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  • Darryl Ward avatar

    God Is Not A Vending Machine

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Sermon about faith and doubt

    Once upon a time, there was a torrential downpour on the Kapiti Coast. The Waikanae River burst its banks. Waikanae, Otaihanga, and Paraparaumu Beach were beset by sudden flooding. And a very religious man found himself becoming trapped. As the waters began lapping around his deck, his neighbour ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pentecost: Power To Change

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,968 views

    The Holy Spirit is the power of Christ manifest in the Believer; how are you using that power?

    American revivalist Charles Finney often spoke of how God gave him mighty infillings of the Holy Spirit. At one point, he wrote of infillings …that went through me, as it seemed, body and soul. I immediately found myself endued with such power from on high that a few words dropped here and there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Equipped For Battle

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
     | 10,594 views

    Message interprets Paul’s instruction for spiritual warfare in the light of what he has already said in the first five chapters of the epistle. Sermon believers see the practical application of how to take the full armor of God and live victoriously.

    Equipped for Battle Ephesian 6:10-20 (NKJV) Life Church 11-01-15 This is not a full manuscript but gives highlights of the sermon. The message is an expository verse-by-verse discussion. Vs 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Begins with word ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hopeless Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,336 views

    Three keys to prayer in hopeless times

    A. Opening illustration: JD Greear being woken up in the middle of the night for an emergency, “Prayer is our most formidable weapon, but the one in which we are the least skilled, the most averse to its use.” E. M. Bounds B. Background to passage: Jesus is still ministering around Galilee, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 4) Pentecostal Worship Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018
     | 4,049 views

    Pentecostal Methods of Worship

    PENTECOSTAL WORSHIP What is Worship? Worship occurs 188 times in the Bible Hebrew definition of Worship in Old Testament = 07812 Greek definition of Worship in New Testament = 4352 Scriptures on Worship with bow Scriptures on Worship with falling down on Face to Worship: Why do men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You And Your Vision

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,044 views

    Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles

    You and Your Vision Habakkuk 2:2-4NLT Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles–which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Patience And Perseverance (Epiphany 4 Candlemas)

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020
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    The readings of Simeon and Anna speak of Jesus being presented in the temple as a child. Each character are examples of patience and perseverance.

    Patience and Perseverance Epiphany 4 Candlemas When I was a kid, my least favorite Church service of the year occurred on Super Bowl Sunday. You see, I grew up in a pastor's home, and my grandfather's church had a Sunday night service every week. I wanted to watch the Super Bowl instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Model Of Godly Behavior Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,254 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". How is your behavior?

    Series: Encouragement [#9] A MODEL OF GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: As we conclude this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains to us what godly behavior looks like. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identical Messages

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2021
     | 1,605 views

    Why did John the Baptist and Jesus preach the same message?

    1. Message of the King 1930 King George was to address the opening session of the Naval Conference in London. Radio was in its infancy, but through this media the king’s message was to be carried around the world. Just before the king was to go on the air, Walter Vivian, a young engineer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Neutrals Series

    Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,146 views

    Is there a neutral ground when it comes to matters of religion? Is it possible for one to consider themselves as a non-aligned? Can you take the middle ground? Can you sit on the fence? In short, can you be neither on God's side nor the devil’s side? Let us get our answers from the sermon.

    Switzerland has not participated in any foreign war ever since 1815 when it established itself as a neutral country. A neutral country is defined as a state which does not take sides of belligerents (warring parties) in a specific war or future conflicts. Such states refuse to even enter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Spiritual Hunger

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,132 views

    We must ask ourselves, “What are my hungers? Where have I gone to satisfy them and where have those choices led me? " Thank goodness Jesus provides an alternative that is healthy for us both physically and spiritually.

    A burglar was arrested and appeared before a judge. The judge found him guilty and before he sentenced the burglar, the judge asked him if he had anything to say in his defense. The burglar said, “Well, Your Honour, you know how it is. The more a man has, the more he wants”. The judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Ascension Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014
     | 7,325 views

    Part 3 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

    INTRODUCTION: As we discussed last week the resurrection of Christ is the foundational truth of the Gospel, and while the Gospel we preach rests solely on that foundation, there is more to the story… We’ve looked at how the burial of Christ often gets wrongly overlooked; well there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Backslider

    Contributed by James R. Rice on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,965 views

    This message covers the leading causes to backsliding and the full-blown manifestations of backsliding in the life of a child of God. There is a cure for backsliding and it is simple and it is sure.

    BACKSLIDER Jeremiah 14:7 A. Biblical Interpretation of Backsliding. 1. Means “to flinch, to go back, it has the idea of going back, being stubborn like a heifer.” For Israel slideth back as a backslidden heifer.” Sometimes a stubborn heifer stands with extended forelegs pressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Legalism

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
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     | 4,743 views

    The Dangers of Legalism Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of Legalism

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,621 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational