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  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Restoring Lost Power

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Three Sides Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of Abraham. In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man’s life.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE THREE SIDES OF ABRAHAM Genesis 18:1-33 Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a Pastor, a friend, among many other things. Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Jesus Is The Way To God Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,391 views

    Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past.

    Jesus - The Way To God TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past. By His death on the cross, Jesus made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino avatar

    Why Life Is So Tough

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,508 views

    Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

    INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Power Factors For Your Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,320 views

    This sermon addresses 7 key elements for successful Christian living. It was preached to Liberty Ministry College students to emphasize the essentials for Christian ministry. It is a good reminder for seasoned Christians of what must be nurtured in their lives to finish well.

    In this chapel service, I want to share with you Seven Power Factors for a Successful Journey with the Lord. You already have a zeal for Christ, or you would not be attending this service today. How can you perpetuate that for the long run? What are the essentials for a fruitful ministry in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "The Attitude Of Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    The first step to unity is Christ--allowing His life to be lived out in us.

    Philippians 2:1-11 “The Attitude Of Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Jeanne and I found out that I had been appointed to serve here at Parkview United Methodist Church we were so excited that we would be serving a church ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Radical Abandon

    Contributed by Aaron Vanstrien on May 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,104 views

    Jesus Radically Abandon all that he was so that we could have Life.

    Radical Abandon #1 I. To give up or surrender to the extreme. II. Matthew 9:27-30 Jesus Radically Abandons to restore our sight. a. Jesus is followed by theses two blind guys and they are begging him for Help and they follow Him into the house. b. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tim White avatar

    The Mission Of The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,148 views

    The twelve are commissioned and their mission is revealed.

    • Next Week, we will recognize those who have volunteered for this next year's service for the Lord in the Church. • I am asking all of you to bring a covered dish and dessert for the noon meal, and let's make it a great day. • A great day, of course, includes coconut cream ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Blackshaw avatar

    Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,606 views

    An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

    Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Pastoral Personal Conduct

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013
     | 6,836 views

    Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

    “Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah On The Move Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Moving forward in our faith is a requirement for a healthy spiritual life.

    A Messiah On the Move Text: Matt. 4:12-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Living in Ohio during the cold winter months teaches us many things. However, one of the most important is the need to keep moving forward. When we drive on the ice and snow we do well as long as we keep moving forward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Stivers avatar

    Are The People Amazed? Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Is the work of Jesus in your life one of authority and power that will amaze people? Series on Mark

    ARE PEOPLE REALLY AMAZED? Mark 1:21-28 INTRO: When Linda and I were in college we attended a service where there was a Christian Illusionist. That morning he carried with him a Chicago Tribune newspaper. It was very thick. He then was blindfolded and turned his back on the congregation. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Time Of Transition Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 4, 2008
     | 7,531 views

    Life is full of turning points. Times of change that prepare us for the road ahead and fulfill God’s purposes in our life. The arrest of John the Baptist leads Jesus into a place of transition. Jesus goes to Galilee and begins to preach a message of

    A Time of Transition Mark 1:14-15 March 9, 2008 Mark 1:14a (HCSB) After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee… Time to Leave - Turning points - Circumstances that God uses to redirect - Focus - Energy - Actions - These circumstances may be good or bad - The Holy Spirit gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Vision For Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,449 views

    Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

    PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025
     | 223 views

    3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist