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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Understanding The Prophetic

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013
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     | 18,152 views

    When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, a

    UNDERSTANDING THE PROPHETIC When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Use Somebody Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
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     | 4,292 views

    God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life. Titled after Kings of Leon's hit song Use Somebody. That is our prayer, God use me!

    Use Somebody Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I. God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life The Call to Salvation I Timothy 6:12 NIV - Fight the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013
     | 5,718 views

    Requesting a Ministry from God! What would God have me do? When can I ask for a Ministry?

    GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN (Joshua 14:6-15) 1. HEBRON IS THE MOUNTAIN (Hebron: Society or Friendship) 2. CALEB IS THE MAN (Caleb: Dog, Crow, Basket) 3. GOD WILL MAKE MANIFEST Caleb's request is, "Give me this mountain," or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Sacrifices To Stones

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 15, 2013
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     | 3,994 views

    "Some days you're the windshield. Some days you're the bug." - Unknown

    “Celebrity nowadays is so fleeting.” Aubrey O'Day Indeed, in life there are many one hit wonders in every career field. In the military, we said that one “Aww, Nuts!” wiped out ten “Atta Boys!” You can be the fair haired boy on the fast track one day and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenging Calls Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014
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     | 6,050 views

    Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

    Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Resume Is Great, So What?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014
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     | 5,604 views

    Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

    Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Luke 5:1-11 Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 95,451 views

    In this message from the Gospel of Luke I focus on Jesus preaching from Peter's boat. The 3 main focal points are that Jesus ministers to both the crowd & the individual, Jesus was driving Peter to a deeper experience, & Jesus gave Peter what he needed t

    As is typical of my messages I do not have a written closing. Your crowd differs from my crowd so therefore the closing would probably need to be different anyway. Be blessed! Gospel of Luke 5:1-11 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Great Physician

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,189 views

    "Do you want to be healed?" asked Jesus. Silly question. Doesn't every crippled or sick person?

    John 5:1-5-After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Turns Water Into Wine Series

    Contributed by N A on Oct 9, 2012
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     | 30,676 views

    When Jesus turned water into wine, He demonstrated to us how we can experience a supernatural, extraordinary life.

    COME AND SEE #3: SIGN #1: JESUS TURNS WATER INTO WINE REVIEW: So far in the Gospel of John, we have gone through the first chapter. We have seen Jesus the Word come into the world, John the Baptist witness to Him, and the first few disciples. • We discussed how John paints a picture of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Revealing Jesus’ Mission-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 16, 2012
     | 4,991 views

    3 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

    REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-III—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Business entrepreneur/Sits down with the civil authorities to get the proper permits. Asking the approval of the town’s council—involving the city council, magistrates, mayor, etc. In this manner we are declaring our mission...to honor God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Terrifying Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,647 views

    It is those who know what it is to tremble before Jesus who are those who learn the real peace that he gives.

    Introduction Why do we like to be scared? Why are we fascinated with evil? I mean real evil. Our adventure movies today don’t simply feature good guys battling bad guys; they take on the forces of evil – demons, vampires, spiritual forces of wickedness. Moviemakers do their best, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First Short-Term Missions Trip Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,994 views

    Short-term missions is mostly a modern concept, probably because technology and modern transportation makes it easy to do. Even so, it was Jesus who started the practice with his twelve disciples.

    Introduction Our missions chairman has made it clear to anyone who gets in earshot of him that he thinks short-term mission trips is one great idea. He likes them because he thinks they are a great means to convert Christians into lifelong missionaries, whether they travel to another land or stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Satisfying Meal Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,410 views

    Following Jesus is not easy. Sometimes what he expects of us seems too difficult; sometimes it just doesn’t seem to make sense. It is then that we need to obey.

    Introduction You have heard the term Christ-figure. It is a literary term for a character in a story who is like a savior or sacred figure. Those of you who have read John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath might remember Jim Casey, a fallen preacher who helps migrant workers. It is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Signs And Wonders #4: Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by N A on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    Jesus never promised us a life without storms. However, He did promise to be our peace in the midst of those storms.

    SIGNS AND WONDERS #4: JESUS IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE INTRO TO TOPIC: In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet utters the well-known phrase: “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Here Shakespeare implies that the names of things do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Resurrection And Its Effects Foretold

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,876 views

    This passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight.

    Tonight’s passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight. READ 16-19. The resurrection of Jesus perplexes people. Here Jesus predicts His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist