saints of God there are many false prophets in the land! teaching things that are not sound doctrine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Go(D)fund(S)me

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 2,638 views

    Are you familiar with GoFundMe? It’s a digital platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from celebrations to accidents and illnesses.

    Are you familiar with GoFundMe? It’s a digital platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from celebrations to accidents and illnesses. From 2010 to the beginning of 2020, over $9 billion has been raised on the platform with contributions from over 120 million donors. Anyone can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    When God Doesn't Make Sense

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 19, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,494 views

    Most of us don't want to admit it, but more often than not God's instructions don't make sense. That's because God is not a sense God, he is a faith God. The question is... What do you do when God doesn't make sense?

    Joshua 6:1-5 TLB - The gates of Jericho were kept tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelis; no one was allowed to go in or out. ² But the Lord said to Joshua, “Jericho and its king and all its mighty warriors are already defeated, for I have given them to you! ³?4 Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Broken Speech Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,385 views

    Any speech which is intended to mislead or deceive is offensive to God, whether or not you are under oath.

    I’ve been wracking my brains trying to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without talking about things like political correctness and hate speech, fake news and cancel culture. Things like misinformation, disinformation and media bias. But the subject keeps popping up. Things like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Work Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
     | 1,576 views

    We are to wait neither so eagerly that we lose our patience, not so patiently that we lose our expectation, but eagerly and patiently together.

    Some of you know that Steve and Susan Forrester are expecting a baby. On the other hand, some of you might not even know who Steve and Susan Forrester are. Steve’s the pastor of the Methodist church up the street, and Susan is one of the counselors at their counseling center. Anyway they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed