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  • John Bagorio avatar

    What Brings Jesus To A City

    Contributed by John Bagorio on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    When we get desperate for God to show up

    This was the first Palm Sunday Several things must happen I believe before Jesus will visit a city. 1.Obedience - vs. 6 we can see that the disciples followed, or obeyed, what Jesus said for them to do in vs. 2 2.Jesus must show up - vs. 10 we can see that when Jesus shows up the whole city ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Missions Matter

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 10,835 views

    Every person should realize they are God called to MISSIONS.

    MISSIONS MATTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 16:27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, Father, that thou would send him to my Father’s house: 28 For I have five brothers, that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. I ponder today, Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Conditions To Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 201 ratings
     | 12,151 views

    God answers prayer when His conditions are met.

    A pastor had earned a vacation from his flock and he decided to make it a golfing holiday. He went to a golfing resort, and on his first day out on the course he learned that Arnold Palmer played the course frequently. The toughest hole was the 17th, and as the pastor approached the tee his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Larger Than Life Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 13,395 views

    Ask God to expand your ministry, influence and witness.

    1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. Are you living larger than life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Winner

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,496 views

    Soul Winning is a God-given responsibility not to be neglected by believers.

    <PRE> Soul winners are the least appreciated people among the winners of today. They are the unpopular winners the world cannot afford to give applause. Every true Christian knows the value of soul winner’s presence in the midst of lost and dying people. It’s a sad thing but true that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    298 – Intimate Prayer Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    the Model Prayer for intamacy with God by recognizing His attributes.

    Illustrate: 50 Christian truckers got together to pray that somehow the sniper terrorizing the Washington, DC area would be caught. Ron Lantz would be retiring as a driver in a few days and didn’t even live in the area, but he felt sure that God would answer their prayers. In fact, he told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Mission Before Us

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,223 views

    Examines the importance of prayer & putting on the armor of God; of evangelism.

    THE MISSION BEFORE US At last count there were in the neighborhood of 40 churches and ministries actively working in the Deltona area. There are today, nearly 80,000 people living in Deltona alone, not to mention the surrounding unincorporated areas. If every one of those churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Mile Marker 0

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,887 views

    Jesus tells us that if we love God and neighbor, then we are close to the kingdom.

    Title: Mile Marker 0 Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34 Theme: If you love God and neighbor, then you are close to the kingdom. 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How What We Know Impacts How God Judges Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014
     | 3,484 views

    A look at our how our judgment is partially dependent on how much we knew, whether we're a Christian or non-Christian.

    MORE THAN HEARING: How much we’ve heard impacts how much God expects of us. - 1 Timothy 1:13. - Verse 13 brings out an interesting phrase: “because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.” - Paul there acknowledges that part of God’s great mercy to him was prefaced on his lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angel On Your Shoulder

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    I believe that God does indeed assign His angels to protect police officers and soldiers and all those who willingly put their lives on the line for others. I believe that God also assigns angels to watch over ordinary Christians and ordinary churches

    The Angel on Your Shoulder Psalm 91 It was late October and I was working midnight shift at the police station in our small town. It had been a quiet night until we got a call about a bar fight with serious injuries. It seems two friends had been drinking heavily when one decided to crush a beer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying In Good Times Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    Prayer is harder during good times than bad, because the good times distract us from God

    Nov. 23 Praying when things are going great Boy fell out of bed because he was sleeping too close to where he got in (my spiritual walk) History of the world - briefly Adam and Eve - dominion over the earth - have it all less one thing Abraham - through you all nations will be blessed Blessing - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,694 views

    In James 4:7-10, James gives us ten-point road map that shows us how to draw near to God. Let’s look at the first three stops in verses 7-8.

    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1) James 4:7-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 24, 2001 Introduction: Having spent the last three weeks studying what conflict looks like, the inevitable question that begs to be asked is, “So, what do we do about it? If God opposes ...read more

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    How To Experience True Revival

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 18, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    True revival is not just feeling good inside and shouting in the church. It takes real commitment in our part.

    Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusades for Christ said that there are three actions that Christians must take in order to experience revival. These are as important to the church as for every individual believer. 1. Embracing the cross of Christ, 2. Being filled and empowered by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

    How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    How To Overfhaul Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,159 views

    We accomplish more of what is important and enjoy the blessing of God when we focus on God’s priorities.

    Title: How to Overhaul Your Priorities Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Thesis: We accomplish the most important things in life when we focus on God’s priorities. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction I heard a joke this past week about a young man who was driving his BMW around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational