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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Alter Call, Slain In The Spirit, And The Laying On Of Hands For Healing – Is It Ministry Or Majick Manipulation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018
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    A look at the history of the 'Alter Call' and the techniques used to bring about a decision or healing.

    Many in modern-day ministry unknowingly use Occult language and practices to get their audience to react and respond to their message. The enemy will always attempt to circumvent a sovereign work of God by crafting a cunning counterfeit to confuse Christians. What God intends for good, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Hands Of Christ: Mighty, Yet Humble.” (Mk. 14:32-36; John 18:2-12) Series

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    We focus on the hands of Christ, the mystery of his divinity, yet humanity and humility as he suffers for us.

    One of the most complicated pieces of machinery in the world is the human hand. Take a look at your hand for a moment. We take it for granted because it’s there every day, it usually does the things that we want it to do. Your hand is one of the most delicate, yet complex parts of your body. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Dina avatar

    Consequences Of Pride

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 28, 2020
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    Pride goes before destruction.Whosoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. You cannot do any good unless “the mighty hand of God” is with you! Therefore, be humble and look to His hand for all success.

    “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). Pride, the first-born son of hell, unclean and vile, is a ringleader and captain among iniquities, daring and God-defying sin. It has nothing lovely in it. Pride exalts it head, and seeks to honor itself; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    4 Symptoms Of A Derailed Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2023
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    Destiny is in OUR hands as much as it is in the hands of God. We can have a Disastrous Destiny if we choose to live our lives without God and His priorities or we can have a Delightful Destiny which is the consequence of choosing to live to please God!

    4 SYMPTOMS OF A DERAILED DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor was on his way to his church, running late, and was traveling well over the speed limit. He ended up being pulled over by a state trooper. 2. The officer was not impressed by his explanation or his collar and asked, “Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    4 Hearts Of Stone And Handwashing Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 14, 2020
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    Written in Midst of Coronavirus epidemic: The Pharisees criticized Jesus for not washing his hands correctly. But they had unclean hearts. In this time, what does it mean to have a clean heart

    Mark 7:1-8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 7 Some Pharisees and some teachers of the law came from Jerusalem and gathered around Jesus. 2 They saw that some of his followers ate food with hands that were not clean, meaning that they did not wash their hands in a special way. 3 The Pharisees and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rod Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2002
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    We hold in our hands those things which God can use to advance His kingdom.

    The Rod of God Exodus 4:1-12 1 Moses answered, "What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ’The LORD did not appear to you’?" 2 Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied. 3 The LORD said, "Throw it on the ground." Moses threw it on the ground and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Staying Upbeat When You Are Being Beat Up Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD

    BIG IDEA: WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD 4 WAYS TO FOCUS ON OUR GOD: I. (:1-4) CRYING TO GOD (EVEN THOUGH WE ARE BEING CRUSHED) A. Asking for Answers 1. Listen “Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications!” 2. “Answer me” 3. Based ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,071 views

    Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

    DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    We Have This Treasure

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    Believers should understand the incredible treasure that has placed in their hands--the gospel and the thrill of sharing it in ministry,

    We Have This Treasure 2 Cor 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Way It Should Be

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    With the end of the age at hand, Peter gives us important steps to take for the Church to be ready for the return of Christ.

    IN REGARDS TO TODAY’S MODERN CHURCH, EUGENE PETERSON, IN HIS BOOK "A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION" WRITES, “IT IS NOT DIFFICULT IN OUR WORLD TO GET A PERSON INTERESTED IN THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL; IT IS TERRIFICALLY DIFFICULT TO SUSTAIN THE INTEREST. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The Hidden Child In All Of Us"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to display their dependence on the Father by coming to Jesus with EMPTY HANDS and TRUSTING hearts.

    13 November 2005 Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: The hidden child in us all is to totally DEPEND on GOD’S GRACE in order to receive God’s kingdom. REFERENCES: Exodus 20:14 – KJV (Thou shalt not commit adultery); Mark 10:1-12 KJV (Jesus’ Story of Marriage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Gives In The Seed Form!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    God rarely gives a finished product. God gives us a handful of seeds and says: GROW IT.

    GOD GIVES IN THE SEED FORM! HE IS STILL WORKING ON ME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: The largest seed known in the world is the COCO-DE-MER. It can weigh up to 60 pounds. The smallest seed in the world is that of an orchid. Several orchid seeds can rest on a speck ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Generational Legacy Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

    PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Last week I shared with you the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Strength For The Weary"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,748 views

    God calls us to strengthen the weary hands and feeble knees of those who are wearied by the cares of life.

    Strength For The Weary Hebrews 12:12-17 Life can be mighty wearisome at times. If we had no relationships in this life, and therefore no other heartache or sorrow to deal with but our own, then there would still be enough pain, sorrow, and struggle to make us weary. Hypothetically we might create ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

    Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible