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  • David DiYanni avatar

    Powerful Short Prayers Part 5 Jabez Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015
     | 11,287 views

    This is a sermon on the power of short prayers

    Powerful Short Prayers I Chron 4:9-10 Different introductions What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Greater Inheritance (Part 1)

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

    The Greater Inheritance (Part 1) In the modern church we have lost the concept of our eternal promise. We sing about heaven and claim that we believe in our inheritance in heaven, but when it comes to living out faith, the lives of most Christians contradict these claims of faith. The church has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Influence Of The Father

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,405 views

    A word of encouragement to men to be the Father and Grandfather that molds a childs life by pu=ouring wisdom into the child.

    Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,591 views

    As the one and only perfect man, Jesus dignified, identified with, and justified humanity.

    The Perfect Man Hebrews 2 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 2:5-9 INTRODUCTION: People have a lot of ideas about what a “perfect man” would be. · According to that Bowflex commercial that comes on … oh, approximately once every 10 minutes … all it takes to be the perfect man is 20 minutes, 3 days a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persevering Through Trials

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    The theme of this sermon is that as we "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" we will persevere through all our trials and as a result be enabled by the Holy Spirit to minister to others.

    “PERSEVERING THROUGH TRIALS” --James 1:2-12 and Hebrews 12:1-3 Gianni Poli of Italy won the 1986 New York Marathon in 2:11:06. On March 2, 2003, Mark Yatich of Kenya won the Los Angels Marathon in 2:09:52. To me, however, the real hero of both marathons was the man who finished dead last in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Still In The Beginning!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,420 views

    For us to continue in the love God has shown us we must pass that love on to others. In Acts 6 we see love being passed on even before there were Elders in the church. In Acts 6 we see the church moving on a road map God had laid out for the new group o

    Still in the Beginning! Back in Dec. I started a series of messages about being in a new beginning, and we still are. We have fallen short of goals we set but not in the spirit of which we set them. Weather, sickness, vacations, travel and priorities have slowed us down. Yes even discouragement has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passion

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,862 views

    You see without passion in your life, there is not much life. Without a passion to live, to succeed, to have significance to achieve something you might end up living your life without meaning.

    Passion Well the footy season is upon us again, and after last night I have the passion. In fact this is the Dockers theme for this year, or question they ask of their supporters, do you have the passion. Let me say after 6 or 7 years of supporting the Dockers you need passion, because there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Touched Me Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,140 views

    Genuine love reaches out to others. Physical touch is one of the ways we can be the hands of Jesus to share the love of God with others. (Begins as a first-person narrative)

    There are two days that will forever stand out in my life, though they are completely opposite each other. The first day I will never forget was the day I woke up and found a small, white spot on the back of my hand. I had never had such a spot on my hand before, though I knew what it meant. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Behold, I Give Unto You Power

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,564 views

    God gave His power to the believer so that he can do exploits for His kingdom with it, and to overcome all the power of darkness.

    BEHOLD, I GIVE UNTO YOU POWER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 – 20. And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Fishing Allowed Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,534 views

    I think that if your going to try and dig up something on a person from God's pond that you are fishing from a private pond, you are on private property.

    No Fishing Allowed - by Bishop Charles C Jones Micah 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. When we “we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hand Him Over To Who?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,663 views

    What happens when a Christian sins and will not repent? What is the proper response to such a person by other Christians? God's word is not silent about this. We need to hear and heed what God tells us so that we can be what He intends. Our wisdom mig

    A man was going to Halloween party one night dressed in a devil’s costume. On the way to the party it started to rain and storm, lightning began to strike and the power went out so he decided to take shelter in the nearest building, which just happened to be a church building where a gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Preston avatar

    Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on May 17, 2012
     | 10,391 views

    One of the central themes in this section of Mark's Gospel is the unbelief of people who came into contact with Jesus. God takes unbelief very seriously, and so should we.

    The Gospel of Mark #15 – “Unbelief” Mark 6:1-29 Intro – 1. Can anyone guess what my favorite animal is? The Platypus! 2. ILL – Josh McDowell writes, “People refuse to believe that which they don't want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Did You Miss Lazarus?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

    DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor David T. Diskin avatar

    How To Be Unashamed , Week 3 Series

    Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012
     | 3,509 views

    How can you progress in your walk with Jesus? Find out.

    Am I ashamed of Jesus Christ Two weeks ago, we addressed the question, Am I ashamed of Jesus Christ? Meanning, as a Christian, am I ashamed to connect my name and my life to the Person of Jesus Christ? Last week, we discussed the first step in the process of being bold for Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Twelve Reasons Why There Are No Acceptable Excuses With God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 30,663 views

    Paul gives the reasons why all men are without excuse before God in Romans 1.

    Twelve Reasons Why There are No Acceptable Excuses With God (Romans 1:16-20) We live in a day when everybody seems to have their own excuse for why they are not submitting to the righteousness of God in Christ. Most people fail to realize that there are no acceptable excuses with God no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational