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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Filled With The Fullness Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,763 views

    Do you ever feel that you can't do what God wants you to do? Well, we can't except for the power of God working through us.

    Filled with the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro Slide Do you ever feel that you just can’t do what God wants you to do? I mean, you know what He wants, but it is just too hard. Have you ever felt that way? I am sure we all have at times. I know Paul has and he knows that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

    Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018
     | 3,415 views

    Message 31 in our exposition of Revelation focusing on the judgment seat of Christ.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Judgment Seat of Christ” During the 7 year tribulation on earth there are a couple events taking place in heaven. One is the Wedding of the Lamb with the church which we discussed last week. The purpose of human marriage parallels the marriage of Christ and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Worshipping Community. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,772 views

    Another in the purpose driven series: Worship @ the center.

    John 4: 1-26. The act of Worship can take many forms from the numerous religions aound the world - Satan worship, pagan and new age worship of nature - the secular worshippers of money, power, sport, fashion and show biz and the many world religions. As we look around the globe we see that human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Say That

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
     | 1,789 views

    Your Responsibility as a Christian

    Sermon Matthew 28:20 Can you say that? Introduction: We learn here that this Matthew writing to the Jews for the purpose to prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal King. His body is buried at Westminster Abbey but his heart (Literally) remains in Africa. When Robert Livingston, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    12 ways to look at circumstances.

    Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They That Worship

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 24, 2014
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    We must worship God in spirit and in truth. Moving from thanksgiving to praise and finally into worship. The Tabernacle gives a beautiful picture of moving from thanksgiving to praise and finally worshipping God in the beauty of Holiness.

    “They that WORSHIP” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE:- John 4:24 “God is a spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth”. Opening:- This morning I want to look at this scripture and I am going to ask a question that each person needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Christian Perfection is possible!

    A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Rotten Figs Part Deux

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,022 views

    Do you have a faith in the unseen or just believe it exists? Is your believe real or fake?

    In today’s scripture there’s a problem under the surface that still exists to today. In reading the words of Jeremiah in verse 3, we hear it as: “There are ripe figs and rotten figs.” The Lord goes on to explain that there are some in the community of faith who He knows are frauds. They are posing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Yeasty Beasty Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 26, 2024
     | 737 views

    Jesus uses yeast as a symbol to talk about hypocrisy.

    M16: THE YEASTY BEASTY M16: LEAVEN THAT’LL KEEP YOU FROM HEAVEN Matthew 16:5-12 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… My First and Only Breadmaker (p) When Kelly and I got married in 1998, we had a wedding registry like all couples do nowadays. A wedding registry, if you do not know, is a list from various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Umpire Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018
     | 2,603 views

    Message 19 in our Colossians study continuing the discussion on peace.

    Chico Alliance Church “Super Umpire Pt 2” Supplementary Notes Revised Definition of Peace Peace is the inner calm confidence resulting from a resounding realization that God works everything together for His glorious purpose and our ultimate good. Peace is the calm confidence that everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Living In The Power Of Christ (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 13, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    How do you manifest the characteristics of God as He is continually refines you in your life?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This Message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/115454 Introduction This Easter morning, we are going to look at a powerful prayer of the Apostle Paul in our study of the Book of Ephesians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • John Harvey avatar

    Transformation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    We are going to look at Paul’s prayer for the church at Philippi and what we can learn about the transforming prayer Paul prayed for that church.

    Connection: Lessons from Paul on Prayer Transformation of Prayer February 13,2005 Intro: Today we are wrapping up our series on the prayers of the apostle Paul for the churches he was ministering to. We have looked at the priority of prayer that focuses on Christ and places him in the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 62 views

    Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

    LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart God Seeks Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,513 views

    May we strive to cultivate hearts that align with the desires of our Heavenly Father, for it is in the condition of our hearts that God truly seeks to dwell.

    "The Heart God Seeks" Introduction: Greet the congregation warmly and read the key verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b (NLT) - "The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Begin by acknowledging the human tendency ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal