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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

    1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jehoshaphat (He Who Pleads)

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    How the prayer of Jehoshaphat and the unity of the people of Judah defeated the enemy and never lifted a hand.

    JEHOSHAPHAT (HE WHO PLEADS) II Chronicles 20:1-4 Intro: In the reading of the text you find that some of the people of Judah have come to Jehoshaphat and told him the Moabites and the Ammonites and others are planning to attack him. This scares Jehoshaphat. Remember at this time the kingdom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary-- Introduction Series

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,938 views

    This in the introduction sermon of a series that deals with seven common sins found in the church and in the lives of "Christians".

    SEVEN SINS SNEAKING INTO THE SANCTUARY Romans 12:1-2 I. Social Acceptances Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self Robbery

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    “Will a man rob God?”

    Self Robbery Jeremiah 5:25 Intro On a Monday morning, a pastor entered the church. His office had been vandalized and his study had been ransacked. The drawers had been pulled out, and the contents emptied on the floor. The file cabinet had been pried open, and each file folder had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of A Sign Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,575 views

    The Third sermon in the Advent series,

    December 11, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...The Gift Of A Sign Introduction: - Everyday we see signs all around us - to give us direction; instruction; information; even warnings. - Sometimes those signs are clear, maybe too clear: On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists - REMEMBER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What My Mother Taught Me.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    We remember the things she taught us.

    What my mother taught me. Proverbs 31 10--28 10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13She seeketh wool, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen James avatar

    Lukewarm Living Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 5,373 views

    Part 7 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's final message in the series examines the letter to the Church at Laodicea.

    OPENING: Approach text with humility bc parts of our text VERY familiar. Pray today is that familiarity will not lead us to contentment. BC I believe God has a WORD for each of us today! READ REVELATION 3:14-22. BACKGROUND: Laodicea was located in the Lycus River Valley. Really was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Journey

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 14, 2020
     | 2,522 views

    Our text is about the journey of a man who went away, but left gifts or talents to his followers to take care of his property. The Man had expectations of his followers, and upon his return from his journey he found some had did good and some not so good with his property.

    Matthew 25:14-30 “The Journey” 1. The Journey 14 ‘For it is as if a man, going on a journey, obviously the text is about the end times. • The Man’s Journey : I was born, I lived with you, I died, I arose, I ascended, I will return. • This was Jesus’s journey. His Birth10what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    The Divine Blueprint For Success: 6 Essential Principles Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 808 views

    Beloved, today we delve into the divine blueprint for success. The Bible provides us with timeless wisdom that, when applied, leads us to a life of fulfillment and purpose.

    The Divine Blueprint for Success: 6 Essential Principles OpeningPassage: Joshua 1:8 (NIV): "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous." Introduction: Beloved, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Christian And Sin. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 482 views

    "Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God" (1 John 3:1).

    THE CHRISTIAN AND SIN. Abridged. 1 John 3:1-8. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 JOHN 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other Scriptures, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,416 views

    Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

    “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    No Time Like The Present Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 20, 2020
     | 4,040 views

    Every time we hear the story of God’s gift of the Christ child we should should always treasure this in our hearts and ponder the mystery of God being with us in the flesh every day. Maybe then Tiny Tim’s precious prayer will ring true: “God bless us every one,”

    As far back as I can remember, I’ve known about Jesus. Everyone one of us here probably grew up hearing about Jesus, am I right? We heard about Him in church, in Sunday School. We listened to sermons about Him. We read about Him in the Bible when we got older. But here’s the thing … even if ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Seven Deadly Sins

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    This is a message examining the sins God hates as listed in the sixth chapter of Proverbs, however the seventh sin listed is called the sin of abomination which is a disgust before God. This message reveals how the first six sins lead to the seventh sin which is an abomination in God's eyes.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 6:16-19) (16) "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:" (17) "A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood," (18) "An ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Warning! Believer Beware Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,219 views

    Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

    "WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Debating Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    This is the fourth in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores getting overly consumed in theological debates and arguments.

    1 Timothy 3:15 should be miraculously appearing on the screen, let’s read it together, “I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church. . .” We are exploring the book of 1 Timothy, and those things that Paul wrote to his young apprentice ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan