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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Pt. 7 Healing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 6, 2013
     | 3,706 views

    Medical science already has established that much of our sickness begins in our mind. Our mental state many times determines our level of physical health.

    Healing 7 December 2, 2012 A Medical science already has established that much of our sickness begins in our mind. 1 Our mental state many times determines our level of physical health. a Depression, anxiety, worry, stress. b Add to that the operation of demonic spirits on one’s mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise God!

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012
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     | 5,751 views

    We should continually offer a sacrifice of praise.

    Praise God! October 3, 2007 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should continually offer a sacrifice of praise. Focus Passage: Hebrews 13:15-15 I. Praise Action #1 – Confess the Name of Jesus a. “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deborah Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 28, 2014
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    The historical events surrounding the leadership of Deborah. (Part 1 of 3 examining women in ministry and the opposing doctrines of complementarianism and egalitarianism.)

    Dakota Community Church September 28, 2014 Deborah In the Book of Judges you will recall there is a repeated cycle throughout the entire book; a cycle of sin, bondage, repentance, and devotion, followed by sin and bondage again. Israel would follow the Lord when there was a leader who reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Believer's Victory In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 139 views

    As Americans, we honor those who died so we could live in freedom. But as Christians, we must also honor the One who died to free us from sin, darkness, and the grip of Satan himself.

    The Believer’s Victory in Jesus May 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 A War Worth Remembering Today is Memorial Day weekend. For many, it is a time of cookouts, flag-waving, and gatherings. But for a moment, we pause to remember the fallen—those who paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Available

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
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     | 11,649 views

    The power of your greatest potential hinges on one simple thing. Are you available to God?

    INTRO: 1. Few understand the level of the Oppression the children of Israel faced at the hand of the Midianites - Prisoners in the Promised Land. a. Problem was not the Midianites b. Problem was not the world around them. c. The Problem was that the Children of Israel had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Breaks Yokes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 229 views

    God’s desire is that no child of His remains in bondage. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, including every form of yoke (1 John 3:8).

    THE GOD WHO BREAKS YOKES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Nahum 1:13, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 10:38, Luke 13:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Yokes are spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical burdens that bind individuals, families, or communities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Who's In Charge Here? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2017
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     | 22,340 views

    Conflicts often arise when people forget who's in charge. So, who is in charge and how should we use that knowledge in how we respond to our earthly authorities?

    OPEN: August 1994, as a Korean Air jet plane was landing it skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade. There were 160 passengers on board and just before the plane exploded into flames they all escaped to safety. What was the cause of the accident? According to news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Very Special "I Am” Of John’s Gospel – "Ego Eimi” – "I, I Am” – So Much Comfort In It – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 31, 2022
     | 1,397 views

    When does despair become relief? When does the dangerous trough of despondency become the glorious hill of deliverance? The answer is in verse 19 of John 6. Jesus drew near to the boat and when Jesus walked on the water and came closer to the boat, all the perspective changed.

    A VERY SPECIAL “I AM” OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – “EGO EIMI” – “I, I AM” – SO MUCH COMFORT IN IT – PART 2 We looked in PART 1 at the marvellous I AM of John’s Gospel. It means “I, I am.” It stamped the authority of Jesus as the Elohim of the Old Testament, and that came with all authority. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 3 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,957 views

    Isaiah passages about the Restoration of Israel continue as we look at the great things God will do at the start of the Millennium when He will call back to Israel all the Jews saved in the Tribulation (called the remnant). This part of scripture is so neglected.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 3 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We are studying the passages of scripture that feature the Restoration of Israel after the Tribulation when the Lord comes at the Second Coming and restores the nation. They pass through a terrible time but the Lord delivers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Jesus’ Name (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 1, 2014
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     | 8,721 views

    Here is a list of meanings for the name of Jesus (That was a short list) and it takes all these names to describe Him. All of these adverbs, nouns, adjectives to put into meaning who Jesus is!!

    Acts 4:5-14-And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021
     | 2,547 views

    Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

    The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Martyr-Witnesses To The Truth About Human Sexuality Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 1, 2013
     | 2,831 views

    It is not an act of love to tell those who are committing grave sin that their actions are OK. We must respect human dignity like the Ugandan martyrs.

    Monday of 9th Week in Course 2013 Gaudium et Spes The setting of the Book of Tobit, one of the inspired books of Scripture that came to us only in Greek, is of an exiled family in a land with an oppressive government, one that enforced laws prohibiting certain practices of the Jewish faith. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Micah - Prophet Of The Messiah's Advent Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 23,854 views

    Micah is the Prophet of the Messiah’s Advent, presenting the Salvation history of mankind - through Ruin caused by sin, temporary Reformation, proving the absolute need for Redemption by Jesus and Restoration of God’s Kingdom.

    The book of Micah isn’t one that springs to mind except perhaps at Christmas when we remember the well known verse, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you be small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will rule over Israel, whose origins are from old, from ancient time” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Loosed !

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,165 views

    This message will be a challenge for many because the church, in general, has become a place where the power of God does not exist.

    Even though Jesus has purchased our complete redemption, Satan tries to make us feel as if we still belong to him. He brings us into situations that confuse us and takes our focus off of the deliverance that now belongs to us as children of God. Christians are often blind to the needs of others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Setting The Stage For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    Luke sets the stage for the coming ministry of Jesus in this passage on the start of the ministry of John the Baptist.

    Scripture Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. We are focusing our attention during this Advent Season on one of the Scripture Readings read during Advent. And so today’s text is Luke 3:1-6. I have spent many wonderful hours studying this remarkable passage. I wish we could spend the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed