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  • James May avatar

    The Accursed Thing

    Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2005
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     | 23,629 views

    The Accursed Thing must be removed from the camp of the church before we can expect God to give us the victory over our enemy.

    THE ACCURSED THING by Pastor Jim May Joshua Chapter 7 Joshua 7:1, "But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Principles Of Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,100 views

    If we just want good things to happen then don’t pray. But if we want GOD things to happen pray with boldness, passion and expectancy.

    INTRODUCTION I’ve said on the front cover of this weeks bulletin that prayer is the highest use of the gift of speech. Words are a powerful tool. For example apparently for every word in Hitler’s book Mein Kampf, 125 people lost their lives in World War 2 (W. Wiersbe "Be Complete" p135). So words ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 12,211 views

    When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

    OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Crime, Correction And Covenant: A Call For Revival

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,259 views

    The church must allow God to break our hearts and prepare us spiritually if we are to expect him to pour out revival upon us.

    Crime, Correction and Covenant Texts: Hosea 4:1, 5:14-6:1, 6:3, 10:11-12 Introduction: Your Honor, the jury finds the defendant, the church of the 20th century, guilty on all counts and recommends corrective action be taken. Guilty, what crime could we, as a church be guilty of? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Exploring The Possibilites

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 6, 2009
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    Why do you pray if you don’t expect God to hear and answer? Faith is the key to approaching God in a way that pleases Him.

    March 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:6 Subject: Faith Title: Exploring the Possibilities We were over at church praying on Friday morning at our normal prayer time, Alice, Frances, Melanie and I were there, and even though it was our normal prayer time it was far from being a normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    What My Dad Should Not Have Taught Me

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009
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    How we as adults reflect on our past sin influences the children in our lives, to expect censure or approval when they sin in similar ways.

    What my dad should not have taught me Genesis 26:1-12 My father has told me many stories. Most of them took place before he became a Christian, because I can remember his life since then. Some of these stories have elements of sin in them. My father and all fathers must ask this question: Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
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     | 14,416 views

    Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

    Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making Your Faith Visible Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
     | 6,231 views

    Don’t just pray and expect God to do something, show God your serious in your prayer and give it all you got.

    Sunday February 17th, 2008 Series: the Fight part 7 Scripture: Mark 11:22-24 Sermon: Making Your Faith Visible Speaker: Pastor Michael West Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry McKee avatar

    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    Are you ready to drop everything and follow Jesus? That’s exactly what He’s expecting when He asks "Follow Me?"

    Let’s Go Fishing 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Different Set Of Footprints

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,592 views

    Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

    Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    King Herod's Early Release Program Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,565 views

    No one, not a single person in this story expects Peter to be released. Not Herod, not the guards, not the people of the church, not even Peter himself. Still, God answers the prayer.

    Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "King Herod’s Early Release Program") The links are not active in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Babatunde Olugboji avatar

    Forget Your Past, Focus On The Future Series

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 47,606 views

    Remember, yesterday is history (you can’t change it) today is a present (enjoy it) and tomorrow is a mystery (look forward to it with expectations).

    That I may know Him (2): Forget your Past, Focus on the Future Text Philip 3:12-14: Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011
     | 3,752 views

    Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

    Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcoming The King

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
     | 6,035 views

    Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

    “Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Looking To 2011

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    As we approach the New Year, are there things that you are willing to change? You cannot do the same things, the same way, and expect things to change.

    Looking to 2011 Matthew 14:22-14:32 Wow! Where did this Christmas go? Most people are done opening presents and most will get back to normal routine. Unless… you are like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene