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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    A "Fast" Sermon Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    Although unusual by todays standards, fasting unleashes the power of God in our prayer life.

    During the summer we�ve been going through the book of Acts. Do yourself a favor and read the book of Acts this summer to remind yourself about the power and work of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit moves, things never remain the same, people are never the same, churches are never the same. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praise The Lord! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 25, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    A Psalm of Praise – Psalm 9 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Personal Praise (vs 1-3) Powerful Protection (vs 4-10) Petition Praise (vs 11-14) Persuaded Providence (vs 15-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 1666, disaster struck St. Paul's Cathedral, • When a devastating fire swept through London, • And destroyed the building. • Britain turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Please Release Me

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 14,159 views

    This dear woman, as Jesus called her, despite her situation, which plagued her for 18 years, was in church - she continued to be in the synagogue on the Sabbath. I may have heard a similar message to this many years ago, but if I did, I do not know who i

    Please Release Me Scripture: Luke 14:10-16 Do you remember this song? (Sing) “Please release me, let me go. I don’t love you anymore. To live together is a sin, so release me, and let me love again.” We’re not going to discuss the poor theology of the meaning behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalm 34:18-19 - Part 7 - Are You Brokenhearted Or Crushed? Deliverance From Afflictions Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025
     | 1,262 views

    Hurting people? Yes the world is full of them. Verses for today speak of those who hurt, the broken heartedness and sorrow; of those who are crushed by circumstances and the world. Jesus’ ministry is to the downtrodden. The Lord delivers those who are afflicted, and gives them hope.

    PSALM 34:18-19 - PART 7 - ARE YOU BROKENHEARTED OR CRUSHED? DELIVERANCE FROM AFFLICTIONS We are nearing the end of our study of Psalm with just two more to go. The second half of the Psalm deals with practical issues like teaching and commands. Today the issue is very practical and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gideon's Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 26, 2025
     | 262 views

    A look at what biblical encouragement is about.

    Encouragement Hebrews 3:12-13, Judges 6 September 28, 2025 We’ve been looking at what it means to biblically encourage one another. Beginning today and for the next few weeks, we’re going to look at some biblical stories of encouragement. We’re going to look at the greatest encourager of all this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy, Holy, Holiness! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,620 views

    Explores the divine call to pursue personal holiness, permeate social holiness, and practice daily holiness.

    Welcome, welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has brought us together to share in the joy of His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn how we can live ...read more

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    What More Must I Do?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 27,234 views

    This is such a familiar Bible story that some of you may think, "I already know everything about this, so I can shove my mind into neutral & quit listening to the preacher." You see, familiarity often breeds contempt.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX I am going to read this morning from the 19th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, vs’s 16-26. The same incident is also recorded in Mark & Luke, but I have chosen to read it as recorded in Matthew 19. (READ Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas- Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    There were two main purposes for the incarnation and life of Christ.

    Why Did Jesus Come? 1 ¶ How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Laura LeBlanc avatar

    God's Got The Power

    Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,142 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage people who are being tested and tempted.

    This morning I want to speak to you about a very familiar person in the Bible, Job. Most people think about patience and suffering when they hear the name Job. Today I want you to clear your mind and think about the conversation that took place in heaven. The conversation between God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through Jerusalem To The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    Oftentimes when we read through the passages in Scripture, we come to passages that seem to be out of place. And every year as I come to Palm Sunday, I come to this passage that seems to be so out of place. The story itself is one of the most beautiful pictures in all of Scripture, beautiful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "No Star Tonight"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

    "No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

    Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are Some Of The Considerations We Should Make In Relating To People Of Different Economic Classes?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    The following are some Biblical solutions for overcoming the problems involved in relating to different people of different ECONOMIC CLASSES: 1.

    The following are some Biblical solutions for overcoming the problems involved in relating to different people of different ECONOMIC CLASSES: 1. Ask for the Lord's help in overcoming any tendency to show favoritism to your own people. James wrote, "My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Eye

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,244 views

    There is tremendous pressure today to make a covenant with the flesh, and live according to the flesh while calling it a spiritual life.

    Nahash= (Serpent from it’s hiss) Ammonite= (To dim to darken) Came up = To excel, to go up and over (used of boundry) We can become used to the devil in certain areas, and learn to co-exist agreeably, Reminds me of King Ahab. IKing 20:2-4 Thus saith Ben-ha’dad, Thy silver and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith To Battle Against Fear

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,193 views

    You may rise above fear in your life.

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Faith to battle against fear Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Created 02/04/01 Revised 9/01/02 2 Timothy 1: 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist