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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "I Can Live By A New Power” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,840 views

    I can live life on a higher level by the same power by which Jesus was raixsed from the dead - the power of the Holy Spirit.

    In the first message in this series, we considered how, through our Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection, we can appropriate the forgiveness made available by His sacrifice and be reconciled to God and be made a new person. I am now identified with Christ, and in Him, I am in a position to live as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clearing The Closets Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 7, 2018
     | 4,692 views

    Message 2 in a series on the spiritual habits the lead to a higher walk with God. This message focuses on the third habit of regular confession of sin.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Cleaning the closets / clearing the conscience” Review There is no vibrant physical heath without proper diet and exercise. There can be no healthy relationships without practicing the things that build relationships. The things we will explore of the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Highly Favored Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,130 views

    There is no description of higher favor given to any man or woman in the history of the Bible than Mary! She alone is described as “highly favored.”

    Luke 1:26-35 NKJV “Highly Favored” November 26, 2023 What Is God's Favor? God’s favor, or grace, is God giving us the ability to do something which is humanly impossible for us to do. "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go Up

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,458 views

    The call of the Holy Spirit is always to a higher place. It is a dangerous thing to settle anywhere along the way. There should be built into the DNA of the believer the desire fore more of God.

    I'M GOING UP Psalm 24:3-5 KJVS - 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Faith Compromises With Culture Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 2, 2008
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     | 6,143 views

    This is an intro to the series on Judges and sets the stage and context for the following sermons on Gideon and Samson. You could say that the theme of this sermon is "What went wrong?"

    WHEN FAITH COMPROMISES WITH CULTURE Culture has a very powerful influence in our lives. What our culture dictates we often follow along with. If our culture says it is okay, then it must be okay. In some circles of church community smoking was considered a sinful practice. Now our culture says it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Shocking Idea Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,050 views

    A Christmas sermon focused on the Virgin Birth. The Virgin Birth 1. Opens the Door For My Salvation. 2. Changes My Direction. 3. Requires My Response.

    A Shocking Idea Today we start a new series called: Incredible Christmas. Of course this is the Christmas season and I want us to take a new look at an old story and see how incredible the story really is. Follow along with me as I read from Matthew chapter one: “Now the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Shepherd And The Valley"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 16,779 views

    Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

    Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A January Inventory

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    As we begin a new year, we need to do some instrospective thinking!

    Evening Message December 31, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE JANUARY INVENTORY Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: 1. In nearly every business there should be a yearly inventory.Removing of old stock. Determining the assets of the present situation. Rearranging to better suite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    The sermon asks the question: What would you do if you knew exactly when judgment was coming.

    Genesis 6:1-8 January 19, 2003 We were not living in Harrow at the time of the great flood. However, when we came to Harrow on March of 1996 we could still see the effects of that flood. In several of the houses that we looked at, when we went down into the basement we could see a line on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Help Waiting On The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,223 views

    God is still on His throne. His arm will levy judgment against those who are enemies of his righteous servants.

    Prayer For Help Waiting On The LORD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 25, 2014) “So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth” (Psalms 58:11, King James Version [David reproveth wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Difficulty In Following Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 187 ratings
     | 53,983 views

    Jesus tells us what to do in the face of opposition. 1- Stand your ground. 2- Follow the leader. 3- Panic not.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we should never try to ‘get even.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    How Is Your Love Life Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,067 views

    There is too much emphasis in today's preaching about practical and earthly matters concerning earthly love. There is a much higher love life we need to cultivate.

    How is your Love Life? I John 2:15-17 Introduction Last time we met, we discussed the new commandment which was really not new, but was the one which we have had all along. Even though John did not elaborate further on what this command was, it was obvious that it was closely tied to the command ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Getting Out Of The Pits

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    Even as God took David from the pit of despair, so can he stand us on solid ground.

    GETTING OUT OF THE PITS text: Psalm 40:1-3 A. Oh, how WEARINESS effects us at times. ILLUSTRATION: I can’t explain how you know for sure. I guess you have to be a preacher to understand. There’s this inner-feeling that a preacher gets when he knows that he’s DONE all that he can for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Break It Up"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 11, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,568 views

    God wants to do a new thing in your life, but first you must break up that fallow ground.

    “Break It Up” “Tearing up the fallow ground in your life” by District Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr Hosea 10:12 & Isaiah 43:19 Whenever I begin to tell the story of when I was hit by a car at the age of 12 while riding my bike to school, my wife will either finish the story for me or she will ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Mark Canfield avatar

    Building God's House Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,460 views

    This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

    BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church