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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Give Them Their Due Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

    BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prepared For Power

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,300 views

    We must prepare ourselves for the power of God, God is wanting to manifest himself but very often there are things in our lives that are hindering him, Lets learn how to prepare ourselves for his power,.

    *The desired and determined end = The revelation and the manifestation of the glory of God. *The requirements (The preparation process). We have too long just assumed that God will do what he wants to do regardless of our participation, The truth is God’s purpose and desire will ultimately be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 19,888 views

    This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

    Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Growing Commitment

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Three ways to develop a deeper commitment to God.

    A Growing Commitment Introduction 1. Having been convinced of the truth of the gospel, you made a decision to commit yourself to Jesus and the truth (Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:5-6; 1 Peter 1:22). 2. This commitment is essential if we hope to receive the crown of life (Revelation 2:10). 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Until I See

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,867 views

    Learning to trust God and take Him at His word is a difficult task for many people.

    John 20: 19 – 31 Unless I See Intro: Have you even played the game, “Truth or Dare?” --- You remember, you tell a person that you want to either tell the truth or accept their dare. If you choose “truth” the other person asks a question that you must answer truthfully. If you choose “dare” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reconnecting W/ God In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Crises will come; the question is how long you will wait during a crisis before you reconnect with God? Some people do it right away, and some people wait longer. Some don’t do it at all; they try to make it through on their own. What does it look

    Reconnecting With God in Times of Crisis Job 1:13-22 How do we keep ourselves from disconnecting from God in a crisis? You and I are not immune to crises. Job was rich but that didn’t matter. It rains on the just and the unjust. Job was godly, that didn’t matter. God gave permission for Job’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Chairs

    Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place.

    Choosing Chairs Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction: We are going to look at 3 generations and 3 chairs. As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place. Entropy says “Everything is naturally deteriorating.” Everything is becoming “sameness.” “For example, a warm mug of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abandoned

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    When men abandon God, He gives them over to their own counse.

    ABANDONED Romans 1:21-28 The word abandoned connotes moral unrestraint, something given up by the owner, chucked or deserted. Abandoned houses, children, and hope are sad scenes indeed. The saddest scene is to see a soul apparently abondoned by God. Conversely, when folk abandon God, He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Life Of Fairh Ii Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,059 views

    The life of faith is a living reality, we are living testimonies of the grace and and favor of God as we live the life of faith

    The Life of Faith Hebrews 11:6-7 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    God is not the author of evil. God does not induce anyone to participate in that which is sinful and destructive. When God places some burden upon us, he does so to bring out the good rather than the bad. When Satan places some burden on us or some obs

    Let us Not into Temptation Matthew 6:13 Intro To even begin to understand this particular petition the Lord included in the model prayer, we must recognize that there is a difference between the temptation that is initiated by Satan and the test to which God puts us. God is not the author of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 2, 2009
     | 2,012 views

    Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

    Viewers wanting to see "Knowing" staring Nicholas Cage might expect a film not all that different from his "National Treasure" series or even perhaps "The Da Vinci Code" as from advertisements the story appears to center around an aged parchment with a series of numbers scribbled across it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Shaking

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,944 views

    The Lamb opens six seals the prelude to the Day of the Lord

    Revelation Chapter Six Title: ‘The Great Shaking’ Text: Revelation 6:1-17 Theme: The Opening of the Six Seals I. There Is A Great Sovereign Savior (v.1,3,5,7,9,12,7:1) [The Lamb Who Controls-He Gives/Allows-v.2,4,8] A. He Opens the 1st Seal (v.1,2) [Parallel: Matthew 24:4,5] 1. Introduced by One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,073 views

    The Prayer of Paul

    A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual foundation. 2. You must become before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Love's Memorial

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,564 views

    A Lord’s Supper Devotional to be used before communion.

    LOVE’S MEMORIAL 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 INTRO: The immediate setting for the first observance of the Lord=s Supper was the Jewish Passover. This was an annual feast of remembrance. Its purpose was to com¬memorate the passing over by the death angel of Jewish families in Egypt, prior to the Exodus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ye Shall Be Holy Unto God

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    What is holiness? The word HOLY used here means to be or to keep oneself pure or to sanctify yourself wholly.Let us look at four statements here in this verse that help define personal holiness.

    What exactly does it mean to be HOLY? I think I can better answer that question if I know what being Holy is not. For instance, if you shout all over the church while tripping over your tongue, That is not Holy. If you withhold your tithe to starve the pastor out, That is not Holy. If you prefer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God