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  • John Gaston avatar

    All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,815 views

    We’re examining the name of Jesus—the name that is above all names! Let’s look at the 5 “E’s” about the Name of Jesus.

    ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME! Phip. 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KITTEN CHURCH MEMBERS 1. A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. 2. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. 3. A while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Two Words Every Family Member Needs Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 9, 2013
     | 5,169 views

    Message dealing with two words for each family member: husband, wife, & children. If we follow these we will have a nurturing family.

    Title: A Nurturing Family Theme: To show that each person in the family has a role to play and if we fulfill that then we will have a great family. Text: Ephesians 5:22 – 6:4 Ephesians 5:22-33 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. (23) For the husband is head of the wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Will You Pray With Me? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013
     | 3,638 views

    Three reminders that will help you expand your prayer life

    Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. They made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,319 views

    communication with God

    Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mat 6:13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013
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    1 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

    ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH—Philippians 2:1-13 Attention: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is one scene which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes: Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Age Of Nonsense: "The Failure Of 'ism's"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
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    An Age when our "Yes" no longer means yes, and our "NO" no longer means no. When right is wrong and wrong is right!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 5, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Failure of Isms” Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Commencement is the one time each year when students get to hear a speaker say something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guide Me With Your Counsel

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016
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    God changes our attitude when we submit to His counsel.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church April 10, 2016 David Simpson “Guide Me With Your Counsel” SLIDE #1 Psalm 73 Faith surprised me a few years ago with a visit to the Fox Theatre to see David Copperfield, the magician. It was a fascinating show, with his slight of hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When The Law Was Being Quoting At Jesus, How Did This A Type Of Bullying?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016
     | 4,487 views

    Keeping tradition is a good thing, but not always. Some use it to put others down, or raise themselves up, either way it is bullying. How do we handle this? How did Jesus handle this?

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Fleeing Sin The Right Way

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 10, 2013
     | 10,512 views

    The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. We must have an even greater desire for purity of heart. In 2 Timothy 2, we see some great keys to equip us.

    The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. People want cleanness outwardly, but purity in heart? That is not the case. Everything that we see in this world is saturated with all kinds of impurity; TV, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Galatians 1:6-12 The Gospel

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013
     | 8,763 views

    Paul had explained to these Galatians converts that in Christ Jesus we are saved by grace through faith in His finished work on the cross, and not any thing pertaining to the Mosaic law.

    Galatians 1:6-12 THE GOSPEL 10-12-13 Today we're going to talk about "the gospel" for a few minutes, what it is according to God's word. The word "gospel" is found 114 times in the N.T. ~ 12 times in Galatians. ------ ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where O' Where Has Prophecy Gone Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    God the Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit has gifts to empower the church of Christ, enabling her to accomplishing everything He has called her to do in a sin cursed world.

    Title: Where O' Where Has Prophecy Gone Theme: The Ability to Preach God's Word Series: He Gave Gifts Introduction: Picture in your mind several years of giving to your loved ones everything they need to function and survive in an hostile world. How would you feel after finding out the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    Sermon 4 in the Galatians series. Throughout the series I studied G. Walter Hansen’s commentary from the IVP New Testament series (and others), and read other pastors sermon series on Galatians such as the series by Dr. Paul Newton of SouthWoods Baptist.

    INTRO: Being a part of something Nothing brings people together like being united in a common goal When you are part of something that is bigger than any one person, something where everyone has a part to play and we all rely on each other. I was in the marching band in High School. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Home Makeover: Moms Edition Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,269 views

    Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother’s Day and ending Father’s Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God’s blueprints. Alliterated. Expository.

    EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: MOTHER’S DAY Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/13/2012 Two little boys bought their mom a wreath of flowers for Mother’s Day. They were so excited to give it to her because they had used their own money. Mom held back laughter when she saw the ribbon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,622 views

    Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

    Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost: God's Appointed Time

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    A look at the Feast of Pentecost

    Introduction: A This evening, in just a few hours, Jews all around the world will celebrate Shavuot. 1 Shavuot in Hebrew means “weeks” (7 weeks, 49 days & on the day after 49, 50, celebrate Feast of Weeks) since the Feast of First Fruits. a “Pentecost” is Greek for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist