Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • David Ward avatar

    The God Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Oct 3, 2009
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    An expository message from Acts 12 on how God "shows up" in response to his people’s faith, and lack of faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Arthur Burns was chair of the Federal Reserve in the 1970s, and a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure of several Presidents. Burns was once asked to pray at a gathering of evangelical politicians. Stunning his hosts, he prayed thus: "Lord, I pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 20, 2009
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    A Spirit filled life should be the goal of believers. Few demonstrate lives filled with the power of God, most living a “ho-hum” Christian existence. Some wonder why there’s no victory in their lives. Reason is few are Spirit filled.

    LIVING A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE EPHESIANS 5:18-21 Introduction: A Spirit filled life ought to be the goal of every believer. Unfortunately many if not most Christians are satisfied with the way things are spiritually in their lives for as long as there is a spot is reserved for them in heaven they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    A Man Who Had Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 12, 2009
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    Peter was a man who understood his purpose, to share Jesus with everyone he came into contact with. If sharing Jesus isn’t in your lifestyle then you need to change your lifestyle!

    “A MAN WHO HAD BEEN WITH JESUS INTRODUCTION: I was torn between peaching a sermon on “Important Grand Parents” or a sermon relating to “911” But a week ago I was sitting with Mark Taylor after prayer meeting on Friday night a week ago we were talking about nothing in particular & I began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Prayers To Break And Escape The Stronghold Of Lust And Its Consequences

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 9, 2011
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    dealing wit the spirit of lust

    Yesterday we prayed about sexual sins. Today we want to conclude by praying to break the hold of the demons of lust over us. No one is immune to the attacks of the demon of lust. The worst thing is the consequences that lustful actions and activities have brought over us. The demon of lust is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Believer's Position For Victory

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011
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    Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. Spiritual warfare uses

    Introduction: A Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. 1 We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. a Spiritual warfare uses the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    We're All Broken Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 21, 2011
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    The human mind is self-rationalizing and self-deceptive. Without a guide, we have no idea what is right and good. God's Word offers that guide but it's more than just reading a guidebook and determining to do better. We need to come to grips with the brok

    Today we are going look at just three verses. Normally these verses might be couched in terms of “this is really bad stuff—this is sin—don’t do it!” While that is true, I want to handle these verses a little differently. Firstly, remember that these words are written ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Missing Link

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011
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    Exposition of Ephesians 5 and John 15 regarding living the Spirit-filled Christian life out of the two most important texts that deal with the matter.

    Text: Eph 5:18, John 15:5-8, Title: The Missing Link, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, AM A. Opening illustration: read the story at the opening of The Spirit Filled Life, “I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    For Her Life He Died Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 18, 2011
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    Telling people God loves you seems tired and pointless. Most of our friends and neighbors act as though that's his job. I have to respect the doubters who say it's arrogant to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God

    Series Introduction & Review: We’ve been going to Jesus’ cross as we work our way to Easter Sunday’s celebration of his resurrection because it is the essence of our gospel message. His death is the central idea of our faith. So far, we’ve found that Jesus’ death on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Prone To Wander Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012
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    The human heart is deceitful and will lead us astray. From the Hymn writer who said, "Prone to Wander, Lord I feel it. Prone to Leave the God I love. HERE'S MY HEART Lord, take and seal it."

    How to Do Life Prone To Wander - #23 of 24 Jerry Watts James 5:19-20 * I begin by reminding you that James is writing to ‘believers in the faith.’ * The last verse of the hymn “Come Thou Fount” is very revealing. It reveals something about us which we don’t really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Growing In Grace Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 22, 2007
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    This is a series on what we need to grow in our faith

    Title: Growing in Grace Theme: Part 1 of The Spiritual GROWTH series Introduction One of the main responsibilities of anyone in leadership is to help guide people in their spiritual growth. You want to help them know God better, follow Him, have their lives reflect His love and grace and you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    Rediscovering Our Voice - Stephen

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Apr 16, 2008
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    Look at Stephen the martyr & how we are called likewise to rediscover our voice in sharing our faith & speaking prophetically too

    2 Peter 2:1-10 Acts 7: 51-60 Summary prior to Acts reading Stephen is in Jerusalem around AD 30. He is one of the most trusted men in the Church; a very good man who the Bible says was full of both the Holy Spirit and love. The early Christian community trusted him & chose him to be treasurer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Taunts Turned To Testimonies

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    Out of the mouths of mockers there comes praise.

    TAUNTS TURNED TO TESTIMONIES Matthew 27: 41-43 Muhammad Ali was master of taunting his opponents. He would taunt them before the match and during the match. He is credited with saying some of the following. "Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. Your hands can’t hit what your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    But By Trust Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,870 views

    By trusting in God’s walking with them, people live

    But by Trust Heb. 11:1-16 Gen 15:1-6 Luke 12:22-40 8/12 † In the name of the Messiah, Jesus † 20 …may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    The Roadmap To Peace Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
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     | 3,497 views

    Peace...“The condition that exists when nations or other groups are not fighting.”

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). The Roadmap to Peace George W. Bush and I were in Israel earlier this month … not together. But I did see his airplane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael West avatar

    Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,593 views

    If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Here’s the question—Are you willing to change your thinking? Will you take the limits off what God can do in your life? Will you start believing for bigger and better things? Will you raise the

    Sunday January 23rd, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part V Sermon: Proverbs 3:5-7 If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Scripture: God is a just God and He knows when you aren’t being treated right. He knows when things aren’t going your way or when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible