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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Prayer Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    Christians miss the power we have as believers and fall short of what the lord wants to do in our lives.

    Prayer changes your life Matthew 7:7-11 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Introduction- I want to talk to you about prayer. Nothing else reveals more about a believer than their prayer life. It is how we approach God, it tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Translating The Message Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011
     | 4,911 views

    Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

    Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Warriors Armour Part 2

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,688 views

    Take it off TO PUT ON:

    Ephesians 6:16-17 Take it off TO PUT ON: The Belt of Truth 1. Truth is CHRIST the Living Word of God. John 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 2. Truth is ESSENTIAL. Prov. 23:23 3. Truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall Message

    Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,768 views

    Throw off the fall blues

    Fall Message Pastor Joe Bachman Fall is a great time of the year isn’t it? The cool air after a hot summer you notice the beautiful colors of the leaves as you travel down the road. the thoughts of Thanksgiving and the families getting together with all these wonderful thoughts and colors all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Snake Bit

    Contributed by David Dailey on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,065 views

    Learning to shake off the enemy.

    Ac 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sixth Commandment Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 130 views

    Murder cuts off worship.

    SIXTH COMMANDMENT “You must not murder” (Ex. 20:13, LB). You knew it has been said, you must not murderer. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment. But I say to you, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to punishment” (Matthew 5:21-22). A. WHY DID GOD CREATE US? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    Acts Series: 6th Sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF PRAYER

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 3 Acts 1:12-14 v. 12 1st price—obedience v. 14 2nd price—unity v. 14 3rd price-“prayer and supplication” (& fasting) It takes a lot of prayer to have a powerful church! People willing to pay the price of intensive, genuine, heart-agonizing prayer. Nothing of eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Feet Of Them Which Have Buried Thy Husband

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,413 views

    The cost of deception and pretense is a price that most never want to pay

    THE FEET OF THEM WHICH HAVE BURIED THY HUSBAND ACTS 5:1-11 Text: Acts 5:9 Acts 5:9 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Things

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,049 views

    Paying attention to how God works in our everyday lives.

    Little Things Intro: How often do we slow down and realize all the magnificent things God does for us everyday? 1: Matt 17:15 the disciples failure a) a father kneeling before Christ b) his son with a dire ailment c) he sought the disciples help in the matter, but to no effect Point: The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena avatar

    The Call To Christian Advocacy For Good Governance And Sustainable Development In Africa

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,412 views

    Church leaders must pay attention to Christian Advocacy Ministry.

    THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY The new nation Israel was given instruction about governance, power and justice. The Lord instructed them, ‘you shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ripples Of Sin

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 24,548 views

    INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it.

    INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it. A week or two ago, we were watching a video and Carol remarked on how there was so much adultery in it - everyone seemed to have a lover. Marriage was not always treated so casually. Henry Ford, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hannah: An Example Of Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 496 ratings
     | 105,565 views

    Communicating principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. What can we learn from Hannah?

    HANNAH: AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER AND FASTING (I Samuel 1:1-11) By Jerry Falwell Today I want to communicate principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. The Bible says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (woman) availeth much” (James 5:16). Hannah prayed, and God gave her a son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • S. Louis Rouse avatar

    Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom

    Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on May 26, 2013
     | 4,097 views

    Paying homage to those who died to secure or physical and spiritual freedom.

    Today is Memorial Day.. it is a day that originally was set aside to honor those that had fallen in battle during the War Between the States.. both union and confederate. In the early 20th century it was expanded to recognize the fallen of all the wars involving our country. Since it occurs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harper avatar

    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,923 views

    Faith and endurance go together. Faith is not faith without endurance. Let’s stop bragging about our faith, and let’s live out a faith that will endure any situation that we may face.

    “ENDURING FAITH” Hebrews 11:30-40 January 25, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying In The Belly

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    Description – The fourth message in the 2010 Lenten series

    (Slide 1) This morning I begin with a desire to hear from you. In a moment, I am going to ask you a series of questions and all that I want you to do is to do is raise your hands to “yes” or “no” ask I them, ok? Ready? Here we go! (1A)Question 1: Did you pray last week? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God