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  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Powers That Be, As Ordained By God Almighty (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 27, 2019
     | 3,863 views

    Be subject to the Powers that be as ordained by God. Their authority is from God.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE POWERS THAT BE, AS ORDAINED BY GOD ALMIGHTY (PT. 1)* Romans 13:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    Give Thanks for all that the Lord has done

    Give Thanks Sunday July 09, 2000 A.M. Luke 17:11-19 11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them and said, “Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beast Out Of The Sea Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Beast out of the sea

    Beast out of the Sea (Revelation 13:1-10) Today we will examine the government of the Antichrist. We have already seen the nature of Satan’s warfare in our examination of Revelation 12. This will lead us further into an understanding of the government of Satan of his powers which God has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012
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     | 10,368 views

    If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Disabling Jesus-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2013
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    4 of 4. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

    DISABLING JESUS-IV—Luke 4:22-30 Attention: CASE IN POINT—UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM: From: http://www.uua.org/beliefs/principles/index.shtml Our Unitarian Universalist Principles: There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm & promote: The inherent worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ring Around The Myrtle Bush Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2010
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     | 10,662 views

    A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 20

    Zechariah 1: 1 – 20 Ring around the Myrtle Bush 1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, 2 “The LORD has been very angry with your fathers. 3 Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the LORD of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Righteous King Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2010
     | 5,954 views

    A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 17

    Zechariah 9: 1 – 17 The Righteous King 1 The burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach, and Damascus its resting place (For the eyes of men and all the tribes of Israel are on the LORD); 2 Also against Hamath, which borders on it, and against Tyre and Sidon, though they are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Finding Truth In The Midst Of Many Voices Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Choosing to not seek God is still an active choice. There is no sense of spiritual neutrality.

    Intro – This morning I believe God wants us to engage our myth of neutrality. Now there are some things in life that may allow for some level of neutrality…. issues that make no claims upon our lives or the lives of anyone else. A country may choose to be neutral in response to two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,163 views

    A look at what a Christian’s role in government and politics.

    Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of government and politics? The issue of Christian involvement in politics has been one of the most debated and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Still And Know (Ukraine Situation)

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 26, 2022
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,395 views

    In light of events in Ukraine, we’re calling an audible today. No matter what happens, we can rest in God’s promise, presence, and power.

    In light of international events, we’re calling an audible today. Instead of continuing in our On Mission series, I’m going to take us back to a passage I preached online and for Cozi TV right after Covid first hit our country and our community. We’ll return to Acts 24 next weekend. Preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,326 views

    The title Lord speaks to His authority, The name Jesus speaks to His mission and the title Christ speaks to fulfilled promise.

    OKAY – let’s do this… NOW – the title ‘Lord Jesus Christ’ is used 60 times in the New Testament... 3 times in Acts, 4 times by Peter, 2 times by Jude, 2 times by James and 49 times in Paul’s letters… Here are just a few of those passages… Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy In His Judgement

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2019
     | 2,921 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 25: 1 – 38

    Jeremiah 25: 1 – 38 Mercy in His Judgement 1 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), 2 which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Whose The Strong Man Now?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,290 views

    This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God)

    Scripture: Mark 3:20 - 27 (reading Mark 3:7 - 27) Call to worship - Psalm 138 Theme: "You are the Son of God" This sermon focuses on two main points 1. The Supernatural is Real 2. Jesus Is the Stronger Man (Messiah - Son of God) INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Burning Bush Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 17, 2025
     | 910 views

    Moses encounters God in the burning bush and is offered a second chance

    The Story of Moses: Calling Exodus 3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-16–2025 Power of a Second Chance It was my freshman year of college and emotionally I was a wreck. A break up with my high school girlfriend had sent me into a tailspin. I had an 8:00 class that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sensing God During The Storm Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 553 ratings
     | 151,821 views

    A sermon focused on Matthew 14:22-32, emphasizng how God works through the midst of storms in our life.

    SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Towards the end of August, I thought I ought to preach a couple of messages entitled "Sensing God During The Storm." So I’ll begin this morning and walk you through a beautiful story, when the disciples were out on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan