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  • Thomas Black avatar

    The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    This is the first 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

    I think in the last year we’ve learned much about what it means to pray. True enough most of our prayers are for healing and comfort but we certainly have been learning to pray by practicing I think. But praying, by definition is speaking to God, worshiping God, Thanking God, or imploring God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where's Your Confidence

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014
     | 16,923 views

    Unless our confidence is in God it's in the wrong place.

    WHERE’S YOUR CONFIDENCE? 1) Why do we lack confidence? • We listen to the devil. You know how he is. Whispering away to get us to doubt. He’s been doing it from the beginning with Eve. Whispering to her, getting her to question God. Unfortunately it worked. He does the same with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Leaders Are Called To Do

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014
     | 9,973 views

    Leaders are equippers. It requires hard work. It renders our work to become more effective. It rests on teaching the word of God.

    One of the most thought-­‐provoking articles I’ve read lately is “8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break the 200 Attendance Mark.”1 Now the author Carey Nieuwhof is not saying that it is a sin to be a small church. He just analyzed why it stays small. Nieuwhof clarifies that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Love For God Alive

    Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    Has you love for God grown cold? Do you find that you are stuck in a spiritual rut? Find out how God can help you to deepen your love for Him and keep your love for God alive.

    Keeping Love For God Alive Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever bought or received as a gift something new that you have been wanting for a long time? Maybe it was a car that you really like. You bring it home for the first time and you immediately want to take it out for a drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seeking Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,993 views

    Where do we turn when we want to know something. God encourages us from His word how we might find great wisdom within Him word.

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Seeking Wisdom” (James 1:5-8) Introduction:  WISDOM – one of the greatest possessions one can ascertain in the world…with it one can achieve great things  As we seek direction in our lives we know that with the proper wisdom in certain situations we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Rebellion

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
     | 3,109 views

    IS THERE A WHALE IN YOUR FUTURE

    The Great Rebellion (Jonah 1:3) Intro: Long, long ago in a world far, far away from here there was a great kingdom. It was a kingdom fill with the wonders of all the ages. Everywhere that the eye looked the mind became overwhelmed with all the beauty. This world was filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Deadly Hand

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
     | 1,537 views

    ARE YOU HOLDING ACES and EIGHTS

    The Great Rebellion (Jonah 1:3) Intro: Long, long ago in a world far, far away from here there was a great kingdom. It was a kingdom fill with the wonders of all the ages. Everywhere that the eye looked the mind became overwhelmed with all the beauty. This world was filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020
     | 3,421 views

    Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

    Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Origin Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,577 views

    Filters are important because without them things don’t operate properly. Are you living life unfiltered?

    No Filter Pt. 3 - Origin In an age where things that are not real are promoted as reality it would serve to reason that in church, we would tell you to live with no filter since we are taught by our Savior to live authentic and genuine lives. However, I want to tell you that filters are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When There Is No More Wine, He Makes New Wine

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
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    If your life has lost its “wine”—whether joy, peace, favour, or purpose—Jesus is still the One who makes new wine. He doesn’t just refill what is empty; He transforms what is common into something extraordinary.

    WHEN THERE IS NO MORE WINE, HE MAKES NEW WINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Joel 2:19, Psalm 104:15, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Revelation 21:5 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes reach moments of emptiness, dryness, or lack—moments when joy runs out, strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    A King Is Coming

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    Ride on King Jesus. Ride on into our lives. Ride on until judgement run down as waters, and righteous as a mighty stream.

    A King Is Coming Luke 19:41-44 The City of Jerusalem, high on Mt Zion, had taken on a festive air. The City was heavy with expectancy. The air was anxious awaiting the coming of Messiah – the deliverance of God. Isaiah had said a king would reign in righteousness – God’s king. Such was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bye, Bye Baby

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2006
     | 3,410 views

    This one is about leaving spiritual infancy behind.

    November 12, 2006 Dakota Community Church Bye, Bye Baby! Introduction: Leaving spiritual infancy behind. At some point in time each of us must make the decision to stop coming to church to be fed and to instead come prepared to feed others. Ephesians 4:11-15 It was he [Jesus] who gave some to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    More people have suffered from the abuse of alcohol than from all other drug addictions combined. The following are some reasons to flee from any tendency to fall into the temptation of drunkenness.

    Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession) But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:18) Illustration: Years ago, a group of scientists concluded that people once dependent on alcohol could resume drinking without falling back into addiction. Investigative reporters, however, uncovered contrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kayode Omotoso avatar

    The Future Of The Nigerian Church

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 29, 2015
     | 3,570 views

    In the warm up to the presidential election to be held on February 14, 2015 in Nigeria, I wish to call the attention of the Nigerian Church to some scriptural points on what really can be the undoing of a church.

    In the warm up to the presidential election to be held in February 14, 2015 in Nigeria, there is fear expressed from certain quarters of the Nigerian Church as to the emergence of a Muslim candidate who may end up exterminating Christianity in Nigeria or at least prepare the ground for such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Advancement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025
     | 2,405 views

    Supernatural advancement refers to progress that is beyond human effort, orchestrated by divine intervention.

    SUPERNATURAL ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 – "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:15, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 75:6-7, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: Supernatural advancement ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God