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  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Prophecy

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 15, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    The Spirit and Power of Elijah is being poured upon people today.

    Prophecy! 2 Kings 2:13-14 (NAS) 13. He also took up the mantel of Elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan. 14. He took the mantel of Elijah that fell from him and struck the waters and said, Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah? And when he had also struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lesson 2: Why Can't I See God?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
     | 688 views

    People can't see God because they are not looking for Him.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 2: Why Can’t I See God? A. WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE GOD People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him. The same reason why a crook doesn’t look for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing The Father's Will

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,851 views

    It’s proven that the majority of people who attend church come just for themselves, or for their children and grandchildren to interact. Historically people don’t come to church to watch others grow, or to be a blessing and to help people grow in their wa

    “5 way’s to Do the Father’s Will” Text: John 6: 28-38 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” 30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The School Of Hard "Nots"

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    You may have heard of people coming through the school of hard Knocks, but as I look through the word of God, I find some “NOT’s” that are hard for some people to swallow.

    THE SCHOOL OF HARD "NOTS" TITUS 3:3-8 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Peter 2:9-17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 2, 2023
     | 2,475 views

    Peter reminds us of the new amazing identity we as believers now have in Christ. He goes on to caution us that the only way we are going to silence those who seek to condemn us is by our Christian conduct and our submission to governing authorities.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/CgIOpM-nilY For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VMI1oHEKqUa68ajdJYQ6Y?si=0e0babfe63e24995 1 Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Hawks avatar

    How To Experience The Meaning Of Holy Week--A Palm Sunday Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 270 ratings
     | 41,501 views

    A Palm Sunday message to prepare people for the Holy Week.

    THE MEANING OF HOLY WEEK About 2000 years ago an event occurred in the Middle East that changed the world permanently. We’ll never be the same again. In fact, we date our calendars by this event. Every time you write a date, you’re using the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the focal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Love For Israel

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    In chapter one Malachi addressed God’s love for His people. In verses 6-14 of chapter one the priests and the people are charged with cheating. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests is addressed.

    In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel verses 1-5. In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, the violation of the ordinance of marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Made Me This Way Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,032 views

    This is not a message about homosexuality. This message is much broader than that. It’s about a false doctrine or belief in the Body of Christ that is a lie. Part of the message is personal and you can also personalize it from your life experiences.

    Is God your co-pilot? – Part 3 Several years ago I watched an episode of ESPN’s 30-30, a program that looks at the history of collegiate and professional athletics. This particular episode looked at college football in the 1980s. If you are not a college football fan, then the name Marcus DuPree ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    This one is about what it takes to get people to live sacrificially.

    Dakota Community Church April 15, 2006 Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. The idea of personal sacrifice is almost foreign to us in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Divine Moments

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 9, 2011
     | 10,433 views

    God graciously provides His people with divine moments - but when and how?

    “Divine Moments” Lev. 23:1-3 & Ps. 95:1-11 I was nervous as a cat in a circle of dogs. It was the first time that I was inviting people to come forward following a sermon for a laying on of hands and a blessing of the Spirit. What if no one came forward and I stood there all alone? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021
     | 3,166 views

    There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

    GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    How To Miss The Will Of God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,438 views

    Four common mistakes people make in trying to determine the will of God

    July 31, 2005 Dakota Community Church Understanding God’s Will Week One: Common Misconceptions Introduction: Friday night we went as a family to see “Kingdom of Heaven” and several times the will of God was a major theme. - When the magistrate wanted to flee on the fastest horses. - When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,478 views

    For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life.

    For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life. This “I am” statement was made in Jerusalem during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Huge lamps were lit outside the Temple to commemorate the pillar of light that guided the Israelites during their ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Morning Has Broken

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    This continues a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul calls us to live as resurrected Easter people - as people alive in a world of death.

    Bibliography: Morning Has Broken, A Perfect World, Ladyhawk, Tootsie How do you know when you’ve made it in life? What’s the icing on the cake in your life? For my grandmother, she considered her family successful when there was always a tablecloth on the dining room table. That tablecloth was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew It Was Important To Use Spirit Led Criteria To Select Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,095 views

    1. Jesus knew that Biblical criteria help people objectively choose leaders rather than relying on subjective feelings about people.

    1. Jesus knew that Biblical criteria help people objectively choose leaders rather than relying on subjective feelings about people. Jesus knew that Paul would encourage us to use Spirit led criteria when selecting church leaders. The Lord completely endorses the following Biblical qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational