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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Size Of The Soul

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,588 views

    A man must have a vision that is bigger than all the obstacles that persists in his life.

    THE SIZE OF THE SOUL TEXT: Judges 14:6-15 Joshua 14:6 15 -- “Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh barnea.” “Forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revival Through Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 16,615 views

    The 2nd in a series of building revival. This concerns importance of persistent prayer - in a life and in a church.

    Thank you, Lesley, for addressing us on such an important and Godly topic as prayer. And I thank you for being open enough to the Lord to have Him lay this upon your heart, and then your loving Him enough to act upon it. Last week, I talked about our need to focus on church growth through revival ...read more

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    The Faith Of The Canaanite Woman PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,790 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in faith and humility, trusting in God's power to overcome obstacles.

    Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards a passage that is as challenging as it is inspiring, a passage that speaks of faith, humility, and the ...read more

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    Lessons At Zarephath Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 8,792 views

    Message 3 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons learned during his ministry to the widow and her son at Zarepath.

    Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #3 “Lessons at Zarephath” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah faced. The periods in Elijah’s life follow a definite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Crumbs From His Table Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,055 views

    An outcast came with faith unto Jesus. Initially she did not receive the response she desired, but she remained persistent in faith. Jesus granted her request. We too must be persistent in faith as we walk with the Lord.

    Crumbs from His Table Mark 7: 24-30 As we continue our study in Mark’s gospel, we come to a passage that reveals a mother with a desperate need. As much as she would have liked to handle this situation, she was unable to bring about a resolution. While little information is given regarding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Nagging Is Necessary Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,356 views

    She was a mom with a huge problem that being ignored, brushed off, or insulted would not cause her to cease from getting her answered prayer.

    Three children had become very prosperous and had accumulated vast amounts of money. They discussed what gifts they were going to give their elderly mother for Mother‘s Day. The first built a big house for his mother. The second had sent her a Mercedes with a driver. The third felt he out did the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Our Month Of Prevailing Prayers

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
     | 5,801 views

    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer.

    Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God's people realize. The good news is that prayer works. Whatever you are going through, whatever our nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mother's Faith

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,877 views

    A Mother's Day sermon that gives five characteristics of good mothers derived from the Canaanite woman who begged Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter.

    “A Mother’s Faith” Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-5 I. Welcome While we are to honor our mothers each day of our lives, we do want to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. We all had a mother or we wouldn’t be here this morning. Yet, this can be a very bittersweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,553 views

    Explores our purposeful pursuit of God, choosing to follow Him and run the spiritual race with determination for an eternal prize.

    Hey folks, how are we doing today? I'm so glad to see you all here, ready to dive into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to be talking about something that's near and dear to my heart, and I hope it's going to resonate with yours as well. You know, T. B. Joshua said something that really ...read more

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    Prayers That Light Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 29, 2020
     | 5,334 views

    The Psalmist of Psalm 88 expresses “Prayers that Light Darkness” with prayer as an: 1) Urgent appeal in Affliction (Psalm 88:1–9a), 2) Urgent appeal with No Answers (Psalm 88:9b–12), 3) Urgent appeal under Divine Wrath (Psalm 88:13–18).

    Psalm 88:1-18 A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. 2 Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! 3 For my soul is full of troubles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Path Of Blessing

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,410 views

    Homecoming Sunday message that looks at the lessons Abraham learned about the blessing of God

    Charles Schultz, in a peanuts comic strip showed a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Purpose Of The Parables Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 11, 2020
     | 6,149 views

    Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest.

    Message Matthew 13:10-17 “The Purpose of the Parables” Today we are starting a series of sermons which will look at the Parables of Jesus. “Parable” is the English translation of a Greek word which literally means “to place alongside”. From this literal meaning we get the idea that a parable is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hand Me Another Jar

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 26,490 views

    How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

    HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Cometh

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 13, 2017
     | 9,438 views

    Sermon examines the exercise of faith using examples of Elijah and the widow, and others such as Moses' choice to leave Egypt.

    1 Kings 17:8-16 1-18-15 I want to begin this morning in Romans 10:17 because there are two words in that verse that the Lord spoke to me this week concerning this church, concerning you and me and our future. Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” The KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Go! And Trust The God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 460 views

    God sends His prophet, Elijah, not to a wealthy household, not to a powerful leader, but to a poor, grieving Gentile widow.

    Go! And Trust the God Who Provides Life! - 1 Kings 17:7–24, Luke 4:25–26 Opening Prayer Lord God Almighty, You are the Giver of life, the Sustainer of hope, and the One who speaks and it is done. Thank You for Your Word—living, active, and powerful. Today, as we study the story of Elijah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal