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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Preaching With Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,050 views

    When we share the Good News with people, be led by the Spirit and be fearless in his power.

    PREACHING WITH POWER Text: Acts 13:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “If I had 300 men who feared nothing but God, hated nothing but sin, and were determined to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ and him crucified, I would set the world on fire.” (John Wesley). 2. In a NT church, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From The Seven Churches Of Revelation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 19, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    This message will look at: 1. What Jesus said to the Seven Churches 2. The security of the Born-Again Christian 3. What repentance and salvation mean.

    The book of Revelation tells us about seven churches that are examples of what a church should do, and not do, to be healthy, growing, and vibrant with the anointing of God. This message will look at what Jesus said to the churches, the security of the Born-Again Christian, and what repentance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David Volunteered

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,958 views

    There was no question that David was the underdog. But there was also no question about God’s help. How do we face our giants? There were odds, there was opposition and there was Divine help.

    DAVID VOLUNTEERED Text: 1 Samuel 17:38 - 50 When I was a kid, I was a crack shot with a sling shot. My grandfather, Cecil had a patent on a couple of sling shots he designed. He designed sling shots that you could literally hunt deer with using an arrow. It was one of his sling shots that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall Of Prejudice

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 19, 2022
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    It was essential for Peter to admit (And us), when prejudice is in operation. Our prejudices and biases always collide with God's grace. God has no favorites; we are all equal in his sight. He welcomes whosoever!

    Sermon Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall of Prejudice Scripture Reading: Acts 10: 1-23 “1 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Long avatar

    Peter: How To Overcome Despair In Times Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,064 views

    Second in the series "Meet the Cast." To really understand how to overcome despair in times of failure, we must see the transformation in Peter’s life after Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead.

    Thank God He uses failures! I’m not sure where I would be if God did not use people who continually mess up. I believe there is man in scripture who can totally relate to this. It’s Peter. As I read the accounts of Peter while he faithfully followed Jesus, I also see a passionate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "don't Give Up!"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 6, 2019
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    Sometimes we feel like "throwing in the towel" -- but that is precisely when we must not give up!

    “DON’T GIVE UP!” Psalm 27:1-6 David P. Nolte There are some things in life that attack us: wasps (ask Lonnie or me about that); injuries and illnesses; false accusations; enemies of the church, the Bible and God; an unresolved guilty conscience, temptations fitted to our own desires, to name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    A Warrior’s Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 14, 2011
     | 9,055 views

    Notice how David honors God first. Then, there is no need for fearing his enemies.

    A Warrior’s Spirit Psalms 27:1-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? 2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host encamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,848 views

    If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

    Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fear Not-Conquer Your Fears And Live Joyfully

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    this sermon is to encourage beleivers to overcome their fears and live joyfully as our Lord commands us not to fear

    FEAR NOT - CONQUER YOUR FEARS AND LIVE JOYFULLY ******************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REWARD 2.RESPONSE 3.REASSURANCE 4.RELAXATION 5.REPROACH 6.REVELATION 7.REJOICING THE MESSAGE FEAR NOT - CONQUER YOUR FEARS AND LIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Maintain A Healthy Fear Of God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,590 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes

    Illustration:We fear men so much because we fear God so little. William Gurnall. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes. John wrote, "Who will not fear You, O Lord and glorify your name? For You alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeating Depression Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    Part one of Defeating depression

    Defeating Depression 1 Kings 19:1-18 Depression is a Common Problem Depression has a Predictable Pattern The Activation Physical Causes Relational Causes Transitional Causes Spiritual Causes The Reaction The Isolation The Destruction Depression can be Defeated because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeating Depression Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    Defeating Depression part 2

    Defeating Depression 2 Properly Care for your body Pray Honestly to God concerning your Pain Persist in hearing God’s Promises Put your history in the Past Put on a new Perspective Pour into a new Assignment Patiently Persevere Slide 1 We are finishing up our 2 part series on Defeating ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spoils

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,013 views

    There is blessing in overcoming

    Mat 12:29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. Luk 11:21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: Luk 11:22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Picture Of Abuse

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012
     | 2,984 views

    Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

    The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Swat Team

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2013
     | 9,471 views

    In the spiritual realm, there are criminals, terrorists, and hostage-takers. These are forces seeking to dampen revival, cause moral breakdown, and to spread evil. To combat these, God raises up SWAT Teams. You need to join one of them!

    GOD’S SWAT TEAM LK. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO GOD SENT 1. A woman ran to the pharmacy to get her sick daughter some medication. When she got back to her car, she found she’d locked her keys in the car. 2. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and tried to use it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God