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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Ten Days Of Awe

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
     | 6,692 views

    In this message Pastor Richard prepares the congregation for Ten Days of prayer and fasting. He uses the story of Esther and the story of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate the value of seeking the Lord in this way, especially in times of crisis.

    Ten Days of Awe
 (09-13-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Addressing The Opposition To Revival

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 3, 2023
     | 1,736 views

    Pastor Jonathan shares a few thoughts about the Asbury Revival. There are many opponents of revival today. Let's embrace what God is doing and not worry about trying to figure it out.

    Acts 3:19 Refreshing = a??a´?????, anapsuxis, an-aps'-ook-sis From G404; properly a recovery of breath, that is, (figuratively) revival: - revival. I. Acts 3:1-10 – Expound on the Lame Beggar Healed at the Gate called “Beautiful.” II. Acts 4:1-22 – The opposition (after God started ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Vision Series

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022
     | 1,483 views

    In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that God's vision for marriage is far more profound and much broader than today's culture can even begin to comprehend.

    7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : VISION JANUARY 9, 2022, 9:30AM ED YOUNG There's a pandemic out there. Have you heard about that? It's everywhere around the world and there's obviously a serious side too at a life and death situation to it. But also on the other hand, there's a lot of smoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Continuing The Difficult Conversation-A Conversation Among Blacks

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 26, 2021
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     | 3,050 views

    This sermon is preached by a Black Pastor To A Predominantly Black Congregation in the inner city dealing with both racism and classism. What do we as Black people owe to our ancestors who were slaves.

    Continuing The Difficult Conversation 2/21/2021 Jeremiah 26:1-11 Luke 9:18-26 If someone were to ask you how much is 2 plus 2 what would be your answer be. What if they told you 2 plus 2 is 5 and then asked you how much it would be, what would be your answer? What if they told ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing Firm & Taking The Heat--Black Lives Matter, Transgender, Gay Lifestyle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 28, 2021
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     | 5,702 views

    This sermon was delivered to a predominantly African American Congregation By An African American Pastor. The question before us is "Do We Want To Be Liked More Than We Want To Stand By The Word Of God

    Standing Up And Taking The Heat February 28, 2021 Jeremiah 38:1-6 I Timothy 4:1-8 Have you ever had the experience that for some reason a person just didn’t like you? You can’t think of anything you did or you said, but you knew they just didn’t like you. I use to go jogging at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Biblical Instruction For End Time Living: The Example Of Noah Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 3, 2021
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     | 8,495 views

    If I believe in my heart that Jesus’ return is real soon, then I have an obligation as your pastor to instruct you as to how the Bible says we should live as we approach the end

    Introduction I don’t think I am wrong when I say that this generation has moved further away from God than other generation in modern history. And because of that my view regarding the timing of the end times has changed. When I first got here at Bala Chitto in 1994, I believed with all my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A Need For Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jun 14, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,548 views

    In this day and age that we live in young people are involved in all kinds of lifestyles, whether it be drug addiction, gang violence all the way to running from the call of God. In this sermon we will see why we need strong youth ministries today.

    The Need for Youth Ministry II Kings 2:23 He went up from there to Bethel. As he was going up by the way, some youths came out of the city and mocked him, and said to him, "Go up, you baldy. Go up, you baldhead." II Kings 2:24 He looked behind him and saw them, and cursed them in the name of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024
     | 905 views

    This is the 5th lesson in this series.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

    Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bryan Douglas avatar

    The Deeper Significance Of The Unique Bethlehem Shepherds

    Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 15, 2012
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     | 10,527 views

    The Bethlehem shepherds left their lambs being born in the fields to attend the birth of The Lamb of God who is also the Good and Great Shepherd. But, they were also unique as they pastored the Temple flocks of lambs who would die at the same place, time

    The Deeper Significance of the Unique Bethlehem Shepherds "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night." (Luke 2:8) Shepherds are correctly included in every Nativity scene and church Christmas pageant … usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism And Politics

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2024
     | 586 views

    A look at Romans 6 and how it pertains to politics

    Christian Unity in Politics Romans 6:1-8 October 20, 2024 We’re a mere 16 days away from the most important election in the history of the world. You’ve probably heard that before. Most likely it was 4 years ago. And it was 4 years before that. I believe every election is important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroying The Shame

    Contributed by Allister Smiley on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,074 views

    INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there has been a

    SUBJECT: DESTROYING THE SHAME Text: 11 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Basic Training: Satan Is Our Adversary Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    This is the 4thof a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03) {This message was preached by our Family Pastor- Scott Park}

    “Our Adversary – Satan” Bible Boot Camp Series – Week 4 January 23, 2005 INTRO: Illustration: “In the Dark” A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young lady who was traveling with her grandmother. As the four ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Loving Choice: Election

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,520 views

    What does the Bible say about election and how does it relate to the love of God? In this message, Pastor Steve will show how this most hated doctrine is one in which all Christian must embrace.

    When we consider the love of God we see it manifested in many ways but one that is not too often considered is in the doctrine of election. Throughout the ages this teaching has been debated and considered a doctrine of hate rather than a doctrine of love but the Scriptures say otherwise. Consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    This was written for the church I was an associate pastor in before we planted our new church. Because of devotion in service to the Lord, He gave them their own building, and this is the first sermon preached in that new building.

    by Pastor Bruce Ball Senior Pastor, CrossWinds Bible Church (former Associate Pastor of Grace Christian Church) Please allow me to deviate a bit from my usual message topics. Today, I want to talk to you about this church, and what it has done, what it is because of that, and what it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other