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  • Bode Ayodele avatar

    When The Lord Fights Your Battle

    Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 81 ratings
     | 187,232 views

    Explains why it is necessary for a believer to allow the Lord to take control of his/her personal battles; noting that this is the only way one can be assured of victory . This message further highlights eight different ways the Lord can fight ones battle

    By Bode Ayodele Knowing how to obtain victory in battle is of great importance to every Christian. There is no gainsaying the fact that we are constantly engaged in warfare. The good news is that every child of God has access to a warrior who has never lost before. The bible states that Jehovah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Urgency Of Repentance”

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,202 views

    “There is an "Urgent Need of Repentance" for the wicked and unrighteous, because the Lord will soon return to rapture the Church. The wicked must forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts and seek the Lord while he may be found.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright “The Urgency of Repentance” TEXT: Isaiah 55:6-7 “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do We Do Now?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,601 views

    A sermon following a great 4 night multi-church revival/crusade in our community where many were saved and rededicated their lives to Christ

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 27, 2007 Date Preached: April 29, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: What are we going to do now? Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-20 Introduction: Wow what a great 4 nights of services we had this past week! Let me share with you that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Divine Offspring Defeated The Enemy

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016
     | 3,728 views

    To show that GOD provided redemption even at the beginning of fall of men, that all will be saved through His Mighty Power that has no limit.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you defeated? No. I'm more than a conqueror. Romans 8:37 (New International Version) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD provided redemption even at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 10, 2015
     | 4,124 views

    Forgiveness, Release, Redemption

    The Well - A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven John 4:16-19 March 27, 2022 Introduction: “Here’s a really really important question...“If your past never becomes your past is it really your past?” If you never deal with the Elephant in the room, isn’t the Elephant always there? H. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015
     | 4,507 views

    People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

    Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    To Know God Well - Greatest Treasure

    Contributed by David Leach on May 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,488 views

    To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit

    To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit Col 2:2-3 ...That they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of (divine) wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Stream Of God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,761 views

    We may spend some time with God each day, but how much of that is real quality time? Sometimes we can allow the busyness of daily life to crowd out quality time with God.

    The Stream of God’s Presence We are continuing in our series on Supernatural Springs and this month our focus is on the Stream of God’s presence. The question as always to begin: How much quality time do you spend with God? We may spend some time with God each day, but how much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worthy Is The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,227 views

    The study of Revelation shows us God’s remedy for evil, and the ultimate purpose of human history.

    How do you answer this common challenge to the Gospel: “I do not believe in God because if God were real, there wouldn’t be injustice and suffering in the world.” This is the objection of many who do not believe in the gospel. It is a question about what we as humans perceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    The Power To Give Life

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 4,821 views

    As we come into contact with people in the normal ebb and flow of daily activities that we should impact their lives with the love, the power, the grace, the peace and joy that we have discovered in our own salvation.

    THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE John 4:1-15, 25-26 In Genesis 2:9 we find these words: “Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Virgin Mary Has So Much To Teach Us As The Fountain Of Faith, And Grace

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 21, 2014
     | 4,881 views

    We always know who Mary was the mother of our Lord, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her faith and her calling, and you will see how powerful and relevant that is for us today. Read on and enjoy !!!

    This sermon (Advent 2 year B) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 7th December 2014 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We always know who Mary was, but forget that for a moment, and focus on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God Of A Small Nation!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 14, 2014
     | 3,329 views

    Wrapping up some important spiritual nuggets around the occasion of the 66th Independence day of Israel...

    GOD OF A SMALL NATION Now I do not know if the famous Indian novelist Arundhati Roy had Israel in mind when she wrote her Booker Prize winning novel “God of small things” but for a good 2000 years of its Scriptural history tracing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Pelagius Vs Augustine Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,648 views

    The debate between Pelagius and Augustine was over the nature of man and the sin of Adam. The Second Council of Orange condemned even partially holding to the views of Pelagius. This message examines why.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 7: The Council of Orange (AD529) So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasure Of God- Buried

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 3, 2014
     | 4,854 views

    To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit.

    To know God well is the greatest treasure of life, but this treasure isn’t on the surface and found by intellect, it’s deeper and only found by our spirit Col 2:2-3 ...That they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are NIV hidden all the treasures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Do Your Doctrines (Teachings) About God Come From, Man Or God?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 1,860 views

    If the teachings are not scripture that has been given to the person by the inspiration of God and received and understood in the heart, then they are almost certainly going to be false.

    Where do your doctrines (teachings) about God come from, man or God? 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine.. A patchwork of doctrines: Almost everyone it seems, regardless of whether they are saved or unsaved, has concocted for themselves a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational