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  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,573 views

    Where we see a problem, God sees potential for a miracle. We just have to have the nerve to ask God to do the impossible.

    “You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask” Text: John 16:23 - And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Intro: Jesus tells us that whatsoever we ask the Father in His name, the Father will give it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A World Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012
     | 7,092 views

    Sometimes we come across to others as people who seem very different from what we claim to be. This happens when we fail to practice what we preach. It also happens when others make assumption about us without having all the facts.

    A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 and Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Job Of The Prophet

    Contributed by Rev. Daniel Panitz on Oct 12, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    This is a sermon highlighting the duties and characterof those called to the office of prophet.

    The Job of the Prophet. By Rev. Daniel Panitz The Prophetic office has everything to do with that individual’s intimacy with God. Only a person intimate with God knows God’s secret place. It’s a place where God reveals Himself and speaks to us. It is a place where one can see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Wolrd Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    All too often people are judging Jesus by the cover and not the content. We make up that cover and so sometimes people get the wrong impression of who Jesus is.

    A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 – Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Those Bones, Those Bones! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 20, 2012
     | 7,447 views

    Eyes seeing, ears hearing, feet walking, mouths talking, but dead without God. Rubbing elbows with the dead, that's why we have jobs, school, and shopping, and doctor appointments, to reach out to those who are dead!

    Ezekiel was the Watchmen! Verse 1-2-The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Type Of Church Are We? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

    What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lets Get Real

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,217 views

    Jesus reveals the real problem with people and churches with this letter to the Laodiceans. The real problem is an inability to see yourself as God sees you.

    Intro: This letter to the church of Laodicea reveals to us what really makes Jesus sick. What we might call the church is the First Church of the Churning stomach. If you were to see them from the worldly point of view everything would be all right. They had it all programs, people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blinded By The Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,666 views

    As Saul was blinded by the light, we may have to experience "blindness" to really see the truth.

    “Blinded By the Light” November 12, 2008 Pastor Charlie Wallis A family had gone to the movies, and on the way in the teenager of the family stopped by the refreshment stand to pick up some popcorn. By the time he got into the theater the lights were already dim. He scanned the theater and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Foundational Truth 2 (Wk.3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008
     | 2,822 views

    A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Water Baptism" and "Holy Spirit baptism".

    Dakota Community Church October 26, 2008 Foundational Truth 2 (Week 3) Introduction & Review: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by reading Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,834 views

    It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

    Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Deliberately

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,579 views

    Our way of living must be deliberate

    1. Define Both Words a. Living – the process of sustaining or maintaining a way of life b. Deliberately – carefully thought our & done intentionally 2. Poor planning & no planning almost synonymous a. Mid July Farmers talking – 1 notorious for laziness ‘How’s your cotton ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Seven Reasons To Seek A Personal Revival

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,971 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a fresh moving of God in his life.

    INTRODUCTION: REVIVE [Heb chayah, khaw-yaw’]: a prim. root; to live; keep or make alive; give or promise life; recover, repair, or restore to life. I. A REAL REVIVAL WILL MOTIVATE YOU IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE Psalms 80:18 Then we will not turn back from You; Revive us, and we will call upon Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Lee avatar

    Study In Revelation 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Jan 20, 2009
     | 4,532 views

    Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

    A Study in Revelation Part 2 Revelation 1: 1-3 Brief look @ last week verse 1 We saw that the word revelation (apokalupsis) means to uncover. It’s the idea of pulling back a covering to reveal something that was hidden from sight. The Revelation was given by Jesus Himself The Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise And Walk

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    Walking with Him can be hard

    Sunday Sermon 05/08/2005 We will start with a prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for your inspiring Word. I love you and worship you Oh Lord. Please forgive me and my sins. I ask that you these words to show and inspire the readers to come to you and want to know you as I know you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Dynamic Christianity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic.

    Dynamic Christianity Matt 14:25-33 NIV • The activity in a Christians life should be active not passive. Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic. • Many follow only wanting to be blessed. • Christianity should be a blessing to any that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God